Philanthropy and partnership relationship manager jobs

Are you a passionate and experienced major donor fundraiser looking for a role that will not only make a real difference, but also shape the future of a growing and impactful charity? Kidz Klub Leeds is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to drive their fundraising efforts to new heights and help them reach more children in need across Leeds.

“I often feel up against it in the community, but Kidz Klub is one of the little pockets of sunshine.”

Since their launch in March 2000, Kidz Klub Leeds have worked with children in every area of their lives, in their communities, homes and schools. They currently work with 1250+ children and their families in the most deprived areas across Leeds each week. Kids Klub Leeds believes that the children are the community changers and nation shakers and that their job is to help them to shine.

The charity’s vision is lasting transformation through the love of God for the most vulnerable children, their families and communities in Leeds. They work in partnership across the church, the city and beyond and are passionate about seeing those with the least, supported with the very best.

About the Role

This newly created senior fundraising position is an exciting, career-defining opportunity! As Philanthropy Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the charity’s Major Donor and Individual Giving strategies, ensuring they achieve their ambitious income growth.

As part of our supportive and passionate fundraising team, you will:

• Develop and grow the Major Donor and Individual Giving programmes.
• Create compelling campaigns that inspire generosity and long-term commitment from donors.
• Engage and steward donors, taking them on a meaningful journey with our cause.
• Implement digital and in-person strategies to attract new supporters.
• Build and lead a future fundraising team, shaping the direction of philanthropic giving for years to come.

About You

You should be an experienced major donor fundraiser with a proven track record in securing high net worth gifts. You will understand the power of storytelling and how to create meaningful engagement with supporters. You should be:

• A natural relationship builder, confident in making funding asks and developing long-term donor partnerships.
• A strategic thinker, able to develop and implement systems that ensure growth and sustainability.
• Organised and proactive, skilled at juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent communication.
• Motivated to lead, with the potential to grow the role into a leadership position, developing a team around you in the future.

Perhaps most importantly, you should be passionate about making an impact, excited about the charity’s mission and the children they serve. You should be committed to raising funds to enable the frontline work of Kidz Klub Leeds to take place and be a passionate ambassador for the charity.

Kidz Klub Leeds is a faith based Christian Charity. Therefore, the charity welcomes applications from those who are happy to support and work within the Christian values, in order to effectively communicate with Christian financial supporters as well as a wider support base.

Why Kidz Klub Leeds

Kidz Klub Leeds is an inclusive place to work, with professional development and excellent support and wellbeing care in place for staff members. The Leadership Team and Trustees are highly supportive of the fundraising team and are actively involved. This is an extremely exciting time to join and contribute to the growth of this inspirational charity.  They offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, plus bank holidays
• Trusts Pension policy
• Bonus day of leave per 5 years worked scheme
• Wellbeing care
• Excellent team environment
• Professional development

Please be aware this role is subject to successful references and DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

This role is permanent and full time however potential for a part time or term time only role for the right candidate. The role will include some out of office hours (eg. some evenings and weekends for presentations and events) and travel will be required to events and to represent the charity.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Join Us as Development Manager (Philanthropy & Fundraising) – Make a Real Difference!

Are you a visionary fundraiser ready to shape the future of a local charity? The Carers’ Centre is looking for a Development Manager to lead our philanthropy and fundraising efforts, helping unpaid carers across Bath & North-East Somerset thrive.

In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Identify and grow new income streams while strengthening existing supporter relationships.
• Lead a dynamic fundraising team, driving donor retention and engagement.
• Craft compelling campaigns that inspire and make a real impact.

About you:

You are a collaborative leader, and a skilled communicator. With proven experience in philanthropy and income generation, you know how to turn opportunities into results. You thrive on building meaningful relationships and creating strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Why join us:

At The Carers’ Centre, flexibility and work-life balance matter—we know life doesn’t stop when you’re making a difference. We’re a passionate, team-oriented organisation where collaboration comes first and there’s truly no “I” in our team. Together, we provide vital support to unpaid carers, helping them maintain wellbeing, stay connected, and feel valued in their communities.

