Apply Now: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships

Role Purpose

 

The Head of Fundraising and Partnerships will design, lead, and implement Street Child United’s (SCU) income-generation strategy with a focus on three core strands: writing applications to Trusts and Foundations, cultivating relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and designing and pitching sponsorship packages to corporates. This role is central to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of SCU’s mission, driving forward diversified income streams through strategic fundraising, relationship management, and innovative partnerships. 

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership 

  • Lead SCU’s overall fundraising strategy with a focus on trusts & foundations, HNWIs, and corporates. 
  • Ensure alignment of fundraising priorities with organisational strategy and sustainability goals. 
  • Set annual fundraising targets, KPIs, and pipeline goals across the three strands, ensuring delivery through structured plans and regular performance monitoring. 
  • Provide timely reporting, forecasting, and strategic advice to the CEO and Board. 

 

Trusts and Foundations 

  • Research, identify, and prioritise trusts and foundations with strong alignment to SCU’s mission and programmes. 
  • Write compelling, tailored funding applications that clearly articulate SCU’s impact and need. 
  • Build strong relationships with grant managers and trustees, ensuring high-quality reporting and stewardship to maximise renewals and long-term support. 
  • Track and forecast institutional funding opportunities, diversifying restricted and unrestricted income. 
 

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) 

  • Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with HNWIs capable of making significant philanthropic contributions. 
  • Design and deliver personalised engagement strategies, including briefings, proposals, and bespoke opportunities to connect donors with SCU’s work. 
  • Leverage SCU’s ambassadors, networks, and events to strengthen donor pipelines and secure major gifts. 
  • Ensure exceptional stewardship and relationship management to encourage long-term, multi-year support. 

 

Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships 

  • Design innovative sponsorship packages for SCU’s flagship events (e.g., the Street Child World Cup) and year-round activities. 
  • Lead on pitching and securing high-value corporate sponsorships, maximising both income and in-kind contributions. 
  • Deliver creative proposals demonstrating the brand, CSR, and impact value for corporate partners. 
  • Manage and grow long-term relationships with corporate partners, ensuring delivery of sponsorship rights and a high-quality partner experience. 

 

Leadership & Collaboration 

  • Provide leadership to a small fundraising and partnerships team, setting goals and fostering professional growth. 
  • Work collaboratively with senior leadership and trustees, to unlock new opportunities across SCU’s networks. 
  • Ensure compliance with SCU’s safeguarding, governance, and fundraising standards. 

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