Director of Fundraising and Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

ECONOMIST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Director of Fundraising for a 14-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will deepen relationships with partners, build upon successful fundraising campaigns, and develop new high-value partnerships to ensure millions of children can think critically and communicate effectively. This role is crucial as the organization experiences significant growth and will focus on engaging individual donors in the UK and US.

Responsibilities

• Deepen relationships with partners.
• Build on Christmas fundraising campaign success.
• Launch individual giving programme in the UK and US.
• Develop new high value partnerships.

Job description

We are looking for a brilliant Director of Fundraising to join The Economist Educational Foundation for a 14-month maternity cover, to propel our vital work forward at a pivotal moment in the charity’s growth.

This is a 14-month opportunity to deepen our relationships with an impressive and committed set of partners, build on the success of The Economist’s Christmas fundraising campaign, launch a successful individual giving programme in the UK and US and to develop new high value partnerships – all of which will result in millions more children being able to think critically and communicate effectively in a rapidly changing world.