Senior Philanthropy Manager

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Senior philanthropy manager cultivating major-donor relationships for Compassion UK & Ireland. Securing transformational gifts that release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and grow relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists
  • Create and deliver tailored engagement plans that deepen supporter partnerships and inspire generosity
  • Identify opportunities for significant gifts and strategic donor engagement
  • Collaborate across Compassion UK & Ireland to connect supporters with meaningful ministry opportunities
  • Help secure income enabling more children to be released from poverty in Jesus’ name
  • Develop and steward significant donor relationships
  • Help supporters engage deeply with Compassion’s mission and understand the impact of their generosity
  • Use relationship management, strategic planning and inspiring communication to cultivate long-term partnerships

Requirements:

  • Experience managing and developing significant donor or philanthropic relationships
  • Track record of building trust and influencing others through strong relationship management
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to think strategically while delivering excellent supporter experiences
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Able and willing to travel regularly
  • Travel primarily focused on the South and South-East of England, with possible travel elsewhere in the UK
  • Personally committed to the Christian faith
  • Must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Benefits:

  • Home-based/fully remote role
  • Regular travel across the South and South-East of England, with possible travel elsewhere in the UK
  • 35 hours per week
  • In-person first-round and second-round interviews at Compassion House, Fleet
  • Assessment activities with instructions and supporting information provided in advance
  • Diversity and inclusion support, including reasonable adjustments
  • Faith-based working environment aligned with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values and Ethos Statement
  • Commitment to Child Protection
  • No visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship