Head of Fundraising & Income Growth

YMCA South Midlands; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA South Midlands is seeking a Head of Fundraising to shape and grow our income streams. You will lead a high‑performing team across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and individual giving, while aligning programmes with our strategic priorities.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen and a track record of delivering funding growth. You will collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to create a sustainable fundraising portfolio and drive ambitious targets that

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising teams.
• Proven ability to grow income and diversify funding.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a bold fundraising strategy with clear targets.
• Lead a high-performing team across trusts, foundations, corporates and individuals.
• Align fundraising with organisational strategy and future service development.
• Identify and secure significant new funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Build a strong income pipeline with forecasts and accountability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

YMCA South Midlands is seeking a Head of Fundraising to shape and grow our income streams. You will lead a high‑performing team across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and individual giving, while aligning programmes with our strategic priorities.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen and a track record of delivering funding growth. You will collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to create a sustainable fundraising portfolio and drive ambitious targets that