Philanthropy Manager

We are WR Fundraising Recruitment and we are delighted to be continuing our relationship with an amazing and well-known local youth charity who are now looking for a Philanthropy Manager.

Along with a spectacular youth hub, this dynamic charity provides a huge range of activities and services for young people of all ages. From early years play groups to employability workshops, and everything in between, the charity provides something for everyone and works hard to give local young people the skills, confidence, and aspirations to truly unlock their potential.

In this newly created and varied role, the Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for raising funds from High Net Worth Individuals, along with building and maintaining relationships within the community.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and engaging communicator with experience of generating income from High Net Worth Individuals, and a flair for building and managing relationships, to really make their mark on this exciting charity as their first Philanthropy Manager.

Philanthropy Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Lancashire, with Hybrid Working

Salary - Up to £35,000

Duties will include:

• Building and nurturing strong relationships within the community to drive partnerships and funding
• Working with an inspirational Head of Fundraising, develop and implement strategies to acquire and steward Major Donors
• Securing gifts from High Net Worth Individuals
• Developing meaningful programmes and events that inspire engagement and donations

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of building and maintaining relationships, particularly with Major Donors
• Be a charismatic and compelling communicator, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both individuals and organisations
• Have experience of managing a pipeline of prospective supporters
• Be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

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