Fundraising Recruitment
Specialist fundraising recruitment and executive search for charities, non-profits and purpose-led organisations
Fundraising & Income Generation Recruitment
Finding the right fundraising leader can transform an organisation. Whether you’re recruiting a Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, or specialist fundraising talent, securing the right person is critical to achieving sustainable growth and long-term impact.
At AWS Executive, we specialise in senior fundraising and executive search, supporting charities and purpose-led organisations to appoint leaders who combine strategic thinking, creativity, commercial awareness and a deep commitment to mission-led work.
The fundraising landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Increased competition for funding, changing donor behaviour and growing digital opportunities mean organisations need talented professionals who can:
- Grow and diversify income streams
- Secure major gifts, grants and partnerships
- Build meaningful donor relationships
- Drive digital fundraising innovation
- Deliver long-term financial sustainability
Our tailored search approach ensures we identify candidates with the experience, leadership capability and cultural alignment needed to make a lasting impact.
We recruit across a wide range of fundraising and income generation roles, from Manager level through to Director appointments, including:
- Director of Fundraising
- Director of Income Generation
- Head of Fundraising
- Philanthropy Manager
- Major Donor Manager
- Trusts & Foundations Manager
- Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Individual Giving Manager
- Interim fundraising professionals
- And many more
Alongside our specialist work in fundraising recruitment, we also support organisations with broader executive and leadership appointments, including:
- Chief Executive Officers
- Directors of Finance, Operations, Fundraising, Marketing and People
- Associate Directors
- Heads and Managers
- Trustees and Non-Executive Directors
- Board and Committee Chairs
- Interim leadership roles
We take a tailored and consultative approach, helping organisations secure exceptional people with the skills, values and leadership qualities needed to strengthen income generation, increase impact and support long-term organisational success.
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
Our Expertise...
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.
aws Executive
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.
