Director of Fundraising

Vacancy at CARDIFF CITY FC FOUNDATION

Director of Fundraising

Salary £ 54,000.00 - £66,000.00 (Pro Rata)

Multiple Locations (Office based in House of Sport, Leckwith, Cardiff)

Details

The Director of Fundraising will provide strategic leadership of Cardiff City FC Community

Foundation’s fundraising and income generation function, securing sustainable and diversified

income that enables the organisation to deliver and grow its impact across Wales.

The postholder will lead the development and delivery of the Community Foundation’s fundraising

strategy and oversee all charitable income streams, including corporate partnerships, community

fundraising, philanthropy and strategic funding opportunities.

The role is accountable for delivering ambitious but sustainable income growth, strengthening

partner relationships, embedding an evidence-led approach to fundraising, and ensuring effective

stewardship, governance and compliance across all fundraising activity.

As a senior ambassador for the Community Foundation, the Director of Fundraising will represent

the organisation externally, build strategic partnerships and contribute to organisational strategy

and long-term sustainability.

This role requires a collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the ability to work across

stakeholders and balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery where required.

The Community Foundation operates at the heart of Cardiff City FC’s community engagement,

leveraging the football club’s brand, reach and profile to support fundraising, partnerships and

social impact delivery. Clear governance boundaries ensure the Community Foundation maintains

operational independence whilst benefiting from strategic alignment and brand association with

the club.

The income portfolio is currently diversified across grants, corporate partnerships, philanthropy

and community fundraising. The Director of Fundraising will further develop and balance this

portfolio, with a strategic focus on increasing unrestricted income, strengthening multi-year

corporate partnerships, and growing high-value philanthropic and grant funding streams.

Work closely with the Head of Impact & Insight to ensure evidence underpins fundraising activity

and reporting. Translate impact data into compelling narratives. Produce performance reporting

and use insight to inform strategic decision-making.

Notes

Please ensure you have completed and uploaded all requested documents or your application will not be shortlisted

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