Overview
Join to apply for the Philanthropy Lead role at Maggie’s Centres.
Application Deadline: 2 October 2025 | Department: Philanthropy | Location: Hammersmith Office | Compensation: £49,457 - £59,210 / year
Description
The post holder will be a key member of the Philanthropy Team and be responsible for raising capital and revenue funds from individual donors to an ambitious annual target. As Philanthropy Lead, you will support the existing Building Hope national campaign and future national, regional and centre campaigns, focusing on aligning prospects and donors with Maggie’s strategic aims. You will ensure the effective, long-term cultivation of prospects identified through volunteer leadership networks, existing networks of warm supporters, and prospect research. You will also be able to identify opportunities for a programme of engagement events designed to discover, cultivate and steward prospects and donors.
Interviews will take place on Friday 10 October in our London office.
Key responsibilities
* Raising capital and revenue funds from donors to an annual target agreed with the Head of Philanthropy.
* Effectively manage a portfolio of prospects across the UK and beyond as required, with the capacity to make high-value gifts.
* Support the national, regional and centre plans for major and leadership giving, in accordance with Maggie’s overall organisational and strategic fundraising planning.
* Support for and organisation of key events in region with support from the Philanthropy Stewardship function.
* Produce excellent written materials including project proposals, briefings and reports for the Chief Executive and senior team.
* Work collaboratively with Maggie’s research team to maximise the effectiveness of research in the Philanthropy Team, and in relation to the post holders’ individual responsibilities.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
* Educated to degree or with equivalent professional experience.
* A minimum of five years fundraising experience, at least two of which have been in major donor fundraising or equivalent.
* A strong track record of major and leadership gift fundraising or equivalent and ability to raise high-value gifts (£100k+) from individual donors.
* Confident and personable around wealthy and influential individuals.
* Experience of Board management; writing minutes; leading the fundraising strategy in association with Board.
* Experience of prospect management; donor cultivation in order to raise funds.
* Experience of high-level stewardship of donors.
* Evidence of creativity and innovation.
Job benefits
* You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
* A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
* Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
* Generous sick leave cover.
* A supportive and friendly working environment.
* Tailored learning and development opportunities.
* Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
* Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
* Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
* Travel and cycle loans.
* Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
* Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
Note: This summary reflects the information contained in the posted description. For the full list of responsibilities and requirements refer to the attached job description.
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