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Salary: £35,000 - 36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend work

Hybrid working with 1-2 days a week in the head office (Putney, London, SW15)

Permanent contract

This role is a new opportunity to join our small but growing team and contribute to creating brighter futures for children and young people in care.

Were looking for a dynamic and results-driven fundraiser who thrives on building strong, strategic relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new role focused on maintaining and expanding our portfolio of funders. Youll play a key part in increasing both the value and longevity of existing relationships, while proactively identifying and securing new opportunities.

If youre passionate about driving change and want to be at the heart of our organisations growth, this role is for you. As our Major Gifts Lead, youll be instrumental in achieving vital income targets that support St Christophers wider mission and strategic goals.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people, and we are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes, and a range of innovative services for young people leaving care across the UK and the Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to developing an inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals from diverse cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, childcare responsibilities, and those with gender-diverse identities.

About The Role

Make a lasting impact on young lives. Join St Christophers as our new Major Gifts Lead.

St Christophers is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people in care. Were excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced fundraising professional to shape and grow a brand-new role within our dynamic team.

If youre a strong relationship-builder with a background in partnerships, sales or fundraising and ready to make an impact, apply now.

AsMajor Gifts Lead, You Will

• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage and cultivate a warm pipeline of trusts and foundations, and corporate partners, progressing relationships and identifying opportunities for support.
• Identify, research, and cultivate new funding opportunities to secure significant gifts and long-term support.
• With the Head of Fundraising, manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Lead on the preparation of compelling funding proposals, applications, and impact reports tailored to donor interests and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, identifying opportunities for sponsorship, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insights that demonstrate impact and strengthen donor communications.
• Ensure that young peoples stories are respectfully shared and in line with our strengths-based approach.
  
  

• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
  
  

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