Head of Fundraising

At least half a million adults in the UK stammer. People who stammer can face daily ignorance, discrimination, and disrespect, affecting job prospects, mental health, and social inclusion.

STAMMA stands up for and empowers those who stammer, challenging discrimination wherever it is found. Working with a brilliant community, the charity drives change through advocacy, support, and campaigning—whether fighting for fair treatment, better services, or improved access to speech and language therapy.

With a new strategic plan, ‘Space to Stammer’, supported by the National Lottery, the charity is at the start of a three-year journey to scale their work, grow their impact, and increase income.

The Head of Fundraising will develop a structured major donor programme and shape a growing fundraising function that spans major donors, trusts & foundations, legacies and corporate partnerships. There is exciting growth potential on offer with this role, with scope to expand the team and diversify income streams.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and securing transformational funding.

As Head of Fundraising, you will: 

• Develop and implement a major donor fundraising strategy to secure 5- and 6-figure gifts. This includes creating compelling cases for support, crafting donor propositions, and ensuring robust stewardship
• Oversee trusts & foundations fundraising, managing one direct report and freelancers, ensuring effective grant applications and grant management
• Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on legacy and corporate partnerships, identifying areas for long-term fundraising development
• Lead donor communications and stewardship, working with the Head of Communications and Salesforce Manager to ensure supporters feel valued and engaged
• Work closely with STAMMA’s CEO, leadership team, trustees, and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities
• Identify opportunities to grow the team in line with income growth and opportunities to diversify income

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts from HNWIs, with a track record of building long-term relationships
• The ability to oversee and drive growth in trusts & foundations and legacy fundraising
• Experience in developing strategies, growing income, and shaping fundraising functions
• Experience of developing cases for support and delivering excellent stewardship
• Collaborative, supportive leadership approach, with the ability to thrive in a small-team, fast-paced working environment

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (includes office closure between Christmas and New Year)
• Up to 8% matched employer pension contributions

STAMMA are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Apply by Wednesday 12th March.