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Remote
£40,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Role Purpose

Winston’s Wish is a digital first organisation leading the way in Digital Transformation across the Bereavement sector. This role is new and exciting and will play a vital part in helping Winston’s Wish turn up the dial across our high value fundraising.

As Philanthropy Manager you will be responsible for growing income from major donors and Trusts and Foundations through excellent donor stewardship. Leading a team of committed Trust fundraisers, you will focus on identifying prospective individual donors and foundations and develop lasting relationships with them. You will also support the management of relationships with existing donors, ensuring all donors have an excellent experience of supporting Winston’s Wish and understand the impact of their support on the lives of grieving children.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

  • To lead and inspire the Philanthropy team fostering a collaborative and high culture that delivers against income and objectives.
  • Provide clear and supportive leadership that motivates staff to achieve, develop and grow in their roles.
  • Undertake quarterly reviews for all direct reports.

Philanthropy Fundraising

 

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-value donors, ensuring effective solicitation, stewardship, and follow-up to secure significant contributions (six-figure gifts).
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of Trust & Grants supporters. Responsible for researching, approaching and developing compelling applications with a focus on ensuring Trusts & Grants provide a long-term, diverse and sustainable income stream.
  • Lead the development and stewardship of the Philanthropy board to identify and secure transformational (6-7 figure) gifts and the development of the Business development Board to open opportunities with Corporate Partners.
  • Write and design a compelling case for support that is tailored to our High Value audiences.
  • Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation events.
  • Represent Winston’s Wish at fundraising events and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will identify new major donors and Trusts and Foundations who have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of grieving children. You will develop and implement cultivation strategies to turn prospects into supporters.
  • You will work with the Individual Giving Manager to identify mid-level donors who could be stewarded into the major donor pipeline.

Strategy, Planning and reporting

  •  You will work alongside the Director of Income Generation to support the development and implementation of a new Philanthropy strategy covering development of a prospect pipeline, building a culture of peer referrals, annual targets and personalised engagement plans.
  • Lead on developing and delivering effective stewardship journeys and cultivation plans.
  • Produce regular reports on fundraising activity, analysing performance against targets, and identifying areas for improvement and growth.
  • Work with the Director of Income Generation to develop the annual budget, including leading on monthly performance reports and contributing to quarterly reforecasts and reporting against KPI’s and milestones.
  • Undertake research and make use of tools to identify potential High Value partners.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Director of Income Generation, SLT and other teams to maximise high value fundraising opportunities.
  • Where appropriate, you will involve Winston’s Wish senior staff and the Board of Trustees to make the most of opportunities to engage and build relationships with existing and potential supporters.

All Staff

  • Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
  • Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
  • Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
  • Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
  • Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
  • Take an active part in the quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
  • Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
  • Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.

Person Specification

Essential

  • A proven track record in high-value fundraising, including securing 6-7 figure donations from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses.
  • Track record of converting cold prospects to planned gifts of 6-7 figures.
  • Experience in effectively developing, managing and reporting complex income and expenditure budgets.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and excellent written skills.
  • Experience of successfully engaging trustees and/or senior volunteer committees to drive philanthropic income.
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive and results-driven mindset.
  • Experience of researching and prospecting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Highly professional, flexible and committed to achieve and exceed KPIs.
  • Ability to manage projects and associated budgets.
  • A self-starter with strong team working skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
  •  A creative thinker and quick to respond to opportunities.

Desirable

  • Understanding of child bereavement.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Experience of using Salesforce CRM System.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 9th July 2025

Interview location: MS Teams

Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Application resources
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Winstons Wish View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.

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Posted on: 16 June 2025
Closing date: 01 July 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising

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