Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development

Black Lives In Music; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization based in Greater London is seeking a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development to lead fundraising efforts and expand support for its ambitious Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, evidence of successful philanthropic bids, and exceptional relationship-building skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the organization’s transformative projects and work with influential partners. The role is pivotal in supporting performing artists from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a cultural and social impact.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in fundraising and establishing relationships with supporters.
• Experience in complex philanthropic bids and devising fundraising strategies.
• Ability to lead a development team and engage a network of supporters.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the Development Department for significant fundraising growth.
• Engage with potential supporters for transformational gifts.
• Build relationships with a global network of partners and advocates.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Relationship building

Communication skills

Philanthropic bids experience

Leadership

Job description

Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser to motivate and lead our Development Department to achieve a fundraising step-change in support of this conservatoire’s ambitious Strategic Plan. Trinity Laban is striving to achieve excellence beyond tradition, creating a home for performing artists in which boundaries are pushed, collaborations are key, and artistic pioneers are made. We are a world‑leading home for students from non‑traditional backgrounds with a programme of activity that reaches out to all sections of society, centring the performing arts as a force for cultural and social progress.

Our Development Department is on a growth path, and this will be an exciting and career enhancing role for the right individual. With opportunities to build support for Trinity Laban and its students in a period of transformation and working with some of the most innovative and future‑focussed artists of our time, there isn’t a better time to join the team.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of establishing and nurturing relationships with potential supporters with the capacity to make transformational gifts. You will be able to evidence successful complex institutional philanthropic bids and have experience of devising fundraising strategies supported by a compelling case for support. You will have opportunities to engage with partners and contacts globally and be based at our internationally renowned campus including the World Heritage Site in Greenwich and Stirling Prize Award‑winning Laban Building.

You will be capable of leading and enabling the development team and a wider network of supporters and advocates focused on major gifts from individuals, artists, and influencers, as well as charitable trusts. You will bring an entrepreneurial and driving spirit and sophisticated communication and relationship skills, practised in operating at a strategic level.

Please note all applications submitted will be shortlisted anonymously by our recruiting panel, so please ensure that your name and personal details are not included to your supporting statement, otherwise we will not be able to consider your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.