Challenge events fundraiser jobs
Specific responsibilities
Supporter care, stewardship and engagement
- Recruit, manage and support guests attending Back Up’s high-profile special events, delivering a seamless and memorable experience from invitation to follow-up.
- Work closely with the Partnerships Team to engage, steward and strengthen relationships with corporate partners and sponsors connected to special events.
- Recruit, develop and manage a dedicated team of volunteers, supporting them in line with Back Up’s volunteering policy and ensuring they feel confident, motivated and appreciated.
- Partner with the Finance team to ensure robust, efficient processes are in place to handle income, process donations and thank supporters promptly and accurately.
- Support Event Committee members by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and enabling committees to play a meaningful role in the success of events.
- Build strong relationships with the Services Team to recruit people with spinal cord injury, along with their family and friends, to engage with and benefit from our special events programme.
Operational Events Co-ordination and Support
- Deliver the operational coordination of Special and Cultivation events, including managing enquiries, fundraising communications and timely supporter thank-yous.
- Prepare and maintain detailed risk assessments with the Special Events Manager to ensure safe and professional event delivery.
- Manage and build strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
- Work with the Communications Team to deliver creative marketing and communications plans that grow audiences and raise awareness of events.
- Support the Special Events Manager to develop and deliver the annual special events fundraising plan, contributing to budgets and KPIs to increase income and reach.
- Proactively identify and develop new and existing Special and Cultivation event opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all supporter, guest and volunteer interactions on the database.
- Keep up to date with fundraising best practice and sector standards.
- Provide regular reporting to the Special Events Manager, including progress against KPIs and budgets.
- Undertake other duties as required to support the Special Events programme.
Key stakeholders: Fundraisers, Corporate supporters, Special event suppliers, Back Up staff, committees, volunteers and trustees
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Hybrid working from the Borough, London office
This is a great opportunity for an Events Fundraising Manager to take responsibility for the planning, marketing and delivering the 2027 TCS London Marathon and oversee the delivery the Challenge Events programme, including London Landmarks, Superhero Tri and Royal Parks Half Marathon, at Whizz Kidz. The role aims to grow and retain participants and strengthen our event offering to meet ambitious targets.
We are looking for someone to lead on our supporter experience to highlight impact and create brand loyalty. This role line manages two and works closely with the Head of team to generate income to support young wheelchair users.
Key accountabilities
• Lead on the delivering the London Marathon for 2027, with the aim to deliver first class supporter care, from recruitment to post-event evaluation.
• Oversee the delivery of the London Marathon stewardship journey, including email journey, Facebook group and WhatsApp strategic comms plan, and lead on webinars and hybrid stewardship events
• Implement and drive the Challenge Event strategy forward, diversifying our portfolio, increase income and brand awareness
• Oversee implementation of our new event offering for 2026, including the Superhero Tri and Royal Parks Half Marathon, including recruitment and strategic stewardship plans
• Build strong, strategic relationships with potential and existing supporters to maximise fundraising opportunities
• See our website for full details
Skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of third party event fundraising, including marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - with the ability to authentically communicate to support fundraisers, convey the work of the Whizz Kidz and show impact of support
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships, internally and externally, to be able to maximise opportunities and make decisions based on value
• Ability to manage deadlines and effectively balance a varied and ever-changing workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
Experience
• Experience of end to end event management within the charity sector, specifically the London Marathon and third party events
• Experience in line management
• Experience of delivering excellent supporter care and stewardship to maximise opportunities and promote brand loyalty
• Experience of review and implementing improved processes to increase effectiveness
• Demonstrable track record of building strong relationship management with multiple fundraisers, with different motivations, value and support needs
• See our website for full details
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To Apply
Visit our website via the apply button and complete the application form.
Application closing date – Sunday 1st February
Interviews – W/C 9th February
Start Date – Tuesday 7th April
Please note you will need to be available to work at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April and the London Marathon weekend (25th -26th April), which you can claim back with TOIL.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll will an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.
No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 5 February 2026 9am
Interview date First stage interview: 10,11 February 2026
Second stage interview: 16 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
We are recruiting a Challenge Events Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ challenge event income by leading on allocated PAPYRUS own events, projects and campaigns and managing all third-party challenge events.
What you will do:
- Develop an events plan that will grow income using data from previous years to understand our supporters and build a creative and sustainable income plan for long term growth.
