Our new HoD will lead Talawa’s Development Team and be an active and contributing member of Senior Management helping shape and drive Talawa’s development strategy as we approach our 40th anniversary in 2026.

You will develop and implement an ethical fundraising policy to ensure that relationships with our funders benefit Talawa financially and creatively, and further our reputation and mission.

Working closely with the Joint CEOs, you will build Talawa’s fundraising reach to support our exciting growing artistic ambitions by creating innovative individual wealth networks within the Black community. With the Executive Director, you will shape Talawa’s approach to Arts Council England and major trust and foundation supporters both existing and new, to build on our position as the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. Using leverage from Talawa’s outstanding artistic work and its relationships with young and ethnically diverse audiences, you will create plans for corporate and commercial support and longer term, explore the potential for legacy giving.

You will contribute to Talawa’s overall business and strategic planning, bringing a development perspective to the Senior Management Team by leading and managing the Development function, including management of our Development Officer and ensuring that our collective, organisation wide fundraising approach is maintained and nurtured. You will enable our Board and ambassadors to act as effective fundraisers for Talawa, particularly with regards to building individual wealth networks.

Working with the Executive Director, you will assist with our next National Portfolio funding application to be written January to March 2022. You will create and deliver fundraising events, both in person and online, bringing together new and prospective individual and corporate supporters for our work. Your role will include: shaping compelling approaches and accompanying budgets, creating and delivering donor communications; bringing insights from our company and artists to our supporters; identifying and engaging with future philanthropic trends to maintain a strong overview of the fundraising landscape and ensuring that Talawa can leverage new opportunities. You will also carry out any other duties that may arise to fulfil the main objectives of the post and Talawa’s mission.

You will contribute to the embedding of evaluation across all our programmes to support fundraising and strengthen our case for support. At all times, you will ensure that Talawa’s fundraising activities are compliant with all relevant regulations, including GDPR and Fundraising Regulator guidelines.

This work will uphold and embody Talawa’s company policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversion and Inclusion policy.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a wonderful Arts and Heritage organisation to recruit their Head of Development . The Head of Development will be responsible for securing the income and resources needed to deliver a brand new Museum, for all. They will be expected to have a donor-focused, but entrepreneurial, mindset and will have a special focus on, but not limited to, philanthropy, trusts, and individual regular and one-off giving.

This role is perfect for a major giving and trusts professional who is looking for that next step up, but it is also perfect for candidates who want to shape something from the ground up. You will be working with a small, but mighty team who value passion and creativity, but also believe in a healthy work-life balance. They are an incredibly inclusive, passionate, and wonderfully friendly team who are genuinely excited to get a brilliant high-value fundraiser in post.

To be considered for this role you will have experience of:

* working with major donors and have examples of upscaling gifts
* success with a capital campaign and experience of securing high levels of income in a museum, charity, or similar organisation
* securing funding from trusts and foundations such as National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), Arts Council or similar

If this role sounds like the perfect next step for you and you want to find out more, please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on mailto:[email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Salary is £40,000 - £50,000 and this role can be part time or full time.

A CV and supporting statement are required by Monday the 1st of November.

First round interviews will be held in person the week commencing the 8th of November 2021.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Studio Wayne McGregor to appoint their new Head of Development. Studio Wayne McGregor is the creative engine for choreographer and director Wayne McGregor and the home of his life-long choreography enquiry into thinking through and with the body.

The Head of Development will continue to build on the successes of the newly established fundraising strategy. You will personally focus on building relationship with existing major donors as well as grantors like Arts Council England, and will have an entrepreneurial mindset. Primarily, you will be tasked with promote and expand the company's fundraising capacity in order to generate revenue and support the ongoing artistic vision of SWG.

The selected candidate will have excellent major donor experience and an interest in dance. You will have secured gifts at the five and six figure level and will be able to point to experience of developing distinctive and bespoke fundraising approaches and strategies to different partners and supporters.

To apply

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are delighted to be working with a national charity that is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join its highly successful and growing Partnerships & Philanthropy team. This role will contribute to the development, and delivery of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team’s strategic plan; identifying new supporters and establish strong and sustainable relationships.

The role manages key funder relationships, designing solicitation, cultivation and stewardship plans. The role will also plan and deliver major donor events both for solicitation and engagement. It manages a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects, undertaking prospect research and securing meetings and calls ultimately looking to secure five- and six-figure donations.

