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Executive Director, Development
The King’s Foundation
Location: London, Ayrshire or Gloucestershire
Salary: The salary for this role is no less than £80,000 pa with significant flexibility on this for an exceptional candidate to ensure that the Foundation is able to attract leading professionals to this critical position
First formed in 1990, The King’s Foundation is a global charity delivering for people, places and the planet.
Inspired by His Majesty’s philosophy of Harmony, we build and support thriving, sustainable communities where people, places and the planet can coexist. We practise and teach the principles of nature that underpin food, horticulture, farming and wellbeing, showcasing this knowledge at our sustainable sites around the world. We also bring these philosophies and practices to life at heritage sites across the UK, and train and educate people of all ages to develop practical skills, rooted in nature and tradition, that help them play an active role in their communities.
Philanthropy plays a key role in the delivery of our vision and, with the support of a strong donor base, we raise c. £15M pa alongside an equally robust commercial income stream. We have enjoyed success in raising support for some significant capital projects in the last few years, and have been strengthening our case for a range of educational programmes and projects that will help us achieve our strategic objectives. To ensure the long-term sustainability of our work, we are now seeking a new Executive Director, Development to lead our fundraising activities in this next stage of our strategy.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and working closing with the CEO, COO, Executive team and members of our Board and Development Advisory Board, the Executive Director, Development will shape and drive a roadmap for this next stage of our philanthropic activity. Working as part of the Executive Team, you will exemplify the highest standard of professional integrity and represent the Foundation to senior stakeholders both internally and externally. With the support of a dedicated team and expertise of your peers, you will devise, implement and oversee an ambitious philanthropy strategy, underpinned by the appropriate fundraising policies, procedures and records including due diligence; raise the capital required to meet the Foundation’s fundraising targets; maintain detailed and up to date projections; own donor/prospect relationships; and communicate effectively to these stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will therefore be an experienced and entrepreneurial fundraising leader, who is equally adept at building significant philanthropic relationships as you are in meeting the operational requirements of an organisation of our size and complexity. You will bring a track record of personally cultivating significant gifts, as well as leveraging and supporting key stakeholders and volunteers to support these activities. Your international fundraising experience will be an added bonus, particularly with donors in North America. With your highly developed diplomacy, tact, and sophisticated interpersonal skills, you understand and know how to get the best of people in support of the organisations you’ve represented. In return, you will have the strong support of an experience Executive Team, a committed Board and Development Advisory group, and an exceptional organisation and brand to support these endeavours.
If this sounds like the career defining opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you. We are pleased to partner with Richmond Associates on this search and to learn more, please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director, or Nicola Reames, Senior Consultant for a confidential conversation. To find their contact details, download a full information pack on this exceptional opportunity, or to apply, please visit their website by following the "Apply" button.
Closing date for applications: 9AM Thursday, 30 October 2025
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Working with communities and partners around the world, we champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities.
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Individual Giving Manager - Chichester Festival Theatre
Maternity Cover
The Individual Giving Manager will lead the successful planning and delivery of mid-level giving, managing schemes between £120–£4,999 annually. You will oversee donor cultivation, stewardship, and supporter communications, ensuring the highest standards of engagement and experience.
Line-managing the Senior Events Officer, you will also ensure the delivery of high-quality events that inspire and retain donors and generate fundraising income, playing an active role in developing CFT’s giving schemes and future fundraising strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Mid-level supporters
· Manage all mid-level giving schemes (£120–£4,999 annually), ensuring they remain appealing and effective
· Proactively identify and cultivate prospective new supporters, and increase giving from current donors
· Provide outstanding stewardship, delivering benefits on time and ensuring a first-class supporter experience
· Work with the Senior Events Officer to deliver exceptional cultivation and stewardship events.
· Collaborate with Marketing to promote giving opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.
· Review and refine supporter propositions to reflect best practice and donor needs.
· Support the Friends and Membership Officer with renewals, direct debits, and administration.
Prospecting & Cultivating
· Proactively identify and cultivate new supporters, increase giving from current supporters.
