Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships that make a lasting impact?
At Compassion UK & Ireland, we believe every child is made in God's image and has incredible potential. As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in connecting passionate supporters with opportunities to transform the lives of children living in poverty.
Working as part of our Philanthropy team, you will develop and steward significant donor relationships, helping supporters engage deeply with our mission and understand the impact of their generosity. Through thoughtful relationship management, strategic planning and inspiring communication, you will help cultivate long-term partnerships that enable Compassion's ministry to flourish.
This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, listening well, identifying opportunities and creating meaningful connections that lead to lasting impact.
If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser who is motivated by faith and excited by the opportunity to serve supporters with excellence, we would love to hear from you.
How you’ll make an impact:
Build and grow strong relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists.
Create and deliver tailored engagement plans that deepen supporter partnerships and inspire generosity.
Identify opportunities for significant gifts and strategic donor engagement.
Work collaboratively across Compassion UK & Ireland to connect supporters with meaningful ministry opportunities.
Help secure income that enables more children to be released from poverty in Jesus' name.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
Experience managing and developing significant donor or philanthropic relationships.
A track record of building trust and influencing others through strong relationship management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
The ability to think strategically while delivering excellent supporter experiences.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Willing and able to travel regularly for donor meetings, cultivation activity, team meetings and key organisational events, with a full valid driving licence and access to a car for work-related travel.
