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This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams. You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement.
Job Responsibility
Develop and implement a 3–5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives
Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy
Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners
Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals
Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors
Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support
Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns
Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation
Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation
Requirements
Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation
Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners
Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies
Outstanding relationship management and networking skills
Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities
Strong financial awareness and project management skills
Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach
Nice to have
Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors
Alumni fundraising experience
Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising
Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent
Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation
What we offer
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
Defined benefit contributory pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
£3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities