Head of Fundraising

About the Role

Our client, a well-established charitable organization , is seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Fundraising to lead their income generation efforts, operating in a fully remote capacity. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy across all channels, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and community fundraising. You will lead a dedicated team, inspire new donor engagement, and ensure sustainable income growth to support the organization's critical mission. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader to shape the future of a respected charity , working from anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust, multi-year fundraising strategy to meet organizational income targets.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Cultivate and solicit major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and explore new strategic alliances.
• Oversee the grant application process and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Drive innovation in fundraising approaches, including digital and legacy giving.
• Provide strategic financial oversight and reporting on all fundraising activities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior fundraising roles, with a proven track record of success in leading diverse fundraising streams.
• Demonstrated success in securing significant donations from major donors and corporations.
• Strong leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.
• In-depth knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethics, and compliance within the charity sector .
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead a dispersed team effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Flexible and fully remote working arrangements.
• Significant opportunities for strategic influence and leadership within the charity .
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• A collaborative and impactful working environment focused on achieving mission goals.