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At the Whitley Fund for Nature, we believe in the power of grassroots leadership to drive lasting change for wildlife and communities. For over 30 years, we’ve supported inspiring conservationists working on the frontlines to restore and protect our planet’s biodiversity.
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Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Salary: £52-58k (dependent upon experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Reports to: Deputy Director
Location: Hybrid, minimum 3 days in our office in West London
Deadline to apply: Sunday, 1 November at 23:00 GMT
We’re at a turning point. Our donor-base is highly committed and our income is steady, but we want to further diversify our donor base and focus on growth. We are seeking a dynamic Head of Fundraising/Partnerships to help write the next chapter. This is full-time role with responsibility for leading our major donor fundraising (gifts over £20k) across philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and corporates.
About you
You’re a senior fundraiser who has secured six-figure gifts and grown income from major donors, across at least two of trusts and foundations, corporates and high-net-worth individuals. You love finding new prospects and turning them into partners. You write compelling proposals, and you’re confident in a room with senior people. You’ve developed a fundraising strategy and managed people, and you know your way around ethical fundraising, due diligence, GDPR and Gift Aid.
Above all, you share our ambition, integrity and collaborative spirit, and you’d be proud to put your skills behind some of the most effective conservationists working today.
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJobs by submitting your CV and a cover letter (max 2 sides) setting out why you would like to work with us and how you meet the person specification. Please add when you could start, if successful, and confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 1 November at 23:00 GMT.
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