10 Senior patrons and individual giving manager jobs

Salary: £45,719 - £54,658 (plus £3,300 London weighting if applicable)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid 2 days/week in Stratford 
Closing date: mid day Wednesday 4 November
Benefits: Civil Service pension with up to 28% employer contribution, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave policies

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Patrons Lead to join a globally recognised cultural and educational organisation that builds connections, understanding and trust through arts, education and cultural exchange programmes worldwide. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will play a key role in growing a high-value supporter community and helping to secure vital funding for programmes with international impact.

As part of this role, you will lead the growth and stewardship of a prestigious patron programme, developing relationships with philanthropists and high-value supporters across the UK. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new prospects, delivering engaging donor experiences, managing supporter journeys and ensuring exceptional stewardship. Working closely with senior stakeholders and programme teams, you will help maximise philanthropic support while contributing to broader income generation plans and ambitious fundraising targets.

To be successful as the Patrons Lead you will need:

• Experience managing a membership, patron or individual giving programme within a charity, arts or cultural environment.
• A successful track record of cultivating high-value donor relationships and securing five-figure gifts.
• Strong donor stewardship and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with a range of audiences.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3122HB.

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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.