Memcom Recruitment
Major Gifts Manager
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Major Gifts Manager
Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid (3 days office-based) | Salary from £47K-£51K
An exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to develop individual giving within a leading arts-based cultural institution.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser with experience across individual giving, major gifts, philanthropy or donor development to take ownership of a portfolio of supporters and help grow sustainable income.
Working closely with senior colleagues, supporters, and influential advocates, you will build meaningful relationships and create compelling opportunities for individuals to engage with and support the organisation's work.
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You'll be responsible for:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects
- Developing creative approaches to individual giving and supporter engagement
- Cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to maximise income and long-term relationships
- Developing compelling cases for support, proposals, and communications
- Creating engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities, including events
- Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues to identify and develop new prospects
- Contributing to the wider fundraising strategy and helping to grow individual income
We're looking for an experienced fundraiser in individual giving, major gifts, philanthropy, or development, perhaps within the arts, theatre, higher education, culture, or another purpose-led organisation.
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Most importantly, you'll be confident engaging high-net worth supporters with warmth, confidence, discretion, and authenticity, and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation with a strong creative and cultural purpose.
If you're an ambitious fundraiser looking for a role where you can build relationships, grow income, and make a genuine impact within an inspiring cultural environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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