With 14.5 million people across the UK living in poverty, and thousands more plunged into financial crisis since Covid, there has never been a more important time to act as a lifeline to people struggling to stay afloat. National poverty charity, Turn2us, is looking for Head of Philanthropy to grow and diversify its philanthropic income stream to support the vital work of the Charity enabling us to better meet the ever increasing demand for our services.  

As well as being both strategic and proactive, this role will ensure the most pressing needs of our users and insights gained from innovative programming are integrated in the design and implementation of a transformational philanthropic fundraising approach as we enter an era of growth and expansion for the team and wider organisation. This is truly an exciting time to join Turn2us. 

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Experience of major donor fundraising with a proven track record of personally securing five and, ideally, six figure+ HNWI donations and gifts.  

• Experience of meeting ambitious income targets  

• An outstanding track record and aptitude for high value acquisition    

• Extensive experience working with non-fundraising colleagues to strengthen fundraising activity   

• Management of staff and/or volunteers   

• Previous budget and KPI management experience including preparation of annual and longer-term fundraising strategies, plans and reports   

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills that influence and engage internal and external stakeholders 

• Ability to prioritise your own workload and to manage multiple deadlines.