Head of Major Gifts and Events

The unique and remarkable Outward Bound Trust is looking for an equally unique and remarkable Head of Major Gifts and Events to drive income growth from HNWI s and an exceptional events portfolio to continue their immense impact for young people across the UK.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 4th April 2025

Location: Preferably London or Cumbria Hybrid and flexibility.

About the Outward Bound Trust

Outward Bound gives young people a different experience of challenge and achievement one they may never have felt before. It pushes them to the limits of what they think they re capable of and shows them that there is more in them than they think.

Through their courses, they change young people s lives by giving them opportunities in nature and the great outdoors that they would not typically have access to.

They impart an inspiring sense of belief and achievement and create life-long memories and friendships.

Outward Bound takes a bold, fun approach to fundraising. With two royal patronages, it is uniquely positioned from a fundraising perspective to create memorable events that constantly wow its donors, leading to brilliant and close relationships with its funders.

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the Major Gifts and Events team to success. With an overall target of £2.1m to raise per year, consisting of Outward Bound s major giving programme raising £1.4 million per year and our Events programme raising £700,000.

The Head of Major Gifts & Events will form part of the Fundraising Steering Group, making key decisions and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications.

You will be great at forming relationships, managing stakeholders and leading a small, impactful, inspiring team.

The Major Gifts & Events team makes up part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing directorate, which consists of Marketing, Corporate, Trusts and Foundations and New Business teams.

Outward Bound recently launched a new strategy, The Next Horizon, laying out plans for growth over the next 6 years.

The fundraising team will be tasked with providing the income to allow for this growth, which is estimated at £45m over the next 5 years. This role will be key to contributing to this growth.

Who we are looking for

We are searching for brilliant major gift relationship-builders and leaders who have the confidence, tenacity and charisma to enhance their existing supporter base as well as acquiring new, high level multi-year philanthropic support.

An ideal candidate will have the ability or experience of stewarding VIP s, HNWI and senior stakeholders and not be phased by walking into the likes of Buckingham Palace and delivering a memorable speech to a collection of existing and potential supporters.

Outward Bound do things differently, so we are looking for creative candidates who have great determination and belief in themselves, their team and the cause. A passion for people is a must.

This is currently one of the most exciting roles on the market for so many reasons. If successful, you will be joining an energetic and collaborative charity that strives for the gold standard in all they do as well as having a career-defining and rewarding role whilst having some fun!

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 4th April 2025.