- Build and manage relationships with supporters across all communication channels and provide professional, relevant, timely and empathetic stewardship at all times.
- Raise awareness of PAPYRUS and its work by developing and delivering presentations and talks both online and face to face to supporters and facilitating necessary photo opportunities in line with GDPR for use if future promotional activity
- Manage costs and budgets for events, including forecasting, estimates and future year planning.
- Be proactive seeking out new initiatives and market trends in fundraising across the UK charitable sector.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of PAPYRUS challenge event fundraising assets, collateral, materials, and policies and procedures ensuring all content is on brand and to a high standard.
- Working with colleagues in Business Support Services to use the data collected across all donation platforms to analyse and inform required reports and update existing reporting mechanisms.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity
- Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of third-party events
- Proven track record of successful relationship management with donors/ fundraisers
- Proven track record of working effectively in a team
- Experience in creating and monitoring budgets
- Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database.
- Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from events fundraising including sponsorship, data protection, Gift Aid (incl GASDS) and Fundraising Codes of Practice and regulation
- Good knowledge of data selection, data analysis, insight and application of datasets for maximum success
- Understanding of events fundraising
- Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work some unsocial hours and travel to meetings / events as required across the UK
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £31,537 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Warrington; but will accept applications from across the UK to work remotely and travel to Warrington as and when required. Occasional travel across the UK will also be required for this role.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title Corporate Fundraiser
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary £30,389 - £32,184 per annum
Contract Permanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser to join our team. Your role will primarily involve building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, aiming to secure financial support for the organisation. You will be responsible for implementing fundraising strategies, coordinating campaigns, and developing strong connections with businesses in order to generate income and meet targets.
Additionally, you will contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of the charity by identifying new corporate partnership opportunities and fostering existing relationships.
The role will also include:
- Develop and manage long-term corporate partnerships.
- Research and approach new business prospects.
- Create compelling proposals and presentations to inspire support.
- Collaborate across Income Generation teams to develop joint initiatives to maximise impact.
- Represent St Richard’s Hospice at networking events, presentations, and public engagements to expand corporate networks and raise St Richard’s profile within the business community
This role will be based at the Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester.
This role requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You will bring,
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising or sales targets and securing financial support from corporates.
- Excellent networking and communication skills — confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
- A good understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how businesses can partner with charities.
- Demonstrate financial acumen to effectively manage budgets, track fundraising progress and evaluate the impact of corporate partnerships
- Strong organisational and presentation skills, with a proactive and resilient approach.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across Worcestershire
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Fabulous subsidised on-site café
- Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Closing date Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date Monday 9th February 2026
Job Reference 4041
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about bringing people together to create change? As Community Fundraiser at New Citizens’ Gateway, you will inspire local communities, faith groups and supporters to stand alongside refugees and people seeking asylum. Your work will directly fund vital services that offer safety, dignity and hope to people rebuilding their lives in the UK. From energising community-led events to growing individual giving, you will turn compassion into action and ensure our work can reach even more people in need.
Benefits included:
- Generous 26 days annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance (excluding Bank Holidays)
- 6% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to refugees and asylum seekers
- Regular supervision and ongoing support in a collaborative environment
- Flexible working approach, including occasional community and event-based work
This role is perfect for someone who believes in the power of community, thrives on connection, and wants their work to make a visible, lasting impact. Interview Date: 12/02/2026
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is a Community & Events Fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Hospice, focused on inspiring and supporting individuals, groups, schools, and local businesses to raise vital funds. The postholder will plan and deliver engaging fundraising events, build strong relationships with supporters, and develop creative ideas to grow community income, working closely with a passionate fundraising team. It suits someone who enjoys meeting people, is organised and proactive, brings energy and creativity to their work, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference through supporting the hospice’s mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
If you are passionate about the outdoors, have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and are looking for a role where your event management skills will make a lasting impact on young lives, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who can lead our exciting portfolio of outdoor challenge events and help us take our fundraising to the next level.
The Youth Adventure Trust's outdoor challenge events are a vital source of funding for the charity, and the relationships we build with our participants and corporate partners are more important than ever. This is where you come in.
As our Challenge Events Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our exciting challenge events portfolio.You'll work on bespoke corporate team-building challenges, high-energy industry networking events like the Hike Bike Paddle for the sports and outdoor sector and the Housebuilders Challenge, and our popular open events like the Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge and the Somerset Cycle.
