Philanthropy Manager (Principal Gifts)

Join our team and help deliver real-world change We stand at a defining moment. Climate change, inequity, and health challenges demand action. This isn''t the first time Manchester has risen to the moment, and now we are ready to do it again. At the end of 2025 we launched our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign, " Challenge Accepted". We''re uniting alumni, donors, staff, students and civic, industry and community partners to tackle the world''s toughest challenges and transform lives locally and globally. We are building an exceptional team of people to champion bold thinking that is rooted in impact. Will you accept the challenge? Manchester individuals are recognised for embracing shared values such as integrity, courage, ambition, and collaboration. Our community is strengthened by a pioneering outlook and a collective determination to drive positive change. We welcome people of all backgrounds who demonstrate resilience, optimism, and a genuine commitment to fostering a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world. If you share these qualities, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with us. This is a fixed term position for 3 years. Details of the Role Reporting to the Head of Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Manager (Principal Gifts) will operate at the higher end of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant support (six and seven figure gifts) in support of the University''s key priorities. As an exceptional fundraiser, ..... full job details .....