Head of Fundraising

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious not-for-profit organization in central London seeks a Head of Fundraising to lead the fundraising strategy and grow philanthropic support. The ideal candidate will have proven fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in fundraising databases. The role is part-time, offering a salary of £38,000-£41,000 (pro rata) and a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Training

Excellent pension

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising within a heritage, charity, or membership-based organisation.
• Experience managing legacy giving and donor relations.
• Proficient in fundraising databases like Salesforce or CiviCRM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fundraising strategy and annual plan.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and annual appeals.
• Maintain accurate records of donors and fundraising activity.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Grant and trust management

Donor relations

CiviCRM proficiency

Salesforce proficiency

Excellent communication

Job description

Head of Fundraising

Covent Garden, London

£38,000-£41,000 (pro rata) + Hybrid working + Training + Historic working environment + Excellent pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a track record of securing support through legacies, trusts, grants, and member contributions?

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role within a unique and historic organisation where you can shape a vital area of charitable impact?

Based in an iconic estate in central London, this not-for-profit institution plays a vital role in supporting education, the rule of law, and the preservation of heritage. As a registered charity, it offers scholarships to aspiring professionals, delivers education programmes across the UK and internationally, and preserves important historic archives and collections.

In this newly refined position, you will take the lead on the organisation's development and fundraising strategy, working closely with senior leadership and trustees to grow philanthropic giving, legacy donations, and grant income.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference and shape the future of legal education and historic preservation.
The Role:

*Strategy & Delivery: Develop and implement the fundraising strategy and annual plan to support educational and heritage goals.
*Legacy & Membership Giving: Cultivate member contributions through individual giving, legacy schemes, and donor stewardship initiatives.
*Events & Appeals: Lead on fundraising campaigns and annual appeals, including donor-focused events and communications.
*Grants & Trusts: Research, apply for, and manage funding from external trusts and grant-making bodies, ensuring alignment with charitable aims.
*Governance Support: Act as the main liaison for charity trustees and committee meetings, producing reports and maintaining compliance.
*Database & Admin: Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of donors, legacy pledges, and fundraising activity using CiviCRM and Salesforce.
*Collaboration: Work across departments to integrate fundraising into wider organisational activity and stakeholder engagement.
The Person:
*Proven experience in fundraising (strategy creation and hands-on delivery), ideally within a heritage, charity, or membership-based organisation
*Experience managing legacy giving, donor relations, and grant/trust applications
*Comfortable supporting or attending trustee meetings and producing relevant reports
*Strong administrative and governance skills with excellent attention to detail
*Confident communicator, both written and verbal, capable of engaging with donors, members, and internal stakeholders
*Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time role
*Proficient in fundraising databases such as Salesforce or CiviCRM
*Flexibility to attend occasional evening events or meetings outside standard hours