We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site – New River Head Clerkenwell – into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.
We’re seeking a brilliant person – or people – to join the team as Philanthropy Manager as we establish the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration at the New River Head heritage site. This is an exciting time for the Centre with construction on our new home now well underway.
The Philanthropy Manager will secure gifts from Individuals, Trusts and Foundations in the range of £1,000-£50,000+, and will work closely with the Head of Development, Centre Director and Board to steward gifts at the £50,000+ level.
You will be a relationship-focused fundraiser with experience of face-to-face fundraising, excited by the opportunity to play a key part in launching a major new cultural institution. You will use your experience and key moments on the way to opening to refine, refresh and grow our established giving circles. You will also identify and develop new ways that individuals can support the Centre and our programming before we open our doors in spring 2026.
You will be an inspiring and committed ambassador for the Centre and its mission, in person and in writing. You will also be a great team-player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the Centre to deliver a dynamic and creative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship. Your work will reflect our values of compassion, curiosity, equity, relevance and rigour.
Click here for the full details and to apply (opens in a new tab)Apply by Monday 28 April 2025 at 9:00am