Director Of Fundraising

SF Recruitment; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Fundraising to lead strategic planning, enhance fundraising initiatives, and ensure income generation aligns with mission. This role requires proven fundraising leadership and strong relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will bring innovative thinking and effectively manage risk within fundraising operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic fundraising leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements in fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic planning and budgeting for the Directorate.
• Enhance the organisation's profile through strategic partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends to inform future strategy.
• Produce and analyse management information for decision-making.
• Design and enhance supporter journeys to drive donor retention.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Risk management

Fundraising innovation

Public speaking

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