Challenge events not only enable people to raise amazing sums for the charity, but are also a fantastic way to engage supporters with our work, giving them the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, embrace the outdoors and achieve things they never thought possible - similar to our work with the young people on our programmes.
The Challenge Events Manager role is a varied position which would be perfect for somebody who has event management experience. You will be responsible for the full event cycle, from the initial planning, participant recruitment and stewardship to on the day event delivery and post event follow ups. You will be somebody who can spot opportunities, take on a project and run with it. You’ll be an excellent communicator, happy to pick up the phone to chat to event participants, deliver pre-event webinars or create engaging participant emails. You’re self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, a strong administrator, a fantastic team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy being outdoors. You should also have some fundraising experience, ideally in a paid capacity but in a voluntary capacity would also be considered.
You'll work closely with the Corporate Partnership Manager, who is highly experienced in delivering our challenge events, but needs time to develop new corporate partnerships which is why we have created this new role. You'll also line-manage our Events Fundraising Officer who plays a key support role on the events. You must live in or near the South West as there will be a semi-regular requirement to attend in person staff meetings, visit programmes and join event planning sessions.
About You
You’re a people-person, self-motivated and highly organised. You are as comfortable managing a budget and a CRM database as you are standing on a mountain side in your waterproofs! You’ll have:
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Event Expertise: A proven track record in delivering successful fundraising or challenge events.
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Fundraising Experience: You might be an existing fundraiser or somebody who has taken on fundraising activities in a voluntary capacity. You will need to be able to relate to the challenge participants and guide them on how to reach their fundraising targets.
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Agility: The ability to think on your feet and adapt plans dynamically when situations change on the ground.
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Leadership Skills: Experience managing staff or volunteers and the ability to motivate a team.
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A Passion for Adventure: A genuine love for the outdoors, comfortable in wellies and waterproofs with an understanding of 'the power of the outdoors'.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants, and with ambitious plans to help more young people over the coming years, our fundraising challenge events are more important than ever.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on young lives through your passion for the outdoors. You’ll be part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our camps and see the tangible impact of your work.
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please download the full Job Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification. All applicants must complete an application form and refer to the job description and person specification in their application.
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Full details can be found in the Job Pack.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we are currently looking for a Trust Fundraiser to join our team.
This role will be a key part of our Philanthropy team, working on securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations with the capacity to give up to £30,000. The Philanthropy team is highly regarded, consistently bringing in over half of our organisation's total voluntary income.
You'll research, identify and drive forward new income opportunities, maintain relationships with existing donors and ensure our supporters have an excellent experience through giving to us. You'll deliver high quality, written applications and reports to trusts and foundations, in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-face meetings and visits.
We are looking for someone who has:
- The ability to manage a task or project from conception to completion and meeting set deadlines
- The ability to engage, inspire, manage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively to generate income in line with the organisational strategy
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills in order to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a Legacy & In Memory Fundraiser who will be responsible for growing long-term income through legacy and in memory giving. This role leads on legacy marketing campaigns and manages the organisation’s in memory programme, including the flagship Heart of Oak Memory Tree project. The role also has oversight of legacy administration, working in partnership with our external agency Legacy Links to ensure high standards of supporter care, governance, and reporting
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Legacy Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience with experience in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, particularly those aimed at growing legacy and in memory income streams. A solid understanding of legacy fundraising principles, supporter journeys, and the sensitivities involved in discussing gifts in wills and bereavement-related giving is also important. Candidates should be confident managing projects end-to-end, from creative development through to evaluation, and comfortable collaborating with external agencies to ensure high-quality outputs.
In addition, the role requires excellent relationship-management skills, as it involves working closely with donors, families, colleagues, and partners such as Legacy Links to ensure compassionate and consistent supporter care. Strong organisational abilities are key for overseeing legacy administration, maintaining accurate reporting, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Familiarity with CRM systems, data analysis, and reporting tools will support effective monitoring of income and campaign performance. A background in charity communications or stewardship, coupled with empathy, tact, and attention to detail, will ensure the fundraiser can successfully manage initiatives such as the Heart of Oak Memory Tree and continue to grow the organisation’s in memory programme.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The annual salary range for the post is between £29,000 up to £33,000 per annum, depending upon experience.
