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Senior Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Major Gifts

United Kingdom, London 50142.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted December 12, 2025
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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

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