We find the right talent to lead your fundraising.

For over a decade, AAW has set the standard for senior recruitment in the fundraising and engagement sector.
Our partners have delivered hundreds of successful leadership appointments across the UK and
globally — from CEOs and Directors to interim specialists and emerging leaders.

Executive search for exceptional leaders

AAW is the UK’s leading executive search partner for the charity and non-profit sector. Founded and led by senior fundraising leaders who’ve raised over US $2 billion, we combine insider sector experience with world-class search expertise to appoint leaders who deliver real transformation.

Our CEO, Imogen, explains how we make you stand out in today’s competitive environment.

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Executive Search Excellence for the
Not-for-Profit Sector

Every AAW search begins with understanding — of your mission, culture, strategy and the leadership challenges you face. Our consultants draw on decades of experience inside the non-profit sector to frame each search around what success truly looks like for your organisation.

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  • "The results were wonderful. Not only did they fill our four positions first time round, but the experience we had working with Suzie and her team was outstanding"

    Joanne Dunsford | Global Director of Fundraising and Communications | Animals Aisa

  • "AAW’s search for our Director was expertly conducted, using eye-catching and striking social media assets to drive up an excellent response rate. The team are responsive, intuitive, brings challenge in the right way when needed, and delivered the result we all hoped for"

    Craig Jones | CEO | Royal Osteoporosis Society

  • “AAW have phenomenal knowledge and connections in the not-for-profit fundraising sector. They understood our brief, listened to our feedback and we are delighted with the successful appointment"

    Rose Caldwell | CEO | Plan International UK

Our record speaks for itself

80%

Of the top 25 charities that we’ve placed roles for

500+

Fundraising leaders placed over 10 years

£1b+

Raised by AAW appointments

Roles we have recently placed

  • Director of Development

    Appointing a strategic leader to shape ZSL’s sustainable long-term revenue.

  • Director of Income and Engagement

    Finding a new leader to transform ROS’s income generation and drive sustainable growth.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Appointing a CEO to develop and lead a new fundraising and commercial strategy at the start of an exciting period of change for the Hospice.

Leadership Insights

Our Clients

AAW work across a diverse range of clients, sectors and projects, with a selection below. To see a full list of our work with non-profits of all sizes globally that demonstrates our scale, diversity and range click here.