Philanthropy Manager

The Talent Set are excited to be working with Ronald McDonald House Charities UK to find a talented Philanthropy Manager to join their newly formed team at a pivotal moment in the charity s growth. This is a hybrid working position, with the chance to work 2 days a week in a Ronald McDonald House or office (London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton or Oxford)

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, keeping families close is at the heart of everything they do. Across 14 Houses nationwide, the charity provides free home away from home accommodation and vital support for families with a child in hospital, enabling over 530 families per night to support their children when they are needed most.

This is a fantastic opportunity to design and deliver a major donor strategy that will secure transformational gifts, support capital projects, and build a high-performing Capital Appeal Board. You ll play a leading role in cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, shaping compelling cases for support, and driving long-term philanthropic growth.

What you ll do:

• Develop and deliver a high-value major donor strategy to meet ambitious income targets.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Personally solicit significant five- and six-figure gifts.
• Lead on proposals, cases for support and impactful donor reporting.
• Support and develop a Capital Appeal Board to leverage networks and unlock transformational gifts.
• Collaborate across teams to align strategy and inspire confidence at every level.

What we re looking for:

• A proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts from new and existing philanthropic donors.
• Strong experience in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or developing appeal boards (desirable).

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 for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application with the Charity.
The closing date for this role is Monday 15th September, with first stage interviews scheduled for w/c 22nd September.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.