The successful postholder will have proven experience in:

• Successfully dealing with influential individuals (eg. Business leaders), to secure significant gifts/accounts
• Major donor fundraising experience or transferable experience of successfully building and stewarding strong relationships with individuals
• Using research and data to identify potential supporters
• Planning and delivering major donor events

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 (plus £3,000 LW pro rata)

Location: Flexible working opportunities, London-based office and occasional travel

Deadline:  asap

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Christina on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Create in the search for a new Head of Development to lead on fundraising strategy and implementation. Create commissions art and architecture in cities that is ambitious, purposeful and useful. They work over long-term, and in ways that can bring agency and positive impacts for local communities, the partners they work with and the artists, architects and other creative practitioners.

This position can be offered as full time, part time or a job share. The office is located in the Barbican, London and is fully accessible. You will adopt a flexible hybrid working style with a mix of office and home days per week.

As the Head of Development, you will work closely with the Directors and as part of a collaborative, talented team, to lead the development and delivery of a new fundraising strategy that will encompass corporate partnerships, high-value giving and grant funding. You will work with bid-writers and freelance experts to deliver new grant funding, and you will personal lead on building the corporate and high-net-worth pipeline as well as managing these relationships to generate primarily unrestricted income.

In order to be successful, you will have experience of fundraising within the arts/culture/heritage/higher education space at either officer or manager level with successes in fundraising from high-net-worth individuals and corporates at five figure level. You will be a champion for effective and efficient use of CRM systems. Importantly, you will be motivated to take the next step in your fundraising career with a visual, social arts organisation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in the visual arts sector including Black, Asian or minoritized heritage, those who have faced socio-economic barriers, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Head of Business Development - Charity

We are looking for a Head of Business Development to join the organisation as a senior member of the Business Development Team. You will deliver Hestia’s ambitious business development goals, securing income from a range of sources.

Position: Head of Business Development

Location: London Bridge (with home-working considered for up to three days per week – Covid and new workplace policy dependent)

Hours: 39 (Monday – Friday)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £49,584 per annum rising to £50,520 per annum after 1 year and successful probation

Closing Date: 15th November

The Role

The Performance and Development Directorate drives the quality assurance of current delivery and designs innovative new services. They continuously seek to achieve improvement and innovation to optimise outcomes for the people who use the services.

Some other main responsibilities of the role include:

• To be responsible for delivering the financial target for successful bid submissions in line with the strategic plan
• Co-design the health offer, including managing the development and implementation of the clinical governance framework and preparing products for market
• Create an operational plan for the work of the New Business team
• Ensure the New Business team keeps abreast of relevant new developments in social care, health, domestic abuse, mental health, offender services and public sector commissioning

About You

As Head of Business Development, you will have:

• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Effective influencer
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

Benefits

• Holiday allowance of 25days/195hours per annum plus 8days/62.4hours public holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension
• Learning and Development Opportunities (including career progression opportunities across services and departments, a full 9-month induction providing an understanding of all practices and policies to support your career if applicable, a foundation knowledge to attain a Skills for Care Certificate
• Rewards exclusive membership (Rewards is the staff wellbeing and benefits scheme which provides access to fantastic retail discounts, recognise a colleague eCards etc.)
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing support tools including Employee Assistance Programme with Clinical Supervision and flexible working (including holiday trading and TOIL)
• Other benefits such as Eye care vouchers, Travel/Season Ticket Loans and Cycle to work scheme (with up to 40% savings on a new bike).
• If applicable to the role, support you on joining the existing ASYE (Assisted and Supported Year in Employment) programme if you are interested and fit the criteria.

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. All staff are required to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Head of Development, Director of Business Development, Director of Income, Income Generation, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnership and Development, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Income Generation Manager, Fundraising Manager, Director of Fundraising, Director Income Generation, Income, Income Generation, Income Generation and Partnerships, Health Care, Social Care, Business Development, Major Giving, Major Donor, Individual Giving, Bid Writing, Bid, Charity, Bids and Tender.

We’re pleased to be working with a hospital charity who are looking for a Head of Fundraising to join their team. You will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of the fundraising strategy, as well providing leadership for fundraising across the charity, ensuring that the income grows as planned and agreed targets are delivered.

The charity is looking for someone who has proven line management experience as you will be providing fundraising leadership to members of fundraising and support staff. You will ensure that staff members are supported to work towards their performance targets, whilst also working to identify opportunities for revenue generation.

You will need:

• Experience within a range of fundraising disciplines
• Significant experience in managing and leading a successful team
• Success in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• To be a strategic thinker with a keen ability to problem solve

Salary: £54,000 - £60,000

Location: London (hybrid of office and WFH)

Deadline: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call James on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Job Profile Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Cleveland Clinic London Philanthropy, this role assists in overseeing all aspects of philanthropic activity for a variety of clinical programs at Cleveland Clinic. 

