Senior Philanthropy Manager

The Talent Set are excited to partner with Pancreatic Cancer UK to recruit for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to drive the growth of their thriving Major Donor programme, unlocking transformational funding to help double survival rates of pancreatic cancer funding research into groundbreaking diagnostics and treatment.

The Philanthropy team have had a hugely successful period of growth over the past 5 years, securing their largest ever gifts and building a multi-faceted prospect pipeline supported by excellent data and tools to identify and cultivate new major donors. The key duties for this role include:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of major donor and high value supporters. Specifically focusing on securing multi-year gifts at 5-6 figure level.
• Driving major donor new business activity to build a sustainable pipeline using internal data analysis tools alongside network mapping exercises and peer-to-peer approaches.
• Working collaboratively across the Philanthropy & Partnerships team to provide tailored stewardship journeys and experiences which build meaningful relationships with the Charity s closest supporters.
• Working with Senior Case for Support Manager and colleagues across the organisation to gather and present the impact of PCUK s work in a clear and compelling way for high value funders.
• Fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture, working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent supporter experiences

We re looking for the following skills and experience for this role:

• A strong track record of personally securing philanthropic donations at a 5-6 figure level, as well as tangible experience of growing major donor pipelines.
• A proactive approach to major donor stewardship, with the ability to think strategically about delivering the best experience to PCUK s closest supporters.
• A confident and empathetic relationship builder, with the ability to handle complex, sensitive and confidential conversations at a senior level.
• An interest in cancer research and a deep commitment to PCUK s mission to double survival rates of the deadliest common cancer.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.