Fundraising Recruitment

Connecting organisations with the most talented, committed and ambitious fundraisers, we combine deep sector knowledge with extensive networks to recruit across all fundraising disciplines from entry-level to director roles.

About our Fundraising Recruitment Team

Our dedicated Fundraising Team is resourced with individuals who have worked successfully as both charity sector fundraisers and recruitment consultants. They have chosen to focus on this area because they care about building the capacity and impact of our clients and want to see candidates progress, excel and achieve their own ambitions.

We understand that fundraising recruitment is difficult and our team are meeting each day to understand how they can improve recruitment for the sector. We care about accessibility and transparency in recruitment and will always create space for applications to be received in whatever form the candidate is most comfortable; if we get inclusivity right in fundraising recruitment, we end up getting a lot of other things right for candidates, clients, and organisations. We encourage applications from all sectors of the UK and international communities and are always on hand to support candidates and clients to deliver exceptional applications and engaging job descriptions.

Our service as Fundraising Recruitment experts

We can adapt our service to your requirements and are fully experienced across temporary and interim fundraising recruitment, executive search, and contingency recruitment, specialising in roles focused on business development, income generation, partnerships, major donors, philanthropy and other fundraising streams. We design each piece of recruitment around your needs and ensure complete transparency of process to the fundraising community.

We have developed our extensive networks as longstanding active and engaged members of the fundraising community. It is this knowledge and experience that gives us a deep contextual understanding of our clients and their fundraising goals, and the broad reach to recruit to all levels, disciplines and income streams.

With increased pressure on services and funding streams, there has never been a more important time for organisations to appoint talented fundraisers to secure the resources they need to deliver their mission.

Our expertise

Over the last 18 months, our Fundraising Recruitment Team have…

worked with:

Unique Organisations

appointed:

Fundraisers

appointed:

Directors of Fundraising / Development

Recent Fundraising Appointments

Head of Philanthropy

Trusts Officer

Philanthropy Lead

Digital Fundraising Manager

Direct Marketing Manager (Retention)

Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal & Partnerships


Stewardship Officer

Fundraising Manager (Bristol)

Head of Income Generation & Communications

Senior Income & Engagement Officer

Philanthropy Manager

Head of Corporate Partnerships


Fundraising Recruitment Case Studies

Greenpeace
Interim Deputy Director of Public Fundraising

What Our Clients Say

I’ve been really pleased with the service and the calibre of applicants recommended. Prospectus listened to my requirements, shared applicants that met my criteria and provided a seamless process. I’ve really enjoyed working with you – thanks for making the process so easy!

How likely are you to refer Prospectus?

Helen Saelensminde

Chief Executive Officer
The Snowdon Trust

Prospectus have a professional but flexible approach to the whole recruitment process. They are easy to work with, took the time to understand our needs, and put forward relevant and strong candidates. They ensured we were able to recruit a great candidate at the end of the process.

How likely are you to refer Prospectus?

Sarah Macquillin

Director of Development
DFN Project SEARCH

Selection of our clients

Fundraising Recruitment Team

Connect with a Fundraising Recruitment Expert

Our specialist teams work with a diverse range of charities, trusts and foundations, membership bodies, universities and social enterprises to source and place exceptional candidates across the UK.

Fundraising Recruitment Team ready to help you


  • Working with Prospectus was smooth and clear. They are very responsive. We had the right candidates for interview, saving us a lot of time in shortlisting
    Patricia Conti
    Creative and Brand Manager at Versus Arthritis

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