If you’re ready to lead fundraising that truly transforms lives, in a supportive and flexible environment, we want to hear from you!

Key duties and responsibilities

Main responsibilities

In line with our income generation strategy:

· Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers’ Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.

· Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers’ Centre.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers’ Centre vision for carers.

Income generation

· Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers’ Centre Strategic Plan.

· Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.

· Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.

· Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.

· Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.

· Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.

· Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.

Line management

· Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.

· Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.

General

· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.

Ensure you and your reports:

· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work

· Deliver against the agreed workplan.

· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.

· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.

· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.

· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.

· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.

· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project

· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.

Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager

Location: Saint Agnes, Cornwall (Hybrid) (Ideally 2 days a week, but if this doesn't work, lets have a conversation)
Salary: £39,663 – £46,782 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is seeking a Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to lead our major gift fundraising programme, securing transformational support for our mission to protect the UK’s oceans, beaches, and marine wildlife. This is a pivotal role within our fundraising team, with responsibility for major donors alongside Trust & Foundation and corporate fundraising.

You’ll join a talented and ambitious team of fundraisers, managing a team of three, and work closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop strategies that inspire donors and secure long-term support.

What the role involves

• Lead SAS’s major gift fundraising programme, managing a portfolio with a primary focus on gifts of £100,000 .
• Develop and maintain Trust & Foundation and corporate relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and maximising support.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of fundraisers, fostering talent, collaboration, and high performance.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues to translate SAS’s campaigns and impact into compelling proposals, donor communications, and reports.
• Oversee income and expenditure budgets, track KPIs, and report on performance.
• Thrive in a nimble campaigning organisation, adapting strategies to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in major gift fundraising, with a record of securing transformational donations.
• Experience in trust & foundation and corporate fundraising.
• Great leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communicator and influencer, able to engage donors, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Solutions-focused, outcomes-driven, and adaptable, thriving in a fast-moving, campaigning environment.

Hybrid working arrangements
This role is based in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, with a hybrid working model: two days a week in the office, but if this doesn't work for but you think you'd be excellent in this role lets have a chat.

Why join us?
You’ll play a central role in growing SAS’s philanthropy programme, leading a high-performing team, and making a tangible impact on the environment. We are a transparent, ambitious, and outcomes-focused organisation, where your leadership and expertise will be valued and supported.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

How to apply: Please submit your CV to express your interest and we will arrange a conversation ahead of preparing a cover letter.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts? Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new Head of Philanthropy.

The Head of Philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse. This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.

We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated. The Head of Philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.

The post-holder will report to the Strategic Director of Fundraising & Development, deputising as required, and will line manage the Development Administrator. This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the Strategic Director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).

This is a permanent, full time contract. We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week.

Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website.

To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing before the deadline.

The closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 November 2025.

Do you believe education is key to transforming lives and communities?Would you like to be part of reimagining education for millions of children?  This is your chance to work at the heart of our mission: supporting changemakers across India and South Africa to unlock life-changing learning for every child.

The Maitri Trust is looking for an experienced Grant Portfolio Manager to join our Programmes team. We're seeking someone who believes in the power of strategic philanthropy to identify and scale impactful primary education solutions that have the potential to reach millions of children. 

Preferred start date: January 2026 
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week), flexible working possible 
Location:Hybrid, within the UK. This role will be home based, with regular travel required to our office in Edinburgh.
Travel requirements: Up to 20% international travel 
Reporting to:  Head of Programmes 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  

The Grant Portfolio Manager plays a central role in ensuring the Maitri Trust’s grantmaking delivers maximum impact. You will manage and support a diverse portfolio of strategically aligned partners, building close and flexible relationships to strengthen capacity, track progress, and respond to challenges as they arise. Alongside this, you will co-lead on the design, delivery, and onboarding of new partners through open calls helping to identify impactful and scalable initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the team, you will help ensure that evidence from the portfolio drives learning, decision-making, and strategic alignment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Management of Existing Grants & Partnerships 

• Manage a portfolio of strategically aligned partnerships – supporting them through the Maitri Trust’s grant cycle, managing risk, and monitoring impact. 
• Provide high-level advisory support and capacity building to grantees, focusing on technical assistance and strengthening partner impact. 
• Maintain oversight of active grants, ensuring compliance with contractual, financial, and reporting requirements. 
• Review grantee reports (narrative and financial) and provide constructive feedback to strengthen accountability and performance. 
• Represent the Maitri Trust in relevant partnership discussions, forums, committees and external events. 

