About the Opportunity

Inside Track is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to help build and lead the organization’s major donor fundraising capability.

Inside Track focuses on supporting insider-led social and environmental change by helping experienced individuals within influential industries surface critical insights related to harmful systems, incentives, and structures.

The organization operates independently and does not accept corporate, government, or lobbyist funding.

Aligned philanthropic support is central to maintaining the organization’s independence, credibility, and long-term mission.

Role Overview

The Head of Philanthropy will lead the development of the organization’s major donor fundraising strategy and help establish a high-trust, relationship-driven philanthropy function.

The role focuses primarily on building relationships with:

High-net-worth individuals

Family offices

Aligned philanthropists

Senior donor stakeholders

This is a strategic building role intended to help scale fundraising capabilities for a growing mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a focused major donor fundraising strategy

Build and manage a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and aligned philanthropists

Develop and strengthen the organization’s case for support

Lead or support donor cultivation, fundraising asks, and stewardship activities

Support founders and leadership teams during high-value donor conversations

Bring structure, momentum, and discipline to fundraising operations

Help establish a credible and relationship-led philanthropy function

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

At least 3 years managing or delivering major gifts fundraising programs

Demonstrated experience securing donations of £25,000 or more from individual donors

Strong relationship-building, discretion, and stakeholder management skills

Confidence engaging high-net-worth individuals and senior philanthropic stakeholders

Ability to communicate complex and sensitive topics effectively

Strong commitment to social and environmental impact

Experience working with trusts, foundations, or institutional funders considered beneficial

Key Details

Role: Head of Philanthropy

Organization: Inside Track

Contract Type: Part-time, initial 12-month contract

Working Pattern: 1–2 days per week, with potential for additional hours later

Salary: £60,000 pro rata

Location: UK-based, remote work with occasional London/in-person meetings

Application Deadline: Friday, 19 June 2026 at 5 PM

Additional Information

The detailed role brief is available at:
https://www.philanthrope.co.uk/opportunities/head-of-philanthropy

Applications should be submitted through LinkedIn.

The search process is supported by Philanthrope.

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