Fundraising

”I have worked with Charity People and Amelia for a number of years, as both a candidate and a recruiter. What I have most valued about working with the team at Charity People is the time they take to get ‘underneath the skin’ of the organisation. They will diligently work with organisations to develop a clear understanding of its culture and values. This is really important - as it enables a clear brief on the role to potential candidates.
Amelia has an exceptional broad skill set - having worked with me to successfully recruit a diverse range of roles across a number of sectors including positions in Charity, Cultural and Higher Education settings. Most recently, Charity People successfully supported our senior development recruitment drive and I can’t recommend them highly enough. They bring a fresh perspective to recruitment and a diverse candidate portfolio that sets them apart. With a passion for diversity and inclusion, I know that Amelia will present me with a vibrant pool of candidates with strong skill sets aligned with the role. At leadership level, I’ve appreciated Amelia’s insight when recruiting new teams. She takes care to understand the organisational need - and attracts absolute superstar candidates to the role. As Chair of a Theatre in Liverpool, Amelia recently supported the recruitment of our Executive Director who has been a fantastic appointment.
Amelia prioritises integrity, fairness and feedback to candidates and recruiters and is one of the best recruiters I have ever worked with.

Sarah JonesDevelopment Director at Factory International

”I have worked with Kevin on a couple of key fundraising recruitments including a Head of Fundraising role, and would highly recommend him. Firstly, he's a great human, a delight to work with and has a great understanding of the fundraising sector. He is very client focused, takes great care in understanding the brief, is comfortable adding feedback or pushback to ensure we get the best out of the process and customer care is excellent.

Rob MusicCEO, Migraine Trust (Multiple roles including Trust and Foundations Manager and Head of Fundraising)

”We had the pleasure of working with Philippa and Kevin at Charity People to recruit our new Director of Development, and we couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism, the process and the outcome. As a growing charity on the verge of a large national campaign, this hire is critical for our impact and success.
From the outset, Philippa and Kevin demonstrated a deep understanding of the fundraising landscape and the market and took the time to truly understand our organisation’s culture, ambitions, and the unique qualities we were seeking in a senior leader.
Their approach was thoughtful, strategic, and refreshingly collaborative. Throughout the search, Philippa and Kevin provided clear communication, insightful guidance, and a strong shortlist of diverse candidates who were not only highly skilled but also aligned with our values. The successful appointment has already made a significant impact, and we’re confident they will continue to drive our development strategy forward.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Philippa, Kevin and Charity People to any organisation looking to make a senior fundraising hire. Their expertise, integrity, and commitment to finding the right fit are second to none.

Sam BrookesDirector of Resources at the National Literacy Trust

”Thank you Philippa for the outstanding support you’ve given us. The quality of candidates you brought forward, and the appointments we’ve been able to make as a result, have made a tangible difference to our team. The pace at which we asked you to work was a significant challenge, but you handled it with real professionalism and care. You didn’t cut any corners: our interview questions and exercises were thoughtfully challenged and strengthened,
pushing us to look beyond straightforward experience and to properly value transferable skills. The fact that you spoke with all candidates and were able to advise where we should take a chance on a “wildcard”, was invaluable. As a result, we now have a team in place who, just one to two months in, are already thriving. They are challenging our ways of working, helping us move faster and more ambitiously, and increasing our collective capacity to achieve great things.

Amanda Rushbrooke, Director of Development at Kingston UniversityMutli-vacancy search • Head of Major Gifts with strategic leadership experience from the HE sector • Two Development Managers • Development Officer – Major Gifts • Development Officer – Prospect Research and Systems • A Development Manager – Individual Giving

”Kevin was great to work with when recruiting through an agency. It felt such a collaborative process and Kevin's communication was timely and thorough throughout. He understood the needs of the organisation, team and role which made the whole process feel really straightforward.

Kate DeeganHead of People at The Reader UK

”I would highly recommend working with Kevin and the team at Charity People, who supported a client to recruit into three key positions within their Philanthropy & Partnerships Team. Kevin asked the questions that ensured he really understood the brief and subsequently put forward a number of candidates who were well-suited for the roles. There was no doubt that Kevin had taken the time to talk to candidates and identify those where there was a clear match to the required skills set. As a result, we were able to appoint into all of the roles. A great experience from beginning to end!

Sarah EitePhilanthropy & Partnerships Specialist