Philanthropy Engagement Manager

The Philanthropy Engagement Manager will be responsible for advancing HALO's income growth ambitions by strengthening and growing a robust pipeline of individual donors, cultivating meaningful relationships with mid- to high-level supporters, and delivering exceptional stewardship that reflects the impact of HALO's mission. The role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts, delivering high-level, bespoke donor engagement events, and creating impactful experiences that deepen donor relationships and support fundraising outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver against ambitious team targets in a fast-paced and results-driven environment, working closely with internal stakeholders and global programme teams to make a lasting impact and help transform the lives of people in some of the world's most conflict-affected communities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience successfully managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals or equivalent philanthropic partnerships, with a personal track record of securing philanthropic gifts.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts with strategic relationship management.
• Resilient and goal-orientated, with a track record of achieving ambitious targets in a similar role.
• Experience of organising and managing bespoke, high-level engagement events.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and gravitas when engaging with supporters, senior stakeholders, volunteers, and advisors.
• An excellent understanding of donor networks and how to navigate them.
• A confident and compelling communicator able to inspire support across diverse cultural and professional contexts.
• Excellent written skills, with experience developing high-quality, donor-focused proposals and reports in collaboration with programmatic and finance colleagues.
• Experience using fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce) to manage donor records and track engagement.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong grasp of philanthropic trends, with the ability to understand and articulate HALO's mission and strategic priorities to a high-level audience.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Private medical health cover
• Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
• Emergency medical insurance while travelling overseas (including on leave)
• Flexible working policy