Philanthropy Manager NEW

Think Recruitment

Philanthropy Manager

£45,000 plus benefits

Remote with occasional travel to regional offices in Burgess Hill or York offices

Closing midnight Friday 17th July 2026

Annual leave allowance / any other stand out benefits

Role

Brainkind is the UK s leading charity that supports people that have been affected by brain injury. The charity provides a range of services that includes innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure that there is life after brain injury.

The organisation provides support to individuals at all stages of their rehabilitation. This includes

Supported living

Neurological Centres

Residential homes

Hospitals

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading the leadership and development of Brainkinds philanthropy fundraising activities. This role will focus on the delivery of Brainkind s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals and grow strategic corporate partnerships. This is a newly created role that will play an integral part of the Brainkind fundraising strategy.

The primary duties for the role will include

Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects

• Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
• Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
• Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind s mission and values.
• Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.

Experience and skills required for the role will include

Previous experience of working in a philanthropy focused role with understanding of engaging with high-net-worth individuals, potential major donors and corporate partners.

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

IT literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office and an in-house CRM system

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 17th July 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 27th July 2026 via Teams.