Vacancy: Head of Fundraising

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We're looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and securing transformational funding.

Location: hybrid, mostly remote working
Hours: 5 days pw/35-hour week
Salary: £50,000
Closing date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 12th March

At least half a million adults in the UK stammer. People who stammer can face daily ignorance, discrimination and disrespect, affecting job prospects, mental health and social inclusion.

With a new strategic plan 'Space to Stammer', supported by the National Lottery, we are at the start of a three-year journey to scale our work, grow our impact and increase income.

Job description

The Head of Fundraising will develop a structured major donor programme and shape a growing fundraising function that spans major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and corporate partnerships. There is exciting growth potential on offer with this role, with scope to expand the team and diversify income streams.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and securing transformational funding.

As Head of Fundraising, you will: 

• develop and implement a major donor fundraising strategy to secure 5- and 6-figure gifts. This includes creating compelling cases for support, crafting donor propositions and ensuring robust stewardship
• oversee trusts and foundations fundraising, managing one direct report and freelancers, ensuring effective grant applications and grant management
• grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on legacy and corporate partnerships, identifying areas for long-term fundraising development
• lead donor communications and stewardship, working with the Head of Communications and Salesforce Manager to ensure supporters feel valued and engaged
• work closely with STAMMA's CEO, leadership team, trustees and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities
• identify opportunities to grow the team in line with income growth and opportunities to diversify income.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts from HNWIs, with a track record of building long-term relationships.
• The ability to oversee and drive growth in trusts and foundations, and legacy fundraising.
• Experience in developing strategies, growing income and shaping fundraising functions.
• Experience of developing cases for support and delivering excellent stewardship.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership approach, with the ability to thrive in a small-team, fast-paced working environment.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (includes office closure between Christmas and New Year).
• Up to 8% matched employer pension contributions.

Visit the Charity Jobs website to apply for this role.

If you have any questions, please email jobs@stamma.org