Senior Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Major Gifts Jobs

ShareAction

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50142.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Senior Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward Trust & Foundation and high net worth individual relationships to secure new and existing funding opportunities for ShareAction, an independent charity and expert on responsible investment.

Job Responsibility:

Lead portfolio of high-value Trusts and Foundations, securing major multi-year partnerships
Play a key role in developing our major gifts programme, cultivating relationships with high net worth individuals
Research and identify new prospects
Manage and deepen relationships with existing donors
Develop compelling propositions aligned with ShareAction’s five-year strategy
Collaborate with colleagues across teams
Keep senior staff and trustees informed of pipeline and cultivation plans
Line management and development of the Major Donor Manager
Attend funder and prospect meetings in London
Deliver excellent stewardship to retain and grow support
Monitor activity and track progress using Salesforce and project management tools
Stay up to date with sector trends and philanthropy developments

Requirements:

Significant experience in fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and major gifts
Proven track record of securing six-figure, multi-year gifts and managing long-term philanthropic relationships
Highly skilled at building and sustaining networks with senior internal and external stakeholders
Confident operating at the highest levels to inspire support for ShareAction’s mission
Excellent relationship manager with sophisticated communication skills and persuasive writing ability
Capacity to influence and inspire colleagues and donors
Exceptional organisational skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and strategic insight
Ability to line-manage, coach, and develop the Major Donor Manager
Legally eligible to work in the UK

Nice to have:

Experience with international fundraising, campaigning NGOs, or financial sector knowledge
Transferable skills, creativity, and a passion for advancing responsible investment

What we offer:

8% non-contributory pension
Healthcareplan with Bupa
Employee assistance programme
Death in Service cover of 3x salary
25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year
Enhanced family leave pay
Enhanced sick pay
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Paid annual leave
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Mental health support
Pension scheme
Flexible work location

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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