Head of Fundraising Mayfair

Leaman Consulting Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Mayfair seeks a Head of Fundraising to lead efforts in securing sponsorships and developing donor relationships. This role involves strategic planning, donor engagement, and partnership development to enhance fundraising initiatives and ensure impactful contributions. The successful candidate will have significant experience in fundraising, particularly with high-net-worth individuals, and will be responsible for creating tailored engagement plans for donors. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

33 days annual holiday including public holidays

Competitive employer pension

Medical insurance and life assurance cover

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant fundraising experience with a track record of securing five and six figure gifts.
• Proven success with UHNWIs in fundraising settings.

Responsibilities

• Delivery on a sponsorship strategy to cover costs of a major London venue.
• Identify and engage major donors, creating tailored engagement plans.
• Establish strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Head of Fundraising - Mayfair (based in office 5 days)

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fundraiser with energy, commitment, and ideas. Joining a small team within a larger organisation (65 staff) in fabulous offices in Mayfair.

You will be confident and personable, able to liaise easily at all levels. A CV showing a strong track record in Fundraising is needed, along with a genuine desire to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery on a sponsorship strategy:
2. Alleviate the net impact on revenues by covering most or all costs of delivering a major London venue for the Foundation.
3. Develop a sponsorship prospectus with options over multiple tiers.
4. Identify and outreach prospective sponsorship prospects.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

1. Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with prospective and existing major donors, including UHNWIs, to secure substantial gifts.
2. Create tailored engagement plans for donors, ensuring personalized stewardship and ongoing relationships.
3. Support the Strategy Director in developing bespoke stewardship plans for existing and lapsed donors.
4. Align all collaterals with impact decks, narratives, theories of change, and audit reports to ensure a consistent tone of voice and understanding of impact.

Partnerships Strategy and Development:

1. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including philanthropic networks, wealth management firms, and relevant organizations.
2. Develop impactful corporate partner relationships with linked brands and wider networks.
3. Support the development of a cohesive narrative for TCCF, emphasizing the three core pillars of our work.
4. Collaborate with Brazil counterparts to curate a story bank of anecdotes, case studies, content, and donor communications supporting the central narrative.
5. Assist in creating a calendar of PR moments aligned with fundraising opportunities.

Experience and Abilities:

1. Significant fundraising experience with a proven record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
2. Experience working with UHNWIs, building long-term relationships, and understanding philanthropic motivations.
3. Proven ability to build corporate relationships and secure sponsorships.
4. Strong strategic thinking skills to develop and implement multi-strand fundraising plans.
5. Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
6. Experience planning and delivering high-profile fundraising events.

What We Offer:

In addition to the exciting opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact, you will receive a competitive salary, a significant performance-related bonus, 33 days of holiday (including public holidays), and other benefits such as a pension, medical insurance, life assurance, and access to a cycle-to-work scheme.