Philanthropy Manager

We are thrilled to partner with St Margaret’s Hospice Care, who are seeking a passionate and skilled Philanthropy Manager to join their supportive and committed team.

Celebrating their 45th year in 2025, St Margaret’s Hospice Care has been supporting patients, families and carers across the majority of Somerset, providing adviceline, community service and specialist in-patient hospice care. Playing a vital role in the fundraising team, the Philanthropy Manager will lead a range of high value income streams, including Trusts & Foundations and Major Donors.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop a three-year strategy for Trusts and Major gifts, underpinning operational plans. You will identify prospects, writing engaging and persuasive proposals and grant bids, using credible case for support, with exceptional stewardship, communications and reporting skills to retain, grow support and cultivate funder partnerships.

With specialist knowledge of Trusts and Major Donor Fundraising, you will demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully obtaining funds from trusts or similar bodies including ability to undertake detailed research of appropriate trusts and funding bodies and individuals in order to develop impactful and attractive products and propositions and cases for support.
• A proven ability to develop highly personalised relationships with prospective donors and supporters, with effective collaborative skills with the ability to work with colleagues from a range of teams and professions to build compelling funding asks.
• Exceptional communications skills both written and verbal, with evidence of producing engaging and motivational content and materials to support fundraising activities.
• A strategic approach, with strong analytical skills and sound knowledge and understanding of income and expenditure budgets.

With an enthusiastic 'can do approach 'you will be highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise, you will have experience of working with CRM databases and demonstrable working knowledge on Microsoft Office. Demonstrable knowledge and clear understanding of Charity Law and regulations governing fundraising e.g. Fundraising Regulator Codes of Practice is essential.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Taunton and Yeovil - flexible about location

Hours: Full time, hybrid (2 days in office) with some flexibility for the right candidate

Closing date: 18th March 2025

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.