Philanthropy Manager

Job Title	Philanthropy Manager
Reporting to:	Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Location	Home-based, flexible location (UK), within reasonable commuting distance/ability to travel to London at least twice a month and regularly for events.
Hours	4 or 5 days, with flexible working options available
Salary	Up to £40,000-£42,000 (dependent on experience and number of days)
Benefits	25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, employer pension contribution
Duration	2 years, with view to extend to permanent

About The Circle

The Circle NGO is a leading organisation bringing together global feminists to fight for the safety and equality of marginalised and vulnerable women and girls around the world.

Founded by singer-songwriter and activist, Annie Lennox, The Circle is a space for creative ideas, connections and the opportunity to make change. From small beginnings in 2008, we have grown into a global network of women and allies from all walks of life who are bonded by the collective aim to live in a world where women and girls’ equal rights and equal opportunities are the norm. In the current state of the world, where women’s rights, safety and security are under attack, our work is ever more important.

Our Vision

A future where there is safety for all women and girls.

Our Mission

To economically empower and end violence against marginalised and vulnerable women across the world by building a network of Global Feminist changemakers who fund, advocate, and amplify.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Philanthropy Manager who can join our small and dynamic team to help us reach ambitious fundraising targets. By deepening existing relationships and developing new relationships with agile and committed trust-based funders that align with our multi-year unrestricted funding model. There is potential for a number of income streams to grow, particularly major donors, global philanthropic funds and an annual programme of special events.

You will understand how a high-functioning small organisation with multiple income streams works. You will be able to identify and develop relationships with a variety of different funders and foster deep and sustainable relationships that maximise multi-year unrestricted funding. You will be able to balance this alongside helping to deliver high-quality fundraising events with talent, artists and other types of celebrity personalities.

We are a small, collaborative and dynamic team that works remotely. We are looking for a colleague with energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and drive with the ability to build meaningful and profitable relationships with our partners, members and supporters to enable us to reach our ambitious fundraising plans.

About the role:

The Philanthropy Manager will support the delivery of income and the fundraising strategy.

You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and the CEO to develop fundraising opportunities and drive income via major donors, corporates, global foundations and special events.

You will support with cultivating and stewarding key relationships and funders, deepening relationships and maximising their potential by creating new funding opportunities and calls to action.

You will help identify and cultivate relationships with HNWIs, corporations and global foundations with the goal of 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will help manage and execute high-level special events and activities to a high standard, including managing logistics, project management, supporting the development of curated asks/CTA and helping to cultivate existing and identify new donors that align with the event.

You will input and manage donor profiles and networks in our database, Beacon CRM, helping us to develop a better understanding of our relationship pathways to improve our systems and working closely with our Team & Operations Coordinator.

With the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will work closely with our Communications team to create compelling fundraising materials, posts and appeals.

You will work closely with our Partnership Manager to identify and construct compelling fundraising pitches and applications for our grassroots partner work.

You will represent The Circle at events, building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring a high-quality donor experience.

Your experience:

Essential

You are an experienced major donor fundraiser who can demonstrate expertise in securing five-figure plus donations from major donors/corporate partners/trusts & foundations

You have demonstrable expertise in delivering high-quality fundraising and special events

You have demonstrable experience and confidence in building relationships, working with high-profile supporters and stewarding key donors

You are confident and engaging when cultivating donors, creating a trust-based culture of giving

You understand and can clearly articulate women’s rights issues and trends, including The Circle’s vision, mission and values and present The Circle’s work with authority.

You have up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulation, compliance and GDPR, and its implications for fundraising policy and practice. Experience in using a CRM database.

Desirable

You have a background/education in international development and/or women’s rights.

You have experience with budgeting and strategic planning.

You have experience in using Beacon CRM.

Personal characteristics

You are resilient and comfortable working towards ambitious targets.

You are self-motivated, have an entrepreneurial and creative approach, and have demonstrable ability to take initiative and drive activity.

You are organised and able to plan and prioritise to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes.

Keen to add value to the organisation’s feminist culture and ethos.

How to apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email your CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest in the charity and the role, and your relevant experience and skills, to [email protected], by 18 May 2026. Applications and interviews will be on a rolling basis, so please do not wait for the deadline to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!