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 Benefits
Contract: 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.