[Hiring] Senior Philanthropy Manager @Alzheimer's Society

Role Description

Do you have an entrepreneurial approach and a commercial mindset? Could you help us end the devastation caused by dementia by building credible relationships, encouraging further support for our cause and securing five-, six- and seven-figure gifts from major donors?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role, but you will be required to travel to attend internal and external in-person meetings and events at our head office in London (monthly) and to work from Manchester up to 1-2 days a week.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will:

• Drive a pipeline of major gifts, including leading the pipeline development for an emerging transformational project in Manchester.
• Proactively manage a small portfolio of warm prospects while identifying new pipelines among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and family foundations.
• Focus on supporting the Major Donor Lead in transforming early pilot successes in Manchester into a sustainable, multi-million-pound major giving programme.
• Work in close partnership with experts in science and healthcare to convert warm prospects into six- and seven-figure investors.
• Establish a prominent footprint within Manchester's philanthropic networks, engaging the region’s top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and family foundations.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial approach and a commercial mindset.
• Experienced relationship builder with credibility to engage effectively with senior business leaders, philanthropists, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex information into engaging messaging.
• Experience in developing compelling, donor-centred funding propositions.
• Ability to secure five-, six- and ideally seven-figure gifts from major donors or equivalent high-value supporters.

Requirements

• Develop and deliver the major donor fundraising pipeline for the Manchester appeal.
• Build and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing major donors.
• Establish and grow Alzheimer's Society's presence within Manchester's philanthropic, business and community networks.
• Work closely with the project's leading scientist and other senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Impact Communications colleagues to develop compelling cases for support.
• Lead planning and delivery of high-value donor engagement activities.
• Develop high-quality, tailored funding proposals and donor communications.

Benefits

• Range of benefits and recognition for employees.
• Options for working agilely to contribute to a strong work-life balance.
• Various learning programmes to support development and career growth.