Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

£55,000-£60,000 in Home based within 1-2 hours commute to London weekly for meetings and events

The Circle NGO is a unique and dynamic organisation that brings global feminists together to fight for the safety and equality of marginalised and vulnerable women around the world.

Founded by singer-songwriter and activist, Annie Lennox and other leading women, The Circle is a space for creative ideas, connections and the opportunity to make change. From small beginnings in 2008, we have grown into an independent network of women and allies from all walks of life who are bonded by the desire to live in a world where women and girls’ have equal rights and equal opportunities.

Our visionisafuture where there is safety for all women and girls. Andour missionis to economically empower and end violence against marginalised and vulnerable women across the world by building a network of Global Feminist changemakers who fund, advocate, and amplify.

This is an exciting time to join The Circle. The organisation is delivering a new 3-year strategic plan and is looking for an ambitious, experienced and innovative Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships who can join our small but mighty team and help take the organisation to the next level and reach ambitious fundraising targets.

There is a focus on high-value income streams with opportunities and connections to grow across major donors, corporates, trusts & foundations, and special events.

You will understand how a charitable organisation with different income streams works, have a passion for global women’s rights and most importantly, deliver the right combination of high-level strategic insight, whilst being hands-on and propositional to drive our growth.

Existing funders include a mix of trusts and foundations, HNWIs and corporate partners (including The Body Shop, L’Oréal Foundation, Universal Music, Live Nation and more). Current income is just under £1m and there is significant potential for growth, particularly with HNWI audiences, alongside sectors such as the music industry and beauty brands.

We are a small, friendly, dynamic team and are looking for a colleague with energy and the ability to build warm, long-lasting relationships with our partners and supporters, focusing on new business activity to support our ambitious plans.

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will deliver on income and our fundraising strategy, while playing a key role in the senior leadership team (SLT) and providing management support to the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.

Your focus will be driving income and donor engagement via major donors, corporates and special events and initiatives.

• Act as a key member of SLT, reporting to the CEO and working closely with associated peers to deliver and achieve the organisational and fundraising strategy
• Lead The Circle’s major gift fundraising, with a focus on HNWI, philanthropy advisors, corporate partnerships and trusts & foundations
• Build a sustainable pipeline of income together with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
• Drive new business activity – identifying opportunities for partnership/support from a variety of high value sources
• Develop new cases for support, building on existing propositions such as A Living Wage for Garment Workers and Promoting Access to Justice for Survivors of Violence, together with relevant colleagues
• Identify opportunities for special events/initiatives which could also act as cultivation events for new supporters or one-off large-scale fundraisers with high ROI.

• You are an experienced fundraiser with a proven ability to build, steward and grow long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, trusts and…