Major Donor Fundraiser

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting FOUR PAWS UK in the search for a Major Donor Fundraiser.

12-month contract, full-time
London with hybrid working (one day in the office per week)
£51,591.86 – £56,661.58 

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, revealing suffering, rescuing animals in need and protecting them. With a strong international presence and a mission-led approach, FOUR PAWS works through sustainable campaigns and projects to create lasting change for animals worldwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced relationship fundraiser to join a leading international animal welfare organisation and play a key role in developing high-value income across a diverse portfolio.

This position will lead on creating and delivering a strategic programme across mid-value, major donors, high-net-worth individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and stewarding meaningful relationships, securing gifts in excess of £5,000, and developing tailored funding applications and proposals while ensuring compliance with funding agreements. They will create opportunities to engage and develop relationships with existing supporters, while also helping to build new relationships and raise the profile of the FOUR PAWS UK brand. The postholder will support the effective administration of the major donor programme, produce regular reports and updates for the Head of Fundraising, and work proactively with colleagues across FOUR PAWS UK, the Senior Leadership Team and international headquarters.

We are looking for a confident and experienced fundraiser with a strong track record in high-value fundraising and relationship management. You will have substantial experience of managing major donor programmes, alongside broad fundraising knowledge that includes major donor fundraising and corporate giving. You will have excellent written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to present, negotiate and influence effectively. Above all, you will bring a genuine affinity with animal welfare and a strong commitment to the vision and mission of FOUR PAWS.

How to apply: 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Femke.Vorstman@prospect-us.co.uk.  

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.  

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (CV + covering letter). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Please be aware that FOUR PAWS will be considering applications and holding interviews on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.