Can you turn research and intelligence into practical opportunities that help fundraisers build stronger relationships and grow income? We are looking for a curious, analytical and collaborative Philanthropy Executive to strengthen CHAS’s prospect pipeline and help identify the people, organisations and connections with the greatest potential to support children and families across Scotland. This is much more than a desk research role. You will combine high-quality prospect research and donor intelligence with sound judgement, relationship mapping and pipeline insight. Working closely with fundraisers and external research partners, you will identify and qualify prospective supporters, recommend routes to engagement and help ensure promising opportunities are progressed effectively. You will produce clear briefings and evidence-based recommendations across philanthropy, corporate foundations and partnerships and campaign fundraising. You will also help maintain accurate prospect information, support regular pipeline reviews and translate complex research into practical next steps that colleagues can act on. The role sits within CHAS’s Partnerships & Philanthropy team and will contribute to long-term fundraising growth, including our More Than A Hospice appeal. To be successful in this role, you will bring strong research and analytical skills, excellent judgement and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising. Experience in prospect research, fundraising, business intelligence or another insight-led role. Experience of identifying and qualifying prospective supporters and producing clear research briefings, donor intelligence or similar written outputs. Experience of using a CRM or comparable information system to manage accurate records, activity and next steps. A sound understanding of responsible information management, including data protection and confidentiality. Experience of major donor, corporate foundations, or campaign fundraising would be helpful, as would experience of relationship mapping, due diligence, wealth screening or working with external research providers. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together, as well as supporting them with life after loss. Our fundraising teams make this possible by building meaningful, long-term relationships with people and organisations who share our ambition. In this role, your insight will help colleagues focus on the strongest opportunities, understand prospective supporters and develop thoughtful routes to engagement. Flexible working: Our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid way, with time split between home and CHAS locations (predominantly Edinburgh and Glasgow). You will contribute across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, campaigns, cultivation activity and prospect development. Professional growth: You will work within a supportive and ambitious team, collaborating with experienced fundraisers and specialist external research partners. CHAS offers generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support. Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager. · This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 check (
Research & Research Executive in Glasgow employer: CHAS
CHAS is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing unwavering care to children and families facing life-shortening conditions. With a strong focus on professional growth, our Advanced Nurse Practitioners benefit from a supportive multidisciplinary team that encourages continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in the heart of Scotland, we offer generous leave, pension benefits, and comprehensive wellbeing support, ensuring our staff can deliver meaningful, person-centred care while building lasting relationships with those they serve.
