Executive Fundraising Recruitment

Our Executive Fundraising Search team addresses the needs and requirements of senior level recruitment. Dedicated to building partnerships with organisations, our service focuses on delivering bespoke search campaigns, diversity and inclusivity, and high-quality candidates.

When you have a key Senior Leadership Fundraising position vacant, we understand the opportunity and importance of ensuring you find the right strategic leader for your organisation. With these roles often setting the direction of income generation for the organisation, they are very visible and influential posts. We see this as a great employee branding opportunity for the organisation and design bespoke approaches in our explore and discovery sessions with you.

Why choose Prospectus for your executive fundraising search requirements:

Dedicated Networks

Our Fundraising Team have a vast, diverse network of experienced fundraising leaders ready to take their next senior leadership role. These fundraising professionals are pre-vetted for their skills, experience, and ability to deliver successful results.

Tailored Matching Process

We take the time to fully understand your organisation and your specific requirements, ensuring that the senior fundraising professional we place with you, has the exact skills and experience needed.

‘Culture-add’

Our recruitment process emphasises not only finding the right talent, but also ensuring that the candidate aligns and adds to your organisation’s values and culture, allowing for a smoother transition and more effective collaboration.

Flexible Solutions

Whether you need a robust executive search for a permanent senior fundraising role or something more nimble for an interim, we provide flexible recruitment options tailored to your unique needs.

Recent Executive Fundraising Appointments

Director of Income Generation

Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

Global Director of Development

Director of Income Development & Partnerships

Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships

Director of Development

Director of Income & Engagement

Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal & Partnerships

Director of Income Generation

Chief Partnerships & Marketing Officer

Director of Fundraising & Communications

Director of Fundraising & Communications

Selected Executive Fundraising Case Studies

Impetus
Role: Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships
Whizz Kidz
Role: Director of Fundraising & Communications
UNICEF UK
Role: Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer
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Further Recent Executive Fundraising Appointments

  • Birmingham Royal Ballet – Director of Income Generation
  • Birmingham Rep Theatre – Director of Fundraising
  • Black Country Living Museum – Director of Development & External Relations
  • Bond – Director of Fundraising
  • British Science Association – Director of Development & External Relations
  • ClientEarth – Global Director of Development
  • Cochrane – Director of Development and External Relations
  • CPRE – Director of Fundraising and Supporters
  • Epic Foundation – Development Director
  • EY Foundation – Director of Income Development and Partnerships
  • FINCA UK – Director of Development
  • Impetus – Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships
  • Jewish Care – Director of Fundraising and Marketing
  • JW3 – Director of Fundraising
  • London Community Foundation – Director of Development
  • Make-A-Wish UK – Director of Income and Engagement
  • Mercy Ships UK – Director of Philanthropy Partnerships
  • National Forest – Director of Development
  • National Parks Partnerships – Development Director
  • Norfolk Wildlife Trust – Director of Development and Partnerships
  • Now Teach – Director of Development and Communications
  • Oxford Playhouse – Director of Development
  • Pathways Education – Director of Development
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre – Director of Development
  • Resource Alliance – Director of Development
  • Rethink Mental Illness – Director of Fundraising
  • RNIB – Chief Income and Engagement Officer
  • Sadler’s Wells – Director of Development
  • SPANA – Director of Income Generation
  • Speakers for Schools – Director of Fundraising
  • UNICEF UK – Chief Partnerships and Marketing Officer
  • Whizz Kids – Director of Fundraising and Communications
  • Wiltshire Wildlife Trust – Director of Development
  • Winston’s Wish – Director of Income Generation

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Executive Search Fundraising Enquiries

Rhiannon Mehta
Associate Director – Fundraising

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Ryan Burdock
Director – Fundraising

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