Philanthropy Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Breast Cancer Now to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing high value fundraising team at a pivotal moment, as the organisation launches a major £50m campaign and significantly scales its philanthropic income. This is a rare opportunity to join a charity entering a bold new phase of growth, with philanthropy at the heart of its strategy. You ll be part of a supportive, high performing team with the autonomy to shape donor relationships and make a significant impact on the organisation s future.

The role will suit an ambitious, relationship driven fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five and six figure gifts, and a passion for building long term, meaningful partnerships with high net worth individuals.

The Role

Working within a newly formed Philanthropy & Partnerships team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in driving transformational income growth. You will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high net worth prospects, securing multi year five and six figure gifts through tailored cultivation and stewardship.
• Identify new major donor opportunities in collaboration with prospect research colleagues.
• Develop bespoke cultivation strategies aligned to donor motivations and organisational priorities.
• Produce compelling proposals, impact reports and briefings that demonstrate the long term value of philanthropic support.
• Work closely with senior leadership, trustees and campaign board members to support high impact donor engagement.
• Contribute to the success of a major £50m campaign by developing a strong pipeline of prospects and securing significant gifts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance, and report on income, pipeline and stewardship activity.

This is a highly collaborative role, working across research, services, finance, impact, and communications teams to create exceptional donor experiences.

About You

You will be a proactive, confident relationship builder with:

• Experience securing 5 figure gifts or higher, having led approaches directly.
• A strong track record of initiating and developing relationships with new high net worth prospects.
• Experience working with senior volunteers, trustees or campaign boards.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft high quality proposals and reports.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Financial acumen, including the ability to construct and monitor single and multi year budgets.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with confidence representing the charity at events and 1:1 meetings.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A collaborative, motivated and ambitious approach.

Desirable: experience supporting a major campaign or appeal; understanding of medical or scientific research; knowledge of the wider fundraising landscape.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.