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The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading our fundraising strategy and delivery. This role is key to securing resources that enable us to drive system change in the financial sector.
Job Responsibility:
Leading fundraising across ShareAction, ensuring conversations are being had by the right colleagues, with the right funders, at the right times
Guiding prospecting and leading the creation of compelling funding bids for multi-year, high value projects
Delivering exceptional donor relationship management, including timely reports and strategic engagement
Overseeing the growth of or major donors programme, building a committed donor base of Ultra High and High Net Worth individuals
Supporting and developing a high-performing fundraising team
Regularly engage with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders, forming strong relationships and using your expertise to secure funding that drives impact across our campaigns and projects
Requirements:
Experience devising and delivering fundraising strategies across multiple geographies (UK, EU, US) from trusts and foundations
Develop powerful cases for support and significant bid/application writing experience for multi-year, six and seven figure projects and programmes
Skilled at managing donor relationships and supporting a high-performing fundraising team
Possess strong communication skills and thrive under pressure
Understand charity law and best practice in fundraising
Nice to have:
Knowledge of statutory fundraising in the UK/EU and US philanthropy
Experience fundraising for systems-change charities
Familiarity with capital markets or legacy fundraising
What we offer:
Commitment to flexible working
Hybrid working
Internal promotion and development opportunities
Opportunity to help make a difference
Unionised work environment
Regular in-person meetings
8% non-contributory pension
Healthcareplan with Bupa
Employee assistance programme
Death in Service cover of 3x salary
25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year