Open Calls & Onboarding of New Partnerships 

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes, Grant Operations Manager and Impact & Engagement team to design and deliver open calls for funding. 
• Support the review of applications and prepare recommendations for decision-making. 
• Onboard new cohorts of partners, ensuring alignment with our strategy. 
• Manage ongoing partner relationships to support long-term impact.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning 

• Build open and trusting relationships with partners to understand impact, successes and challenges, and share learning and adaptations. 
• Work closely with the Head of Impact & Engagement to contribute to portfolio-wide impact analysis and strategic learning reports. 
• Conduct regular in-person site visits to partners. 
• Support the development and use of partner-friendly monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) tools and frameworks, ensuring data is meaningful, consistent, and used to drive improvement. 

Collaboration & Support 

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Programmes and Grants Operations Manager to ensure smooth operations of all grant management work. 
• Participate in partner learning and collaboration activities and workshops with the Head of Impact & Engagement and Communications & Engagement Manager. 
• Work closely with Impact and Engagement team to develop content for internal and external communications. 
• Liaise with external technical experts and sector networks to support promotion of the Maitri Trust’s work and partner capacity development. 
• At peak times (particularly during calls for proposals) provide backstop support to the Grants Operations Manager as necessary. 

YOUR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE 

Essential 

• 7+ years of proven experience in grant management within an international development or philanthropic context. 
• Significant experience in providing technical assistance, capacity building, or advisory support to organisations. 
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, or an undergraduate degree plus specific experience in international development or philanthropic contexts. 
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with experience in impact assessment and portfolio analysis. 
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across different cultural contexts. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing reports and recommendations.
• Experience in open call funding processes, grant application review processes, and due diligence.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
• Ability to travel internationally and work across different time zones.

Desirable 

• Experience working with educational initiatives in South Africa, India, or similar contexts. 
• Understanding of grant management systems (the Maitri Trust works with Fluxx). 
•  Understanding of government priorities in the education sector.
• Experience working in small or medium-sized NGOs, foundations, or trusts. 
• Familiarity with participatory approaches to partnership development. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and CV via the link to our website below. Please use the job title in the subject line. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December 2025.

The Maitri Trust reserves the right to conduct early interviews for the right candidates.

AI use: Please note, at The Maitri Trust we value authenticity and individuality in the hiring process. While we accept that the thoughtful use of AI tools can add value, we ask that applications reflect your own ideas and personal experiences. This helps us better understand your unique skills, perspectives and passion for our mission.

Our client is dedicated to supporting life-changing research, treatment and care for patients across a large and diverse population. The hospital is one of the biggest and busiest in the country, primarily serving Southwark, Lambeth and Bromley, with a population of over 1 million people, and acting as a referral centre for millions more. They will now recruit a new Senior Philanthropy Manager and Prospectus is leading the search.  

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will be key to unlocking significant new sources of philanthropy income, developing a personal portfolio of high value prospects and will also be key to grow philanthropic income from £1.3m in 2025/26 to £3.65m in 2029/30. The Senior Manager will build professional and trusted relationships with senior clinicians and their teams, the Board and other senior influencers. The postholder will lead in shaping compelling, viable cases for support, proposals and budgets for identified priority projects, undertaking and commissioning specialist research for the philanthropy and partnerships team where required.

The selected candidate will have significant and demonstrable experience of bringing in six and seven figure gifts in a fundraising role for a charity. You will have evidence of a strategic, proactive and creative approach to fundraising and identification of new opportunities and will be able to demonstrate experience of developing long term effective working relationships with senior individuals.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to join the team on a fixed term, maternity cover contract.
 
About us:
 
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
 
Benefits
 
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
 
About the role:
 
The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead a newly formed Philanthropy and Partnerships team to growth and success. Concern Worldwide UK are investing in Philanthropy and Partnerships, and the head will set the agenda for this team, own and develop the P&P strategy, build excellent internal relationships with the UK team, Republic of Ireland, US and South Korea, trustees and develop long term relationships with donors and prospects.
 
The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead their team in creating and implementing a strategy for high-value fundraising in the UK. This new strategy will aim to create highly impactful partnerships with philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and the private sector in support of Concern’s mission.
 
About You:
 
ESSENTIAL
 
• Extensive high value partnership experience in a charitable context, including 6 and 7 figure gifts.
• Proven experience of growing income and providing excellent stewardship, in at least two of the following areas, Trusts and Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors.
• Proven experience of identifying and cultivating new supporters and developing these into sustainable relationships.
• Proven experience of writing effective fundraising strategies, across a range of fundraising streams, including Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, to achieve significant income growth.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering complex and diverse multi million pound annual and long-term budgets.
• Demonstrable experience of working with senior volunteers and colleagues to grow a high value program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build good relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment, including ethical standards and relevant regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Driven to achieve continuous improvement, highly proactive, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
 
DESIRABLE
 
• Experience of working at a strategic level implementing organisation wide plans and procedures.
• Experience of High Value fundraising in an International Development context.
• Experience of working within a global fundraising environment.
• Experience of using a CRM database in a high value partnership programmes.
 
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
 
TO APPLY
 
Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
 
Conditions of Appointment:
 
Job Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £59,784 - £66,427, based on full time hours (35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Fixed term Contract
Hours: Full Time
 
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.
 
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Partnerships, Partnership Management, Philanthropy Manager, Special Events Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, High-Net-Worth Donor Manager, Development Events Specialist, Charity Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Coordinator, Special Events Fundraiser, etc

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Do you believe education is key to transforming lives and communities?  Would you like to be part of reimagining education for millions of children?  This is your chance to work at the heart of our mission: supporting changemakers across India and South Africa to unlock life-changing learning for every child.

The Maitri Trust is looking for an experienced Grants Operations Manager to join our team. This role will lead the process and operations which form the backbone of our grantmaking, coordinating application and selection cycles, ensuring compliance and due diligence are robust and timely, and building systems that support our team, as well as both existing and future partners.

Preferred start date: January 2026.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week), 80% FTE will also be considered. Flexible working possible.
Location:  Hybrid, within the UK. This role will be home based, with regular travel required to our office in Edinburgh. 
Travel requirements: Occasionally
Reporting to:  Head of Programmes

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Grants Operations Manager plays a central role in ensuring the Maitri Trust's grantmaking processes are efficient, compliant, and supportive of both our team and our partners. You will coordinate operational workflows across the grants pipeline, manage high-volume application cycles, and ensure seamless communication between applicants, reviewers, and internal teams. You will also ensure efficiencies within our current active grant portfolio, ensuring that reporting and systems are set up to be as effective as possible. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Operations, and Impact & Engagement, you will help build and maintain the systems that enable our grantmaking to deliver maximum impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Operations Management

• Review and improve operational processes for managing the current active grant portfolio to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate the implementation and smooth running of workflows across the full grant management lifecycle, including open and closed calls.
• Manage and coordinate high-volume application cycles to ensure smooth and timely processing.
• Facilitate clear communication between current partners, applicants, reviewers, external providers, and internal teams to support effective grantmaking.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for the leadership team and Maitri Trust Board of Trustees.

