Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

PROSPECTUS; London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 67,000

Job description

Employer: PROSPECTUS

Location: London or Belfast (flexible/hybrid)

Salary: £59,784 to £66,427 per annum (London) or £55,240 to £61,378 per annum (Belfast)

Closing date: 7 Apr 2025

Contract: Full time

Sector: Charities, Cause, Fundraising (charities), International, Head of fundraising

Job Overview

Prospectus is excited to work exclusively with our client to recruit a new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. The organisation is a leading international charity committed to delivering life-saving and life-changing interventions to some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative programming in health, nutrition, livelihoods, and education, the charity goes to the hardest to reach places to ensure that no one is left behind.

Today, the organisation is a team of over 3,500 highly skilled professionals from 50 countries who share exceptional depth and diversity of experience.

This role is offered on a flexible 3-year fixed-term contract basis, with a salary between £59,784 to £66,427 (London) or £55,240 to £61,378 (Belfast) per annum, and flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London or Belfast offices.

The post holder will lead the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, which includes Corporate and Foundations and Major Donor fundraising. They will identify new opportunities and deliver sustainable income growth. Responsibilities include setting the vision and strategy for the newly formed team, leading and coaching the team, managing and inspiring senior stakeholders, and developing long-term relationships with donors and prospects.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in high-value partnerships in a charitable context, including 6 and 7 figure gifts. The ideal candidate will have experience writing effective fundraising strategies across various streams, including Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Corporate Partnerships, to achieve significant income growth. Excellent knowledge of High Value fundraising in an International Development context and experience working within a global fundraising environment are essential.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Firas El Dib or Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we encourage you to inquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you through each part of the role and your application process.

To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange a meeting to brief you on the role. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities, and society. For over 60 years, Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

Our Impact

Impact means different things to different people. Most of our clients are expected to demonstrate their impact and express it in numbers and stories to show the change they make to individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Website: http://www.prospect-us.co.uk/

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Location: 2022 STUKELY STREET, LONDON, WC2B 5LR, GB