Head of Fundraising

The organisation:

We are excited to be working with an inspiring international development charity to find them a Head of Fundraising on an interim basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is a hands on role, working to grow income across a major donor, trust and corporate portfolio.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage and increase a portfolio of Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Corporates who have awarded grants to the charity in the past
• Explore innovative methods to enhance current relationships and sustain the existing donor pipeline
• Collaborate with the Programmes Team to develop engaging proposals for current donors and broaden the charity’s reach to new supporters
• Supervise the processing of large donations, ensuring that all administrative steps comply with regulations and best practices, and are executed promptly
• Work with the Marketing and Events Team to maintain alignment in all digital communications, marketing initiatives, and fundraising appeals
• Organize and participate in donor-specific trips to nurture and strengthen existing relationships.
• Support the CEO in mentoring and managing junior staff involved in fundraising and related functions, eventually overseeing one or two direct reports.

Person specification:

• Experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creative and persuasive skills for designing innovative fundraising initiatives
• Presence and self-assurance to engage with high-profile individuals effectively
• Capacity to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial setting with a small team and limited resources
• Proven experience as a lead fundraiser in a charity, ideally with a focus on international charities or projects in developing countries

What's on offer:

This role is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, with flexible working arrangements offered. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.