Philanthropy Managers

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual interested in major gift fundraising? Would you like to help beat cancer sooner?

Having recently brought together major giving, corporate partnerships, mid-value fundraising, special events and high value supporter partnerships into one ‘Philanthropy & Partnerships’ directorate, this is an exciting time for Cancer Research UK. We aim to build on the success of the £100m Create the Change campaign and secure significant donations from across the UK and the world, from philanthropists and partners who want to help beat cancer sooner.

To do this we need to grow our Philanthropy & Campaign team considerably over the next five years.

We are looking to attract ambitious fundraisers and have a selection of roles available focussing either on securing gifts from high net-worth individuals at the £100,000 level or on securing gifts at the £100,000+ level.

To do this you will...

* Manage relationships with major prospects, donors and volunteers
* Prepare detailed and creative cultivation and solicitation plans
* Work with colleagues to identify potential new donors
* Collaborate with teams across the Philanthropy and Partnerships directorate

At Cancer Research UK, our understanding of cancer is increasing at a faster pace than ever before. More and more people are surviving thanks to the work we do. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person, and our 3,500 people work relentlessly every day towards this goal. Every day we achieve extraordinary things by being innovative, imaginative and bold in our work.

Help us bring forward the day when all cancers are cured through your...

* Proven track record and understanding of major gift fundraising
* Effectiveness in building long –term relationships
* Ability to articulate the mission and vision of an organisation to inspire philanthropic engagement
* Intellectual curiosity to understand and communicate complex scientific areas of research

Our passion, determination and ambition means you’ll be constantly striving to ensure we are successful at increasing our major giving income. Our desire for success leads us to constantly challenge ourselves and others, which means you’ll be encouraged to stretch yourself in our dynamic environment.

You’ll need the ability to engage and win people over, convey complex ideas succinctly and have real tenacity. You’ll also need a comprehensive knowledge and ability to strategically drive forward a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.

If you share our passion for major gift fundraising, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please do not delay in submitting your CV.