Benefits
6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Based: London Road, Derby
Salary: £26,500 - £31,065pa
Hours: 28-35hrs per week
Are you a passionate, relationship‑driven fundraiser looking for your next opportunity to create impact? YMCA Derbyshire is seeking an inspiring Fundraising Manager to lead flagship events, build powerful partnerships and help grow vital income that changes lives every single day.
As Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Plan and deliver standout events like Sleep Easy, Golf Day, dinners and community fundraisers
- Build strong partnerships and relationships with businesses, donors and supporters
- Create innovative fundraising opportunities to grow income
- Support challenge event participants and community organisations to maximise their fundraising
- Champion supporter engagement, ensuring donors feels valued
- Have organisational flair and a strategic, proactive mindset
- Manage budgets, track ROI and record supporter data
- Work alongside marketing colleagues to develop engaging fundraising campaigns
Why This Role Matters
Our YMCA is ambitious, rooted in community and never stands still. You’ll be bringing your expertise to our five strong Fundraising and Marketing team based in Derby - together we’re building on the dedication and vision that made 2025 an absolutely brilliant year.
We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover who they are and what they can become. Our work evolves when we see challenges in society and we seek to bring our supporters on the journey with us to find lasting solutions.
What we do
- Supported Housing – We house over 200 people at risk of homelessness every night, creating a safe, stable environment where they can learn and grow. We’ll soon be launching Foundry Point, our transitional housing development that’s affordable for young people just starting out in life, supported by businesses and community.
- Families – Our Community Hub offers food and essential items, alongside positive pathways and wellbeing support for families and individuals facing poverty. Our nurseries, holiday clubs and school partnerships deliver high-quality early years childcare and education.
- Support, Advice, Health, Wellbeing - We offer a wide range of community services, including youth programmes, mental health support, horticultural activities, food provision and access to warm, welcoming spaces.
- Training and Education - YMCA Key College delivers vocational training, work experience and employment pathways for young people who find mainstream education challenging.
What We Offer
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Smart Health app with online GP and wellbeing support
- Annual celebration event and recognition awards
- Life assurance
- Training and development
- Quarterly treats, long‑service rewards and more
Flexibility
Our services are delivered across the city of Derby and Ilkeston, therefore building relationships in our area is key to the role. We will consider remote working for up to two days a week after induction, or part time working from 25+ per week (35 hours is full time).
Ready to lead with purpose?
We are looking for an enthusiastic challenge events officer for a high-profile national charity . You will be supporting the challenge event team over a busy period , engaging, and stewarding challenge event participants for London landmarks, Half, London Marathon and London 2 Brighton cycle.
Hybrid working , you wll be 50% office based of your working hours which equates to 2 days one week and three days the week after.
The Role
Create and implement communications plans that include training and fundraising tips, Race Day details and info about the charitys work.
Source stewardship content that is informative, inspiring and maximises fundraising potential, achieving and ideally exceeding fundraising targets.
Build strong relationships with participants so that they all receive an excellent experience and are keen to support the charity again
Test different communication formats, including automated and personalised emails, phone calls and social media forums.
Work with fundraising colleagues and the Data team to ensure GDPR compliance.
Fundraisers are thanked in a timely fashion
Raisers Edge records are updated regularly and consistently
Resources are sent out to supporters as required, and stock reviewed regularly.
Create and implement communications plans that include training and fundraising tips, Race Day details and info about all the work.
Source stewardship content that is informative, inspiring and maximises fundraising potential, achieving and ideally exceeding fundraising targets.
The Candidate
Experience of developing supporter or customer care relationships
Experience of working in an Challenge Events or Community Fundraising team
Excellent relationship skills- to work well with colleagues, supporters and suppliers
Excellent copywriting skills- to produce copy for marketing communications and stewardship communications.
First-class supporter management and motivating skills, delivering outstanding supporter experience for event participants.
to influence and motivate to encourage potential supporters to engage with the charity
Ability to organise a busy workload and prioritise effectively, working to tight deadlines
Ability to work independently, co-operatively and as an effective team member.
Ability to use IT systems and databases
Ability and desire to support the wider team and department to achieve objectives/targets.
Experience of delivering successful marketing plans to increase income and participation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Salvation Army is recruiting an Assistant Head of Community and Membership - Community & Events. This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action.
