Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager

Up to £44,000 FTE per annum, £35,200 actual, plus 8% pension contribution

28 hours per week

Permanent role

Hybrid working – home-based for the majority of time with a need to attend head office in Godalming on occasions

An exciting opportunity to lead relationships with some of the League’s most influential supporters and secure transformational gifts that will help end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

As our Philanthropy Manager, you will lead our major donor programme and manage a growing portfolio of high-value individuals, trusts and partners. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, Chief Executive and senior stakeholders, you will identify, cultivate and steward influential supporters, making compelling asks and demonstrating the real-world impact of their generosity. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing relationships with major donors, high-value individuals, family trusts and corporate partners
• Delivering an ambitious philanthropy strategy, annual plan and budget
• Building and maintaining a robust prospect pipeline through research, networking and relationship-building
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundraising propositions, related income sources (such as family trusts and corporate partners), and donor updates
• Tracking performance, managing income reporting and maintaining accurate records

We need a confident and inspirational relationship manager with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses:

• Previous experience working with high-net-worth individuals, either in the charity or commercial sector
• Proven success in major gift fundraising
• A strong understanding of major donor fundraising principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using CRM systems and managing donor data

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. We offer 28 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, and a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme. Our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We believe that together we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.

Ready to make a real difference? Don’t wait – apply now. We’re looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating what days and hours you are available.

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