Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £47,665.98 per annum
Location: Wimborne, Dorset (hybrid working)
Reporting to: Deputy CEO
We’re looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser to lead and grow this charities philanthropy programme across major donors, mid-value supporters, trusts and legacy stewardship.
This is a senior role within the fundraising team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on relationship management. You’ll personally secure significant gifts while leading a small team and shaping our high-value income strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a clear philanthropy strategy
Secure five and six figure gifts from major donors and trusts
Manage and grow a portfolio of high net worth supporters
Lead and develop a small specialist team
Work closely with senior leadership to shape and make high value asks
Oversee income targets, budgets and donor stewardship
About You
Proven experience in major donor and/or trusts fundraising
Strong track record of securing significant gifts
Experience managing income targets and pipelines
Confident engaging senior stakeholders and high net worth individuals
Line management experience or readiness to step into team leadership
This role would suit an experienced Major Gifts or Philanthropy Manager ready to take on broader strategic responsibility.
If you’re motivated by building meaningful donor relationships and securing transformational funding, we’d love to hear from you.
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Fundraising & Development ManagerSalary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (up to £40,000) + BenefitsHours: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Ampleforth Abbey, YO62 (On-site with occasional remote working by agreement)Closing Date: 23 February 2026Benefits
Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Abbey ShopCycle to Work SchemeChristmas closure
About Ampleforth AbbeyAmpleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.Ampleforth Abbey Trust works alongside the monastic community to support this mission through a five-year strategy, Choosing a Future Together, ensuring a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced fundraiser to support the sustainable growth and impact of Ampleforth Abbey.You will play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and guiding supporters through their giving journey. This includes individual giving, legacies, major gifts, partnerships, grants, trusts and foundations.You will work closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to deliver fundraising campaigns, develop supporter engagement, and secure income from a range of sources in line with agreed targets.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and implement fundraising strategies across individual giving, legacies, major donors and partnershipsManage and grow individual giving and legacy programmesSupport development of major donor and corporate fundraising portfoliosIdentify and secure funding opportunities including trusts and foundationsPrepare and submit high-quality funding applications and grant reportsPlan and deliver fundraising campaigns, appeals and eventsDevelop compelling fundraising content and supporter communicationsMaintain accurate fundraising database records and reportingManage the fundraising budget and report on performanceBuild and maintain relationships with donors, partners and stakeholdersEnsure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant legislation
Experience
Proven experience in charity fundraisingExperience managing individual giving campaigns including regular giving and legaciesStrong bid writing experience with a track record of securing grant fundingExperience delivering fundraising campaigns and eventsExperience of donor stewardship and stakeholder engagementExperience working within the charity or faith-based sector (desirable)Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable)
Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to influence and engage stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisational and time management skillsBudget management and financial awarenessConfident presenting to internal and external audiencesAbility to write engaging content for a range of audiencesExperience using CRM databases for reporting and segmentationStrong project management and IT skillsUnderstanding of fundraising compliance and legislationEmpathy towards the work of the Monastic Community
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with your CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
