Head of Philanthropy

at  The Salvation Army

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working a minimum of 40% in our Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ
Interview Date: 11th February 2025

THE SALVATION ARMY, THE UK’S LEADING SOCIAL WELFARE CHARITY, IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED PHILANTHROPY PROFESSIONAL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A PIPELINE OF APPROXIMATELY £5 MILLION PER YEAR AND WORK WITH THEIR FUNDRAISING SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM AND WIDER FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT TO DRIVE INCOME GROWTH.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres and nearly 100 residential centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.
The role will be responsible for ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top 10 charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action. The Head of Philanthropy will ensure high value relationships are well managed and the provision of steady income growth to fund the charity’s mission. This will involve maximising donations from existing supporters and investing in innovative fundraising activities to widen the number of high value supporters, trusts and companies giving to the organisation, as well as to drive retention and increase net income. The role will represent the Corporate, Trust and Major Donor teams across The Salvation Army.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in all aspects of philanthropy fundraising, as well as a strong understanding of the drivers and motivators of trust, major donor and corporate giving, and emerging trends. You will have a proven track of successful six figure fundraising in at least two of the following areas: corporate, trust and major donors. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across the organisation at all levels of seniority. You will also possess excellent leadership and people management skills.
This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army as the charity looks to invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing. If you are an ambitious, fundraising expert with the relevant skills and experience, looking for your next challenge, and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s philanthropic income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.