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Title: Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
Duty Station: Home-based
Duration: 3 months with possible extension
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships
Start Date: September 2026
About HelpAge
HelpAge International works with a diverse global network of around 200 organisations across 99 countries to promote the rights of older people to lead dignified, healthy and secure lives.
Through partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone as they get older. Our work is driven by our desire to achieve real impact for older people, to be inclusive, to work in partnership and to learn from our shared experience.
Background
HelpAge International is seeking to diversify and grow philanthropic income from trusts and foundations from the US philanthropic markets.
An initial prospect mapping exercise is currently being undertaken by an external consultant, identifying a broad range of potential trusts, foundations, and philanthropic opportunities. HelpAge aims to build on this work through a short-term assignment that combines prospect qualification with active donor outreach and engagement to assess the level of market interest and develop a robust pipeline for future cultivation.
The assignment will also support the organisation in assessing the value of different funding intelligence platforms through the use of free trial subscriptions.
Purpose of the assignment
- Build on the initial prospect research undertaken.
- Qualify and prioritise prospective trusts and foundations.
- Actively engage with prospective donors to test interest and build relationships.
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with HelpAge International's priorities.
- Develop a realistic cultivation pipeline and recommended engagement strategy.
- Assess the value of fundraising databases to support future investment decisions.
Scope of work
Prospect qualification and research
- Review and refine the existing prospect list.
- Undertake further research to assess:
- strategic fit
- thematic priorities
- geographic focus
- average grant size
- openness to unsolicited approaches
- existing grantees and partnership opportunities.
Prospects should be categorised according to priority and likelihood of success.
Active donor outreach and engagement
Proactively engage with selected prospects to assess donor interest and identify potential opportunities.
This includes:
- drafting and sending introductory emails
- seeking warm introductions through existing contacts and networks
- arranging exploratory meetings
- preparing briefing notes and meeting materials
- following up with prospects following meetings or discussions
- identifying opportunities for further cultivation and relationship development
Records will be maintained of:
- contacts established
- meetings held
- donor feedback
- potential next steps
- indications of interest
Pipeline development
Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline comprising:
· Tier 1 – High Priority Prospects
o Strong strategic alignment and realistic funding potential.
· Tier 2 – Medium Priority Prospects
o Promising opportunities requiring further cultivation.
· Tier 3 – Long-Term Prospects
o Strategic opportunities requiring longer-term relationship building.
For each prospect, provide:
- rationale for prioritisation
- indicative grant size
- likely programme interests
- recommended engagement strategy
- suggested next steps
Opportunity identification
Identify and circulate relevant funding opportunities including:
- trusts and foundations
- challenge funds
- philanthropic collaboratives
- donor-advised funds and intermediary mechanisms
- companies
Funding database assessment
Undertake monthly free trials of fundraising databases and assess their suitability for HelpAge International.
- Instrumentl
- Fundraisio
- Cause IQ
- FundsforNGOs Premium
For each platform assess:
- quality of information
- international coverage
- coverage of US foundations
- ease of use
- value for money
- overall suitability for HelpAge's fundraising strategy
Deliverables
By the end of the assignment:
· Prioritised prospect pipeline
Including:
- high-priority prospects
- medium-priority prospects
- longer-term opportunities
Including recommended engagement strategies and indicative funding potential.
· Donor engagement tracker
Recording:
- outreach undertaken
- meetings secured
- contacts established
- feedback received
- recommended next steps
· Opportunity tracker
Including:
- open calls
- deadlines
- funding priorities
- recommended actions
· Database assessment paper
Comparing the fundraising databases and recommending whether HelpAge should invest in any of them.
· Final Report
Providing:
· key findings
· priority prospects
· donor intelligence and feedback
· recommended cultivation approaches
· suggested next steps for the fundraising team
· recommendations for future investment in trusts and foundations fundraising
Profile and requirements
Essential
- Proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations
- Experience of cultivating and managing donor relationships
- Knowledge of US and international philanthropy
- Strong prospect research and pipeline management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience within international development or humanitarian organisations
- Existing networks within US and international philanthropy
- Knowledge of ageing, health systems, social protection or humanitarian sectors
Safeguarding, Ethics and Compliance
HelpAge International is committed to safeguarding the communities with which we work, our partners, staff, and any others who come into contact with our work.
The Consultant is required to:
· Prevent harm and abuse arising from their work, conduct, or engagement with HelpAge activities;
· Report any safeguarding concerns, incidents, or suspicions promptly through HelpAge’s reporting mechanisms;
· Comply with HelpAge’s Safeguarding Policy and associated frameworks, including the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA);
· Complete any mandatory safeguarding training or briefings as required for the assignment.
In addition, the Consultant is required to adhere to HelpAge International’s key policies and standards, including but not limited to:
· Code of Conduct
· Safeguarding Policy
· Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy
· Anti-Fraud and Bribery Policy
· Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
· Raising a Concern (Whistleblowing) Policy
· Social Media Policy
The Consultant is expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with these policies at all times while engaged with HelpAge.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of the contract and, where appropriate, further action.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for the consultancy, together with an up-to-date CV and financial proposal (daily rate).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Marketing Officer – Mass
Participation Fundraising
Directorate: Engagement & Fundraising
Team/Department: Supporter Led Fundraising
Date: August 20206
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children by fighting for every childhood.
