Philanthropy Manager

Demelza • Kent, WA

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About The Position

Make a lasting difference for children and families across Kent, South East London and East Sussex. Demelza is looking for an experienced and ambitious Philanthropy Manager to help grow our income from high-net-worth individuals and secure sustainable funding for our vital hospice care services. In this exciting role, you'll build meaningful relationships with major donors, develop a strong prospect pipeline, create compelling cases for support, and deliver outstanding stewardship that inspires long-term giving. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, senior leadership and trustees, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering our philanthropy strategy while helping achieve ambitious income targets.

Requirements

• Significant experience in philanthropy, major donor or relationship fundraising
• A proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience managing donor pipelines and developing new funding opportunities

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with major donors
• Develop a strong prospect pipeline
• Create compelling cases for support
• Deliver outstanding stewardship that inspires long-term giving
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering our philanthropy strategy
• Help achieve ambitious income targets

Benefits

• Wellbeing events and support
• Access to benefits and wellbeing platform through Computershare
• Employee Assistance
• Access to training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed