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Director of Development, Foundling Museum

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 20, 2025
  •  Diana Colinese
  •  hr@foundlingmuseum.org.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

Join us at the Foundling Museum at a pivotal moment in its story. We are seeking an experienced, conscientious, and collaborative Director of Development to lead our fundraising and strategic growth. With passion, creativity and realism, you will lead philanthropic support and nurture relationships

Job Description

The Director of Development at the Foundling Museum will lead the Museum's fundraising strategy, driving income generation to support its mission and programmes. This senior leadership role oversees all aspects of fundraising, including corporate sponsorship, individual giving, trusts and foundations, membership schemes, philanthropic campaigns and communications.

The Director of Development works closely with the Museum's Director (CEO & Artistic Director), Trustees and key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with high-value donors, build strategic partnerships and secure sustainable financial support. As part of the Senior Management Team, this new role will work in collaboration with the Director of Finance (PT) and Director of Commercial and Operations (FT).

Reporting directly to the Museum Director, the role involves managing a small development team and communications team, setting ambitious targets and achieving actual income goals, ensuring alignment with the Museum's values and strategic priorities.

The Director of Development will play a critical role in shaping the Museum's long-term financial resilience, leveraging the Museum's reputation and impact to inspire and engage supporters from diverse sectors.

Job Requirements

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Fundraising
  • Donor and Partnership Development
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Financial and Administrative Oversight for Fundraising and Communications
  • PR and Advocacy

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising, membership and partnership strategy to support the Museum's short and long-term goals
  • Work closely with senior leadership and the Board to align fundraising priorities with the Museum's mission and strategic objectives
  • Lead efforts to secure major gifts and corporate sponsorships, with a particular focus on individuals, trust and foundations, and corporates
  • Oversee the development of compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations to corporate and individual supporters, including negotiation of corporate and philanthropic agreements
  • Work with trusts, foundations, and statutory funding bodies to secure grants that support the Museum's exhibitions, programmes and capital projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on all grant-funded activities
  • Identify, cultivate and secure new high-value donors of all types, including individuals, corporate partners, trusts and foundations and statutory funders

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How to Apply

To apply please follow the link to our application portal where you will be asked to upload a completed copy of our standard application form and attach your CV by Monday 20th October.

PLEASE NOTE: On the application portal, where it requests a CV, please ensure to upload your completed Application Form (required), your CV (optional) the Equal Opportunities Form (optional).

If invited to an interview, you will be asked to email your CV and Equal Oppurtunites form (optional) if you did not include these documents with your initial application via the portal.

Please get in touch with us if you have an access requirements or queries related to the application process via Diana Colinese (People Manager) [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7841 3600 (main switchboard)

If you wish to book a time to have a short informal conversation (phone or video) prior to application with the Museum Director please contact [email protected]

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