Fundraising Manager - Major Giving

Fundraising / Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager – Major Giving

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid working with some travel to sites across the North-West)

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced relationship-builder with a passion for securing high-value support and creating meaningful impact? We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager – Major Giving to play a key role in driving sustainable fundraising growth through the development of major donor relationships and strategic funding opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established fantastic charity and help secure vital funding that supports essential services and long-term development plans.

About the Role

As Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager – Major Giving, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of major donors and high-net-worth individuals, identifying new opportunities and securing significant funding support.

Working closely with senior colleagues and cross-functional teams, you’ll build compelling cases for support, develop tailored funding proposals and cultivate long-term relationships that deliver both restricted and unrestricted income.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and manage relationships with major donors and high-net-worth individuals to drive long-term income growth.
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• Research, identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities and build a strong donor pipeline.
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• Create high-quality funding proposals, applications and presentations to secure support for key projects and services.
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• Deliver excellent donor stewardship and maintain strong engagement with supporters and stakeholders.
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• Build effective relationships with funders, advisers and internal teams to maximise opportunities and collaboration.
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• Monitor fundraising performance, maintain CRM records and use insight to inform strategy and future growth.
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• Ensure fundraising activity is compliant with legislation, GDPR requirements and sector best practice.
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We’re looking for someone with:

Essential

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• Strong experience within Fundraising or Philanthropy roles
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• Candidates with experience in Major Giving would have an advantage
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• Excellent communication and influencing skills
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What's on offer

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• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000pa DOE
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• Hybrid working
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• Excellent development and progression opportunity
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• A fantastic team driving towards a truly meaningful cause
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• The chance to make a real imapct on a well-known North-West charity
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If you're passionate about building meaningful partnerships and securing transformational support, we'd love to hear from you.