We're looking for an enthusiastic Head of Fundraising with a strong track record in fundraising and grant management, who is particularly motivated to join Khulisa because of a deep commitment to our mission - supporting the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk - young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime. Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. About the role Over the last two consecutive financial years, we have raised approximately £1 million each year - primarily through trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and individual supporters. As the successful candidate, you and the team you lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining this level of fundraising success, ensuring our vital work with young people continues to flourish. This role will involve: Reviewing and evaluating our funder qualification processes to ensure donors align with our values and meet our ethical standards. Ensuring detailed research on prospective funding opportunities, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, HNWIs, are carried out and that plans for making approaches are developed and carefully implemented. Initiating, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective funders and donors. Working together with the Senior Leadership to develop and periodically review Khulisa's 3-year fundraising strategy, taking ownership of key elements and processes, and periodically developing and testing new fundraising approaches. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description attached at The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues. What we're looking for Abilities/Experiences Extensive fundraising and grant management experience working on large bids (£100K plus). Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear, concise and engaging reports. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build relationships easily. Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors. Experience of leading or significantly contributing to development and/or delivery of a fundraising strategy. Experience of budget management and financial processes in income generation activities. Experience of mobilising and managing implementation of grant agreements from initiation to reporting and possibly reapplication. Ability to confidently negotiate or renegotiate with senior stakeholders on programme budgets, deliverables and objectives. Knowledge/Skills Good knowledge of Khulisa's work and ability to use this to creatively engage with new donors and secure their interest. Strong knowledge of CRM database, preferably Salesforce, in managing funder/donor relationships and fundraising activities. Strong account management and negotiation skills. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential. To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description. Submit this via the CharityJob link here: We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you. More about this role Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 21:00 Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus public holidays and days between Christmas and New Year); pension scheme; wellbeing allowance; EAP Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an enthusiastic Head of Fundraising with a strong track record in fundraising and grant management, who is particularly motivated to join Khulisa because of a deep commitment to our mission - supporting the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk - young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime. Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. About the role Over the last two consecutive financial years, we have raised approximately £1 million each year - primarily through trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and individual supporters. As the successful candidate, you and the team you lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining this level of fundraising success, ensuring our vital work with young people continues to flourish. This role will involve: Reviewing and evaluating our funder qualification processes to ensure donors align with our values and meet our ethical standards. Ensuring detailed research on prospective funding opportunities, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, HNWIs, are carried out and that plans for making approaches are developed and carefully implemented. Initiating, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective funders and donors. Working together with the Senior Leadership to develop and periodically review Khulisa's 3-year fundraising strategy, taking ownership of key elements and processes, and periodically developing and testing new fundraising approaches. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description attached at The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues. What we're looking for Abilities/Experiences Extensive fundraising and grant management experience working on large bids (£100K plus). Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear, concise and engaging reports. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build relationships easily. Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors. Experience of leading or significantly contributing to development and/or delivery of a fundraising strategy. Experience of budget management and financial processes in income generation activities. Experience of mobilising and managing implementation of grant agreements from initiation to reporting and possibly reapplication. Ability to confidently negotiate or renegotiate with senior stakeholders on programme budgets, deliverables and objectives. Knowledge/Skills Good knowledge of Khulisa's work and ability to use this to creatively engage with new donors and secure their interest. Strong knowledge of CRM database, preferably Salesforce, in managing funder/donor relationships and fundraising activities. Strong account management and negotiation skills. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential. To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description. Submit this via the CharityJob link here: We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you. More about this role Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 21:00 Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus public holidays and days between Christmas and New Year); pension scheme; wellbeing allowance; EAP Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead and support its fundraising operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with donors, developing a three-year fundraising strategy, and managing grant agreements. Candidates should have extensive experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders. This role allows for remote work while requiring occasional travel in London and the North West.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead and support its fundraising operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with donors, developing a three-year fundraising strategy, and managing grant agreements. Candidates should have extensive experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders. This role allows for remote work while requiring occasional travel in London and the North West.
