Position Title
Philanthropy manager
Location
Contracted to their Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working.
Contract Type
12-month fixed term contract – maternity cover.
Full Time
37.5 hours per week.
Salary
£36,000 – £42,000 depending on experience.
Benefits
* Flexible working
* Generous annual leave
* Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical
* Pension Scheme
* Sick Pay
* Death in Service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike Loan Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Eyecare
* Discount Portal
Closing Date
Sunday 29 March 2026
Interview Schedule
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026.
Application
No agencies please. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long‑lasting and highly engaged relationships. Working closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager, you will play a key role in growing their income from major donors over the next 3‑5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five‑ and six‑figure gifts. This external‑facing role will manage their mid‑to‑high‑value prospects and donors, building personal relationships through understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey to increase giving and connection to the cause. They operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to their Peterborough office; you will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.
Qualifications
Experience of the following will be advantageous: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
About the Organisation
Our client is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment, and management of kidney disease. Their vision is a world where everyone lives free from kidney disease. For over 60 years they have made an impact through research funding, and as kidney disease and its contributing factors rise, their work becomes ever more essential. They work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, fund and facilitate research in all areas, and collaborate with public, private, and third‑sector partners to prevent kidney disease and transform treatments. Over the last decade, they have invested more than £71 million into research, lobby governments for policy change, and ensure that approximately 7.2 million people living with kidney disease in the UK receive effective care. Crucially, they listen to patients, keeping their voices central to all decisions and operations.
Equal Opportunity
They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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