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Philanthropy Manager, Studio Voltaire

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 29, 2026
  •  Niamh Conneely
  •  hr@studiovoltaire.org
  • #Visual arts
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Job Summary

We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic and social individual to seek and secure financial support for Studio Voltaire by fundraising through donors, patrons and private foundations.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and creative individual with a demonstrable track record of generating income and ready to take the next step in their fundraising career.

Working directly with patrons, partners, artists and major international museums and collections, you will hold key external relationships ensuring individuals are supported to participate to their full ability. You will devise and deliver a one-of-a-kind special events programme for our loyal supporters, including artists' studio visits, curator-led exhibition tours, dinners, visits to private collections and exclusive off-site events.

You will play a strategic role in identifying, cultivating and securing new supporters to raise essential funds for the charity's important artistic and community programmes, particularly extending our international supporter base. Motivated by ambitious income targets, you will devise, deliver and manage a robust fundraising strategy encompassing individual donors and our Supporters' schemes.

With a flair for building and extending donor programmes and long-term funding partnerships, you will make a long-term contribution to the future and sustainability of Studio Voltaire.

Duration: 2 years (fixed-term contract) with the opportunity to renew based on performance

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week (10 am-6 pm)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Requirements

Please continue to our website to see the Job Requirements in full. Summary of the Person Specification below:

An outgoing and social personality who enjoys engaging with a wide range of people, confident in representing Studio Voltaire externally and facilitating relationships with high-level stakeholders

An energetic, highly motivated and enthusiastic team player with the ability to take ownership and drive decision-making in the areas of responsibility

High level of tact and diplomacy to work well with donors, Board of Trustees and staff

The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects, relationships and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding fundraising environment

An excellent track record of fundraising, developing and delivering individual giving schemes and fundraising campaigns

Proven experience in building and nurturing successful relationships with benefactors and philanthropists to ensure repeat donations

Job Responsibilities

Please continue to our website to see the Job Responsibilities in full. Summary below:

Motivated by ambitious income targets, you will identify, research, solicit and recruit new donors and supporters for programme activity, core funding and fundraising campaigns, ensuring a good pipeline of donors

Grow, manage and run all aspects of the Studio Voltaire Supporters' Scheme, a tiered regular giving scheme, maintaining regular contact, including one-to-one engagement and correspondence

Build long-term relationships and provide a high quality of stewardship to existing Supporters' Scheme members and donors. You will hold key external relationships, ensuring individuals are supported to participate to their full ability

Plan, deliver and host an engaging programme of one-ofa-kind events for Studio Voltaire supporters and prospective supporters, including artists' studio visits, private dinners, collection tours and bespoke outings

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