· Lead recruitment campaigns for mid-level supporters and contribute to targeted donor communications
· Work with the Head of Individual Giving to identify potential major donors and implement tailored stewardship plans
· Complete due diligence on all new and prospective supporters in line with CFT’s Donation
Acceptance Policy Development Events
· Line-manage the Senior Events Officer to deliver high-quality donor events across the giving journey
· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operational delivery
· Represent CFT at supporter events, ensuring donors feel welcomed and valued
Administration & Reporting
· Maintain accurate supporter records on Spektrix
· Monitor income against targets, flagging risks and opportunities
· Contribute to the fundraising strategy, principally through growing mid-level giving
· Produce receipts, renewals, and accurate reports for the Development Committee and Board
· Collaborate with Marketing and Development colleagues on supporter communications and campaign mailings
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Experience of fundraising with individual supporters, including donor relationship management
· Experience of prospect research and pipeline management
· Proven track record of asking for and securing gifts
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
· Confident communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
· Experience of prospect research and pipeline management
· Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
· A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with willingness to work evenings and weekends
Desirable Criteria
· Experience in fundraising campaigns (digital and offline)
· Demonstrable success in event planning and delivery
· Knowledge of Spektrix and Dotdigital (or equivalent systems)
· Knowledge of the arts sector and enthusiasm for theatre and live performance
Responsibilities as a Manager
· Lead, support and develop the Senior Events Officer, ensuring clear objectives and professional growth
· Manage budgets effectively and contribute to organisational efficiency
· Model excellence in fundraising practice and collaboration across CFT
· Uphold health and safety responsibilities as required
Full details of the role can be found on the CFT website
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2509IGM in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
Please email our recruitment team if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts - we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world.
We could not maintain this range of work or our digital presence without support from philanthropists, funders, members, business partners and sponsors. Legacies contribute circa £1.2m to the RBO per annum through the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund and approximately £500k directly to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation.
We are now seeking an interim Senior Legacies and Endowment Manager who will review, build and deliver the organisation`s strategy for Endowment Funding and legacy-giving, to expand both. This role will suit a candidate who has excellent programme planning and project management skills. You will be a subject matter expert, who can help develop not only the strategy but also the small team around you. With excellent relationship management and development skills, you will role model best practice and demonstrate credibility and influence as an ambassador for the Royal Ballet and Opera.
You will have:
- Extensive experience of planning and leading programmes for giving and legacy giving in performing arts/ museum/ wider charity sector, with up-to-date knowledge of tax and other technical issues
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with ability to inspire and influence wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to develop a successful strategy and marketing plan for audience engagement
- The ability to devise and deliver a programme of benefits and events for supporters, working with multi-disciplinary teams for delivery
- The ability to devise bespoke programmes for stewardship of high value relationships as required
We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire is not essential, but the ability to learn quickly is.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 27th October 2025
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Time to care, time to grow giving!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to lead and develop three vital income streams at St Barnabas Hospice: Individual Giving, Mid-Value Donors, and our Lottery & Raffle programmes. You’ll deliver ambitious strategies to grow regular giving, steward mid-level donors, and oversee our £1m+ lottery programme – all underpinned by data insight, compliance, and innovation.
Why Join St Barnabas?
- Impact at scale – Drive income growth to fund life-changing hospice care.
- Strategic leadership – Manage key fundraising programmes and a Digital Campaigns Officer.
- Professional development – Lead campaigns that shape the future of giving.
- Hybrid and flexible working – With base at Cardinal Close.
- Great benefits – Competitive salary £36,152, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Significant fundraising experience, with a track record in Individual Giving and Lottery management.
- Knowledge of mid-value donor engagement and uplift strategies.
- Strong project management, compliance, and data-led insight skills.
- Motivational leadership and the ability to deliver ambitious income targets.
To apply: Visit our website and complete an application.
Closing Date: 15/10/25.We may close applications early if sufficient strong applications are received.
Interview Date: Thursday 23/10/25
At St Barnabas, we believe in dignity, respect, and equality for all. We welcome applicants from every background.
As an organisation we are happy to consider flexible working requests however there are certain core hours / service delivery elements that are required to be covered.
We may extend, withdraw, or close vacancies as needed.
If selected for an interview, please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for further details.
Please note, we only accept completed application forms – no CVs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.