Job Description
We are working closely with a health charity to recruit an Interim position to start asap until the end of the year, as Head of Philanthropy & Community Fundraising you will steward existing fundraising, drive new opportunities, and deliver income growth.
The charity is at an exciting stage in its evolution, they are currently refreshing their five-year organisational strategy, this funding ground-breaking research and driving the charity to reach more women and girls through education and advocacy campaigns.
You will be joining a supportive, collaborative and fun team with a variety of skills and expertise. You will contribute to building a positive, values-based culture within the fundraising team and bring together new ideas and creative thinking, expert leadership and strong relationship building and negotiation skills to contribute to significant growth.
The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply asap.
The CompanyThe charity are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including pension, private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme.
The RoleLead and inspire a team of four (three direct reports), setting clear objectives and supporting professional development Share leadership and management of the Development Advisory Group (with the Director of Fundraising).Work closely with colleagues in fundraising, communications, and research to align activities and maximise impact.Develop a strong pipeline of major donorsManage relationships with a portfolio of major donorsWork with the Community Engagement Manager to ensure the growth of community fundraising and challenge eventsLead on the fundraising element of key major donor events through the year
The CandidateSignificant experience in a variety of fundraising incom streams including major donors, trusts, individual giving and community fundraisingStrong experience of relationship fundraisingA strong track record of growing major donor income, ideally at five and six figure levelExperience of leading fundraising eventsExperience engaging and stewarding high net worth individuals and senior stakeholders Experience of leading a team
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