Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Philanthropy Manager role. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and grow major gift and legacy income through relationship-led fundraising. The successful candidate will build donor pipelines, strengthen stewardship, and help develop a mature philanthropy strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, translating objectives into clear plans and measurable outcomes
Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and high-potential prospects, driving cultivation and stewardship
Secure multi-year gifts by presenting compelling proposals and maintaining credible, ongoing relationships
Develop engagement opportunities such as donor events, experiences, and programme visits to deepen supporter connections
Oversee legacy fundraising activity, including campaigns, supporter communications, and legacy pipeline management
Support forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for philanthropy income, ensuring performance is tracked and improved
Use insight and CRM data to monitor pipelines and refine supporter journeys over time
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen fundraising readiness and ensure consistent messaging
Person Specification:
Experience in major gifts or relationship-led fundraising, with strong ability to cultivate and steward individuals
Demonstrable success securing high-value income through tailored engagement and proposals
Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and representing an organisation externally
Experience planning and delivering events or supporter experiences (virtual and/or in-person)
Familiarity with legacy fundraising or the ability to learn quickly and build relationships with pledgers and advisers
Skilled at using data (including CRM) to manage pipelines and drive continuous improvement
Strong communication skills, with a clear and persuasive writing style
Organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously in a test-and-learn environment
Passion for the mission and a values-led approach to fundraising
What’s on Offer:
Salary: c. £41,000 - £46,500
Location: Remote with regular London and UK travel
Contract: Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
