Senior Philanthropy Manager

SENIORPHILANTHROPYMANAGERROLE INFORMATION PACKORole summaryRole: Senior Philanthropy ManagerRemuneration: £53,000 paWorking hours: 37.5 hours per weekReports to: Exec Director of Global Fundraising and MarComms Line reports: 1 - Events and Philanthropy Manager Type of contract: Full time, permanentLocation:  London, UK (2 days pw in officeWHEN WE EDUCATE THE FUTURE, WE CHANGE THE FUTURE Education accelerates poverty reduction, female empowerment, and improved infant mortality. Yet, 251 million children worldwide are out of school.This changes now.UWS works to ensure children have access to quality, inclusive education in remote andmarginalised communities by collaborating with local partners, communities and governments.We deliver schools, we train teachers and we strengthen education systems.Our low-cost, high impact model builds capacity, not dependency. This ensures that educationsystems continue to flourish beyond our involvement.Shifting focus from delivering change in the short term, to empowering change for the longterm, we go beyond educating the future, to changing it.Our vision is Zero Education Poverty.UWS is an international nonprofit that was established in 2008 to provide children in remoteand marginalised regions access to free quality, inclusive primary education. We currentlyoperate in rural areas of Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Madagascar, working with over 320communities and over 80,000 children to date. ABOUT UWS3Role summaryThe Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead UWS’ high‑value giving strategy during ahugely exciting phase in the organisation’s growth. Following a record‑breakingfundraising year and the launch of our 2025–2030 Programmes Strategy, UWS isentering a period of unprecedented momentum, innovation, and opportunity.  This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on relationship fundraising, driving aprogramme designed to inspire transformational giving and long‑term supporterengagement. You will steward and grow a portfolio of major donors, develop compellingphilanthropic products, and deepen UWS’ influence within high‑value networks. A key part of the role is leading and developing the Events & Philanthropy Manager,ensuring our events portfolio delivers exceptional, strategically aligned donorexperiences that strengthen engagement and elevate income. You will work closely withtrustees, senior leaders, and global partners to unlock significant opportunities andshape the next chapter of UWS’ philanthropic success. We are seeking a confident, strategic philanthropy leader capable of cultivatingtransformational relationships and guiding UWS’ high-value programme through its nextstage of significant growth.Key tasks and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Programme Development Lead the development and delivery of the Philanthropy Strategy to achieve annualincome targets and long‑term growth.  Develop annual budgets, KPIs, and performance frameworks for the philanthropyprogramme. Provide accurate income forecasting and scenario planning to supportorganisational decision‑making. Align high‑value fundraising priorities with organisational strategy and the 2025–2030 Programmes Strategy. Lead the design and refinement of philanthropy products when required. ABOUT THE ROLEDevelop tailored strategies that inspire significant and transformational giving acrossUWS’ global education mission.  Portfolio & Pipeline ManagementOwn and manage a personal portfolio of major donors, cultivating relationships fromprospecting to solicitation and stewardship. (c. £500k–£1m p.a.).  Maintain oversight of the philanthropy pipeline, ensuring robust prospecting,qualification, cultivation, and conversion processes.  Build visionary cases for support in partnership with Programmes and Finance teamsto secure transformational and multi‑year gifts.  Drive peer‑to‑peer fundraising and ambassador‑led approaches in collaboration withsenior stakeholders and trustees. Donor Cultivation, Stewardship & EngagementDeliver tailored stewardship plans to deepen engagement and long‑term value.  Attend high‑value donor events, meetings, and engagement activities as a seniorrepresentative of UWS.  Partner with Communications to produce compelling, mission‑led donor content andupdates. Increase UWS’s visibility within philanthropy networks at sector events, conferences,and peer forums. Events Integration & Line ManagementLine‑manage and support the Events & Philanthropy Manager, ensuring eventsmeaningfully support high‑value cultivation and stewardship.  Oversee strategic event planning, ensuring the annual Gala, donor dinners, andengagement events contribute to pipeline growth and relationship building.  Foster a collaborative culture across the philanthropy and events workflow. Ensure events serve as a strategic cultivation tool, delivering high‑qualityexperiences that deepen engagement and inspire major gifts. 3ABOUT THE ROLEOrganisational Collaboration & RepresentationWork with the Exec Chairman, Exec Director of Fundraising & Communications,Director of Strategic Partnerships, Trustees, and senior colleagues and peernetworks to unlock strategic giving opportunities and expand high‑value influencegroups. Serve as a senior representative for UWS among major donors, networks, andpartners. Promote best practice across the philanthropy function, supporting colleagues tomaximise income across fundraising streams. Compliance, Data & Operational Excellence Ensure compliance with GDPR, fundraising regulations, and internal policies.  Champion the use of HubSpot for pipeline management, insights, and reporting.  Contribute to organisation‑wide initiatives, cross‑team collaboration, and fostering apositive team culture. 3Benefits 4% employer pension contribution25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidaysDedicated wellbeing and personal development daysEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 phone support and up to 8 face to face therapysessionsHealth cash plan with money back on dental, optical, massages and moreDiscount platform with savings at supermarkets, retailers and gymsMembership to relevant international development bodies and professional networksFlexible working arrangementsSupportive team environment, with a culture of innovation and autonomyOpportunities to travel to our programme countries ABOUT THE ROLE3Experience, Knowledge and CompetenciesEssentialProven experience delivering against philanthropy budgets of at least £500k p.a.and personally  securing six‑figure gifts. Demonstrable success in building and managing major donor pipelines anddeveloping strategic cultivation tools.  Experience developing and delivering strategic and operational fundraising plans.  Strong relationship‑building abilities with senior stakeholders, trustees, andhigh‑net‑worth individuals.  Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong planning, prioritisation, and project management capabilities. Ability to motivate and develop colleagues, with experience in line‑management orcoaching. DesirableExperience working within an international NGO or global development context.  Experience supporting or managing high‑value development boards or fundraisingcommittees.  Line management experience  Special Events experience  Every individual at UWS is expected to:Champion wellbeing and help create a positive, inclusive working culture, modellingUWS values in all interactions.Show commitment to UWS’ vision, mission and values, bringing them to life througheveryday behaviour and decisions.Prioritise safeguarding by completing mandatory training and following relevantpolicies to keep everyone who comes into contact with UWS safe.Work collaboratively and respectfully across teams, countries and time zones,valuing diverse perspectives and lived experiences. ABOUT YOUUWS is committed to the safeguarding of children, and ensuring we recruit safelyis central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS(Disclosure and Barring Service) check (or country-equivalent background check)as a condition of employment. UWS is an equal opportunity employer andcommits to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity andinclusion and encourage applications from under- represented groups. Weoppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age,disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy andmaternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.Application processSend your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your suitability to via here by 15thMarch.Application guidelines Please include a CV and a cover letter as part of your applicationYou must declare if you know anyone at UWS. UWS is a safe recruitment employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process, please let usknow.First stage interviews: w/c 23rd March 2026Second stage interviews: w/c 30th March 20263HOW TO APPLYUWS is a UK registered charity under number 1187721Learn more at www.uwsglobal.net