Fundraising Manager / Philanthropy Manager 

Our client is a charity working to cure kidney disease. It is still out there, a silent killer, blighting the lives of more than two million patients, with a further million undiagnosed. They are the largest charitable funder supporting renal research in the UK today. For decades the research they enable has been saving lives, but people continue to suffer, and they want to do so much more to help… 

Through targeted research, the collation and sharing of health information and strategic planning they have been shaping and facilitating advances in renal research since 1961, collaborating with other charities and funders to deliver life-changing care to all those affected. 

With the incidences of obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure (all triggers for kidney disease) on the increase due to our changing life-styles, their work is more essential than ever, and they need good, passionate and caring people to help get us to a cure – faster. 

Position: Philanthropy Manager 
Location: Nene Hall, Peterborough (with flexible working) 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 depending on experience 

Closing date: 19 April 2019 

About the role: 

The Philanthropy Manager will oversee a portfolio of prospects and donors. Building a personal relationship though bespoke communications, face-to-face meetings and exclusive engagement events, connect them with the work of our client. Through these relationships you’ll raise at least £200,000 a year. Alongside this work you’ll also: support the delivery of their new giving propositions; identify new prospects to be approached, attend fundraising events and work with colleagues across the UK. 

Responsibilities: 

You will be responsible for the creation and development of strategic relationships with professional companies and individuals. As well as developing relationships, you’ll also work closely with the Trusts Manager on grant applications and the Special Events Fundraiser to secure sponsorship for their special events. 
It will be your responsibility to deliver excellent relationship management skills to develop and maximise fundraising opportunities. 

About you: 

You will need to have an understanding of fundraising legislation and the Fundraising Codes of Practice. In addition, you will have proven experience in working with philanthropists / wealthy individuals and working towards financial targets. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, you should have demonstrable people management and project management skills and be able to work independently to deliver agreed plans. 

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you need to be confident, with the ability to deliver engaging, persuasive proposals and presentations to potential philanthropists and have excellent relationship building, organisational and partnership management skills. 

You may have experience of the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.