Director of Fundraising - 2460, Homebased
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families. We deliver projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
Spurgeons is a Christian children’s charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families across the UK through life-changing services, compassionate care, and community partnerships that inspire lasting impact. Our newly established Fundraising team is laying the groundwork to secure vital income for our life-changing services. While we're in the early stages of our fundraising journey, we approach our mission with creativity, innovation, and a shared passion for making a difference. Our team is committed to building meaningful relationships with donors and partners, cultivating sustainable support for the future. Together, we celebrate each milestone in a collaborative and supportive environment, all while remaining focused on transforming the lives of children and families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? As the Director of Fundraising at Spurgeons, you'll spearhead bold strategies to secure £5m in voluntary income annually by 2030. You will lead the development of innovative partnerships, broaden our reach, and ensure that Spurgeons continues to deliver essential services to those who rely on us. In this role, you will inspire a passionate team, engage donors and trusts, and collaborate with local authorities and churches to drive meaningful change. Your efforts will directly impact the future of the children and families we serve.
ABOUT YOU
As the Director of Fundraising at Spurgeons, you will have the rare opportunity to redefine our fundraising strategy and leave a lasting legacy on Spurgeons mission to support vulnerable children and families. You are a visionary leader with a passion for transformative impact, you bring proven success in building high-value donor relationships and integrating digital fundraising strategies. Your bold ideas and strategic insight will expand our reach, inspire lasting partnerships, and ensure vital services thrive. At this pivotal moment, your dynamic leadership and ability to drive meaningful change will fuel sustainable growth and transform the future of fundraising at Spurgeons.
GENERAL OCCUAPTIONAL REQUIREMENT
As a charity with a Christian foundation, Spurgeons is committed to ensuring that our leadership upholds and champions our Christian ethos in all aspects of our work. For this reason, there is a General Occupational Requirement that the Director of Fundraising be a practicing Christian who actively embodies our values and mission. While this requirement is essential to maintaining the integrity of our mission, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who share a deep alignment with our vision of supporting vulnerable children and families. We are looking for a leader who can inspire and engage, both within the Christian community and beyond, bringing people together in support of our life-changing services. This is a role where your faith and professional expertise will intersect to create lasting impact, and we encourage those with a commitment to our mission, values, and ethos to apply.
OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OUR CEO:
As part of our commitment to transparency and engagement, we invite candidates who apply for the Director of Fundraising position to schedule a 10-minute introductory conversation with our CEO. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into our organisational vision, culture and the strategic role of fundraising at Spurgeons.
To request time with our CEO, please contact Ian Soars - CEO, at isoars@spurgeons.org directly. We encourage you to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how you can contribute to our mission of transforming the nation, one child at a time.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 17/11/2024
Shortlisting date: 20/11/2024
Stage 1 interview date: 06/12/2024
Stage 2 interview date: 13/12/2024
Stage 3 interview date: 10/01/2025
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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