A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead and support its fundraising operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with donors, developing a three-year fundraising strategy, and managing grant agreements. Candidates should have extensive experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders. This role allows for remote work while requiring occasional travel in London and the North West.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead and support its fundraising operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with donors, developing a three-year fundraising strategy, and managing grant agreements. Candidates should have extensive experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders. This role allows for remote work while requiring occasional travel in London and the North West.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Head of Fundraising with a strong track record in fundraising and grant management, who is particularly motivated to join Khulisa because of a deep commitment to our mission - supporting the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk - young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime. Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. About the role Over the last two consecutive financial years, we have raised approximately £1 million each year - primarily through trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and individual supporters. As the successful candidate, you and the team you lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining this level of fundraising success, ensuring our vital work with young people continues to flourish. This role will involve: Reviewing and evaluating our funder qualification processes to ensure donors align with our values and meet our ethical standards. Ensuring detailed research on prospective funding opportunities, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, HNWIs, are carried out and that plans for making approaches are developed and carefully implemented. Initiating, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective funders and donors. Working together with the Senior Leadership to develop and periodically review Khulisa's 3-year fundraising strategy, taking ownership of key elements and processes, and periodically developing and testing new fundraising approaches. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description attached at The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues. What we're looking for Abilities/Experiences Extensive fundraising and grant management experience working on large bids (£100K plus). Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear, concise and engaging reports. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build relationships easily. Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors. Experience of leading or significantly contributing to development and/or delivery of a fundraising strategy. Experience of budget management and financial processes in income generation activities. Experience of mobilising and managing implementation of grant agreements from initiation to reporting and possibly reapplication. Ability to confidently negotiate or renegotiate with senior stakeholders on programme budgets, deliverables and objectives. Knowledge/Skills Good knowledge of Khulisa's work and ability to use this to creatively engage with new donors and secure their interest. Strong knowledge of CRM database, preferably Salesforce, in managing funder/donor relationships and fundraising activities. Strong account management and negotiation skills. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential. To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description. Submit this via the CharityJob link here: We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you. More about this role Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 21:00 Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus public holidays and days between Christmas and New Year); pension scheme; wellbeing allowance; EAP Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an enthusiastic Head of Fundraising with a strong track record in fundraising and grant management, who is particularly motivated to join Khulisa because of a deep commitment to our mission - supporting the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk - young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime. Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. About the role Over the last two consecutive financial years, we have raised approximately £1 million each year - primarily through trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and individual supporters. As the successful candidate, you and the team you lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining this level of fundraising success, ensuring our vital work with young people continues to flourish. This role will involve: Reviewing and evaluating our funder qualification processes to ensure donors align with our values and meet our ethical standards. Ensuring detailed research on prospective funding opportunities, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, HNWIs, are carried out and that plans for making approaches are developed and carefully implemented. Initiating, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with prospective funders and donors. Working together with the Senior Leadership to develop and periodically review Khulisa's 3-year fundraising strategy, taking ownership of key elements and processes, and periodically developing and testing new fundraising approaches. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description attached at The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues. What we're looking for Abilities/Experiences Extensive fundraising and grant management experience working on large bids (£100K plus). Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear, concise and engaging reports. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build relationships easily. Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds from Trusts & Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors. Experience of leading or significantly contributing to development and/or delivery of a fundraising strategy. Experience of budget management and financial processes in income generation activities. Experience of mobilising and managing implementation of grant agreements from initiation to reporting and possibly reapplication. Ability to confidently negotiate or renegotiate with senior stakeholders on programme budgets, deliverables and objectives. Knowledge/Skills Good knowledge of Khulisa's work and ability to use this to creatively engage with new donors and secure their interest. Strong knowledge of CRM database, preferably Salesforce, in managing funder/donor relationships and fundraising activities. Strong account management and negotiation skills. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential. To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description. Submit this via the CharityJob link here: We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you. More about this role Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 21:00 Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus public holidays and days between Christmas and New Year); pension scheme; wellbeing allowance; EAP Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes