Fundraising Manager – Major Giving
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid working with some travel to sites across the North-West)
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced relationship-builder with a passion for securing high-value support and creating meaningful impact? We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager – Major Giving to play a key role in driving sustainable fundraising growth through the development of major donor relationships and strategic funding opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established fantastic charity and help secure vital funding that supports essential services and long-term development plans.
About the Role
As Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager – Major Giving, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of major donors and high-net-worth individuals, identifying new opportunities and securing significant funding support.
Working closely with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams, you’ll build compelling cases for support, develop tailored funding proposals and cultivate long-term relationships that deliver both restricted and unrestricted income.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage relationships with major donors and high-net-worth individuals to drive long-term income growth.
* Research, identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities and build a strong donor pipeline.
* Create high-quality funding proposals, applications and presentations to secure support for key projects and services.
* Deliver excellent donor stewardship and maintain strong engagement with supporters and stakeholders.
* Build effective relationships with funders, advisers and internal teams to maximise opportunities and collaboration.
* Monitor fundraising performance, maintain CRM records and use insight to inform strategy and future growth.
* Ensure fundraising activity is compliant with legislation, GDPR requirements and sector best practice.
We’re looking for someone with:
Essential
* Experience in major giving or high-value fundraising.
* Proven success in identifying, developing and securing support from major donors or high-net-worth individuals.
* Experience creating high-quality proposals, funding applications and reports.
* Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
What's on offer
* Salary of £35,000 - £40,000pa DOE
* Hybrid working
* Excellent development and progression opportunity
* A fantastic team driving towards a truly meaningful cause
* The chance to make a real imapct on a well-known North-West charity
If you're passionate about building meaningful partnerships and securing transformational support, we'd love to hear from you.