Vacancy at MQ: Transforming mental health

Director of Fundraising

Salary £ 70,000 to £75,000

Hybrid - London/Home

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At MQ, we champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. We strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, hopefully someday, prevented. We believe research is the first step towards making that a reality.

We connect scientists with supporters, people with lived experience of mental health illnesses, policymakers, and practitioners, so together we can strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illnesses.

Supported by our world-class Science Council, MQ funds research globally and works in partnership with leading organisations in the field including Wellcome Trust, the Mental Health Mission, DATAMIND, University of Oxford, Glasgow University and Kings College. In the US, we work through our sister charity the MQ Foundation.

The Director of Fundraising is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant and sustainable growth in income for MQ, with a target of achieving £10 million annual turnover over the next five years.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will set and deliver an ambitious, data-led fundraising strategy across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, partnerships and other income streams. They will personally steward high-value relationships while building a high-performing, commercially minded fundraising function capable of supporting MQ’s long-term mission.

Develop and deliver MQ’s overall fundraising and income generation strategy, aligned to organisational priorities
Set clear income targets and KPIs across all fundraising streams
Personally lead and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, grants and contracts
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major donors, funders and partners
Ensure excellent stewardship, reporting and donor experience across all income streams

Provide strategic oversight of the fundraising pipeline, ensuring a healthy balance of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
Use data, insight and CRM reporting to track performance, forecast income and manage risk
Identify income concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies
Drive continuous improvement in fundraising processes, systems and ways of working

Own the Fundraising budget, including income forecasting, expenditure control and cost-of-fundraising oversight
Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate income phasing, reporting and financial planning
Produce regular reports for the CEO, Executive Team and Board on income performance, pipeline health and risks
Ensure all funding is managed in line with grant conditions, donor expectations and regulatory requirements

Provide strategic leadership and line management to the team
Build, develop and retain a high-performing, motivated fundraising team
Foster a collaborative, ambitious and accountable fundraising culture
Support succession planning and talent development within the Fundraising function

Represent MQ at high-level events, conferences and networking opportunities
Strengthen MQ’s profile with funders, corporates, policymakers and partners
Work closely with the Board and Science Council to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities
Undertake speaking engagements where appropriate to generate visibility & awareness

Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making
Support the CEO with Board engagement, particularly around fundraising strategy and performance
Ensure fundraising activity complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and best practice
Uphold MQ’s values, reputation and commitment to ethical fundraising

We'd love to hear from you, if you have:

Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising or income generation, ideally within the charity, research or mission-driven sector
Proven track record of delivering substantial income growth and securing high-value gifts
Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams
Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management
Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships
Strategic, analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills, including at Board and senior stakeho...

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