Grant Processing & Review

• Co-lead the operational design and delivery of open calls with the Head of Programmes.
• Configure and test the Fluxx grant management system to optimally support open call processes.
• Maintain high quality standards in application processing, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Draft, customise, and send outcome notifications and feedback to applicants.
• Manage escalated correspondence and queries from applicants and partners as needed.
• Coordinate the timely assignment and review of applications throughout the funding pipeline, ensuring shortlisted applications progress smoothly through review and approval stage.
• Maintain application processing quality standards and identify process improvement opportunities.

System Management, Grant Administration and Contract Management

• Act as System Administrator for the Fluxx grant system supporting its end-to-end management.
• Coordinate the due diligence relationship with external provider, consolidating internal technical and financial due diligence. 
• Oversee protocol on information/records management, ensuring information is appropriately recorded and archived in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Monitor and report on application numbers, quality metrics, and process performance and regularly report on these to the Maitri Trust team and Board of Trustees.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Grants Portfolio Manager to ensure seamless grant management of both new and current grants. 
• Deputise for Head of Programmes when required.
• Back stop Grants Portfolio Manager on key partnership management as necessary.
• Undertake occasional travel to support partners on-the-ground, providing operational assistance as needed.

YOUR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE

Essential

• Minumum 5-7 years of experience in grant operations, grant management, or related roles within international development, philanthropy, or a funding organisation.
• Strong operational and process design skills, with a track record of managing high-volume application cycles, compliance workflows, and grant systems.
• Experience with grant management systems (ideally Fluxx), and confidence in configuring and optimising digital tools for process efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting guidance, documentation, and reporting for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with open call funding processes, including application review, due diligence, and contracting stages.
• Comfortable working across teams and functions, especially in roles that bridge programmes, finance, and external financial compliance.
• Ability to work across time zones and to occasionally travel within the UK and internationally.

Desirable

• Understanding of data protection regulations and experience managing data and records in line with compliance standards.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, and how they integrate into grant cycles.
• Experience working in small or medium-sized trusts, NGOs, or philanthropic organisations.​

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and CV via the link to our website below. Please use the job title in the subject line. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December 2025.

The Maitri Trust reserves the right to conduct early interviews for the right candidates.

AI use: Please note, at The Maitri Trust we value authenticity and individuality in the hiring process. While we accept that the thoughtful use of AI tools can add value, we ask that applications reflect your own ideas and personal experiences. This helps us better understand your unique skills, perspectives and passion for our mission.

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of dedicated major donors who contribute significant funding to the charity, developing and implementing inspiring supporter journeys that encourage repeated/ increased support. The postholder will work within a committed and supportive team environment, working collaboratively to raise awareness of the charity’s services, initiating and building mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships to ensure long-term support.

About Life:

Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.

Our Values:

All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:

• Humanity – All people are special and equal.
• Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
• Community – We’re better together.
• Charity – Doing good for one another.
• Common good – Building a better world.

About You

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and other fundraising team members to identify major donor prospects, ensuring thorough research and engagement to cultivate relationships and solicit major gifts. The role will also involve interacting with senior church contacts such as Archbishops and diocesan representatives who have a history of support, so whilst the charity is non-religious and non-political, sensitivity within this jurisdiction will be required.

Information about the role: 

For further information, please see the attached job description. 

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE

Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days

Location: Home-Based with frequent travel to supporter locations and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits:  

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:  

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours) 
• Birthday Leave  (applicable after 1 years service)
• Extra annual leave for long term service  
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge 

Safeguarding and Equality: 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.   

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.  

Role Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £48,166-£49,558
Location: London-Hybrid
Tenure: 1 Year Fixed term - Full Time 

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Could you use your innovative, creative philanthropy skills and to influence for fundraising results?

Are you passionate about changing the world with women and girls? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

At ActionAid UK, we’re driven by the belief that a fairer world is possible—one where women and girls live free from poverty and violence, and where their voices shape the future. As our new Senior Philanthropy Manager, you’ll play a central role in making that vision a reality.

We’re looking for major donor fundraiser, who is a stewardship expert to build impactful relationships with prospective givers and carefully steward our dedicated donors giving 5 figure gifts. You will be empowered to represent ActionAid and to take decisions quickly. You’ll be joining a high trust team, at a really exciting time for the organisation.

