Senior Philanthropy Manager

Senior Philanthropy Manager

Do you have experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and proposals at the six-figure level and above? Would you be able to play a key role in the growth of our major gifts programme?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures. As the world's leading group of science museums, we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year. Building lasting relationships with individual donors and philanthropists is essential to our continuing and dynamic programme of new galleries, exhibitions and world class learning programmes through which we are able inspire future generations of scientists and the problem-solvers of tomorrow.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join on a permanent contract, working full-time (35 hours per week). This role is based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will play a key role in the growth of our major gifts programme, focusing on increasing strategic engagement with individuals that have the capacity to make 6-figure+ donations, and the growth of our newly launched giving circle.

Working with the Head of Philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will help to shape and successfully deliver the major donor strategy, managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and driving the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of individuals with the capacity to support SMG's core work.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and proposals at the six-figure level and above. You will be good communicator with experience of building and managing successful relationships with donors, senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Crucially, you will have good project management skills with an ability to monitor progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, and to measure success. You will be able to think strategically and work proactively to share knowledge and best practice in order to continually develop your team.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Support with personal and professional development
* 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
* Employee assistance programme
* Enhanced contributory pension
* Unmind App and other wellbeing support
* Interest-free loans
* Days Out discounts
* Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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