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Inspire transformational giving. Lead strategic partnerships. Drive meaningful impact.
We’re partnering with a national charity to recruit a visionary and results-driven Head of High Value Fundraising.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and spearhead income growth across corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts and foundations, delivering life-changing support for people affected by a complex and life-shortening neurological condition.
About the Charity:
They are a UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by a progressive neurological disease. Their mission is to fund vital research, campaign for better care, and provide support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of this condition. With a passionate community of supporters and partners, they are committed to creating a world where no one faces this disease alone.
Location: Northampton or London (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 per week | Contract: Permanent
Salary: £66,200 per annum
Reports to: Director of Income Generation
Direct reports: Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Grants & Trusts Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Support Services Manager
The Role
As Head of High Value Partnerships, you will:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive high-value fundraising strategy to achieve ambitious income targets
- Lead a proactive acquisition approach to build a robust pipeline of six- and seven-figure prospects
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities across corporates, major donors, and trusts
- Collaborate across the organisation to create compelling fundraising propositions and assess impact
- Manage your own portfolio of high-value donors while supporting your team to do the same
- Oversee stewardship events and ensure excellent donor engagement and reporting
- Develop bids and tenders for statutory, trust, and other funders
- Monitor performance across all high-value streams and report insights to stakeholders
- Build and lead a collaborative, high-performing team aligned with organisational values
- Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and trustees to engage and steward key partners
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices
Fundraising Expertise:
- Proven success in growing income and stewarding donors in at least two of the following: corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts/foundations
- Strong preference for experience in corporate and major donor fundraising
- Experience leading high-performing teams through change
- Inspirational leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and co-create opportunities
- Strong planning and financial acumen
- Data-driven decision-making and a track record of income growth
- Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable with change
- Passionate about making a difference
- Budget management and CRM/database proficiency
- Experience in the health or social care charity sector is desirable
- 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare covering dental, eyecare, and Health & Wellbeing services
- 24/7 phone and video GP service
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle to Work and Buy/Sell Annual Leave
- Benefit Hub for lifestyle discounts
- Enhanced pension scheme
- A wealth of training and personal growth opportunities
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a high-value fundraising strategy that delivers real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to Priya at Charity People: priya@charitypeople.co.uk
This role is being advertised on a rolling basis, and applications will be shared as and when received. The role may also close early, so if this impacts you in any way, please contact Priya.
Provisional closing date: 15th of July
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match organisational needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the organisations we work with.
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