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Head of Fundraising
Job summary
A leading fundraising organization is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead a significant global fundraising strategy. The role demands an experienced professional with a strong track record in securing major gifts. Key responsibilities include developing a major giving strategy and managing relationship with high-value donors. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication skills and have a strategic mindset. The position offers a hybrid work model, with a salary of £70,000 plus depending on experience.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of securing six and seven figure gifts.
- Experience managing international donor relationships.
- Ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a major giving and philanthropic strategy.
- Build and manage a robust income pipeline.
- Identify and cultivate prospects capable of six and seven figure gifts.
- Develop compelling proposals and tailored donor materials.
- Provide strategic support for senior leadership fundraising.
- Maintain strong donor stewardship through quality communication.
Skills
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts to lead and deliver a high value global fundraising strategy that supports ambitious scientific and conservation programmes.
Position: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £70,000 plus, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid, with weekly Oxford presence and some international travel
Hours: Full time
Contract: Initial 2 year fixed term, full time employment (with extension opportunities)
Closing date: 19 January 2026, with early applications recommended
This is a senior post responsible for designing and delivering a multi-year fundraising strategy focused on major donors, high net worth individuals and philanthropic foundations. You will play a central part in securing significant multi-year commitments that enable large scale expedition, research, and public engagement programmes.
- Leading the development and execution of a major giving and philanthropic strategy
- Building and managing a robust income pipeline with clear revenue targets
- Identifying, cultivating and stewarding prospects capable of six and seven figure gifts
- Developing compelling proposals, cases for support and tailored donor materials
- Providing strategic support and briefing for senior leadership fundraising activity
- Maintaining strong donor stewardship through high quality communication and reporting
- Working collaboratively with scientific, operations and finance teams to align funding needs
You will be a confident and credible fundraiser with a strong understanding of major gifts and donor relations. You'll bring:
- A proven track record of securing six and seven figure gifts
- Experience managing international donor relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex information into compelling narratives
- A strategic mindset with the drive and initiative to lead and deliver income growth
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required
- Experience in conservation, scientific research or biodiversity fundraising is welcomed, along with a wider understanding of global philanthropic networks.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Development, Major Donor Lead, Philanthropy Manager, Head of Partnerships, Senior Development Manager, Foundation Relations Lead, Global Giving Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organization.
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