Director of Fundraising

SF Recruitment (Birmingham); Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Fundraising in Exeter to lead and implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals. This role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and innovative fundraising initiatives to ensure sustainable income generation. Candidates should have a strong background in fundraising and successful management of campaigns and donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising strategies and initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and strategic planning.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the fundraising strategy.
• Monitor industry trends to inform future strategies.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Design and enhance donor engagement journeys.
• Develop and execute innovative fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Fundraising initiatives

Networking

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently working with an amazing organisation in the recruitment of a Director of Fundraising. The Director of Fundraising leads the delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy, ensuring all activity supports our vision and strategic goals. As a key member of the Executive Team, the postholder provides strategic leadership to the Fundraising Directorate and holds board-level responsibility for sustainable, ethical income generation aligned with our mission and values.

Key tasks

• Lead on strategic planning and budgeting for the Directorate, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Enhance the organisation's profile through strategic partnerships, networking, public speaking, and sharing of professional expertise.
• Identify and assess strategic risks, implementing appropriate mitigation measures to safeguard organisational performance.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments to inform and shape future strategy.
• Take responsibility for designated specialist officer and named manager roles within the Directorate.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are fully met across Directorate operations.
• Produce, analyse and present management information and performance reports to support effective decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, review and implement Directorate policies, procedures, and guidelines, contributing to organisation-wide improvement initiatives.
• Design and enhance supporter journeys through targeted engagement and stewardship activities, driving donor retention and long-term value.
• Lead the strategy for Youth Development and other educational or fundraising programmes.
• Identify, develop and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives that deepen donor engagement and ensure sustainable income growth.
• Optimise and expand existing income streams - including individual giving, lotteries, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, legacies, in-memory giving, trusts, philanthropy, and events.
• Plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns, evolving them into sustainable, high-profile national initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing to shape strategies supporting core regular giving programmes
• Recruit, engage and nurture relationships with influencers, event participants, in-kind donors, board members, and ambassadors at regional and national levels.
• Partner with PR and Communications colleagues to develop and deliver impactful communications plans that increase brand awareness, engagement, and support across all organisational areas.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.