Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager - Fundraising

Closed: 25 August 2022
Fundraising Legacy Major Donor

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  • Salary £31,212 - £34,681 per year, FTE, dependent on experience
  • Location Bristol, North Somerset (Hybrid)
  • Job Type Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
  • Sectors Health, Medical
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The Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager will be key to developing our fundraising from significant relationships.

The role will report to and work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop the strategy as well as being responsible for operational plans and targets across major donors, corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations.


We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who has led multiple income streams with a demonstrable track record of securing significant, sustainable growth. The post holder will lead on the design and implementation of prospect research and pipeline management, ensuring we achieve our ambitions to raise significant funds. You will also be responsible for managing your own portfolio of high value relationships, driving cultivation opportunities and delivering exceptional stewardship to donors.


Line managing a team of two you will have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop team members. An effective communicator, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and motivate others, as well as being used to working with stakeholders across an organisation. Above all, you’ll be supporter-focused and passionate about delivering a great experience for our donors.

The benefits:

  • 27 days holiday FTE (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Competitive salary benchmarking, with a transparent approach to pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Free parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye care scheme
  • Reduced Gym memberships
  • Access to discounts and offers from the UK's most popular retailers and service providers

The details:

  • Salary £31,212 up to £34,681 dependant on experience
  • Working hours 30 - 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday, working hours to be discussed at interview 
  • Permanent position 
  • Office locations: Long Ashton, the role also has flexibility for some home working

Key responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing the strategy to secure, maximise and grow income from companies, major donors and trusts and foundations
  • Building and maintaining a strong network of relationships, externally with funders & stakeholders & internally with colleagues across the charity
  • Developing, managing and reporting against budgets
  • Line management of two direct reports

What we're looking for:

  • Experience of at least two of the relevant areas: major donors, corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an analytical mind
  • The ability to lead and develop a team to meet targets

Do you want to have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to Bristol’s only adult hospice? Use your passion and skills to make a real difference and join a much-loved Bristol charity with its huge supporter base and in return you will get that feel-good factor. 

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!


We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability.

For more information, please contact Wendy McDermott, Head of Fundraising - contact details are available on the job advert on the St Peter's Hospice website.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.

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