Head of Philanthropy

The Development team at Somerset House raises over £3m per annum and works across four key income streams – brand partnerships, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and individual giving. The Head of Philanthropy is a vital new role, reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development to devise and lead Somerset House’s strategy for increasing philanthropic income across individuals, trusts, foundations and statutory sources.

Somerset House does not receive any core public funding, therefore income from philanthropic sources is especially important. We have ambitious plans to increase philanthropy and this postholder will be central to realising those ambitions. Somerset House is an inspiring cause to support, and there is a real opportunity to create rewarding associations with donors across activity including public programming, exhibitions, capital, artist studios and our work developing pathways for underrepresented young people into the creative industries.