Philanthropy Manager 0342

Location

RAD London

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 p.a.

Application Deadline

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Job Summary

We are a world leader in dance education and a prestigious awarding body. RAD’s mission is to inspire the world to dance. Based in our vibrant Battersea headquarters, close to the Thames and Clapham Junction, our studios and offices offer an energetic and inspiring place to work.

About the role

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a talent for building meaningful relationships and inspiring high-level philanthropic support? The Royal Academy of Dance is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic Fundraising and Development team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and stewardship of a high-value portfolio of individual major donors, playing a key part in growing our major gifts income to support the global mission of the RAD.

Working within a collaborative team of four, you will work closely with our events team to oversee our exclusive Patrons’ Circle event series, engaging donors with the capacity to give five-six figure gifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Cultivate, steward, and grow a portfolio of high-level prospects and existing individual donors to maximise support.
• Strategic Event Planning: Partner with the events team to deliver the ongoing Patrons’ Circle event series and collaborate with senior leadership to shape its five-year growth plan.
• Network & Prospect Development: Initiate prospect research and work alongside RAD supporters, board members, and senior stakeholders to connect with new networks.
• Stewardship & Compliance: Ensure all gifts are promptly and beautifully acknowledged, maintaining precise records in line with UK GDPR and ethical policies, and the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Collaborative Impact: Work across the organisation to champion a positive, organisation-wide fundraising culture, embodying our value of ‘one RAD’.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in managing and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and securing major gifts.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to create compelling cases for support and present confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working alongside events teams and senior leadership.
• Highly organised, with an analytical approach to prospect pipelines and a solid understanding of the Fundraising Code of Practice and GDPR.

Why work for us?

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling.

We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform, life assurance, WeCare scheme and a health cash plan including access to 24/7 online GP, counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme, health assessments and other wellbeing resources and perks and in-house free movement classes.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.

No agencies please.

Please download the Job Description for this role by clicking 'Job Profile Document'.To find out more about the RAD please visit our website:https://www.royalacademyofdance.org

Job Profile

Job Profile document