Philanthropy Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline through identification, research, cultivation and relationship-building to secure five-figure gifts and long-term support.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level individual donors, converting one-off supporters into deeper donor relationships.
• Manage and grow Art UK's mid-level regular giving programme, strengthening donor relationships through face-to-face meetings, events and personalised communication.
• Lead on major gifts for annual Big Give campaigns, identifying and securing keystone pledge donors, and leveraging networks to reach giving targets.

This role expands and strengthens Art UK's major donor portfolio to increase five and six figure income from individual donors and family trusts, supporting the charity's mission to make the UK's national collection of art accessible to everyone online for enjoyment, learning and research.

• Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
• Essential: Proven experience as a major donor fundraiser with a track record of securing five-figure gifts
• Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
• Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities

• Salary £38,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays
• Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year's Day)
• Flexible working hours
• Workplace pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Above statutory paid sick leave
• Enhanced paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly wellbeing hour
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
• Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30