Purpose

Built for charities. Driven by purpose

Why I Do This

I’ve spent decades in recruitment — but Raise + Recruit is different.

I launched Raise + Recruit with one goal:
To give charities a focused, affordable and guaranteed way to hire exceptional fundraising talent.

After 30 years recruitment experience I became tired of:
🟢 Too much jargon
🟢 Too many inflated fees
🟢 No guaranteed outcomes or peace of mind

I wanted to fix that.

So I created a model that cuts through the noise, respects your time and budget, and gets results. From Community Fundraisers to Directors of Income Generation, I recruit across all fundraising disciplines.

Contact Me

Good recruitment is honest, focused and built on trust

Who I Work With

I partner with ambitious, values-led charities that need fundraising talent to fuel their mission.

From Community Fundraisers to Directors of Income Generation, I recruit across all fundraising disciplines.
I typically work with:

CEOs, Trustees & Directors of Fundraising
Small to mid-sized charities with lean teams
Charities that respect fundraising as a core function

Whether you need someone to grow income, bring strategic direction, or hit the ground running in a campaign role, I can help you find them.

Find Out About My Services

John is very helpful! He is down to earth, easy to talk to and was able to give fantastic advice on my CV. His support had a positive impact on how I interviewed, resulting in getting the job.

Hannah Wescombe

We used John for our recent Individual Giving Manager recruitment at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre. The charity hadn’t used a recruiter before but having struggled to fill the role we decided to go with John due to his experience in places roles in the sector.

Right from the start John gave invaluable support and advice and developed the best way to market. He supported shortlisting and delivered incredible candidates to interview, far better than we were previously able to find ourselves.

This meant all of the candidates we interviewed could have been great but the one we placed was exceptional and we couldn’t be happier. The time energy and money this has saved the charity is demonstrable and the Trustees couldn’t be happier we would definitely use John again to support the RSPCA.

Mike Coe

John demonstrated a direct and responsive approach to our recruitment needs. He promptly identified the essential qualities required for the position and presented a comprehensive proposal on the same day. His efficient communication instilled confidence throughout the process. John delivered reliable information and guidance, facilitating the appointment of an ideal candidate within four weeks with minimal administrative barriers.

We would have no reservations about using John for our next recruitment campaign.

If you had to describe the experience in three words, what would they be?

Responsive, straightforward, effective

Stuart Hill

Let’s talk about who you need — and how I can help you find them.

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