Who we are
Renaissance Foundation is a specialist London-based youth charity providing support to young carers and young people with chronic illness, aged between 12 – 18. Our vision is that no young person should be held back because of their caring responsibilities or health condition. It’s our mission to empower young carers and patients to develop core skills, prepare for successful transition to adulthood and reach their full potential using world-class inspirational opportunities.
The role
What will you be doing?
As a small charity with big ambitions, we’re preparing to embark on the next stage of our evolution and significantly increase our reach to support more young Londoners. To achieve this, we need to strengthen our fundraising capabilities and build the financial sustainability required to deliver and expand our programmes.
We’re looking for a Fundraising Trustee who will be instrumental in shaping our future. This isn’t a traditional trustee role with standard governance responsibilities; rather, it’s a strategic advisory position that allows you to apply your fundraising expertise directly where it matters most.
You’ll provide leadership and hands-on guidance across all aspects of our fundraising development. Working closely with our CEO, Head of Fundraising, and Senior Management Team, you’ll help us develop and implement a diversified, sustainable fundraising strategy focused on individual giving, major donors, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts and foundations.
We need someone who can open doors. Your networks and credibility will be invaluable in helping us identify, approach, and build trust with prospective supporters. You’ll use your expertise to advise on compelling messaging, propositions, cases for support, and donor recognition approaches that resonate with individual donors.
Your practical input will span from reviewing fundraising materials to helping cultivate and steward our existing high-value donors, ensuring they feel valued and connected to our impact. You’ll also help us set realistic targets, monitor performance, and ensure our fundraising approaches are ethical, values-aligned, and regulatory-compliant.
What are we looking for?
You will have:
- Experience in individual giving / major donor fundraising at a senior level, with a track record of securing significant gifts from individuals
- Strong existing networks or the capacity to build networks with HNW individuals or philanthropic families
- An understanding of donor stewardship, including ethical considerations, recognition, reporting and compliance
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to fundraising strategy, campaigns and donor journeys
- Executive and Board level experience in a charity or not-for-profit with an understanding of governance and fiduciary duties
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
You may have:
- Experience with digital / social media fundraising or individual giving campaigns leveraging content and promotion
- Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practice in the UK (major donor work, Gift Aid, tax efficient giving
- Understanding of supporters’ journey and donor segmentation
- Experience of small or start-up charities
Supporting document(s)
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