Head of Fundraising

Lead, Innovate, Transform: Become Our Head of Fundraising

Are you looking for a fundraising role that fits around your life while making a real difference? At Young Barnet Foundation (YBF), we understand that great work happens when flexibility meets purpose.

We’re looking for a passionate, strategic leader to drive our fundraising efforts, working alongside a dedicated and supportive team. This isn’t just about securing funds—it’s about building lasting partnerships, unlocking opportunities, and ensuring every child and young person in our community has the chance to thrive.

If you’re ready to shape the future of fundraising while balancing your responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us:  

Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is dedicated to supporting over 200 members, including charities, community groups, and social enterprises, who provide essential services and positive activities for children and young people in the London Borough of Barnet. We are proud members of Barnet Together and one of a number of Young People’s Foundations operating across the country. Our ethos of ‘Generous Leadership’ drives us to work collaboratively, tactically, and strategically to build capacity within and beyond our membership. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement the YBF Fundraising Strategy to ensure a diverse range of income sources and fundraising opportunities. 

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Trusts & Foundations, including applications, M&E reporting (supported by our Data Officer), and attending key networking events. 

• Manage the Community Fundraising Programme, including building a volunteer community fundraising resource, building and maintaining relationships with community fundraising ‘champions’, and providing excellent supporter care. 

• Plan, develop, and deliver new community fundraising products, campaigns, and events that resonate with stakeholders, including members, donors, and volunteers. 

• Working with the CEO, identify opportunities to grow our Sector Grants funds through partnerships with funders, corporates, and individual donors. 

• Oversee the Comms & Marketing team to promote community fundraising, develop content for social channels, e-comms, webpages, and fundraising packs. 

• Build collaborative relationships with peers across the charity. 

• Support and implement strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term funding and income generation for the children and young people’s sector in Barnet through our Membership

Candidate Profile: 

Essential: 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, strong networking skills, and a proven track record of achieving fundraising targets. 

• Experience in community development and community fundraising. 

• Strong literacy skills for bid writing, financial literacy, and experience with project budgets. 

• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and building successful partnerships. 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to line manage a small team. 

Desirable: 

• Understanding of current voluntary and community sector concerns. 

• Project management experience. 

• Marketing and event organisation experience. 

Qualities: 

• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and able to manage time and prioritise workload. 

• Confident decision-maker with proven project delivery skills. 

• Passionate about the voluntary sector and committed to the ethos and values of YBF. 

• Commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity, and an understanding of how to promote them in the workplace.