This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Philanthropy Manager, working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, to deliver the Major Donor Strategy and grow this income stream and re-ignite major donor fundraising. The post holder will manage a portfolio of individual relationships to raise five figure donations in line with agreed income targets, with ambitions to grow significantly in subsequent years.
Client Details
Independent Age is a national charity steeped in history, dedicated to ending financial hardship in later life.
The charity is a well-known campaigner for policy changes to combat poverty in later life. Their Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people to increase their income, reduce their costs, ensure their have a roof over their head and the social care they need to live with dignity. Through their grants programme, they support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
Description
· Support the delivery of the wider Major Donor Strategy to grow this income stream and re-ignite major donor fundraising.
· Steward a portfolio of warm major donor prospects with a relationship-based, donor-centric approach to fundraising.
· Work closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to cultivate relationships with cold prospects, inspiring five and six-figure philanthropic support.
· Undertake detailed prospect research, ensuring pipelines continue to build with new and aligned prospects.
· Contribute to the delivery of an events portfolio designed to strengthen engagement with major donor prospects.
· Collaborate with colleagues to produce and submit high quality and compelling funding asks.
Profile
· Demonstrable experience of personally securing five figure+ gifts from major donor supporters.
· Experience managing and growing a pipeline of warm and cold major donor prospects.
· Demonstrable experience delivering high-level, bespoke stewardship with excellent communication skills to retain major donor support.
· Excellent influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
· Demonstrable ability to project manage, collaborate, innovate, and take a creative approach to tasks.
· Passion for the mission of supporting older people facing financial hardship.
Job Offer
Salary - £46,227 per annum plus benefits.
Permanent, hybrid working, full-time or part-time opportunity (i.e. 0.8 FTE, or 28 hours per week)
Location - London W14, West Kensington
Deadline: Monday 25th May 2026 at 9am.
Applications require a tailored CV and a supporting statement. To arrange a confidential chat and to receive the full job description, please get in touch with Emma Winter, Business Director in the Charities team.
Independent Age celebrates diversity and champions the differences that make each of us unique. They actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join them and help shape what they do. They aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those they work with. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role