As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, Wigmore Hall is embarking on an exciting new phase of fundraising, and we are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Individual Giving Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will help secure the philanthropic support necessary to meet our £3.5 million annual fundraising goal, with a particular focus on major gifts. The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for implementing strategies to double our current donor base at £5,000-10,000 level over the next three years. You will drive the acquisition of new donors, cultivate key relationships, and provide exceptional stewardship to our growing community of supporters.

The ideal candidate will be results-driven, with a proven track record in individual giving and a proactive, personable approach to building donor relationships. You will play a key role in securing new major gifts and enhancing the donor experience, helping to sustain and grow our vital support base.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team working to raise the funds that make everything taking place in this prestigious Hall possible. With our 125th anniversary celebrations on the horizon, and a new phase of the Hall’s history ahead of us, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a tangible impact, contributing to Wigmore Hall’s continued success and growth, whilst advancing your career in fundraising.

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Application form

Application closing date:
10.00am on Monday 13 January 2025

Interviews:
First round Thursday 23 January 2025
Second round Monday 27 January 2025

Wigmore Hall is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination, and we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people from the global majority*, disabled** and trans candidates, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have faced barriers to accessing training and workforce development opportunities.

*This includes, but is not limited to people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Native American and First Nations heritage as well as people indigenous to the global south

** This includes but is not limited to those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as d/Deaf or as neurodivergent

You must be eligible to work legally in the UK in order to take up this role.