Charity Fundraising Recruitment

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Charity fundraising recruitment

We support you in securing exceptional fundraisers with the skills, resilience and passion to power your mission

Fundraising recruitment

Great fundraisers are rare. We know exactly where to find them.

Finding a brilliant fundraiser can feel like searching for a four-leaf clover. Your ideal candidate needs next-level communication skills and unwavering resilience, with the ability to charm, without smarm. It takes a special kind of person.

At Charisma, it takes one to know one. Across our consultant team we bring direct, personal fundraising experience, from leading fundraising teams at international charities, to working as a fundraising manager, to placing fundraisers across the sector for over two decades. We don't just understand the job description, we understand the job.

Since 2002, we've been the go-to recruitment consultancy for charities and not-for-profits seeking top fundraising talent, from individual giving and major gifts to corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and beyond. We offer a free consultation, so get in touch to tell us what you need.

Our fundraising placements span the full spectrum of income generation, from entry level officers to directors and interim specialists. We understand the nuances of every fundraising discipline and can identify candidates who will thrive in your organisation's culture and hit the ground running.

With a track record of placements including:

Director of Partnerships - Tearfund
Director of Fundraising - XLP
Director of Fundraising - Spurgeons
Director of Relationship Funding - World Vision
Director of Development - Hampshire Cultural Trust
Head of Fundraising and Communications - Surrey Wildlife Trust
Head of Fundraising - International Mission to Jewish People
Head of Fundraising - Kids Matter
Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager - World Vision
Philanthropy Lead - Christians Against Poverty
Supporter Development Manager - St Margaret's Hospice
Major Gifts Development Manager - Dogs for Good
Community Fundraising and Events Manager - Dogs for Good
Partnerships Manager - Smallpeice Trust
Fundraising Manager, Grants and Tenders - Spurgeons
Fundraising Manager - Doorstep Library
Interim Fundraising Manager - London City Mission
Fundraising Officer - SAT-7

Could your organisation be next on this list? Get in touch to start the conversation.

Case studies

Doorstep Library

Peterborough Cathedral

Headway Southampton

Wooden Spoon

Why Charisma?

Sector expertise

With more than 20 years of sector specific experience, we bring an unparalleled understanding of the unique challenges, complexities, and opportunities within the charity and not for profit landscape. Every member of our consultant team has first-hand experience working in the sector, enabling them to apply their extensive subject matter expertise and authentic insight to every partnership.

Extensive network

Our highly experienced Talent Managers deliver proactive, precision-driven talent acquisition by combining expert headhunting with the reach of our national candidate database. Leveraging our extensive networks, we cast the net far wider than traditional recruitment methods, enabling us to identify, approach, and engage high calibre talent, including those not actively looking for new opportunities.

Candidate care

We prioritise the candidate journey, ensuring personalised support and communication, and a positive experience, regardless of the outcome of their application.

Senior led recruitment

You will have direct access to your lead Consultant, ensuring you receive personalised and responsive support at every stage of the recruitment process. Your assignment will be handled by an experienced specialist, and never passed down to a junior researcher, so you benefit from consistent expertise, informed decision making, and a high quality service throughout.

Ethical recruitment practices

We are committed to honest, transparent recruitment. We only put forward candidates who are a genuine fit for your organisation and the role. Our recruitment processes are built to uphold our own values while fully aligning with yours, ensuring every stage reflects a shared commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Outcomes focused

We have been doing this since 2002, and we are proud to maintain an 84% repeat and recommendation client portfolio and have a 100% success rate placing exclusive appointments.