Senior Philanthropy Manager

Team
:
External Relations
Location
:
London, with hybrid working and some travel
Hours
:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary
: £41,389-£45,527
Contract
:
Permanent
Reports to
:
Head of External Relations

Football Beyond Borders (FBB) is an education and youth charity supporting young people who are passionate about football but at risk of disengaging from school.

Through long-term relationships with trusted adults, we help young people build the skills, confidence and sense of belonging they need to thrive in education and beyond.

Our work increasingly goes beyond the young people we support directly. Through our work with adults, schools and the Trusted Adult Guarantee
, we are working towards a future where every young person has access to a trusted adult who knows them, believes in them and consistently shows up for them.

Our North Star is simple:
We Put Young People First.

As FBB enters the next phase of its work, we need to grow more long‑term, flexible and sustainable funding. That is where this role comes in.

• Build long‑term relationships with major donors who care deeply about FBB’s work?

• Turn a strong existing network of supporters, trustees and influential people into a sustainable philanthropy income stream?

• Work closely with our CEO, Deputy CEO, Trustee Board and Development Committee on significant relationships and asks?

• Shape creative donor experiences and fundraising events across football, education and philanthropy?

• Take genuine ownership of an area of fundraising with significant room to grow?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

FBB already has strong relationships with philanthropists, football figures, business leaders, trustees and other influential supporters. We have a warm prospect pipeline, a committed Development Committee and senior leaders who are willing to open doors and support important relationships.

We are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager who can make much more of that opportunity.

You will lead our major donor strategy, managing relationships with existing supporters while building a strong pipeline of new prospects.

You’ll develop thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans, shape significant asks, grow repeat and multi-year giving and make sure important relationships are followed through properly.

You’ll also lead a small number of strategic cultivation and fundraising events each year, building on activity such as donor drinks, programme experiences and high-value fundraising dinners.

You do not need to arrive with your own network of wealthy donors.

FBB already has strong networks around the organisation. What matters more is your skill, judgement, attention to detail and ability to build trusted relationships.

You’ll develop and deliver a clear philanthropy strategy and annual income plan, with a focus on significant personal giving, long-term relationships, repeat gifts and unrestricted and multi-year support.

You’ll help us build a credible route towards an annual philanthropy income ambition of around £600,000.

You’ll take ownership of FBB’s existing major donor portfolio and warm pipeline.

You’ll make sure relationships are properly handed over, identify and qualify new prospects and ensure we always know where our priority relationships stand, what the next step is and where senior involvement could make a difference.

You’ll build thoughtful relationships with donors, understand what motivates them and create clear plans for cultivation, asks and stewardship.

You’ll shape and make significant asks, sometimes yourself and sometimes alongside senior colleagues, and look for opportunities to renew, upgrade and…