Senior Fundraising Lead

Main responsibilities

​The Senior Fundraising Lead will be responsible for the following:

​Strategic Fundraising Oversight
You will provide strategic oversight of our fundraising efforts, designing and implementing a multiyear strategy to achieve income targets and enable the sustainable growth of our program. A key focus will be driving the growth of unrestricted income. This role will also involve close coordination of donor communications across departments, ensuring alignment and consistency in our engagement.

Innovation & Diversification of Income Streams
You will work with the COO and CEOs to explore and develop new income streams that increase Lion Landscapes financial resilience, including mechanisms for building corporate partnerships.

​Grant Portfolio Management
You will lead the management of our grant portfolio across its entire lifecycle—from identifying and scoping new opportunities to developing and submitting proposals, overseeing reporting, and supporting renewals. This involves close collaboration with the Communications Lead to craft compelling narratives and with the Finance Lead to ensure accurate and aligned budgeting.

Donor Stewardship & Engagement
You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with major donors and philanthropic partners, ensuring they feel valued and informed about the impact of their support. Working with the Fundraising Assistant, you will oversee the delivery of timely donor acknowledgements, engaging communications, and campaign execution. You will use Salesforce to manage donor pipelines, track prospects, and implement tailored engagement strategies to deepen donor relationships and drive long-term support.

Campaign Strategy & Individual Giving
You will lead the development of individual giving campaigns, designing thoughtful and engaging supporter journeys that strengthen both donor retention and acquisition. Working closely with the Fundraising Assistant, you will oversee effective campaign delivery. In collaboration with the Communications Lead, you will ensure that content and storytelling are strategically aligned with fundraising goals to maximise reach and impact.

Line Management & Team Support
You will line-manage the  Fundraising Assistant, providing clear direction, setting objectives, reviewing outputs, and supporting their professional growth through regular feedback and development opportunities.

Reporting & Insights
You will be responsible for tracking fundraising performance and analysing income trends to inform strategic decision-making. This includes preparing clear, data-driven reports and delivering regular insights through quarterly reviews and Board updates, ensuring transparency and alignment on progress toward fundraising goals.

Other Key responsibilities
You will play a key role in identifying opportunities for innovation and growth, maintaining ethical and transparent fundraising practices, and representing Lion Landscapes to external partners and networks. As part of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to organisational planning and ensure that fundraising efforts are integrated with our broader mission and strategic direction.