To carry out its charitable work the NSPCC relies on the fundraising support of
people across the UK for 90% of its income. Within Engagement and Fundraising
our aim is to provide maximum resources for the NSPCC, providing the best
possible supporter experience.
Mass Participation Fundraising is an important acquisition and income stream in
the NSPCC’s Engagement and Fundraising strategy, managing the delivery of a
portfolio of Third Party Events and Schools Fundraising products, as well as
stewarding supporters looking to do their own fundraising activity for the charity
(‘DIY’ fundraisers).
We are looking for a skilled Senior Marketing Officer, who will work across these
audience streams to coordinate marketing activity. This role will focus specifically
on marketing to mass audiences to reflect the breadth of audiences who take part
in Mass Participation Events. This includes parents, grandparents, professionals
who work with children, those with a personal connection to our charity, or simply
those who care deeply about children.
We are looking for a collaborative, enthusiastic marketing professional who has
experience delivering insights-driven marketing strategies that make an impact.
You’ll be a great communicator, able to build effective working relationships and
influence a range of stakeholders. You’ll be able to work independently and will
have a track record of successfully juggling multiple projects and competing
priorities to meet strict deadlines. You will also have experience working across
paid, owned and earned marketing channels.NSPCC
Job purpose
The role of the Senior Marketing Officer is to work with the Mass Participation
Team to coordinate and deliver the planning, execution and evaluation of events
fundraising marketing campaigns across all channels.
• Adopting a holistic view of all Mass Participation Team’s marketing to
ensure consistency, and will have a good understanding of how this fits with
the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Working with colleagues in the Mass Participation Team to strategically
manage the planning and coordination of events marketing across owned,
earned and paid channels, ensuring that all campaigns and activities are
integrated, informed, planned and evaluated, and that participation and
income targets are reached.
• Supporting stakeholder teams with strategic thinking during marketing
planning and delivery. This includes championing an audience-led
approach to ensure all communications targeted at mass audiences are
relevant and useful.
Key relationships - Internal
• Reports to the Associate Head of Mass Participation Fundraising
• Works closely with all members of the Mass Participation Team,
including sub-team managers and event fundraisers
• Works closely with other teams within the Engagement & Fundraising and
Brand and Marketing directorates to deliver integrated marketing plans.
Key relationships - External
• External media agency partner
• Freelance creatives – graphic designers, photographers, videographers.
EVERY CHILDHOOD IS WORTH FIGHTING FORNSPCC
Main duties and responsibilities
• Manage an integrated marketing approach across owned, earned and paid
channels to achieve participation targets and agreed KPIs, working closely with
event and product managers.
• To ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency of mass participation marketing
activity through application of best practice campaign management.
• To take ownership of paid media campaigns for mass audiences in partnership
with our media agency partner. Tasks include the planning and optimisation of
activity across channels like pay-per-click and paid social media advertising.
• Be thorough and agile about monitoring campaign results and evaluating
campaigns, using insight to make informed decisions and determine future
marketing plans.
• To support with content creation where appropriate – this could include
copywriting, creative briefing, webpage updates, email marketing and photoshoot
coordination.
• Regularly benchmark against external fundraising marketing activity, keeping
abreast of current and emerging brand and marketing knowledge and practice and
equipping the team with knowledge and skills as appropriate.
• To work closely with staff across other departments to ensure marketing plans are
integrated and audience-led, in line with the organisation’s Supporter Centricity
Programme.
• To develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships,
identifying and incorporating best industry standards and establishing best practice.
• To provide financial administrative support to budget holders, planning, forecasting
and tracking spend, and processing invoices and placing orders, in line with NSPCC
policies and procedures.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation Directorate
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and
adults at risk.
• To be responsible for updating databases and supporter information systems on a
regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and
procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to
strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the NSPCC's
development of fundraising activities.
• To maintain an awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the
NSPCC's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty
to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and
general NSPCC news and also ensuring that the fundraising teams do likewise.
EVERY CHILDHOOD IS WORTH FIGHTING FORNSPCC
Person specification
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Proven experience delivering complex, multi-channel marketing
campaigns from planning through to delivery and evaluation, ideally in the
charity, not-for-profit or public sector
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to deliver ideas
and activity updates to a range of stakeholders, and audiences, in a clear,
inspiring and confident way.
Well-developed ability to build, manage and develop relationships with
internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve and influence
project outcomes
Knowledge of digital and offline engagement and marketing techniques,
including digital media, social media, content marketing, email marketing
and paid advertising.
Excellent understanding of and empathy with the motivations of
supporters, and experience of working with clearly defined audience
segments.
Excellent understanding of recruitment and retention marketing
techniques, in order to achieve ambitious participation targets.
Well-developed numeracy skills to facilitate recording, interpreting,
analysing and presenting performance data to a range of stakeholders,
including those without a strong foundation of marketing knowledge.
Passionate about audience-led marketing that improves supporter
experience, with a personal commitment to the NSPCC’s values and
safeguarding principles.
