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Join MQ as a Senior Leader to Spearhead Fundraising Efforts and Drive Growth at a Crucial Time of Expansion
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Salary
£55000 - £60000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
MQ is at the forefront of mental health research funding, and we are on the lookout for a Senior Leader to head our Development Team. This is a pivotal moment for our organization as we aim to enhance our fundraising capabilities. We're dedicated to improving mental health and are supported by a committed board of trustees who are eager to see growth in our fundraising sectors.
- Lead and expand the Development Team in trusts & foundations, corporate, and major donor fundraising.
- Develop strategies to secure and steward high-value gifts.
- Translate complex information into compelling proposals.
- Build inspiring relationships with colleagues and donors.
- Proven leadership in fundraising.
- Experience in grants, corporate partnerships, and major donor acquisition.
- Knowledge of the mental health sector, ideally with an international perspective.
MQ offers a hybrid working model, generous benefits, and a place on the Sunday Times Top Company list. To apply, send your CV and cover letter. We practice equality and safe recruitment, including references, a safeguarding declaration, and a DBS check.
We are seeking a senior leader with experience with 5-6 figure fundraising but that can be within any of trusts & foundations, corporate and/or major donors. This role comes at an exciting time with the opportunity to lead the growth of MQ’s Development Team as we expand our capacity across all these areas of income generation. MQ currently has at least one role under each area and there is desire, supported by the board of trustees, for further recruitment to strengthen each as needed. We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).
ABOUT YOU: This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds. You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors. You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors. We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-focused.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Proven Leadership Experience, High-Value Fundraising Expertise, Experience in the Mental Health Sector, International Fundraising Expertise.
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING YOU: In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. We operate a hybrid working scheme (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your CV and covering letter by the deadline. We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. We look forward to hearing from you.
