Senior Philanthropy Manager
OnSide - Barnsley Youth Zone
Senior Philanthropy Manager
£45,000 to £52,000 
Leeds (Hybrid)
Full time / Permanent 
Closes 11th January

OnSide is determined to make sure that all young people have the opportunity to shine. The chance to discover their passion and their purpose. 

This national youth charity transforms the lives of young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas across the UK. Do you want to play a pivotal role in the development of another state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centre that will energize and inspire yet more young people? 

As OnSide unlocks the next transformational phase of its journey, it needs a fundraising expert to help it further achieve its mission and expand its reach. Could this be you?

The Role 

One in three young people are growing up below the poverty line in Barnsley, leading to physical and mental health struggles, and significantly higher numbers of hospital admissions as a result. This new Youth Zone will transform the lives of thousands of young people for the better and needs a Senior Philanthropy Manager to engage and inspire donors to support this unique, life-changing space. Duties will include:

  • • Identifying individual and corporate supporters, creating a picture and pipeline of potential donors.
  • • Generating and pledged income through the delivery of a ‘Founder Patron’ campaign.
  • • Providing high quality stewardship to maximise donor retention.
  • • Organising events and activities to develop relationships with potential supporters.
  • • Maintaining, developing and leveraging existing relationships with Youth Zone project supporters.

The Person 

We are looking for an inspiring and passionate individual with experience developing a pipeline of prospects and converting these to achieve targets. While major gift fundraising experience would certainly be advantageous, we are also keen to speak with people looking to embark on a career in this rewarding area from either a corporate, or broader fundraising, background. Perhaps most importantly you should be an inspirational storyteller, with the ability to bring a concept to life and to encourage supporters to give to this incredible cause. 

Why OnSide?

Not only is this organisation hugely passionate about the incredible range of young people whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff wellbeing and career progression. If you’re looking for an opportunity to unlock the next phase of your career, then this could be the place for you! Being an integral part of this pivotal next phase, you will feel valued in your role, and have the satisfaction of having an immeasurable impact on the success of this Youth Zone. OnSide is a values driven charity that is committed to being diverse and inclusive and promotes a culture of collaboration, ambition and respect. This role comes with a range of benefits including:

  • • Agile working 
  • • 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service)
  • • Company matched pension
  • • Company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay

The position will be home-based initially, with travel across Barnsley and the surrounding areas. Please be aware interviews for this role will be held in two stages, with the first stages taking place on 23rd and 24th January.


If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information:

Charlie – 07799521685 / charlie@charityhorizons.co.uk
Leanne – 07799465697 / leanne@charityhorizons.co.uk

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.



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