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Head of Relationship Fundraising, PROSPECTUS
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Prospectus is delighted to support a national health charity in the search for a Head of Relationship Fundraising.
This organisation was established in 2012 by Emily Reuben and Alex Johnson after both of their sons were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What began as a personal mission evolved into a nationally respected organisation driving systemic change across research, care, clinical trials, and treatment access.
About the Role
As the Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will have a key role in a new phase of fundraising development. Focusing on building sustainable income, this role will look to strengthen supporter engagement, develop long-term relationships across the Duchenne community, and grow philanthropic giving. This role will specifically look to build long-term relationships with supporters who have been personally affected by Duchenne—whether they are parents, carers, or friends and family members who want to fundraise in someone's honour or memory.
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Key Responsibilities
- Balance ambitious income generation with exceptional supporter care and sensitivity.
- Have proven fundraising experience across relationship fundraising, community, events, legacy, and philanthropy.
- Combine strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial energy to help grow a relationship fundraising programme rooted in compassion, trust, and measurable impact.
About You
- Proven fundraising experience across relationship fundraising, community, events, legacy, and philanthropy.
- Strategic thinking and emotional intelligence.
- Entrepreneurial energy to drive a relationship fundraising programme.
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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 Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
How to Apply
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, which will include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages).
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