Job Description
THE GEORGIAN GROUP
PHILANTHROPIC GIVING & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
• Permanent, full-time, hybrid
• Salary: £45,000 (with opportunity for progression)
• Closing date for applications: Friday 20 February 2026
• Interviews: Tuesday 3 March 2026
• How to apply: Please send a covering letter and CV to Oliver Flory, General Manager, oliver@georgiangroup.org.uk
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Georgian Group, as we approach our 90th anniversary in 2027 and embark on ambitious plans to reinvigorate our membership and increase philanthropic giving ahead of this milestone year.
Purpose of the Role
This is a new role for an experienced fundraising professional who will increase our philanthropic income and deepen our relationships with supporters. You will lead The Georgian Group’s fundraising and membership development, strengthening relationships with donors, members, and supporters to secure income for the charity’s conservation and campaigning work. This role combines strategic development of philanthropic giving with oversight of the Group’s membership programme and engagement activities. The Group has a loyal membership base which has plateaued in recent years; new fundraising impetus is needed to revitalise the scheme, encourage additional charitable donations from existing supporters, and drive membership recruitment (especially among under 35s - our fastest-growing membership category). The role is supported by a Membership and Office Administrator.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropic Giving & Development
Develop and deliver the charity’s fundraising strategy, including membership growth and income from individual member giving, major donors, legacies, Trusts/Foundations, and corporate partnerships
Support the Director with the development and growth of the higher-level Supporters’ Circle
Identify and develop Trusts and Foundations who might support our work
Develop and manage campaigns, appeals, events, and digital communications that strengthen donor relationships and drive income
Build personal relationships with high-potential donors
Align philanthropic messaging with the Group’s charitable objectives and values
Monitor progress through clear KPIs and provide regular performance reporting to the Director and the Group’s Executive Committee of Trustees
Prepare compelling funding proposals and stewardship reports
Manage legacy promotion and donor recognition activities
Work with the Director and Trustees to build networks and support fundraising events
Membership Development
Design and deliver a multi-year strategy to grow membership and membership giving, with a focus on significantly increasing membership number and membership contributions within a defined timeframe
Oversee the membership programme (recruitment, retention, renewals) including supervision of the Membership Administrator on these essential tasks
Shape the membership offer and supporter journey and explore new models e.g digital subscriptions that may appeal to younger prospective members
Events & Engagement
Support annual members’ visits (nationwide) as part of member cultivation (c.10 per year)
Work with the Director to devise and organise a series of high-level Supporters Circle events annually (c. 3 per year)
Administration & Systems (supported by the Membership and Office Administrator)
Maintain and develop the CRM system (Blackbaud eTapestry) in line with fundraising best practice and UK GDPR, and ensure fundraising is ethical, inclusive and legally compliant
Monitor and report on income targets and membership performance.
Ensure GDPR, Gift Aid, and fundraising regulation compliance
Person Specification
Essential:
Results-driven, with a proven track record in fundraising or philanthropy development, ideally within a membership organisation
Demonstrable success in growing income from individual donors, including designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention strategies
Strong experience in project management, with good operational and planning skills and the confidence to co-ordinate the work of others
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages
Experience in CRM/database management, donor segmentation, and campaign performance analysis
Strong relationship-building skills, including experience stewarding mid- to high-level donors or members
Proactive, and self-motivated
Desirable:
Experience working in an arts or heritage charity
Understanding of membership engagement models and legacy giving
Commitment to best practice in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and applying these principles to philanthropic strategy and stakeholder engagement
Experience managing staff or volunteers
This is a hybrid role but with a minimum of 3 days a week based at our headquarters at 6 Fitzroy Square in London. A significant amount of in-person working will be essential for the relationship-building aspects of this role.
About the Georgian Group
The Georgian Group was founded in 1937 to protect and promote Georgian heritage, principally in response to the demolition of Georgian London and the threat facing major buildings of the period including Carlton House Terrace, Mecklenburgh Square, Regent Street, and the Adelphi.
Today, the Group has a formal role in the planning process in England and Wales which sees a dedicated team of Conservation Advisers analysing around 6,000 applications affecting listed buildings of the period every year. Our willingness to engage on site with applicants, owners, architects and project teams has led to better outcomes for countless Georgian buildings and designed landscapes since we acquired this statutory role in 1968.
As a society, we organise an annual programme of member visits, lectures and talks on every aspect of the architecture and arts of our period - with a major symposium on a different theme each year. We also publish the leading peer-review journal in this field as well as a biannual members’ magazine. For 21 years, our prestigious Architectural Awards, sponsored by Savills, have celebrated exemplary projects to restore and renew Georgian buildings. Our grants scheme has supported the repair and restoration of Georgian buildings for more than 50 years and promoted public access and enjoyment of the heritage of our period.
This year, the Group is presenting VANBRUGH300, a nationwide NLHF-funded festival celebrating the life and work of Sir John Vanbrugh www.vanbrugh300.co.uk For more information about our work, please visit www.georgiangroup.org.uk For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Anya Lucas, Director, anya@georgiangroup.org.uk