Philanthropy Manager

Age UK has a fantastic opportunity for a Philanthropy Manager to join our award-winning fundraising team.

We’re seeking an ambitious individual who is experienced in making the ‘ask’ and who is passionate about making life better for older people.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy, you will be responsible for building and managing a mixed portfolio of new and existing supporters, delivering exceptional stewardship to ensure our income targets are met or exceeded.

There is a huge amount of potential for Age UK’s Philanthropy programme and this role would suit someone with excellent communication skills with the drive and enthusiasm to make things happen.
As this is a hybrid opportunity, with a blend of home and office working, the successful applicant will be required to commute to the central London co-working hub as required. UK travel and overnight stays may be necessary from time to time.

Must haves:

• Experience managing and developing strong relationships with high value supporters.
• Experience in personally, requesting and securing major gifts (£10k+).
• Experience working closely with senior colleagues and volunteers to engage supporters.
• Experience carrying out prospect research.
• Experience monitoring income budgets and regular forecasting.
• The ability and drive to ensure our philanthropy programme reaches its potential.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of philanthropy best practice, compliance and innovation.
• Sound financial management and reporting skills.
• A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people across the UK.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
• You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.