Fundraising Recruitment
Friendly, dedicated and passionate about the charity sector
We are passionate about the charity sector and have a reputation for providing an honest and friendly professional service to both our candidates & charity clients. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, building long partnerships with our clients so we really get to understand their culture and nuances.
We are experts in fundraising recruitment across all income streams and at every level, from fundraising officer to Director of Income Generation. We have an extensive database of candidates and a huge fundraising network of contacts. We constantly monitor trends in the sector and are able to provide insight and advice to clients when recruiting a fundraising role.
We listen and get to know you
When you apply for a fundraising role through Aquilas, we make sure we get to know you as a person. That includes what your values, aspirations and priorities are. This means we are able to better match you with not just great roles but with charities with similar values and cultures.
We’ll help you find a new fundraising role in a friendly and supportive way. We’ll make sure you are fully prepared for interviews, kept up to date on progress, given constructive feedback and ensure that you are supported throughout your application journey.
Recruiting the best fundraising and marketing talent
We recruit the people who power your mission. Fundraising and operational teams are at the heart of every successful charity. Whether you’re growing income, strengthening supporter relationships, or building the systems that keep everything running, having the right people in place is essential
We recruit:
- Fundraising: Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Trusts, Corporate, Events
- Digital & Marketing: Digital Fundraising, Social Media , Comms, Brand
- Supporter Operations: CRM, Supporter Care, Data and Insight
- Organisational Functions: Finance, HR, Business Support
We offer a tailored, consultative approach – whether you’re hiring a Head of Fundraising or a Marketing Manager – designed to find people who’ll make a lasting impact.
“I have found Aquilas to be efficient and reliable. Your knowledge in understanding the fundraising business & the nature of the roles we are recruiting has led to a sustained high calibre of candidates and made you one of our favoured suppliers. I appreciate your quick response and hear only positive comments form those candidates who come through your door.”
Our track record
Here is a sample of fundraising roles we have recruited for:
- Director of Income Generation – Rays of Sunshine
- Director of Income Generation – Cransley Hospice
- Head of Fundraising – RNOH Charity
- Head of Fundraising – Sebastian’s Action Trust
- Head of Events – Willow Foundation
- Head of Fundraising – Canine Partners
- Head of Fundraising – Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice
- Head of Fundraising – BLISS
- Head of Fundraising – Jigsaw Trust
- Head of Corporate Partnerships – Save the Children
- Senior Philanthropy Manager – Save the Children
- Trusts & Foundations Manager – TVAA
- Philanthropy Manager – Help Musicians UK
- Major Donor Manager – Canine Partners
- Individual Giving Manager – Action on Hearing Loss
- Community Fundraising Manager – Marie Curie
- Corporate Partnerships Manager – MSSC
- Events Manager – RBLI
Talk to us
Kieran McGorrian
Head of Not for Profit Practice
e: kieran@aquilas.co.uk
m: 0775 125 0774
Kieran specialises in partnering with charities and organisations with a social purpose in the search and delivery of executive level appointments. With over 20 years’ senior recruitment experience within the not for profit sector, Kieran has built a reputation across the sector for recruiting empathetic and courageous leaders. With every search, he is motivated by creative thinking and is passionate about re-addressing the balance of diversity leadership at senior/board level.
Recent placements include the Director of Income Generation at Ray’s for Sunshine, Head of Fundraising at Canine Partners, Director of Income Generation at Cransley Hospice, Head of Fundraising at Bliss, Head of Fundraising at Gingerbread, Head of Fundraising at Defeating Deafness, Head of Individual Giving at Royal British Legion, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Save the Children, and Head of Fundraising at Tropical Forest Trust.