Deputy Director of Fundraising

Deputy Director of Fundraising

Camden, London (with hybrid working)

About Us

Solace Women’s Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.

We are now looking for a Deputy Director of Fundraising to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £54,540 - £58,580 per annum, depending on experience
• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled fundraising professional with a track record of securing six and seven-figure accounts to join our passionate organisation.

In this fulfilling role, you'll have the chance to directly support women and children affected by gender-based violence, through influential initiatives that secure vital funding and drive lasting change.

What's more, you will have the perfect platform to illustrate your leadership skills, guiding a high-performing team to achieve ambitious targets that goes beyond the numbers.

So, if you want to use your expertise for the better, read on and apply today!

The Role

As the Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will oversee the implementation of our income growth strategies.

Leading the statutory and non-statutory income generation team, you will manage budgets, and ensure fundraising targets are met.

Working closely with service teams, you will retain and grow commissioned income, securing funding through persuasive tenders, grants, and high-quality applications.

You will also build relationships with key stakeholders, with a focus on multi-year partnerships, while also overseeing the execution of fundraising campaigns and innovative giving initiatives.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop and maintain internal systems for donor and prospect pipeline management
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with governance, legislation, and fundraising regulations
• Represent us at networking events and key stakeholder meetings

About You

To be considered as a Deputy Director of Fundraising, you will need:

• Experience securing and managing six and seven-figure accounts
• Experience leading, managing, and motivating high-performing teams
• A track record of financial success through awareness-raising campaigns
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and governance compliance
• Strong income generation and strategic development skills
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporates, and funders
• Strong digital skills and an understanding of data-driven fundraising
• The ability to manage multiple income streams

Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Director of Income Generation, Fundraising Strategy Director, or Senior Fundraising Manager.

Webrecruit and Solace Women’s Aid are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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