With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Philanthropy Manager – Mid-Value
Salary:circa£45,000per annum good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent Contract– Full Time 36.5 Hours
Based:Milton Keynes – Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Annual Leave:28 days and bank holidays
Lead and Grow Our Mid-Value Special Giving Programme
World Vision UK is seeking an experienced mid-value fundraising specialist to lead and grow our Special Giving income stream (gifts up to £10,000), delivering sustainable year-on-yeargrowthand raising over £1 million annuallyby 2030for the world’s most vulnerable children.This is a strategic role focused on mid-value donor acquisition, cultivation,upgradeand stewardship,turning warm supporters into committed, long-term partners of our mission.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the distinct dynamics of mid-value fundraising,balancing scale and personalisation, building structuredrelationship focuseddonor journeys and using data insight to drive upgrades and retention.You will:
Shape and deliver the Special Giving (mid-value) strategy
Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-value donors
We’relooking for a proven mid-value fundraiser who candemonstrate:
Strategic thinking with strong delivery discipline
Experience within a large, complex charity environment is highly desirable.
Our Christian identity underpins everything we do, so as an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
Why Join World Vision UK?
Joining World Vision UK means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impactin the world. As a World Vision Employee, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Fundraising efforts, helping to drive our mission forward. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes.
If you are looking toleverageyour skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need.
All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gapsofemployment and reasons for leaving yourpreviousemployer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter (max 2 pages)statinghow you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description and why you are interested in this role.
Closing Date for applications:13 March 2026
First stage interviews:W/C16 March2026 – In Person
We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate beidentified.
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christianorganisation. We promote diversity of thought,cultureand background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK alsooperatesflexible working policies and practices.
As achild-focusedorganisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
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