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Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026. The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines. This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

About the Role Off The Fence is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to drive income growth across the most sustainable revenue streams in the UK charity sector. As Legacies, Philanthropy & Partnerships Lead , you will play a pivotal role in securing major gifts, building a strong legacy pipeline, and developing high-value partnerships that will underpin our ambitious, faith-driven10-year vision to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove and beyond. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-motivated fundraiser to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with the CEO to cultivate high-net-worth donors, engage churches, and inspire long-term support through meaningful relationships and compelling storytelling. Key Responsibilities Lead legacy fundraising strategy , growing a pipeline of pledged gifts and developing initiatives such as legacy campaigns and supporter recognition programmes. Cultivate high-net-worth individuals and donor-advised fund supporters , securing significant multi-year contributions. Build and strengthen church partnerships , delivering presentations and developing co-mission opportunities aligned with our faith-based values. Develop and steward individual donors , improving retention and creating clear pathways for increased giving. Deliver fundraising events and campaigns , including major events, community initiatives, and seasonal appeals. Develop corporate and community partnerships , generating both financial and in-kind support. Monitor and report on income performance , ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate CRM records. About You You ll be a confident and relational fundraiser with a proven ability to grow income and build meaningful partnerships. You will bring: Experience in fundraising (ideally across legacies, major gifts, or HNW donors) Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A strategic mindset with strong delivery capability A passion for social impact and transforming lives Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Why Join Us? At Off The Fence, you ll be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation working at the frontline of social and spiritual poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove. You ll help shape long-term impact through innovative programmes and a bold vision for the future. We offer: £30,000 salary + 7% pension contribution 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) Training and development opportunities Mission leave for volunteering and spiritual growth 24/7 wellbeing support (BUPA EAP) The chance to make a tangible difference to over 1,000 lives each year

Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate fundraising team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity? The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your stakeholder development skills to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University s Universal Values, Global Change strategy. You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers. To Apply Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the University of Leeds to recruit for their Advancement team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently. The closing date for this role is Monday 29th June. To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person. Timelines 1st Stage Interviews (virtual): w/c 6th and w/c 13th July 2nd Stage Interviews (in person): w/c 20th July Accessibility Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the University of Leeds. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

The Sandhurst Trust - an extraordinary community. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has shaped leaders since 1802. Spanning heads of state, generals, ministers, diplomats and captains of industry - the Sandhurst alumni community is remarkable. The Sandhurst Trust is the Academy's independent charitable foundation and is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the Academy and its community, supporting expansion, innovation and initiatives that government funding alone cannot sustain. The Trust is at an inflection point. With new leadership and momentum, we are looking for exceptional development leaders to help build a once-in-a-generation philanthropic programme for an institution whose purpose has never felt more urgent. Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) Old College, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid As Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving and the CEO's Deputy, you will have the chance to build and lead a best-in-class programme that will form the future foundation of the Trust's philanthropic strategy, engaging, igniting and transforming the alumni community into a powerful and sustainable source of long-term support. Head of Major and Principal Giving £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid The Head of Major and Principal Giving will cultivate and secure major and principal gifts from a highly receptive and loyal constituency in the UK and internationally. With a portfolio that is rich in potential and ready for discovery, this is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser. Head of Operations £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience with scope to go beyond for an exceptional candidate) The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid As Head of Operations and a member of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the systems, governance, and operational infrastructure that will support the Trust's long-term success. You will also play a critical role in shaping a high-performing and collaborative operational culture. These leadership roles offer something that is genuinely rare in the fundraising profession: the opportunity to build something exceptional from the ground up, at a cornerstone British institution whose story, community and moment in time combine to make the case for philanthropy almost uniquely compelling. The Sandhurst Trust is looking to build a team full of passion and ambition so if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. The Trust operates a hybrid working model with two days onsite (Old College, RMAS, Camberley, GU15 4PQ). Closing date: Midnight on 30 June 2026 Interested? Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Packs. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter clearly staing which role you are applying for. The Sandhurst Trust is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.

Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator ready to make a meaningful impact? Nottingham Women s Centre is seeking a talented Fundraising and Communications Manager to play a key role in our next phase of growth and development. At Nottingham Women s Centre, we are a vibrant, feminist organisation dedicated to supporting women to overcome barriers, amplify their voices and build better futures . Through a wide range of services including counselling, advice, courses, wellbeing activities and campaigning we create opportunities for women to thrive. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead the delivery of our fundraising and communications strategy, helping to increase income, engagement and visibility . You ll build and manage a small team, oversee integrated campaigns, and drive forward diverse income streams, including trusts and grants, digital fundraising, major gifts, community and corporate partnerships and events. You ll also play a central role in shaping supporter journeys and strengthening relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders. We re looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering successful fundraising activity, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and experience of managing people and projects. You ll be confident using insight and data to guide decision-making and maximise impact. A commitment to feminist values and equality is essential. In return, you ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to engage in wider organisational and community work. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation and contribute to life-changing work for women across Nottingham. Please review the full Fundraising and Communications Manager job description below for further details.

