Job Description
Do you believe in the power of the arts to build community and transform lives? At Pimlico Musical Foundation, we work with a diverse community, providing a broad range of opportunities for both children and adults, and free musical education to local children, many of whom face considerable challenges. We bring people together, provide opportunities for young talent, and support the local community’s engagement with the arts. We achieve this through various programmes, in partnership with local schools and organisations such as Westminster School, Oxford University, Opera Holland Park, the Rodolfus Foundation, and Future Academies.
We are seeking an experienced and driven fundraiser to take strategic ownership of our income generation across all income streams, leading the next phase of our growth. As Head of Fundraising, you will own and develop the fundraising strategy while continuing to deliver hands‑on where needed, supported by an engaged board and CEO. Most of all, we are seeking someone who wants to make a difference, contributing to a community and improving access to the arts for everyone, regardless of their background.
Job Requirements
Required experience:
- A proven track record of securing income from trusts and foundations, with accountability for targets.
- Leading and owning fundraising strategy across multiple income streams.
- Identifying and managing a prospect pipeline.
- Working with at least one other funder type, particularly HNWIs and/or friends programmes.
- Working in charities and with CRM or other databases.
- Working in a cultural, arts, or education organisation.
- Collaborating with senior staff, trustees, or volunteers.
- Building corporate and/or legacy income streams.
Required skills:
- Strategic thinker, able to set direction and translate it into deliverable plans.
- Strong communicator with excellent relationship‑building and networking skills.
- Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and forecast income.
- Comfortable setting KPIs and proficient in MS Office.
- Analytical skills for monitoring and evaluation.
- Confident presenter and public speaker.
Job Responsibilities
Own, develop and deliver the fundraising strategy across all income streams – trusts and foundations, individual giving, and corporate – in line with the charity’s mission and strategic plan. This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to fundraising, ensuring that all activity is aligned with PMF’s values, goals, and long‑term sustainability. The Head of Fundraising will play a central role in shaping the financial future of the organisation, working closely with the senior team to identify opportunities and build a resilient, diversified income base.
The Pimlico Musical Foundation builds on the country’s world‑class choral tradition to bring together communities, inspire children and provide amazing opportunities to schools, children and adults in Pimlico.
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