Senior Philanthropy Executive

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects
• Secure significant and sustainable income, including multi‑year and six‑figure gifts
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships through tailored engagement and stewardship
• Deliver compelling written and verbal donor communications and proposals
• Lead donor meetings and project visits, working with senior colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to donor cultivation plans, forecasting and performance reporting
• Use CRM systems to record activity, insight and outcomes accurately
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Philanthropy Team
• the Prospect Researcher and wider High Value and Income Generation teams, as well as working with colleagues across the MND Association

• Proven successful experience securing major gifts from high‑net‑worth individuals (desirably including six-figure donations)
• An engaging communicator who writes and speaks with clarity and warmth
• Experience working to, and exceeding, income targets
• Strong relationship‑management skills and sound judgement
• Confidence working independently while supporting team success
• Strong understanding of philanthropic best practice and compliance including the Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR
• Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience mentoring colleagues or leading shared initiatives

Experience mentoring colleagues or leading shared initiatives

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working