Head of Philanthropy and Events

Spring by Action for Children

Head of Philanthropy managing fundraising strategy and leading events for Action for Children. Responsible for high-value fundraising and team development in a complex organization.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £57,000 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and leading a multi-year, audience-led high-value fundraising strategy.
Leading and developing a high-performing, inclusive team.
Leading the development of compelling, insight-led propositions and securing transformational support from Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
Steering a high-performing Events portfolio.
Driving excellent cultivation and stewardship strategies that deepen engagement, increase retention, and maximise lifetime supporter value.
Providing clear prioritisation, strategic direction, and performance-focused leadership across the Philanthropy & Events portfolio by setting stretch income targets, performance metrics, priorities and KPIs.
Leading cross-organisational collaboration including influencing at a senior level and working in close partnership with other Fundraising teams, Digital, Brand, Data, Communications and Children Services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have proven experience of leading high-value fundraising functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for strategy, income, and performance.
Must have a strong track record of seven-figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations/Major Donors and of delivering commercially successful fundraising Events.
Must have demonstrable experience of setting strategic direction and leading teams to deliver on immediate income targets.
Must have established commercial and financial acumen, including experience of managing large budgets, long- and short-term forecasting, driving ROI and investment decision-making based on data and insight.
Must have experience of building and managing proposals and pipelines across Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
Must have excellent communication and influencing skills.
Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentBudget ManagementPerformance Metrics SettingProposal BuildingData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam Development