Head of Fundraising in Leeds

CharityJob is helping a valued charity partner to find a Head of Fundraising. Our mission is to ensure that every person has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.

About Our Employees: The objectives of the organisation are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction. It is key for the employees and volunteers to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.

Job Purpose: To drive, lead and grow our income generation strategy. This senior leadership role has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders. To play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future, working closely with the deputy CEO, senior leadership team, and trustees to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver lasting impact. To increase income from the corporate sector and raise the organisation’s profile within the business community.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Improve on and deliver the fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
  • Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the leadership team
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees
  • Following agreement of budget and discussions with departmental leads, prepare clear objectives for Fundraising
  • Have 3 121s with the team per annum followed by an annual appraisal review
• Income Generation
  • Grow and manage income across a range of streams, including: Trusts and foundations, Major donors and high-net-worth individuals, Corporate partnerships and sponsorships, Community fundraising and events, Individual giving and digital fundraising
  • Identify and develop new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to income generation, particularly corporate donations and partnerships
  • Oversee budgets, forecasts, and income targets, ensuring financial sustainability
• Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships
  • Identify, secure, and grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships
  • Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring effective stewardship and retention
  • Develop tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations for corporate audiences
  • Represent the organisation within the local and regional business community, including networking events
  • Drive engagement opportunities including employee fundraising, volunteering, and corporate-led initiatives
  • Oversee and grow existing corporate schemes
  • Monitor corporate income performance against targets and provide regular reporting
• Relationship Management
  • Build and steward strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders
  • Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation externally at meetings and events
  • Work closely with communications and service teams to ensure compelling, accurate impact storytelling
• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with relevant regulations and best practice
  • Manage risk across fundraising activities and ensure robust systems and processes are in place

Person Specification:

Essential requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior fundraising or targeted role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Proven track record of delivering and growing income across multiple streams
• Corporate fundraising experience
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills
• Commitment to the values and mission of tackling homelessness
• Must hold a full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees or director level equivalent
• Knowledge of homelessness, housing, or social justice issues
• Experience of organisational growth or income diversification
• Relevant professional fundraising qualification

As someone who is a potentially strong fit for this opportunity, upon clicking "Apply" your details will be forwarded to the recruiter, who may then contact you directly. Given the important nature of this role, the recruiter may contact strong candidates that emerge on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. NO COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED.