The Head of Income Generation will play a pivotal role in securing the long-term financial sustainability of RSCDS by leading and growing income from individual giving, major donors, and legacy supporters. This senior role will focus on building and nurturing meaningful, high-value relationships with high-profile and high-net-worth individuals, developing a strong culture of philanthropy, and strengthening supporter engagement across the organisation. The postholder will work strategically and operationally to drive income growth, diversify funding streams, and ensure donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of RSCDS’s work.

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fundraising, ideally – major donor development, individual giving, legacy fundraising, or a comparable relationship-management role.  A solid understanding of Income Generation and the Supporter Journey is key.
• Demonstrable experience of building, managing, and sustaining relationships with supporters and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of developing proposals, presenting ideas, and delivering high-quality stewardship.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence and competence in using CRM systems to manage donor data, pipelines, and reporting.

  Desirable / Transferable Experience

• Experience in philanthropy, alumni relations, membership development, sponsorship, or other high-engagement, relationship-driven roles.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding income targets or performance objectives.
• Experience working with Boards, senior volunteers, or trustees to support fundraising activity.
• Experience in a Legacy Fundraising Role.
• Previous experience within a similar organisation – Arts, Culture, Heritage, Performance etc.
• Experience setting up systems and fundraising programmes / initiatives from scratch.