Philanthropy Manager

Job Description

Philanthropy Manager

Contract: Part‑time, with flexible hours (minimum 16 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) and pension scheme

Location: Hybrid, with occasional attendance at our Wendover office (typically 1-2 days per month)
Additional requirements: Some evening and weekend work may be required to support donor events

About Greenfingers Charity

Greenfingers is a national charity dedicated to creating therapeutic gardens for life-limited children, along with their families, who spend time in children’s hospices across the UK. Through the power of nature, we bring moments of peace, joy and togetherness to those facing the toughest of times.  To date, we have built over 70 gardens and have a waiting list of hospices that need our help now. 

This year marks an extraordinary moment for the charity as we launch our Healing Hand, Helping Hearts Appeal, a strategic campaign that will enable us to build and maintain more hospice gardens and reach even more families who need the comfort and connection that only nature can provide.

To help drive this transformative appeal, we are recruiting a Philanthropy Manager, a newly created role that will help shape the next chapter of our growth.

Greenfingers has a proud history of building meaningful, long‑term philanthropic partnerships. We are now seeking someone with the creativity and ambition to build on this strong foundation and ensure that more children and families can experience the healing power of a Greenfingers garden.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a transformational role and make a tangible difference within a passionate and ambitious charity.

Role Overview

The Philanthropy Manager will play a pivotal role in developing, cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic supporters.

This role would suit a confident, proactive relationship-builder who brings not only experience, but also an established network of contacts and the credibility to open doors and create new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and Trusts Fundraiser, you will develop and deliver a high value fundraising strategy that drives sustainable income growth that aligns with the charity’s five-year plan.
• Identify, research and proactively approach prospective high net worth individuals and philanthropists.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships and deliver outstanding stewardship.
• Develop compelling, personalised proposals, reports and impact updates.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of high‑value donor events, ensuring exceptional experiences for supporters and prospects.
• Collaborate with the wider team to align donor engagement with organisational priorities.
• Represent Greenfingers Charity at events, meetings and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and compliant donor records in line with GDPR.

Essential Qualities

• Proven experience in high value fundraising and/or high-value relationship management.
• Strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising best practice.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and build trust.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, delivering and overseeing high‑net‑worth donor events.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, ambitious team.
• Full UK driving licence.

 

Desirable Qualities

• A well-developed personal network (“black book”) of high-net-worth individuals and/or access to relevant philanthropic circles, with the confidence to leverage these connections.
• Experience working with trusts and foundations.
• A creative and strategic approach to donor engagement and stewardship.
• Passion for horticulture, children’s services and/or hospice care.
• Familiarity with CRM/donor databases.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to:  Linda@greenfingerscharity.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22^nd May 2026.  Initial interviews, online, will take place week commencing 15^th June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged