Eikon supports children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, Eikon helps children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.
Major donor fundraising has enormous potential at Eikon, with a strong foundation already in place. Building on existing relationships and exploring new opportunities, the Major Relationships Lead will play a key role in unlocking even greater support. This vital income will ensure Eikon can continue to deliver life-changing help and respond to growing levels of demand.
About the role
The Major Relationships Lead will focus on growing Eikon’s major donor fundraising programme, which plays a key role in funding their vital services. You’ll take the lead in developing meaningful connections with donors, raising significant funds, and ensuring donors feel a personal connection to Eikon’s mission and feel good about giving.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building Relationships: Getting to know new and existing donors, inspiring them to invest in Eikon’s work.
- Growing Income: Increasing the current annual income of £300,000 by securing new supporters and larger, long-term commitments.
- Creating Inspiring Communications: Writing proposals, updates, and reports that bring Eikon’s work to life and show the impact of donor support.
- Collaborating Across Teams: Working with colleagues, including the Chief Executive, trustees, and programme leads, to connect donors to the difference their contributions make.
- Leading a Team: Recruiting and managing a new Major Relationships Officer to support this important work.
This is an exciting chance to develop an already successful programme and make a real difference for young people.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in major donor fundraising, securing significant gifts, and building lasting relationships.
- Confidence working with high-net-worth individuals and senior supporters.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills to bring Eikon’s work to life for donors.
- Excellent organisation and time management, able to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience leading or managing others in a collaborative, supportive way.
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
Experience using a CRM system like Donorfy would be helpful but isn’t essential.
Why Join Eikon?
This is a chance to make a real difference by raising vital funds to support children and young people. Eikon offers a friendly, supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and career.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced sick leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contributions (3% employer, 5% employee)
- Cycle to Work scheme