Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships

PROSPECTUS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships to aid in strategic planning and fundraising efforts. This permanent role offers a salary of approximately £80,000 and involves hybrid working with in-person attendance in London four days a month. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and extensive experience in major gift fundraising, successfully managing fundraising teams to surpass targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising teams in an appeal setting.
• Track record of achieving targets and growing income year on year.
• Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fundraising strategy and planning.
• Manage a successful team to exceed fundraising targets.
• Support the development of the new appeal launching in 2026.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Major gift fundraising expertise

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client strives for a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer and this charity works to give every man the power to navigate it. As plans crystallise for a powerful new appeal, they will hire a new Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships.

Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships
Permanent
c. £80,000
Hybrid working, remote and in-person working 4 days a month in the London Bridge office
Closing: Monday 13th October 2025

Role and responsibilities

The Assistant Director, as a member of the organisation\'s senior leadership, will contribute to strategy, planning, budgeting, decision-making and evaluation. You will specifically support the Heads of Partnerships, Appeal, and Philanthropy on the continued delivery and development of the overall Fundraising Strategy while also contributing directly to the success of the new appeal, scheduled to launch in February 2026. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will manage a very successful team that is surpassing targets and ambitions in a supportive and positive working environment.

The role requires a strategic mindset to lead and grow a portfolio of activities, with a track record of leading successful fundraisers and fundraising teams within an appeal setting. You will have expertise in major and principal gift fundraising and a track record of achieving targets year on year and growing income. You will be an excellent communicator and able to convey complex technical information to general audiences.

Qualifications and experience

• Strategic mindset with experience leading fundraising teams in an appeal setting.
• Expertise in major and principal gift fundraising.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and growing income year on year.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.

About Prospectus and application process

Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and is committed to supporting your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we encourage you to enquire. Prospectus can advise on each part of the role and support your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance and a first draft cover letter. If your experience is suitable, we will arrange a brief meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.