Science Museum Group
Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover)
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Do you have experience in major gifts fundraising? Are you an exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with donors and senior stakeholders?
About us
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures. As the world's leading group of science museums, we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year.
Building lasting relationships with individual donors and philanthropists is essential to our continuing and dynamic programme of new galleries, exhibitions and world class learning programmes through which we inspire future generations of scientists and the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
To support the growth of our dynamic programmes, we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager on a fixed term maternity cover contract until December 2027. This role will raise money across all our sites but will be based at the National Railway Museum in York.
About the roles
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in the growth of our major gifts programme, focusing on increasing strategic engagement with individuals that have the capacity to make 6-figure+ donations, and the stewardship of the Science Museum Group's Foundation Board Trustees.
Working with the Head of Philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will help to shape and successfully deliver the major donor strategy, managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and driving the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of individuals with the capacity to support SMG's core work.
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About you
Joining us, you will have experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and proposals at the six-figure level and above. You will be a good communicator with experience of building and managing successful relationships with donors, senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
Crucially, you will have good project management skills with an ability to monitor progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, and to measure success. You will be able to think strategically and work proactively to share knowledge and best practice in order to continually develop your team.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Healthcare cash plan. Digital health tools, gym discounts and cashback towards your everyday healthcare costs.
- Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops and cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
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