Merrifield Consultants is delighted to work with a fantastic research charity based in Alton to find their new Head of Fundraising to take the charity to the next level. You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to develop and implement a new 5-year fundraising strategy for the charity, with direct responsibility for managing Trusts, Individual Giving, Legacy, In Memory, Community, Trade, and Challenge Event income streams.
Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Organisaton: Research Charity
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Alton, Hampshire (2 days in the office)
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025
Key Responsibilities:
* In collaboration with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, you will lead on the development of long-term strategic planning
* You will lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies and campaigns to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams
* Working with the management team, you will produce cost-effective budgets to achieve action plans
* You will develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems
* You will develop, mentor and manage an effective fundraising team to achieve and advance fundraising targets
* You will develop a proactive major donor fundraising programme alongside the Individual Giving Manager and Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
Experience and Skills
* Proven track record of maximising income, with demonstrable evidence of meeting/exceeding targets
* Extensive experience in individual giving, events, and community fundraising in the voluntary sector
* Experience in developing fundraising strategies with others and implementing them successfully
* Experience of leading, supporting and managing a fundraising team to achieve targets
* Effective leadership and management skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Ability to set and monitor income and expenditure budgets
To find out more and apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.
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