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St. James's, Greater London (On-site)
£40,000 - £42,000 per year
Full-time or part-time (0.8-1 FTE)
Permanent
Job description

At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters.  As we approach the halfway mark of our three-year strategy, we are recruiting an experienced major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children. 

This individual will join a successful team and work closely alongside another Philanthropy Manager to steward and cultivate existing supporters as well as manage a pipeline of prospects through their giving journey. You will work directly with the Head of Fundraising and be responsible for your own portfolio of major donors, trusts and family foundations. By August 2027 Bookmark aim to have reached 500,000 children with our literacy programmes, you could be part of that incredible goal.

Job Description

Delivering the Philanthropy plan

  • Work with the Head of Fundraising and existing Philanthropy Manager to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy 
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £15,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
  • Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance
  • Work with our Fundraising Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with Trustees, senior stakeholders, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters
  • Design and deliver creative events and activities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors
  • Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand. The could include Trust and Foundation applications.
  • Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording, progression and forecasting of major donor relationships, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management 

Work with the rest of the Fundraising team

  • Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
  • Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
  • Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
  • Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
  • Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to

Person specification


Essential

  • A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five figure gifts
  • Experience working towards and meeting, or exceeding, fundraising targets
  • Experience developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals through all stages of the donor cycle 
  • A demonstrable ability to build internal relationships and use senior stakeholders (CEO, Trustees, Senior Leadership Team) to help progress major donor relationships
  • Experience working on successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
  • Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong relationships with donors and colleagues. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
  • Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
  • Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
  • An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
  • Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database


Desirable

  • Line management experience
  • Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
  • Experience managing and developing a high value giving circle
  • Experience running matching campaigns or large mailings

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time. Part-time (0.8/4 days) will be considered.

Salary: £40,000 to £42,000

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising 

Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR. Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office 

Application deadline: 22nd February

Shortlisting: w/c 23rd February, with shortlisted candidates informed by 25th February 2026

1st Round interviews to be held in person in central London: Wednesday 4th March 2026

2nd Round interviews to be held online: Monday 9th March

Potential for discussion with senior stakeholder after 2nd round

Organisation
Bookmark Reading Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.

Posted on: 10 February 2026
Closing date: 22 February 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Education, Youth / Children

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