Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £47,665.98 per annum

Location: Wimborne, Dorset (hybrid working)

Reporting to: Deputy CEO

We're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser to lead and grow this charities philanthropy programme across major donors, mid-value supporters, trusts and legacy stewardship.

This is a senior role within the fundraising team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on relationship management.

You'll personally secure significant gifts while leading a small team and shaping our high-value income strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear philanthropy strategy


• Secure five and six figure gifts from major donors and trusts


• Manage and grow a portfolio of high net worth supporters


• Lead and develop a small specialist team


• Work closely with senior leadership to shape and make high value asks


• Oversee income targets, budgets and donor stewardship

About You

• Proven experience in major donor and/or trusts fundraising


• Strong track record of securing significant gifts


• Experience managing income targets and pipelines


• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and high net worth individuals


• Line management experience or readiness to step into team leadership

This role would suit an experienced Major Gifts or Philanthropy Manager ready to take on broader strategic responsibility.

If you're motivated by building meaningful donor relationships and securing transformational funding, we'd love to hear from you.

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