Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager – Individual Philanthropy

About the position

The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager – Individual Philanthropy (SSPM) is a key member of the Freedom Fund’s partnerships team, responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s individual fundraising strategy. Based in New York and reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. to build and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and help shape the broader strategic partnerships strategy.

This is a strategic, high-autonomy role with responsibility for building and managing a global portfolio of individual donors and prospects, guiding them through all stages of the donor lifecycle – from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. The SSPM will lead the design and execution of a donor experience strategy to enhance engagement, deepen relationships, and increase long-term support. They will design, curate and host donor salons, convenings, and engagement events in New York City and other priority cities, in order to grow our networks and generate new leads.

They will also manage and coordinate the strategic involvement of senior leadership – including the CEO, Managing Director of External Relations, and Head of Strategic Partnerships – in high‑level donor engagement.

The SSPM will have administrative support from the External Relations Officer, and may manage additional staff as the individual giving function grows. They will also direct the support of an additional donor engagement advisor (consultant) based remotely in the Southern US, who is focusing on activating networks and generating new leads and prospects in the region.

They will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation – including the Events Manager, Communications team, and Programs teams – to develop compelling donor materials, shape engagement opportunities, and ensure alignment of messaging and strategy. They will also work closely with an SSPM counterpart in London, who leads on institutional philanthropy – acting as a thought‑partner and collaborator, and sharing ownership of our growth goals.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and values‑driven fundraiser to build and lead a critical function within a fast‑paced, global organisation working to end modern slavery.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the Freedom Fund’s global individual philanthropy strategy, in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team members.
• Contribute to the broader Strategic Partnerships strategy to ensure alignment across fundraising functions and donor segments.
• Shape and guide the organisation’s prospecting approach, identifying high‑potential donor segments and collaborating with colleagues to build a qualified pipeline of individual prospects.
• Lead and drive strategies to grow and diversify individual philanthropy, including expansion into new donor levels, geographies, and philanthropic communities.
• Design and implement a donor experience strategy focused on high‑impact events, donor trips, and other tailored engagement that deepen relationships and foster long‑term giving.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in individual philanthropy to inform strategic direction and continuous improvement.
• Drive progress against key individual philanthropy priorities and work streams, ensuring strategic initiatives move forward in a coordinated, proactive, and accountable manner.

• Personally manage a global portfolio of principal and major donors, cultivating mission‑aligned relationships across all stages of the donor lifecycle.
• Guide the development and execution of customised cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans in partnership with colleagues across teams.
• Collaborate with senior leadership – including the CEO, MD of External Relations, and Head of Strategic Partnerships – to coordinate their strategic involvement in donor engagement.
• Work closely with colleagues to develop compelling donor materials, including…