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Do you want to be part of an ambitious donor retention team to raise vital funds for the work of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Join us to deliver one of the sector’s largest regular giving programmes at a key strategic moment.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Senior Executive on a fixed-term basis to support the delivery of Committed Giving Retention programme. As well as working on the day-to-day delivery of an ambitious retention programme, this role will play a key role in our new emotion-led supporter stewardship strategy.
The role is known internally as Senior Individual Giving Executive – Retention.
This role will run from September 2026- 31 March 2027.
Salary
The salary for this position is £38,692 pro rata and we operate a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Project managing a workstream within a new supporter stewardship strategy.
- Campaign management for rolling retention activities.
- Managing third party agencies to deliver the day-to-day retention programme activity
- Utilising data analytics to support the creation, delivery, and evaluation of retention programmes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong knowledge of retention, stewardship or supporter experience programmes.
- Previous project management experience.
- Confident in data analysis to help inform supporter engagement strategies.
- A creative and holistic understanding of supporter experience and ability to implement this in activity.
Experience within the charity sector is beneficial for this role.
DBS - a basic DBS check is required for this role.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Can you bring your experience of relationship building to help us secure investment which supports people experiencing homelessness?
This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, or secondment for internal candidates until 26/10/2027 (Maternity Cover).
We are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Executive to help drive our ambitious fundraising target of over £3 million. Based in our Philanthropy Team, you will support engagement and income generation from more than 300 individual philanthropists, helping fund St Mungo’s vital services for people experiencing homelessness.
You will manage a portfolio of major donors, build high-value relationships, and work with colleagues across the organisation to grow philanthropic income. You will also play a key role in developing projects and strategies that strengthen our fundraising programme and support future growth.
In this role, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects giving £1,000+.
- Build and maintain relationships with philanthropists, influential individuals and senior stakeholders.
- Help review and strengthen our high-value donor programme to maximise impact across major and high-value giving streams.
- Lead the team’s Emerging Donor Strategy, developing engagement through stewardship, prospecting, events and relationship building.
- Coordinate and attend networking events, raising awareness of St Mungo’s work and inspiring support from current and future donors.
- Work with colleagues and clients across St Mungo’s to deepen your understanding of our services and create compelling communications that showcase our impact, mission and values.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and experienced individual with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You may have a background in fundraising or business development, either way you will bring a strong track record of building senior level relationships and securing high level investment.
- You will be target driven, and can demonstrate impact in previous roles.
- You will have strong working ability with IT software and databases such as Raiser’s Edge NXT and Microsoft Office 365.
- Good time management, prioritisation and project management skills, interested in managing a varied workload.
- Your experience of coordinating and facilitating networking events will be beneficial.
- Overall, you will be dedicated to the overall aims and ambitions of St Mungo’s and working towards our fundraising strategy.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date for applications: 10 am on 17 August 2026
Interview and assessments on: 7 – 8 September 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Thank you!
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Chelsea, London – Hybrid working (with occasional travel to Sutton)
Closing date: 30th July
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay, flexible working arrangements and more.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Philanthropy Executive - Trusts to join its high-performing Philanthropy and Partnerships team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their trusts fundraising career and play a key role in helping one of the UK's leading cancer charities achieve its ambitious fundraising goals.
Working closely with the Trusts team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of trusts and foundations, build strong relationships with funders, identify new funding opportunities, and develop compelling applications to secure five-figure plus gifts and long-term support. You'll also work alongside clinicians, researchers and charity colleagues to bring transformational projects to life and demonstrate the impact of donor support.
To be successful as the Senior Philanthropy Executive, Trusts, you will need:
- Experience identifying and researching trusts and foundations, including developing relationships with funders and key stakeholders.
- A proven track record of creating persuasive funding applications and securing or stewarding five-figure donations from trusts and foundations.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into compelling donor-focused proposals.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3023AJ.
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