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Philanthropy Manager

Egham Permanent £36,000 - £46,000 per year View Job Description
As a Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) in the higher education sector, based in Egham, you'll focus on building and nurturing relationships to secure major donations. Your work will directly support the organisation's goals by driving impactful fundraising initiatives.
  • Incredible opportunity to drive major gifts at a top university
  • Leading the strategy and ambitions of a high-performing philanthropy team

About Our Client

A top university based in Egham, in incredible grounds with a rich history.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement strategies to secure major gifts from donors.
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing major donors.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to secure funding.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising activities with organisational goals.
  • Track and report on the progress of major gift fundraising campaigns.
  • Ensure donor recognition and stewardship activities are carried out effectively.
  • Conduct research to identify new major gift prospects.
  • Stay updated on fundraising trends and best practices in the not-for-profit/higher education/education sector.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Philanthropy Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in securing major gifts or fundraising in the not-for-profit or education sector.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Ability to create persuasive proposals and presentations.
  • Knowledge of donor stewardship practices and fundraising strategies.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Passion for the goals and values of the not-for-profit/education/higher education sector.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £36,000 to £46,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position with benefits included.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Lucy Castle
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7059523
Phone number
+441932264011

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Egham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Castle
Consultant phone
+441932264011
Job reference
JN-072026-7059523