Senior Principal Gifts Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Gifts Manager to secure transformational philanthropic support from leading UK and international donors. Working closely with senior leadership, trustees and campaign volunteers, you will develop and manage relationships with principal-level philanthropists, guiding complex donor journeys and securing significant multi-year gifts.,

• Manage a portfolio of principal gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and deliver strategies to secure transformational philanthropic commitments.
• Lead peer-to-peer fundraising activity with senior stakeholders and volunteers.
• Establish and manage the Masterplan Campaign Board.
• Coordinate complex fundraising projects across the Museum and wider stakeholder network.
• Build compelling cases for support aligned to the Museum's strategic priorities., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  You will be an accomplished fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts, ideally within the arts, culture, heritage, charity or higher education sectors. You will combine exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills with strong project management expertise, strategic thinking and the confidence to engage high-profile donors and senior stakeholders.
  
  Senior Principal Gifts Manager - The British Museum - Location: London - Salary: £54,000
Help shape one of the most ambitious cultural transformation projects of our generation. The British Museum is embarking on a landmark £1.3 billion Masterplan, reimagining one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions for the 21st century while preserving its unique role as a museum for everyone. To support this vision, we are launching a major philanthropic campaign with a target of raising £500 million+.