STAMMA stands up for and empowers those who stammer, challenging discrimination wherever it is found. Working with a brilliant community, the charity drives change through advocacy, support, and campaigning—whether fighting for fair treatment, better services, or improved access to speech and language therapy.
With a new strategic plan, ‘Space to Stammer’, supported by the National Lottery, the charity is at the start of a three-year journey to scale their work, grow their impact, and increase income.
The Head of Fundraising will develop a structured major donor programme and shape a growing fundraising function that spans major donors, trusts & foundations, legacies and corporate partnerships. There is exciting growth potential on offer with this role, with scope to expand the team and diversify income streams.
This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and securing transformational funding.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Develop and implement a major donor fundraising strategy to secure 5- and 6-figure gifts. This includes creating compelling cases for support, crafting donor propositions, and ensuring robust stewardship
- Oversee trusts & foundations fundraising, managing one direct report and freelancers, ensuring effective grant applications and grant management
- Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on legacy and corporate partnerships, identifying areas for long-term fundraising development
- Lead donor communications and stewardship, working with the Head of Communications and Salesforce Manager to ensure supporters feel valued and engaged
- Work closely with STAMMA’s CEO, leadership team, trustees, and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities
- Identify opportunities to grow the team in line with income growth and opportunities to diversify income
About you
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts from HNWIs, with a track record of building long-term relationships
- The ability to oversee and drive growth in trusts & foundations and legacy fundraising
- Experience in developing strategies, growing income, and shaping fundraising functions
- Experience of developing cases for support and delivering excellent stewardship
- Collaborative, supportive leadership approach, with the ability to thrive in a small-team, fast-paced working environment
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (includes office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- Up to 8% matched employer pension contributions