Philanthropy Manager

Why join us?

• Work on an exciting portfolio of world-class Festivals (Jazz, Science, Music & Literature)
• Be part of year-round learning, participation & talent development programmes
• Help drive our ambitious fundraising strategy & secure vital funding for the arts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation & key external partners

What you will do:

• Identify and secure funding opportunities
• Lead and inspire a small team, providing direction (with support) for philanthropy and trust fundraising
• Craft compelling cases for support that bring Cheltenham Festivals’ vision to life
• Manage budgets, re-forecast income, and develop bid budgets
• Build & nurture relationships with existing and new funders

What we are looking for:

• A mid-career fundraiser with proven experience in trust & grants income generation and an understanding of major donors and individual giving
• A storytelling pro who can translate our work into persuasive proposals
• Someone who’s comfortable working with numbers and managing budgets
• A team player who loves collaborating and spotting new opportunities
• Trusts, foundations, and statutory sources (including Arts Council England) currently provide over £800,000 a year and Individuals (patrons, members, donors) a further £1,250,000-and we need you to help grow this even further!

Now is the perfect time to join Cheltenham Festivals. With an existing strong fundraising portfolio and a good pipeline of opportunities; a stellar fundraising team; and a chance to work across an incredible range of cultural events: this is your opportunity to be part of something special.

At Cheltenham Festivals, we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities-we’d love to hear from you!

Come and help us make amazing things happen!