The Institute of Fundraising cannot make professional recommendations, but does provide information on where you can begin to look.
Where should I place a job advert?
Key advertising routes for the voluntary and public sector appointments include:
- On the Jobs in Fundraising page of this web site recruiters can reach career fundraisers for only £75.
- The Society section (charity and voluntary sector appointments) of The Guardian every Wednesday.
- The Creative, Media and Marketing section in The Guardian on Mondays.
- Professional Fundraising magazine, published twice a month.
- Third Sector magazine, published weekly.
- Voluntary Sector magazine, published monthly.
- The Times on Monday.
- In London, the Metro and the Evening Standard on a Monday.
There are a variety of websites that advertise vacancies online. The Institute of Fundraising works in partnership with Third Sector jobs, to provide the Institute of Fundraising Job Shop, enabling you to reach your target fundraising audience.
How Do I Find a Specialist Recruitment Agency?
There are several specialist recruitment agencies that work primarily with charities, the public sector and healthcare, some of which are listed in the searchable Directory of Products and Services. (If you would like to advertise in the Directory, contact the Directory Team.)
Recruitment agencies will normally ask to know the type of work sought, the minimum salary required and the geographical area in which you wish to work.
Such information could be given in your covering letter, which should accompany your curriculum vitae. It is also helpful to contact less specialised recruitment agencies, as some charities use these local agencies to recruit staff.
