“It is so uplifting to meet so many people blessed with generous hearts and a deep sense of community.”
Ali MosawiDonor
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
To support our growing donor community, OCF is looking to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Advisor.
Full time, 35 hours per week (part time/flexible hours considered)
Permanent
Hybrid (2 days in Oxford office/home working/on the road)
£40,000 FTE
Closes Monday 8th December 2025
The Senior Philanthropy Adviser will play a central role in stewarding OCF’s expanding portfolio of donor-advised funds, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, corporates and long-term philanthropic partners. This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, offering exceptional donor care, and helping funders connect with the local causes that matter most to them.
The postholder will manage and deepen relationships with fundholders, ensuring high-quality account management, timely reporting, and warm and effective engagement that inspires continued and increasing support. They will work closely with donors to understand their philanthropic motivations and match them with impactful community organisations. Alongside donor relations, the Senior Philanthropy Adviser will be responsible for coordinating donor-advised grantmaking in partnership with OCF’s Grants Team. There will also be potential to line manage in this role.
We are looking for a personable individual who enjoys meeting different types of people, listens with curiosity, and builds trust through excellent communication and relationship-management skills. You will bring strong administration, organisational ability and CRM experience, with the confidence to juggle competing priorities in a small, friendly and collaborative team. While experience in donor stewardship or grantmaking is desirable it is not essential.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter through our recruiters at Prospectus. Should your experience be suitable, they will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply.