As the Assistant Head of Community and Membership - Community & Events you will work alongside the Head of Community & Membership Fundraising to drive the strategic development and delivery of a national fundraising programme and fundraising appeals, that grow income from individuals and organisations. You will be responsible for expanding and innovating our Community & Events portfolio, ensuring we broaden our reach, diversify our supporter base, and inspire deeper, long-term engagement.
In addition, you will manage a team of three staff responsible for actively ensuring sustainable long-term income for The Salvation Army. Working with colleagues and Officers from across The Salvation Army you will help drive forward all aspects of community and events fundraising, ensuring our supporters, have all the support and resources they need to maximise income.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Substantial experience of delivering a multi-faceted community and events programme within a complex organisation
- An outstanding track record in a community-based fundraising
- Ability to influence at a senior level and inspire and motivate colleagues.
This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious and experienced community fundraiser looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 9am.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Position
Join Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as a Challenge Event Coordinator and play a vital role in our fundraising team. This position is central to managing our portfolio challenge events, directly generating essential revenue to fund MSF's medical humanitarian operations worldwide. We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven professional capable of managing complex logistics, motivating participants, and hitting ambitious fundraising targets. If you are committed to independent humanitarian action and excel at high-impact service delivery, apply now to help us save lives.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office
Salary: £35,375.80 per annum
Job Purpose:
The Challenge Events Fundraising Coordinator supports individuals and organisations raising funds for MSF, ensuring the safe processing and acknowledgement of donations and the administrative processing tasks related to community fundraising, ensuring supporters have the best possible experience with MSF when raising funds for our work.
The Challenge Events Coordinator plays a pivotal role in delivering and growing the third-party challenge events portfolio, including flagship events such as the London Marathon and Royal Parks Half Marathon. You will project manage the events calendar from planning to recruiting, stewarding, and supporting participants, ensuring they have an exceptional experience throughout their fundraising journey. A key focus will be providing outstanding supporter care while building lasting relationships to maximise engagement and income. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, supporting vital work that transforms lives, while contributing to the growth and success of the organisation’s challenge events programme.
The Challenge Event Coordinator will also work collaboratively within the team, supporting day-to-day operations of the wider Community Fundraising and Commercial Engagement Team helping to create a seamless and rewarding experience for MSF’s community of supporters across all fundraising initiatives including in-memory and tribute donations.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of events fundraising (preferably third party) and fundraising practices.
- Awareness of current trends in the UK events market and charity sector, with the ability to apply insights to improve MSF’s challenge events programme.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and their use in promoting events or fundraising activities.
- Basic understanding of fundraising compliance and law in relation to challenge events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - with the ability to authentically communicate to support fundraisers, convey the work of the MSF UK and show impact of support.
- Ability to build and develop strong relationships, internally and externally, to be able to maximise opportunities.
- Ability to manage deadlines and effectively balance a varied and ever-changing workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently within general guidelines, using initiative to solve problems, drive progress, and identify opportunities to grow income and enhance brand awareness.
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the fundraising team and wider office.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, Yammer or similar platforms.
- Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM/Database) system.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF and interest in international humanitarian aid work.
- Willingness to work occasionally evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: Monday, 26 January 2026, 9:00am (GMT)
- First round interviews:4. 5 & 6 February 2026
- Projected Start Date: March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you build strong relationships and help others achieve their fundraising goals?
At the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, we are looking for a Relationship Fundraiser to join our team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will help strengthen connections with individuals, local businesses, and our branches and groups face-to-face across the region. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting fundraisers, delivering events, and ensuring every supporter feels valued.
This is a home-based role with travel requirements across: North and East Yorkshire. Applicants need to be based in or close to the designated region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver community and local business fundraising events in your region
- Provide a tailored supporter journey through a range quality communications including meetings, calls and emails
- Support our branches and groups to grow income from local events, trusts, and corporates
- Build strong relationships to maximise fundraising potential and engagement
- Ensure funds are processed accurately and on time
- Collaborate with the wider community team to maintain consistent processes and accurate CRM records
- Represent the Association at events, presentations, and local media opportunities
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies
About You:
- Experience in community fundraising or relationship management
- Experience coaching and motivating people
- Confident using CRM databases with knowledge of GDPR
- Inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Passionate about inspiring supporters to reach their fundraising goals
- Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent attention to detail across written and verbal communication
- Track record of working to income targets
- Ability to work evenings and weekends when required
- Full clean driving licence
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



