Fundraising Recruitment
Specialist fundraising recruitment and executive search for charities, non-profits and purpose-led organisations
Senior Fundraising Recruitment for Purpose-Led Organisations
AWS Executive specialises in fundraising recruitment and executive search for charities, non-profits, NGOs, foundations and purpose-led organisations across the UK.
From Heads of Fundraising to Directors and senior income generation professionals, we identify exceptional leaders who combine strategic thinking, commercial awareness and a strong commitment to organisational purpose.
Fundraising Executive Search
Successful fundraising requires more than technical expertise. As competition for funding increases and income streams become more diverse, organisations need senior fundraising professionals who can build relationships, identify opportunities and deliver sustainable growth.
We search for leaders with the expertise to:
Grow and diversify income
Develop major donor and philanthropic relationships
Secure trusts, grants and corporate partnerships
Strengthen individual giving and supporter engagement
Develop innovative and digital fundraising strategies
Build sustainable income and long-term financial resilience
Our research-led executive search approach enables us to identify candidates beyond the active job market, reaching experienced fundraising professionals who can bring fresh ideas, leadership and impact to your organisation.
Fundraising & Income Generation Roles
We recruit across a broad range of fundraising and income generation positions, including:
Director of Fundraising
Director of Income Generation
Head of Fundraising
Head of Income Generation
Director of Development
Head of Development
Philanthropy & Major Gifts
Trusts & Foundations
Corporate Partnerships
Individual Giving
Fundraising Managers
Interim Fundraising Leaders
More Than Fundraising Recruitment
Alongside our specialist fundraising recruitment, we provide executive search and senior leadership recruitment across a range of functions, including:
Chief Executives and CEOs
Finance, Operations, People and HR Directors
Marketing and Communications Directors
Business Development and Income Generation
Associate Directors and Heads of Function
Trustees, Non-Executive Directors and Board Chairs
Interim and fractional senior leadership
Find Your Next Fundraising Leader
The right fundraising appointment can strengthen income, build organisational resilience and create greater capacity to deliver your mission.
Our tailored search process combines sector knowledge, targeted research and senior-level networks to identify candidates with the experience, leadership capability, values and cultural fit to make a lasting difference.
Looking for your next fundraising leader? Talk to AWS Executive about your recruitment or executive search requirements.
Specialist Charity Recruitment and Executive Search
Years of success, and counting
We provide Executive Search Recruitment for Charities, Non-Profits, NGOs, Charitable Trusts & Foundations and organisations dedicated to making a positive global impact. Typical appointments include Directors, CEOs, and Trustee positions.
'We had an excellent range of applicants for our CEO post, and an impressive shortlist, and we were delighted with our eventual appointment. AWS made it easy.'
Chair, The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland
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Are you looking for a candidate who can transform your organisation? Are you hiring for an executive-level position for an organisation who makes a positive economic impact and the world a better place?
If the answer is yes, you are in the right place.
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Our Team are Experts in Executive Search Recruitment
We love building honest and lasting relationships. So, when you work with us, one of our managing partners will play a hands-on role in your journey. We’ll get to know you, personalise the process, and share our wealth of experience saving you time and money.
By working with us on an exclusive basis, we can dedicate the necessary time and resources required to target high-calibre, in-demand candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
With offices in London and Edinburgh, we work exclusively with organisations who are purpose-driven, and a provide a commitment to the growth and support of those who work for them.
Our small team of skilled Executive Search professionals believe that by recruiting exceptional people into meaningful roles, we can help to bring about positive change around the world.
