Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: circa £44,000 per annum

Term: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Development

Working hours: Full Time, Flexible working considered.

Aquilas is delighted to be working with a leading university charity to recruit a new Development Manager to join their growing performing fundraising team at the beginning of an ambitious new three-year strategy.

About the role

As Development Manager, you will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with a number of engaged individual high-value donors, through strong communication and stewardship skills and securing transformative gifts for the University.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a targeted portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and trusts, securing four-figure and higher donations.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors to support the charity's ambitious growth strategy.
• Deliver against income targets and foster long-term donor engagement.

About you

• Experience securing four figure gifts and above.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, with strong written and verbal communication skills to keep audiences engaged.
• An ambitious and pro-active outlook, confident and motivated by the challenge of growing your portfolio of donors.

Generous Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave (full-time employee), a comprehensive pension scheme, season ticket loans, and access to discounted courses and LinkedIn Learning.

Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on campus per week and flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.

Career Development: Be part of a supportive team that values growth and learning, with opportunities to develop your fundraising expertise further.

To apply, please submit a brief profile or CV to Kieran McGorrian at Aquilas or call for an informal chat.

Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicationsfrom all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey