Head of Fundraising and Partnerships

 We need an accomplished  fundraiser with experience in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, corporate sponsorship and managing relationships with  HNWIs, grant holders & Trustees to help meet our ambitious fundraising targets and ensure the continued delivery of our programmes.

You will be working closely alongside our CEO  who has been leading the fundraising thus far.

• Shift pattern: 5 days a week flexible working (3 days in office, 2  at home) 

• Paid Holidays – 30 days (including Bank Holidays) 

• One Friday off a month 

• 1 hour of free work coaching a month 

• Flexible workdays

Fundraising 

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a strong pipeline of potential donors and partners.

• Identify, cultivate, and secure significant grants from trusts, foundations, businesses, and major donors.

• Explore innovative ways to diversify and expand Fair Shot’s fundraising efforts.

• Implement and deliver  fundraising outreach to build out our list of fundraising leads.

• Fundraising strategy -  Build and communicate a new fundraising strategy for Fair Shot which underpins our Programme and traded income generation function. We have started to establish key relationships with HNWIs and corporate fundraising to date, so you would be responsible for growing these and developing a Supporter Programme to keep them engaged. 

•  Grow overall fundraised income from £400k pa to £700k PA  over the next 3 years.

• Research and identify viable funding opportunities in line with sector trends and organization fit.

• Prepare forecasts for fundraising quarterly to present to the Board of Trustees.

Writing, reporting and recording

• Grant applications and reports -  Write and submit funding proposals to trusts and foundations and corporate supporters.

• Impact report -  Support the creation of engaging content from our impact data and case studies, for our website and social media that could lead to online fundraising and occasional  press releases

Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the lead contact person for all external partnerships, fostering strong, long-term relationships.

• Develop and expand meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate partners to support Fair Shot’s mission.

• Build and maintain a comprehensive partnership database, ensuring systematic follow-ups and relationship nurturing.

• Actively engage with existing and prospective partners to enhance their involvement and contribution.

Events & Networking

• Plan, organise, and host quarterly in-person events with key stakeholders to showcase Fair Shot’s work and fundraising initiatives.

• Attend relevant industry and networking events to increase Fair Shot’s visibility and secure new partnerships.

• Ensure all events align with Fair Shot’s brand, values, and fundraising goals.

Internal Engagement & Communications

• Develop a deep understanding of Fair Shot’s programmes and work closely with internal teams to align fundraising strategies.

• Communicate the impact and importance of Fair Shot’s work effectively to donors, partners, and stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with marketing and communications teams to create compelling fundraising materials.