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Interim Director of Fundraising, HARRIS HILL
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Harris Hill is seeking an interim Director of Fundraising for around 10 weeks, working 3 days per week, with one in the office, based in London.
The role can either be paid via the agency on a day rate of £257.69 (£67k), on contract via the charity, or potential consultancy day rate where you charge the client direct.
About the Role
As Interim Director of Fundraising, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all fundraising activities, ensuring income targets are met and future growth is supported. You will oversee major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving, using data-driven insight to optimise performance. Operating on a hybrid basis, you will maintain continuity, enhance donor relationships, and prepare the function for a smooth handover to the incoming permanent Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a short-term strategic fundraising plan to maintain and grow income during the interim period.
- Oversee major gifts and philanthropy programmes, including managing key donor relationships and supporting high-value cultivation and stewardship.
- Direct corporate fundraising activity, including pipeline management, proposal development, and relationship building with corporate partners.
- Provide line management and leadership to the fundraising team, setting clear priorities, offering guidance, and ensuring accountability for targets.
- Review and optimise fundraising data, reporting, and performance dashboards to inform decision-making and improve campaign effectiveness.
- Oversee grant fundraising and management, including identifying opportunities, approving high-quality applications, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Strengthen donor relationship management processes and systems to enhance retention, upgrade opportunities, and supporter engagement.
- Prepare and deliver clear, timely income and activity reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
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Key Requirements
- Proven track record in senior fundraising leadership, ideally at Head of Fundraising or Director level, within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Demonstrable experience in strategic fundraising planning and delivering against ambitious income targets across multiple income streams.
- Strong expertise in major gifts and philanthropy, including managing high-value donor relationships and securing significant gifts.
- Experience in corporate fundraising, including developing and managing partnerships and sponsorships.
- Solid background in grant fundraising and management, including oversight of applications, reporting, and compliance.
- Confident user of fundraising data and CRM systems, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, actionable reports.
- Proven team leadership and line management experience, including performance management and staff development.
- Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid working environment, with at least one day per week in the London office and two days remote.
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Desirable Skills
- Experience of leading fundraising functions through periods of transition or organisational change.
- Familiarity with UK charity fundraising regulations and best practice frameworks.
- Experience in developing or refining donor journeys and supporter engagement strategies.
- Background in integrating data insights into campaign planning and segmentation.
- Previous experience working with boards or fundraising committees.
If you are an experienced fundraising leader available to start quickly and ready to provide strategic stability and impact through to the end of November, we encourage you to apply.
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