Senior Philanthropy Manager - Major Donors

Our client is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. They're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser looking to take the next step in your career? Join a flexible, supportive and impact driven organisation making a real difference for people with cystic fibrosis. They re seeking a skilled high value fundraiser to lead our major donor programme for 12 months, covering maternity leave.

As part of their experienced Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team, you will lead their major donor programme. Key responsibilities include:

• Growing income through your own portfolio of senior high net worth individuals, cultivating new relationships and stewarding existing supporters.
• Lead the implementation of the major donor fundraising strategy, including managing budgets and KPIs.
• Leading the stewardship calendar: growing and developing their circle, crafting high quality proposals, coordinating high value events and shaping supporter communications.
• Managing and supporting the major donor team.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Trust to maximise opportunities for donor engagement

To succeed in this role, you ll bring experience of and a track record of securing major gifts, familiarity with donor databases/CRM, overseeing delivering of a major donor strategy and ideally line management.

They offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus recognised bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), contributory pension scheme, healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical, 24/7 GP service, employee assistance programme and opportunities for learning and development.

This is a UK based role and offers a flexible location; however, if London office-based, a minimum of 40% working hours per week in the office is required. If home-based (within the UK), travel to London office will be required in line with business needs.

Closing date and interview date

Closing date for completed applications: 23:59 on 22 February 2026

Interviews expected week commencing 23 February or 2 March 2026

They reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with them and they will check this. They do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for their roles.

How to apply

Before applying, please ensure you read the job description for more information about the role.

No media or agencies please.

Their commitment to an inclusive workplace

Our client aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. They want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

It is their policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.

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