This is a chance to build deep, meaningful relationships with a network of influential, high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic foundations whose generosity fuels our work. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of major donors, engaging them with ActionAid’s mission and developing bespoke strategies that inspire sustained, transformational giving. From crafting compelling cases for support to leading personal meetings and presenting ambitious new opportunities, you’ll help turn passion into tangible impact.

Working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and senior leadership team, you’ll shape the future of ActionAid’s high-value fundraising. You’ll contribute to the growth of our philanthropy programme, identifying new partnerships, nurturing key relationships, and helping to secure five- and six-figure gifts that power our campaigns, humanitarian responses and long-term development projects. Collaboration will be key—you’ll work with programmatic experts, global partners, and research colleagues to match donor interests with the change they want to see in the world.

We’re looking for someone with proven success in securing major gifts and cultivating relationships at a senior level, whether in the charity sector or beyond. You’ll be confident, strategic, and creative, with the credibility to engage influential individuals and the storytelling skills to bring ActionAid’s mission vividly to life. A passion for feminist values and a commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding underpin everything you do.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team that believes in ambition, collaboration and change. If you’re ready to lead transformative partnerships that create lasting impact for women and girls worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help build a world where everyone can live with dignity and freedom.

Additional information

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Liberty and its supporters have been a force for fairness, dignity and respect in our society for more than 90 years. Now, at this crucial turning point in British political history, we’re seeking an experienced comms professional to lead our external media and digital output as Media and Communications Manager.

The Communications Team tells people who Liberty is, what we do and how they can get involved – helping to shape the narrative of the media debate and influence decision makers. This role requires proven experience of line managing colleagues and devising and executing strategic national media and digital comms plans.

Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight. The Media and Communications Manager will combine strong project management and hands-on day-to-day delivery, line managing a team of three in a fast-paced environment which includes a 24-hour press office.

This is an important leadership role. The post-holder will advise senior colleagues, set messaging, lead projects across earned and owned channels, brief and train spokespeople, build and maintain relationships with journalists and other external stakeholders, and draft and edit media materials.

Success will see integrated, collaborative and ambitious project planning to support policy, campaigns and legal cases to engage key audiences with impactful communications and enhance Liberty’s reputation and influence.

Liberty’s first president described our work as “the fight that is never done”. This is a great opportunity for an experienced comms professional to lead a dynamic team in that fight at a time when changing the narrative on human rights has perhaps never been more important.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 December.

Second round interview will be held on Tuesday 16 December

More information and details on how to apply can be found on our website.

Head of Developing Philanthropy

We are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Developing Philanthropy to join the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) in this remote working role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing environmental philanthropy across the UK and to help inspire funders to support causes that sustain a thriving planet.

 

Position: Head of Developing Philanthropy
Location: Home-based (within 90 minutes of London by train)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time (nb. 80% FTE or flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025

The Role

Working closely with EFN’s Executive Director, you will lead on growing the amount of funding flowing to environmental causes from UK funders – including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals – by connecting and engaging with those not yet funding environmental causes at scale, and inspiring and supporting them to start giving or to give more.

You will form part of EFN’s Leadership Team, deputising for the Executive Director as needed, and will likely line manage a small team of 3–4 individuals.

 

You will:

• Revise and implement EFN’s Growing Environmental Philanthropy (GEP) strategy, working with the Executive Director, Board and GEP Advisory Group.
• Raise awareness of the need for environmental philanthropy through partnerships, events, communications and media opportunities.
• Identify and engage new funders and advisors through meetings, events, field trips and speaking engagements.
• Provide inspiration, advice, and practical resources for funders and advisors to start or expand their environmental giving.
• Support wider programme delivery, including the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign and partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Collaborative and Climate Lead.
• Contribute to fundraising for EFN’s GEP programme and support EFN’s financial sustainability.

About You

You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related industry, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with individual donors or high-net-worth clients. You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.

