The Harlequins Foundation is looking for a Senior Fundraising and Engagement Manager to shape and deliver a step change in its fundraising and supporter engagement.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Foundation, this pivotal senior role leads an ambitious, sustainable income generation strategy with a focus on individual giving, major donors and trusts and foundations. Many of these income streams are in their infancy, so you will both deliver against stretching targets and build the fundraising capability needed for long-term success, helping the Foundation in its mission to support 25,000 underserved young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the fundraising and engagement strategy, building individual giving, major donor and trusts and foundations income
- Set up strong pipelines, targets and performance frameworks
- Personally cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and high net worth individuals
- Oversee the trusts and grants programme, including funding applications and reporting
- Provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications and develop the case for support
- Design high-quality supporter journeys and build a network of ambassadors
- Build the systems, data and tools for a data-led fundraising function
About You
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising role with a track record of income growth
- Strong experience across major donors, individual giving and/or trusts and grants
- Experience developing or scaling a fundraising function
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
- Strategic, commercially minded and entrepreneurial
- Strong storytelling ability and data-informed decision-making
Key Details
- Location: Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, TW2 7SX (hybrid: four days in the office, one remote)
- Contract: Full time, permanent (some evening and weekend work)
- Salary: £45,000
- Closing date: 1 November 2026
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Senior Fundraising and Engagement Manager – Harlequins Foundation in Twickenham employer: Harlequins
Harlequins Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at The Stoop, Twickenham, where creativity and passion for community engagement thrive. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to develop innovative fundraising strategies while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and commitment to sustainable fundraising success.
