Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be supporting a fantastic charity to help recruit a Philanthropy Manager.
This role will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and mid-level donors, leading on the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of relationships to grow philanthropy income and strengthen its major donor programme. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, the post holder will develop tailored, insight-led engagement strategies aligned to organisational priorities. The role will also champion the use of data and insight to enhance donor engagement and ensure a high-quality supporter experience that increases long-term impact.
Key Details
- Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Location: London
- Working pattern: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office
- Closing date: Reviewing applications on a rolling basis
- Application requirements: CV
Responsibilities
- Develop sustainable income streams from major donors, mid-level donors and wider individual giving.
- Recruit and secure major gifts, establishing long-term, high-quality relationships with high-net-worth individuals and other key supporters.
- Identify and qualify new prospects through research into philanthropic interests, wealth, networks, and propensity to give.
- Lead on the management of the prospect pool, pipeline, workflows and income forecasts, producing regular reports on progress and performance.
- Lead on the design and delivery of bespoke cultivation events for donors and prospects, working collaboratively across teams.
Person Specification
- Experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals and mid-level donors, with a strong track record of building and stewarding long-term donor relationships.
- Experience conducting high-quality donor and prospect research, including assessing philanthropic interests, wealth indicators, and giving propensity.
- Demonstrable experience of network and relationship mapping to identify, cultivate and secure philanthropic support.
- Experience representing an organisation to funders and prospective supporters in both formal and informal settings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use existing data and identify opportunities for improved insight.
If you are ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, moses.johnson@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
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