Founded in 2014, The Fundraisers has grown into a team of twenty part-time, remote fundraisers supporting hundreds of charities & arts organisations to raise millions for transformative causes. In 2021, The Arts Fundraisers was launched as a sister organisation, building on the same values, creativity, & commitment to excellence. In 2025 alone our companies raised a combined total of £10.95m for our clients, demonstrating an average return on investment of £25.53 for every £1 spent with us - more than three times the sector average (LarkOwl 2025). Our team hold skills & experience across capital campaigns, bid writing, high net worth & individual giving, corporates & legacy. We offer strategic review & planning services, & provide coaching for fundraising teams & senior leadership. We build capacity, providing training tailored to client's teams, & can also fill interim gaps. We work across the sector with Arts organisations of all sizes, as well as charities & NGO's focussed on social justice, nature & climate, health, advocacy & rights. Having doubled in size for the previous three years, we are entering an exciting new chapter - with ambitious plans to double again in the next 18 months & begin the transition to employee-ownership. To help us achieve this growth, whilst maintaining our high success rates & commitment to putting people at the heart of all we do, we are seeking a part-time Director to join our leadership team & help shape the future of both organisations. This individual will work collaboratively with the existing Senior Leadership Team consisting of 1 FT Director (Hannah Travers), 1 PT Director (Sarah Moore - 3 days per week) and 1 Deputy Director (Max Beer - 4.5 days per week). Our working model is designed to support flexible working with a fully remote and part-time model, with working days agreed in advance to flex around other needs/responsibilities. Additional benefits incl. Share ownership & dividends. Essential Desirable Co-lead The Fundraisers and The Arts Fundraisers alongside Hannah Travers and Sarah Moore, providing strategic, operational, and cultural leadership. If this sounds like the kind of role — and team — you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us for the full Job Description and send your CV and a short covering statement (max 2 pages) to [email protected], telling us about your experience and what’s drawn you to this opportunity. The closing date for sending us your CV and covering statement is 5pm on Friday 24th April 2026. We’re very happy to have informal conversations, so do get in touch with Hannah at [email protected] and/or Sarah at [email protected] if you’d like to explore the role before applying.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Significant experience as a senior fundraiser or leader in the charity and/or arts sectors with an understanding of the current fundraising climate
Proven ability to develop and manage client relationships at Board and SLT level
Track record in securing six figure grants from a range of UK funders
Strong financial, strategic, or operational acumen
Excellent written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style
Values-led, kind, and grounded in authenticity and inclusion
Ability to thrive in a remote, flexible, and fast-paced environment
A strong track record in client management and leading multi-million capital and revenue campaigns
Experience in AI, innovation, or digital transformation in fundraising or client service
Understanding of or interest in employee ownership and shared governance models
Experience developing and leading teams
Experience of financial modelling (budgets and cashflows)Job Responsibilities
Drive new business to support our growth targets.
Oversee and contribute to client delivery, ensuring exceptional fundraising outcomes and quality standards.
Support the transition to employee ownership, ensuring a smooth and inclusive process.
Contribute to strategic innovation, including how we use AI, develop tiered pricing models, and design new client offers.
Uphold and model The Fundraisers' and The Arts Fundraisers' mission, vision, and values in all work.
Work collaboratively across the Senior Leadership Team to ensure our people, clients, and culture thrive.
Achieve individual billable day targets and contribute to overall profitability and performance.
Provide mentorship, feedback, and quality assurance across client work.
Represent The Fundraisers and The Arts Fundraisers externally with professionalism, creativity, and care.How to Apply