 

You will have:

• Strategic leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, with confidence in public speaking and representing EFN at high-profile events.
• Experience developing and delivering inclusive, outcome-focused events and programmes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload and work independently.
• Solid IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms.

 

Desirable:

• Experience coordinating networks of funders or organisations.
• Understanding of the funding landscape within the environment or NGO sectors.
• Experience in fundraising and/or managing online resources or websites.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development opportunities
• Equipment and office allowance

About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) works to transform environmental philanthropy in the UK by increasing funding levels, improving effectiveness and supporting those creating a thriving planet. EFN engages more than 1,000 funder participants and 1,800 fundraiser participants through research, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About the role ofHead of Principal Donors

As Head of Principal Donors, you will lead and manage the Foundation’s philanthropy programme, working closely with our senior leadership team and our founder to personally cultivate and steward the Foundation’s principal donors. This includes overseeing our recently formed Accelerate Circle – a select group of visionary philanthropists who help drive the Foundation’s fundraising through their networks.

In this role you will:

• Develop and deliver the Foundation’s philanthropy strategy, playing an active
  leadership role in the successful delivery of income growth from UHNWI and
  HNWIs
• Develop the Accelerate Circle of patrons and deliver a solicitation strategy to
  expand membership and grow our community of donors and supporters
• Provide exceptional stewardship to existing donors and cultivate new donors
• Work closely with our founder and their office to design, plan and deliver highROI engagement such as income-generating dinners or paid speeches
• With the Director Fundraising and Communications, develop annual plans and
  budgets, along with longer term forecasts for income from individuals
• Work proactively with our Communications and Programmes teams to identify
  and create funded or high-return opportunities to gain visibility in key markets
• Support staff to deliver and, where appropriate, lead on fundraising and
  cultivation events and donor trips
• In consultation with the Director, lead on financial reporting for philanthropy
  income, advising on risks and opportunities, producing regular reports of
  income against plans and forecasts, and monitoring day to day income tracking

Our ideal candidate is: 

• Experienced in cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individual donors – with a proven track record of securing six or seven figure donations
• Capable of developing and delivering a successful philanthropy strategy
• Comfortable and experienced working with high profile individuals and senior volunteers including managing development boards, giving circles or other forms of peer-to-peer fundraising approaches
• Excellent at managing relationships and able to successfully influence people at all levels with clear and persuasive communication

Coeliac UK is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Head of Philanthropy to lead the growth of high-value income streams and help secure the charity’s long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, this pivotal role will focus on cultivating and stewarding transformational relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, and strategic corporate partners. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will shape and deliver a data-driven, relationship-focused philanthropy strategy that deepens engagement and drives meaningful impact for people living with coeliac disease.

Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours per week
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (hybrid working available, minimum of 2 days in the office)
Salary: Specialist (SP2.3) £51,500 per annum
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, flexible working, private counselling service, professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Coeliac UK’s philanthropy strategy, securing and stewarding high-value relationships with donors, trusts, and partners.
• Develop compelling, impact-focused funding proposals aligned with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Champion a data-led approach to income generation, using insight to inform donor journeys, monitor performance, and optimise results.
• Act as an ambassador for philanthropy across the organisation, equipping colleagues and trustees to engage effectively with supporters.
• Manage budgets, track income targets, and provide clear reporting on progress and performance.
• Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the fundraising function.

About You:

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic fundraising leader with strong relationship-building and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience securing high-value gifts from major donors, trusts, legacies, and corporate partners.
• Strong leadership experience and a proven track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication, bid-writing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable experience using CRM systems and data insights to inform strategy and track performance.
• A creative and strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on delivery and big-picture thinking.
• Flexibility to support our mission during the evenings and weekends as required for this role

About Coeliac UK:

Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.

Closing Date: 14th November 2025 (early applications may be reviewed as received)

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Head of Fundraising, Senior Philanthropy Manager, Head of Partnerships, or Head of Development, Head of Major Donors, Trusts and Grants Manager, Head of Legacy, Income Generation Manager, Head of Income Generation.

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