WR Fundraising Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a Major Gifts professional to lead a high achieving philanthropy operation in one of the region’s best supported health charities. Taking a front-facing and strategic lead on a £1.5 million philanthropy fundraising department, we’re looking for a hands on fundraiser to lead the major donor, trust and foundation & legacy giving programmes. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Major Donor fundraising professional to take the lead on managing a large number of key relationships for the charity across the area, while developing new major donor support. You’ll be working with a wonderfully supportive Head of Fundraising to develop the philanthropy strategy for the charity and having a direct positive impact on young people’s lives. Philanthropy Manager Permanent, Full Time Surrey with hybrid and flexible working £48,000 to Circa £55,000 per annum on experience Excellent benefits including an amazing level of employer pension contributions. Duties will include: Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for philanthropy fundraising Developing high level giving from individuals, trusts and legators Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of existing donors and supporters Drive growth and development through major giving and relationship fundraising Hold key relationships with the charity’s most important funders, supporters and advocates Work as part of the SLT and collaboratively with trustees and colleagues across the organisation Ideal candidates will: Be a people person with amazing relationship management skills and the ability to inspire Be a highly motivated and results-oriented fundraiser with extensive experience in philanthropy fundraising or a similar role. Have specialist knowledge of major donor / high value giving / philanthropy, grant and foundation funding Be highly skilled in managing senior accounts and high profile individuals Have a proven track record of securing major gifts and exceeding fundraising targets. To apply or for further information, please email an up-to-date copy of your CV in the first instance. WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.