Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts

It is a really exciting time to join Thames Hospice as we embark on a transformational new Major Gifts strategy to significantly grow our fundraising income. This role offers you the chance to play a central part in shaping our future while developing your career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

We are seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to lead the strategic and operational direction of our Major Gifts programme, securing significant one‑off and multi‑year gifts to support Thames Hospice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising, exceptional relationship‑building skills, and proven ability to identify and leverage opportunities to grow income.

• Lead the strategic and operational direction of the Major Gifts programme, ensuring ambitious income targets are met.
• Use expertise in cultivating and stewarding high‑net‑worth individuals to expand donor portfolio.
• Manage and develop the Philanthropy Executive and drive the team’s strategy.
• Work closely with the Head of Major Gifts to drive the delivery of our philanthropy strategy.
• Deepen donor engagement and secure transformational, long‑term support to sustain the mission of delivering exceptional palliative care.

• Demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising and a proven track record of securing significant gifts.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills and the ability to identify and leverage opportunities to grow income.
• Strong communication, stewardship and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in cultivating and stewarding high‑net‑worth individuals is highly desirable.

We offer a fantastic range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alanah King on or

Thames Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.