Why Raise + Recruit?

Let me help you move fast, before the best talent moves on.

Recruiting is more than just interviewing well

“We’ve always recruited this way. I’m good at recruiting.”

Traditionally, charities post a job on a job board, LinkedIn, and their website… and wait. But if that’s your only strategy, you’re relying on just 30% of the talent pool — the people actively looking.

That means you’re not necessarily hiring the best.

You’re hiring the best of who’s looking.

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Are you securing the strongest candidate, or just the best of the 30%?

The reality is, 70% of the talent pool isn’t actively looking. They’re busy making an impact somewhere else. But that doesn’t mean they’re not open to the right opportunity.

And that’s where I come in.

Using my deep sector network, I don’t just wait for candidates to come to you — I go out and reach the full 100% of potential talent.

I engage those leaders and fundraisers who didn’t even know they were looking — until I showed them a role that aligned with their values, skills, and ambition.

More often than not, the best candidate is the one who didn’t even know they were looking — until I called.

Stop relying on the 30%.
Start accessing the whole market.

Why spend money on fundraising recruitment? Isn’t it too expensive?

It’s actually far more expensive not to.

According to the 2025 LarkOwl report, the average return on investment (ROI) for a fundraiser in the UK is £7.90 for every £1 spent — that’s a 690% return.

Let’s break that down:

The average fundraiser earns £32,000
At a 690% ROI, their contribution is worth around £220,800 per year
That’s £18,400 per month in lost income for every month the role remains vacant

Every month without a fundraiser could cost your charity over £18,000 in lost donations.

At Raise + Recruit, I fill fundraising roles on average within 6 weeks — significantly faster than internal teams or traditional recruiters. That means less income lost, and more funding secured for the causes that matter most.

Every week you delay is income not being raised for your cause.

I’m an overworked Director — I just don’t have the time to run a recruitment process.

You’re not alone — many of the charity leaders I work with feel exactly the same. Time is your most valuable resource, and you don’t have hours to waste on CVs that miss the mark or briefing documents that need rewriting.

That’s why I’ve made it simple.

👉 Give me just 20 minutes.
In that one focused call, I’ll:

Understand your charity’s mission and current challenges
Clarify what success looks like for the role
Prioritise the outcomes this person needs to deliver
Identify the values and leadership style that will fit your culture

From there, I write the brief.
And within days, you’ll meet at least 3 qualified, mission-aligned candidates you’ll want to interview. No long lists. No excuses. Just the right people.

It’s so hard to retain talent. What if the candidate doesn’t work out? I can’t afford to pay twice.

I get it — recruitment is a big investment, especially in the charity sector. The last thing you want is to go through the whole process again — and pay for it twice — if things don’t work out.

That’s why I back my work with a no-hassle, no-risk guarantee.

Because I work hard to match you with the right person — someone aligned with your values, goals, and team culture — I’m confident they’ll stick.

But in the unlikely event they leave within the first 6 months, I’ll find you a replacement completely free of charge.

✅ No hidden clauses
✅ No extra costs
✅ Just a clear, simple promise

I don’t just fill roles — I help you build great teams.

Great fundraisers are tough to find — how do I make sure I don’t miss out?

You’re absolutely right — the best fundraisers don’t stay on the market for long. It’s a highly competitive landscape, and the most effective candidates are often snapped up within days.

That’s why speed matters.

At Raise + Recruit, I don’t just send you candidates — I help you act decisively.

I’ll alert you when it’s time to move
I’ll advise you when a candidate is hot property
I’ll cut through hesitation, giving you confidence to secure top-tier talent before someone else does

The cost of delay? Missed candidates. Missed income.

When you act quickly, you don’t just fill a role —
you protect your fundraising income.

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