Base pay range
Location: Central Oxford, on site- 4/5 days a week
Contract Type: Full-Time, permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Philanthropy Manager to join their successful and growing Development team. You will lead on cultivating, stewarding, and securing major philanthropic support, with a particular focus on legacy gifts.
You’ll be building on strong foundations. The events programme is diverse, well-attended, and internationally recognised. The community is generous, engaged, and keen to support organisations vision. We now seek someone who can help us harness this enthusiasm into long-term, high-impact philanthropy.
Your Focus
* Lead Relationship Manager for a growing group of high-value donors and prospects, serving as their key point of contact.
* Design and implement bespoke stewardship strategies that engage, inspire and recognise major donors—ensuring they feel a deep, personal connection to the organisation.
* Take ownership of the long-standing donor recognition group and help evolve its role to celebrate both existing and future high-value supporters.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to align donor aspirations with strategic priorities.
* Collaborate with the wider organisation/ existing donor base to ensure a joined-up approach to donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and relationship-driven professional with:
* Experience in educational or non-profit fundraising, especially in managing donor pipelines and stewardship for major gifts.
* The tact and creativity to build long-term relationships and deepen donor engagement over time.
* A strategic mindset, able to forecast and manage a high-value giving pipeline in line with the organisation priorities.
* Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small, high-performing team, supporting events and broader development initiatives as needed.
* Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for philanthropy.
What Success Looks Like
* Growing year-on-year membership and engagement with high-value donors.
* Successfully stewarded gifts that reflect donor intent and deliver meaningful impact across the organisation.
* Thoughtful, timely communications with donors and prospects, including written correspondence, one-to-one meetings, and events.
* Maintaining accurate and detailed records in the CRM system, enabling insightful reporting and forecasting.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
* Industries
* Philanthropic Fundraising Services, Fundraising, and Non-profit Organizations
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