Senior Fundraising Manager

Senior Fundraising Manager (High-Value Donor Focus)Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)Salary: £57,750 - £62,500 per annum + Excellent BenefitsContract: Permanent, Full-Time (36.5 hours per week)

Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for driving transformative change? Do you have a proven track record of scaling high-value donor income streams and inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are working on behalf of a highly respected, faith-based charity with a global reach, dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and communities. With over 70 years of experience, this organisation operates in nearly 100 countries, driven by a mission to create lasting impact and inspire hope.

About the Role:As the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and scaling relational fundraising activities, with a focus on high-value donor streams including Trusts and Foundations, Philanthropy, and Legacies. Your strategic vision and innovative approach will drive income growth to exceed £10 million within three years, ensuring sustainable and scalable fundraising models.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home with just one day per week in the Milton Keynes office.

Senior Fundraising Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to grow income from high-value donors, ensuring alignment with the charity's mission and goals.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Design and deliver innovative campaigns to engage donors, with a focus on legacy giving and philanthropic partnerships.
• Build and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations, ensuring tailored donor experiences.
• Collaborate with global teams to integrate fundraising efforts and share best practices.
• Champion creative storytelling to inspire donors and communicate the charity's impact effectively.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, with a strong track record of generating £10M+ income from high-value donor streams.
• Expertise in philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and legacy fundraising, with a global perspective.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen, with experience in budget management and ROI-focused campaigns.
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors.
• A commitment to the charity's values and mission, with the ability to integrate faith into your work (active Christian faith is essential for this role).

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £57,750 - £62,500 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 28 days + bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service, plus a holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private health scheme, life assurance up to 4x annual salary, and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Security: Pension with 7% employer contribution and enhanced maternity pay.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and a Cycle to Work scheme.

This package is designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing while you make a meaningful impact in this rewarding role.