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Charity People is proud to be partnering with the UK's leading charity dedicated to supporting people affected by migraine. With over one in seven people in the UK living with this complex neurological condition, this charity is a vital voice for change, campaigning for awareness, funding research, and providing trusted support.
We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Fundraising to join the Senior Leadership Team and lead a growing and ambitious fundraising function. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and major donor development. You'll be joining at a time of real momentum, with the opportunity to shape the future of income generation and make a tangible impact on the lives of people living with migraine.
Our vision
A world where migraine doesn't stop anyone from living the life they want
Our mission
Everyone with migraine deserves the best possible care and treatment and support. We invest in research, campaign for long term improvements and address the stigma and misunderstanding that currently exists. No one with migraine should feel alone and we are here at every step
Head of Fundraising
- Hybrid (London office 1 day/week or 1 day/month for SLT if home-based)
- Circa £52k
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus office closure over Christmas and your birthday off
- 8% employer pension contribution (with 4% employee contribution)
- Generous training and development budget
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Flexible working culture with hybrid and home-based options
First Stage Interviews: w/c 1st September
Second Stage Interviews: w/c 8th September
About The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and managing a brilliant team of four, you'll lead the development and delivery of a diverse fundraising strategy. You'll take a proactive role in cultivating high-value relationships, securing new partnerships, and driving innovation across income streams.
Key priorities include:
- Leading and inspiring a high-performing fundraising team
- Developing and delivering a multi-channel fundraising strategy
- Building strategic corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
- Growing a pipeline of non-pharma corporate prospects
- Collaborating across teams to create compelling cases for support
- Championing best practice use of Beacon CRM
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, charity law, and fundraising regulations
We're looking for a confident and entrepreneurial fundraiser with:
- A strong track record in corporate fundraising and major donor development
- Experience leading successful teams and managing income targets
- Knowledge of trusts, foundations, and individual giving
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative, creative, and ambitious mindset
- Understanding of charity law, GDPR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice
To find out more and to request a full job pack, please contact Kevin@CharityPeople.co.uk.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with
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- City Of London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £100,000 - £125,000
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