Senior Fundraising Manager

Region of £50,000 per annum. Working hours Full time Application Deadline 1 September 2026 Join an aspirational community where your personal impact will be recognised, celebrated, and felt for years to come. This role is for someone who can design and deliver a major gifts programme that secures five- and six-figure philanthropic gifts to expand bursaries and campus facilities at Cranleigh. You will lead high-value relationship-building, translate strategic campaign goals into personalised appeals, and create stewardship that demonstrates measurable impact to donors. What you'll be doing Shape campaign strategy with the Director of Development and Senior Leadership, translating strategic priorities into prospect journeys and solicitation plans. Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals end-to-end: identification, cultivation, solicitation and long-term stewardship aimed at five- and six-figure gifts. Develop insight-led stewardship and reporting that shows donors the impact of their gifts and encourages ongoing support. Build strong internal partnerships across academic departments, boarding, alumni and trustees to identify funding opportunities and create joined-up donor experiences. Support events and donor-facing activities that deepen engagement and raise the profile of priority projects. What we're looking for Essential You will excel at cultivating prospective relationships into philanthropic income, delivering impact-focused stewardship, and presenting persuasively to senior stakeholders. Solid experience with fundraising CRMs and donor data protection is required. Desirable Ideally, you bring background experience in education (schools or HE), capital campaigns, or bursary fundraising, alongside familiarity with platforms like Raiser’s Edge or ToucanTech and alumni or volunteer networks. About the team You will report to the Director of Development and work closely with a small fundraising team and the Fundraising Operations Manager. Expect close