Fundraising Officer Join an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive team player with outstanding decision-making skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. Position: Fundraising Officer (internally known as Major Gifts Officer) Location: Devon/Hybrid (site attendance estimated to be one day per week, flexibility considered) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £31,431per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Major Gifts Officer, you will support delivery of agreed activity within the Major Gifts Team, successfully cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of mid-value individuals and trusts and delivering a range of agreed projects. Working closely with the Major Gifts Managers, you will evolve and continuously improve supporter stewardship and cultivation activity in line with their capacity and propensity to donate, continuously evaluating performance. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Supporting the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy, improving Major Gifts performance. Supporting the Major Gifts cultivation/stewardship programme to grow the number of supporters financially contributing mid value and major gifts. Managing, supporting and attending Major Gifts stewardship and cultivation meetings and events, including supplier liaison, supporter invite lists, follow ups and budgets. Securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active mid-value donors and charitable trusts, delivering compelling bids and donor reports, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships. Researching current and potential major and mid-value donors to enable a donor-centric approach. Delivering and reporting on agreed development and stewardship projects, fundraising targets. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information on our CRM system. About You We are looking for someone with: Demonstrable experience of strong administrative and organisational support within a busy, fast paced environment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong data management skills, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems. Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Able to support the planning and delivery of activities or events, including administrative and logistical coordination. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan, including reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership, offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets, access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor, Major Gifts, Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF) seeks a Philanthropy Lead to play a critical role in accelerating a cure for Follicular Lymphoma by unlocking transformational philanthropic giving in the UK and Europe. Location : Hybrid (with minimum 2 day per week in London office) Who we are At Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF), our mission is clear and urgent: to find a cure for follicular lymphoma and find it fast. We focus on catalytic, system-shaping interventions that others will not: funding neglected science, orchestrating breakthrough collaborations, and shaping priorities to deliver real patient outcomes. Our strategy is bold and disruptive: three bold plays, two pathway priorities, and one turbocharger designed to unlock progress across the field. About the role Fundraising is at the core of enabling our mission, and the Philanthropy Lead will be central to our success by dramatically transforming philanthropy giving in the UK and Europe. You ll hold a personal portfolio of prospects and donors and will be directly accountable for securing major gifts. Success will come from building long-term partnerships with philanthropists, inspiring them with the urgency of FLF s mission, and providing them with vehicles through which their giving can have a transformational impact. You ll lead, design and deliver bespoke cultivation and stewardship journeys that engage donors not only with the science, but also with the patients and the system change their gifts make possible, making every donor feel they are a partner in FLF s mission. You will leverage the networks, expertise and visibility of FLF s leadership, scientists and communications team, aligning philanthropy with FLF s bold plays and patient impact story, ensuring every opportunity is maximised. Who we are looking for We seek an outstanding philanthropy fundraiser with the skills, credibility, and drive to deliver transformational philanthropy in the UK and Europe and with a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and family philanthropists into making six and seven-figure multi-year gifts. You ll be a highly skilled and strategic philanthropy expert, adept in co-creating funding opportunities and crafting unique and inspiring propositions which align with the organisational strategy. You ll thrive by cultivating deep trust with internal and external stakeholders, inspiring investment with gravitas and credibility and an ability to engage with complex scientific and data-driven research and create and deliver compelling donor narratives. If the opportunity to use your fundraising skills to help find a cure for Follicular Lymphoma and leave a lasting legacy in global health outcomes excites you, then get in touch with us today for an informal chat about the role. Please click 'Redirect to recruiter to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Head of Development Social Sciences University of Oxford Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options Permanent and full-time role Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America. The University of Oxford s Social Sciences Division is one of the largest and most influential communities of social scientists in the world. Bringing together a diverse range of methodologies, themes, and fields of scholarship, our multi-disciplinary research thrives in an environment defined by academic excellence, independence, and innovation. Grounded in Oxford s long tradition of independent scholarship and academic freedom, we deliver world-leading research that not only challenges existing ideas but also develops new ways of understanding and improving society globally. Consistently ranked among the world s top three universities for social sciences, we demonstrate the power of those disciplines in addressing global challenges. Through deep engagement with organisations, policymakers, and communities, we translate knowledge into real-world impact - shaping policy, informing debate, and driving progress locally, nationally, and internationally. Our researchers regularly advise international governments and multilateral agencies, as well as NGOs that lobby and encourage policy change. We are now seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to join our high-performing Development and Alumni Engagement team, and design and lead our philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences. If you are ready to make a lasting contribution to research with global impact, we would like to hear from you. About you You will be an experienced major gifts fundraiser and manager, who brings a collaborative and relationship-based approach to ensure success in your endeavours. Your experience, authenticity and curiosity about the world around you, enables you to establish credibility quickly and gain the confidence of the stakeholders you work with. As a divisional team leader and member of the major giving leadership team, you will inspire a motivated and committed Social Sciences development team as well as engage and collaborate with other fundraising leaders across the collegiate network, to identify and leverage all opportunities that will enable the University to achieve its strategic ambitions. It will therefore be important that you: Are a self-starter, motivated to achieve against strategic goals within a complex environment; Have highly developed emotional intelligence and sophisticated interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude; and Are a collaborative and personable colleague and manager, with a track record of bringing people along to achieve and celebrate outcomes together. Higher education experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential. In return Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including: Opportunity for hybrid working Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options 38 days annual leave Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Subsidised University Sports Centre membership Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace Use of the student discount card Totum Membership to CASE for advancement professionals Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search. To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please contact Richmond Associates by following the Application button above. Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025 Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicantmajos from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Join us in the ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Senior Philanthropy Manager to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office s (DARO) Fundraising team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations. DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community. As a senior fundraiser, we re looking for someone who is innovative, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of fundraising opportunities, with particular alignment to one of the University s Colleges. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. You will also have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.