The Director of Philanthropy will carry a personal portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, manage development staff as appropriate, and build a culture of philanthropy among caregivers. 

The role will work closely with Cleveland Clinic London, becoming familiar with respective clinical areas and serve as the lead content expert on philanthropic needs. 

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated track record of closing major gifts within the UK Market and have a well-established local network.

Responsibilities

• Help set vision and implementation strategies for the generation of philanthropic funds for Cleveland Clinic London priorities.

• Achieve significant fundraising goals and be responsible for the success of campaigns for research, education, training and endowment support for Cleveland Clinic.

• Responsible for the overall management of the area and supervises team members in the function 

• Establishes a program of personal visits with past, current and prospective donors.

• Advises donors as to the financial options available, projects and needs.

• Develops funding proposals. 

• Responsible for facilitating the transfer of funds, property, and similar assets to Cleveland Clinic London

• Develop and implement an annual giving program.

Other responsibilities as required according to the needs of the business, and a flexible approach to the role given the dynamic nature of the CCL organization as it continues to grow and develop

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required. 

• A Master's Degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration and management or higher education management is desirable and may offset some experience.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in  nonprofit management, business, public administration and management or higher education management are desirable but not essential

Work Experience:

• A demonstrable track record over several progressive roles, or equivalent experience, in fundraising, with an emphasis on direct major gift solicitation in a campaign environment.

• Deep expertise in the UK philanthropy sector, local market expert

• Demonstrated success and experience in major gifts fundraising strategies for cultivation and direct solicitation.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage major gift officers and development professionals. 

• Working knowledge of and existing relationships with the UK community is strongly preferred. 

Complexities of Work:

• Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with individuals contacted during work, such as corporate executives, volunteers and staff physicians. 

• Able to influence stakeholders up to a senior level 

• Working in partnership with several strategic partners – internal and external – to deliver a combined, collaborative outcome

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.

• Flexibility and pragmatism and the ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-changing environment

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Resilience to work in a pressurized environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Personal Protective Equipment:

• N/A

English Touring Opera is recruiting a dynamic communicator, fundraiser and opera lover to lead on all fundraising, on its relationship with Arts Council England, and on strategic communications. We are seeking a creative, innovative, and self-motivated fundraising and communications professional to sustain and increase ETO’s fundraised income, advance ETO’s media presence via the press and critics and craft compelling stories about the Company and its work for its key audiences and stakeholders. 

ETO is entering an exciting period in 2022 when we will be applying for our next Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation grant. The Head of Development and Communications will support this application to secure a future three years of core funding (2023-2026).

The Head of Development and Communications will hold a key position within ETO’s senior management team working closely with the Director and Producer and will lead the work of the Development department, managing two Development Officers whose primary focuses are on private donor cultivation and Trusts and Foundations respectively. With upcoming investment within the Development function, this role will lead the department towards ambitious income targets.

Fundraised income is vital to sustain ETO’s wide-ranging activity, including its two annual tours to theatres across the country and its extensive Learning and Participation Programme, as well as enabling additional projects, all dependent on galvanising significant philanthropic or in-kind support. The role will also lead all ETO’s public facing and strategic communications, managing the external PR firm in the first instance.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled people and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in the cultural sector.

The Girls' Network are looking for a new Head of Fundraising & Communications, to join the small Senior Team running this award-winning national charity. We are looking for someone experienced in leading either or both areas, who is keen to work in both, to start as soon as possible, and help lead our bold vision for a world where no girls' future is limited.  You will be based from home, but ideally in one of the regions in which we operate (Sussex, South Coast, London, West Midlands, North East, North West).

A great role growing the trusts and corporate income stream, creating opportunities for the organisation and your career along the way.

This is an incredibly exciting position in a global organisation, where you will be a key part of a developing income stream.

The team has recently been formed, and under the excellent Head of Partnerships there has already been a partnership agreed with a major finance company, targeted £500k over 5 years.

You’ll be working closely with the Head of Partnerships to develop new funding propositions, develop the pipeline and secure partnerships.

There is a mixed focus on both trusts and corporates, as they both have so much crossover in this market.

The role will be new partnerships focused with elements of account management to support the delivery and retention of new partnerships as the team develops.

It is a great opportunity to grow with the income stream, creating opportunities for the organisation and your career along the way.

