posted: 18th February 2025

About Our Client:

Our client is a prominent charity in the health and social care sector, dedicated to providing essential services, support, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Their programmes span across various aspects of health care, mental health, social support, and community development. They pride themselves on their commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence in service delivery.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Fundraising to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role involves driving the fundraising strategy and significantly contributing to the financial sustainability and growth of the charity. The successful candidate will manage a team of three full-time fundraisers and two part-time fundraisers, ensuring the implementation of effective fundraising initiatives that align with the charity’s mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Strategic Development: Create, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes individual giving, corporate partnerships, grant applications, community fundraising, and major donor programmes.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the fundraising team to achieve set targets. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key donors, partners, and stakeholders. Ensure regular communication and engagement to foster long-term support.
• Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and align with the charity’s brand and mission.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legal, ethical, and best practice standards. Provide regular reports on fundraising performance to the senior management team and board of trustees.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and achieving financial targets.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role within the charity sector.
• Demonstrable success in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with donors, corporates, and other stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.

Why Work With Our Client?

• Well-being Benefits: The charity prioritises employee well-being with wellness programmes, mental health support, flexible working arrangements, and generous holiday allowances.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: They offer a highly competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses to recognise and reward contributions.
• Professional Development: The charity invests in their team’s professional growth with ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career progression paths.
• Ethical Recruitment: The charity is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process that values every applicant’s unique background and experiences.
• Positive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on society.

About Charity Recruit:

Charity Recruit is an executive search firm specialising in the UK charities market. We are known for our ability to identify and attract top-tier talent for leadership roles in the charity and not-for-profit sectors. Our approach to executive search is thorough and strategic, ensuring our clients receive the most qualified and suitable candidates for their leadership teams. We focus on understanding our clients’ unique needs and tailor our recruitment solutions accordingly. With our extensive network and expertise, we deliver high-quality, impactful recruitment outcomes.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact with your fundraising expertise and help our client continue their vital work in the health and social care sector!