Senior Philanthropy Manager
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,157 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Spurgeons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2570 |
Summary
ABOUT US
The Relationships Fundraising Team focuses on building deep, meaningful partnerships with those who can make a transformational impact on our work. This includes major donors, legacy pledgers, charitable trusts and foundations, and corporate partners who share our vision for a hope-filled future for every child. Our team works to understand the passions and priorities of these supporters, creating tailored opportunities for them to engage with Spurgeons’ mission in ways that are personal and impactful. By fostering trust and collaboration, we ensure that every relationship contributes to lasting change for children and families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role will be responsible for leading and developing our high-value fundraising with major donors, legacies, trusts/foundations, and corporates, driving sustainable income growth. You will also be lead the Relationships Fundraising Team and be part of the wider strategic development of the team.
Design and optimise supporter journeys and stewardship for individuals and churches
Develop a year round programme of campaigns and appeals to engage new and existing supporters
Develop giving products including regular giving and other opportunities to give
Grow the Spurgeons Church Network and deliver an annual series of church focussed appeals
Lead on supporter stewardship creating engaging and inspiring communications
ABOUT YOU
Develop and implement strategies across all high value income streams
Manage your own portfolio of high value supporters developing cultivation and stewardship plans
Lead strategic pipeline development and forecasting, tracking measurable outcomes
Lead and develop the Relationships Fundraising Team fostering a high performance values led culture
Collaborate with the wider team, including SLT and Trustees
The Relationships Fundraising Team focuses on building deep, meaningful partnerships with those who can make a transformational impact on our work. This includes major donors, legacy pledgers, charitable trusts and foundations, and corporate partners who share our vision for a hope-filled future for every child. Our team works to understand the passions and priorities of these supporters, creating tailored opportunities for them to engage with Spurgeons’ mission in ways that are personal and impactful. By fostering trust and collaboration, we ensure that every relationship contributes to lasting change for children and families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role will be responsible for leading and developing our high-value fundraising with major donors, legacies, trusts/foundations, and corporates, driving sustainable income growth. You will also be lead the Relationships Fundraising Team and be part of the wider strategic development of the team.
Design and optimise supporter journeys and stewardship for individuals and churches
Develop a year round programme of campaigns and appeals to engage new and existing supporters
Develop giving products including regular giving and other opportunities to give
Grow the Spurgeons Church Network and deliver an annual series of church focussed appeals
Lead on supporter stewardship creating engaging and inspiring communications
ABOUT YOU
Develop and implement strategies across all high value income streams
Manage your own portfolio of high value supporters developing cultivation and stewardship plans
Lead strategic pipeline development and forecasting, tracking measurable outcomes
Lead and develop the Relationships Fundraising Team fostering a high performance values led culture
Collaborate with the wider team, including SLT and Trustees