The role entails:

• developing a pipeline of global corporates, trusts and foundations with propensity to set up exciting, strategic partnerships
• taking a range of opportunities to potential funders to further the three core aims of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: accessibility, reach and impact…
• Accessibility: ensuring from a diversity and inclusion perspective that the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award continues to be accessible for all
• Reach: reaching all potential young people possible, including expanding into new areas to reach those who wouldn’t usually get access
• Impact: ensuring the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is set up in the right way to have the best impact for young people. Recently this has included digital innovation and tech provision
• working with senior stakeholders, which can include SMT, trustees and royal patrons
• working with the Head of Partnerships to develop a suite of funding propositions, attractive to corporates and trusts
• prospect research for potential global corporations and trusts that could support the organisation

This position would suit someone who:

• wants to use their existing corporate and/or trusts experience to develop new and exciting global partnerships
• is ambitious and proactive, and keen to use this to help an organisation grow in its corporate and trusts offering
• is keen to use their creative and innovative mindset to develop new funding products and propositions
• wants to work in a small, dedicated team where you will get involvement in all areas of cultivation of new funders
• is an excellent relationship builder and wants to use these skills to develop high-value partnerships for both corporate and trust funders

London-based but other locations/home working can be discussed.

Please ask if you would like to discuss a different working pattern, eg 4dpw.

Eden Brown is pleased to be working with a fantastic education charity on their Schools Partnerships Manager vacancy. This role will be based in London with regular travel throughout the East of England. Essentially, it is a homebased role with an expectation of being in the London office one day a month - this is being reviewed in February 2022 so that may increase.

The School Partnerships Manager will build highly effective relationships with schools, system leaders and other stakeholders and influencers across the education landscape. You will design and deliver a strategy for programme recruitment and sales in your area, pursue and convert sales opportunities, and own relationships with accounts of varying size. In this role, you will raise the charity's profile and reputation to help them achieve their mission.

Main responsibilities:

> Own and develop organisational relationships with Head Teachers, Multi Academy Trust CEOs and contacts in middle tier organisations, being the first point of contact for current and potential customers

> Lead consultative sales meetings with head teachers and senior leaders at schools to promote the charity's programmes

> Build knowledge of the local educational landscape including opportunities and challenges for leadership development, and use this to inform organisational strategy and support external partners

> Develop and deliver sub-regional, programme-level recruitment and sales strategies for the charity's programmes, contributing to the achievement of regional programme and recruitment targets

> Feed into the development of the overarching regional School Partnerships strategy and objectives for each academic year, taking responsibility for specific elements of the strategy and objectives

> Plan and deliver events in collaboration with external partners and wider members of the team (e.g. Communications)

> Identify local speaker slots and public platforms at conferences, events, network meetings etc., including writing and delivering speeches/presentations

> Deliver exciting and robust regional communications, which deliver consistent and effective messaging across the region and are in line with the national communications strategy

Key Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will, of course, demonstrate their commitment to the mission to improve the education and outcomes of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will also be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:

> Ability to build highly effective relationships with external stakeholders at all levels, including those at a senior level

> Experience of managing accounts of varying sizes and in developing new business relationships, preferably, but not necessarily having experience of working to sales targets

> Skilled at persuasive writing and using a range of strategies to impact and influence

> Highly organised and thrives on multi-tasking in a fast-paced and target-driven environment

> Excellent presentation skills and high personal credibility

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are delighted to be working with the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to find their new Philanthropy Manager. This role will be based within one of the most successful philanthropy teams within the sector, over the last five years, they have seen the team become sector leading and have launched and managed a £100 million capital campaign. The role will manage a portfolio of existing donors alongside prospects with huge potential, you will have responsibility for securing five and six-figure gifts although in the long run there will be opportunities to manage even larger donors.

They are happy to develop someone in this role so if you are ambitious and have excellent relationship building and management skills this is a fabulous opportunity for you.

You will have:

• Experience working in philanthropy previously and be comfortable managing relationships with HWNIs, this role will combine existing and new donors
• Strong internal stakeholder management, with the ability to persuade and influence
• Drive, motivation and a self-reflective nature, always keen to learn and develop

Closing date: 5^th November

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We are really excited to be working with a NHS charity who are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join their fundraising team. Last year, there was a real spotlight on NHS charities and the important work they played during the pandemic. As a result, this charity is looking to bolster their high value team to capitalise on this potential area of income. This is an organisation that supports hospitals through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising. They fund major re-developments, research, and medical equipment.
 

As part of this role, you will be working with trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and major donors to drive forward income in these areas, however the main focus will be on working with major donors.  You will play an integral part in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, whilst working closely with other teams to maximise cross-collaboration.

You will need:

• Experience of securing high level of funding (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of fundraising in the NHS or charities/health related organisations
  
   

Closing Date: ASAP
Salary: £40,087 - £44,306

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.