Fundraising Recruitment
Recruiting specialist fundraisers and creating long term impact. We're proud to recruit incredible people who are changing their charities through income generation.
Talented and passionate about growing income for impact. We work with brilliant organisations to recruit people who will make a difference.
Recruit the best fundraisersFriendly, focused and proud to work with third sector fundraisers
Finding talented fundraisers is a skill, particularly given the best fundraisers are in demand. Our team, headed up by Simon Callaghan, Director of Fundraising Appointments are experts in partnering with clients to recruit exceptional people.
Like the organisations we partner with, we’re values led.
We know how important it is to attract fundraisers with a proven track record in generating income, alongside having a passion for the cause.
Moreover, we’re experienced at partnering in the long term, and building a knowledge of our client’s culture, which minimises risk of a hire not succeeding. We understand the incredible impact a high performing fundraising team can have on a charity – providing financial sustainability but also doing so much more than just raising money, including creating innovation in service delivery.
In July 2018, the International Rescue Committee UK won Best Large Fundraising Charity at the Institute of Fundraising Awards. We are incredibly proud to have worked with their Senior European Fundraising Director, Emma Bolton, to recruit two-thirds of her successful team.
Our expertise in recruiting fundraisers from Director of Fundraising to mid-level specialist ‘head of’ and manager positions leads to long-term relationships as we build up in-depth knowledge of the culture of your fundraising team.
“Peridot has worked with us several times now, their personable approach, enthusiasm and support with the recruitment process is exceptional. We have made two excellent appointments, which is down to Peridot’s great insight from understanding our needs, what our charity is about and getting to know our team and the multiple personalities within it, before they start their approach to headhunting – finding individuals who would not have seen our opportunity otherwise. It’s always a pleasure to work with Peridot. They go above and beyond to make the process efficient and enjoyable.”
Jo Littman, Deputy CEO, Beyond Food Foundation
Proud fundraisers but people first
When you apply for a fundraising role through Peridot, we make sure you feel valued, listened to and fully prepared.
We want to make sure that, whatever the outcome, candidates have the best experience of us and take something from the process we have run.
We’ll keep people up to date on progress, give constructive feedback and ensure you are supported throughout your application.
We also want to get more fundraisers onto trustee boards. We believe that having skilled fundraisers can really support the growth of organisations. Read our report.
Recruiting talented fundraisers
When you’re working with our fundraising appointments team, we’ll get to know your organisation and understand your objectives.
We’ll always be open and work with integrity, and we’ll provide detailed feedback on the market, including challenges and opportunities.
We’re not going to send you a multitude of CVs. That’s not our style. We’ll listen to what you need and find the best people who fit your needs and want to be part of what you do.
We get to know our candidates and how their values align with your own. How their achievements can drive you forward, and how they will respond in the face of your challenges.
See our open fundraising roles
We are fundraising specialists and work sector-wide with charities focusing on health, education, children and young people, disability, homelessness, end-of-life care, international development, arts and heritage, environment and animals, social inclusion, social mobility, and many more.
We can support you to find all levels of fundraisers from Managers up to Directors:
- Director of Fundraising
- Director of Income Generation
- Head of Fundraising
- Philanthropy Manager
- Major Donor Manager
- Trust & Foundations Manager
- Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Individual Giving Manager
- And much more…
“I have been impressed by your service from the point that you contacted me. You were very approachable, honest and transparent in the process and with your feedback. Thank you for approaching me, which has resulted in a new and exciting role for me somewhat unexpectedly!”
Katie Arber, Director of Fundraising, Born Free Foundation
We’re experts in fundraising recruitment
It’s a candidate led market, so we focus on quality, high achieving and values-led fundraisers.
Our selected track record
Director level
Ambitious About Autism | Director of Fundraising
Amref UK | Director of Fundraising
BMS World Mission | Director of Fundraising
Carers Trust | Director of Fundraising & Marketing Communications
Development Media International | Director of Business Development
Haven House Children’s Hospice | Director of Fundraising
Malaria No More | Director of Philanthropy & Programme Partnerships
Myeloma UK | Director of Fundraising
Newlife | Director of Fundraising
NHS Charities Together | Director of Fundraising
North London Hospice | Director of Fundraising and Corporate Engagement
Parentkind | Director of Fundraising
Sabre Education | Director of Fundraising & Communications
Speakers for Schools | Director of Fundraising
St Luke’s Hospice, Harrow and Brent | Director of Fundraising
St Martin in-the-Fields | Director
St Nicholas Hospice Care | Income Generation Director
The Children’s Trust | Director of Fundraising
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award | Director of Fundraising
The Roundhouse | Associate Director, Philanthropy
Heads
Age UK | Head of Individual Marketing
Alzheimer’s Society | Head of Philanthropy, Senior Philanthropy Manager x 4
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital | Head of Philanthropy
Bowel Cancer UK | Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy
Carers Trust | Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
International Rescue Committee | Head of Trusts & Foundations
Newlife | Head of Corporate Fundraising, Head of Public Fundraising
RSPCA | Head of Philanthropy
Hospice in the Weald | Head of Fundraising
Hospice UK | Head of Corporate
Isabel Hospice | Head of Corporate, Community and Events
The Aspinall Foundation | Head of Fundraising
The Royal Free | Head of Philanthropic Partnerships
Voices Foundation | Head of Fundraising
World Vision | Head of Philanthropy, Head of Corporate Partnerships and New Business
WWF | Head of Partnership Development
Managers
AFC Wimbledon Foundation | Fundraising Manager
NHS Charities Together | Corporate New Business Manager, Corporate Account Manager, Regular Giving Manager
Help for Heroes | Corporate New Business Manager
Oxfordshire Mind | Capital Appeal Lead
The Roundhouse | Senior Philanthropy Manager
The Royal Marsden | Trusts Manager, Prospect Research Manager
World Vision | Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Non-Executive Directors
CPRE – The Countryside Charity | Fundraising Trustee
Galapagos Conservation Trust | Fundraising Trustee
Jane Goodall Institute | Fundraising Trustee
Myeloma UK | Fundraising Trustee
Smile Train UK | Fundraising Trustee
The Change Project | Fundraising Trustee
VSO International | Fundraising Trustee
World Book Day | Fundraising Trustee
Connecting brilliant charities with exceptional fundraisers
“Peridot were excellent partners from the moment we first met. I’ve never worked with a recruiter who has invested so much time in getting to know the organisation and team, let alone the role. This enabled Peridot to run a fantastic search and delivering us an excellent, diverse and skilled shortlist. I genuinely feel sad that the process is over and that we won’t be working together closely anymore!”
Rhiannon Price, Chief Operating Officer, CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