Ability to plan and manage your own work, identifying conflicting demands
and establishing clear priorities to meet agreed objectives with a
willingness to work flexibly.
Proven ability of demonstrating initiative and creativity to achieve desired
outcomes.
EVERY CHILDHOOD IS WORTH FIGHTING FORNSPCC
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes
safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough
process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates
to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and
responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant
safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their
skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and
• selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role
and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants
(internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who
• meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are
applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order
to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or
• volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is
suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on
their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the
organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and
• activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance
with the GDPR legislation.
Join our charity at a pivotal moment. We are looking for a talented communications professional who can work with our small remote team to keep migrant homelessness and destitution high on the public agenda and tell powerful, compelling stories of the work of our members and the experiences of the people in the asylum and immigration system.
You will lead our comms work, managing our digital presence, driving engagement through our social media channels, being the first point of contact for journalists and, alongside the External Affairs Lead, developing and driving our organisational communications strategy. You will have plenty of creative ideas of how to get our campaigns noticed and ensure NACCOM’s voice is heard in the public debate.
You will understand how to work with people in vulnerable or precarious situations, empowering them to tell their own stories and giving them a voice.
A strong knowledge of the media landscape and using social media to achieve change is essential. Experience of managing websites and an understanding of brand is also key.
This role is for a creative, collaborative individual who is passionate about ending migrant and refugee homelessness and destitution and who knows the power of a good story. If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to NACCOM.
Hours: Part time at 21 hours per week (which is 0.6 FTE, full time is 35 hpw)
Salary: £23,620 for 0.6 FTE (full time / 35 hpw salary would be £39,367pa). Plus £4,000 pro rata London Weighting if applicable.
Leave: 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays (Eng and Wales) plus additional concessionary days off between Christmas and New Year
Pension:NACCOM will contribute 6% of your gross salary
Additional benefits:Flexible working hours, wellbeing time, wellbeing practice
Contract: Fixed term initially of 12 months. Continuing depending on funding
Location: Home-based plus occasional travel in the UK. Opportunity to work part-time in a members’ office or a co-working space.
Responsible to: External Affairs Lead
About NACCOM:
NACCOM (No Accommodation Network) is a registered charity, and we provide a service to our (135) members who are frontline organisations based across the UK working together to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
The NACCOM membership network is made up of ‘full’ members who provide accommodation to people seeking asylum who have been refused and ‘associate’ members who are organisations that are in support of the aims of NACCOM.
NACCOM brings members together to network, collaborate and share good practice, and also provides resources, support and training to enable members to increase their capacity and empower as many people as possible out of destitution. NACCOM also campaigns for a fair, just and humane asylum and immigration system that doesn’t leave people destitute.
Read more about NACCOM including our vision, mission, values and current strategy on our website. You can also view our current campaigning priorities.
Job purpose:
The Communications Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery of NACCOM’s communications strategy. The postholder will co-ordinate all media relations, both proactive and reactive, maintaining excellent relationships with journalists and ensuring high level visibility of key projects and the issue of migrant homelessness and destitution more broadly. This post leads and manages NACCOM’s social media presence, ensuring strong engagement and building NACCOM visibility across its social media platforms, and will play a pivotal role int the development and delivery of a new website. Empowering people with lived experience of the asylum system and destitution to be able to tell their stories in a variety of contexts is integral to the role, as well as a good understanding of delivering a communications function for a network organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work with the External Affairs Lead to develop and implement a communications strategy.
· Manage NACCOM’s digital presence including the delivery of a new website.
· Ensure the delivery of a monthly email newsletter to supporters.
· Manage the design and publication process for NACCOM reports including our annual impact report, working with a freelance designer.
· Develop a social media strategy that drives engagement with NACCOM’s work with our key audiences and ensure regular, compelling social media posts and updates.
· Work with the Community Research Co-ordinator to build the capacity of our Community Researchers and Community Ambassadors to engage with communications projects and act as spokespeople in the media.
· Manage NACCOM’s media relations, providing a press office function and leading media strategy for discrete projects.
· Ensure brand and tone of voice consistency across all NACCOM communications outputs.
· Provide comms support with NACCOM events to the wider team.
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Essential skills:
· A commitment to and understanding of NACCOM’s beneficiaries and mission.
· Experience of developing and implementing communications strategy across multiple platforms.
· Good knowledge of the media landscape and experience of working with journalists.
· Good knowledge of social media platforms and the latest digital trends.
· Experience of managing websites and using content management systems.
· Creative and enthusiastic with excellent storytelling skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and presentation (oral and written) skills.
· Self-motivated and able to work alone using own initiative.
· Ability to work with marginalised groups and an understanding of the sensitivities involved.
· Proven ability to be flexible and meet tight deadlines.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and a range of online platforms.
· Willingness and capacity to travel within the UK.
For more info / apply for the role:
Please click the Redirect to Recruiter button where you can download the full job description and application form from our website.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday 1st Sept 2026 at 9am
Interviews: week commencing 14th Sept 2026
NACCOM works to end destitution for people in the UK asylum system through support, collaboration and policy change with members across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.