Director of Fundraising, LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS LTD

Guardian Jobs; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a Director of Fundraising to drive income growth and strengthen supporter relationships. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a passion for animal welfare and experience in fundraising. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior fundraising leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage teams and grow income.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead fundraising strategy.
• Oversee diverse fundraising portfolio.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Director of Fundraising, LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS LTD

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Overview

As our Director of Fundraising, you will grow sustainable income, strengthen supporter relationships, and maximise lifetime value—enabling the League to protect wildlife, influence policy, and run campaigns to end cruel sports.

You will lead a high-performing team, champion innovation, and embed insight-led decision-making to ensure fundraising excellence across all channels.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and lead fundraising strategy.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio including individual giving, philanthropy, legacy and in-memoriam fundraising, events, raffles, appeals, merchandise, and supporter engagement. Strengthen supporter relationships.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.
• Develop and manage budgets.

Who You Are

We seek a strategic, inspirational leader with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses:

• Significant experience in a senior fundraising leadership role within a campaigning or cause-driven charity.
• Experience developing and implementing integrated fundraising strategies.
• Proven ability to manage teams and grow income.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing budgets and income targets.

Why Join Us

We value a healthy work-life balance, offering 28 days of annual leave (plus public holidays and increasing with service), flexible working arrangements, including remote work and compressed hours. Our benefits include an 8% employer pension contribution and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality, and leisure.

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to end animal cruelty in sport and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.