Charity fundraiser jobs

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for building relationships, inspiring supporters, and delivering results looking for your first step into leadership? 

Shine is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on fundraising with leadership responsibilities, helping to generate vital income that supports people living with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and related conditions.This is an ideal step-up opportunity for an experienced fundraiser ready to broaden their leadership experience and take on greater responsibility.

You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with community groups, schools, businesses, organisations, and individual supporters across a designated region, while also supporting and developing members of the fundraising team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Fundraiser, you will be responsible for delivering fundraising income and supporter engagement across community, corporate, and events fundraising. You'll identify new opportunities, nurture existing relationships, and provide outstanding stewardship to ensure supporters feel valued and connected to the impact of their fundraising. 

You'll also provide line management and day-to-day leadership to designated team members, helping them to achieve their objectives and develop their fundraising careers. 

What You'll Be Doing 

Fundraising and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, businesses, schools, community groups, and organisations. 

• Recruit, engage, and steward supporters to maximise fundraising opportunities. 

• Grow income across community, corporate, and events fundraising. 

• Identify and develop income-generation opportunities. 

• Use Salesforce CRM and supporter insights to inform fundraising activity and relationship management. 

• Monitor performance against fundraising targets and contribute to income forecasting and reporting. 

• Work collaboratively across the charity to identify networks and opportunities. 

• Promote Shine campaigns, events, and activities to increase awareness and income. 

• Share inspiring supporter stories and fundraising successes with colleagues across the organisation. 

• Represent Shine at events, meetings, and networking opportunities. 

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide line management to designated members of the Fundraising Team. 

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews. 

• Support colleagues with coaching, guidance, and professional development. 

• Contribute to the recruitment, induction, and development of new team members. 

• Help foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. 

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising, enjoys building relationships, and has a proven track record of delivering results. 

You will have: 

• Experience in fundraising, particularly across community, corporate, and/or events fundraising. 

• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding income targets. 

• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills. 

• Experience managing multiple priorities. 

• Strong organisational skills and an understanding of KPIs, budgeting, target setting, and planning. 

• Experience using a CRM database, ideally Salesforce. 

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality reports and supporter communications. 

• A proactive, self-motivated, and positive approach to work. 

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. 

Additional Requirements 

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. 

• Willingness to undertake occasional evening and weekend work to support fundraising activities and events. 

• Basic DBS & UK Right to Work.

Why Join Shine?

At Shine, you'll be part of a welcoming and dedicated team committed to making a real difference. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career, develop leadership experience, and play a vital role in growing supporter engagement and fundraising income. 

If you're ready to use your fundraising skills to create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.   

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or have any questions, please contact Jo Marriott, Head of Fundraising and Special Appeals via email to arrange a suitable time for a chat.

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Job title: Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser
Salary: £35,032- £39,826
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Alder Hey Children's Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool. Hybrid working available.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to join our growing Philanthropy Team.

As Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser, you will play a key role in securing significant support from major donors, philanthropists, high-value supporters and donor-advised funds. You will manage a portfolio of existing and prospective supporters, building meaningful relationships that inspire transformational giving and long-term partnerships with Alder Hey Children's Charity.

Working closely with colleagues across the Charity, you will create bespoke engagement opportunities, develop compelling cases for support and deliver exceptional stewardship that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy. You will also help identify new opportunities to grow our philanthropy programme through networking, events and relationship-building with professional advisors and influential supporters.

We're looking for someone who loves building relationships and brings energy, enthusiasm and exceptional communication skills, alongside a proactive approach and a passion for connecting people with a cause that changes children's lives.

Key responsibilities will include:

Relationship Management and Philanthropy

· Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective major donors, philanthropists and other high-value supporters.

· Develop tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans that maximise long-term support and donor engagement.

· Deliver exceptional supporter experiences through meetings, events, hospital visits and bespoke engagement opportunities.

· Build a strong pipeline of prospects and identify opportunities to grow philanthropic income.

Networking and New Business Development

· Represent Alder Hey Children's Charity at networking events, philanthropy forums and relevant sector events.

· Build relationships with new prospects, influential supporters and professional networks.

· Support the development of relationships with solicitors, wealth managers, philanthropy advisors and donor-advised funds to create new philanthropic opportunities.

Collaboration and Impact

· Work closely with clinicians, senior stakeholders and colleagues across the Charity to develop compelling funding opportunities and cases for support.

· Demonstrate the impact of philanthropy through high-quality stewardship and supporter communications.

· Contribute to the continued growth and success of Alder Hey Children's Charity's philanthropy programme.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

Courage

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.

Together

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.

Passion

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.

Magic

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 3 August 2026

Initial screening interviews will be held via Teams on 10 August 2026

Second stage interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on 24 August 2026

About Us

Head and neck cancer is one of the fastest-rising cancers in the UK, now affecting around 14,000 people every year — the 5th most common cancer among men, 7th overall, and the fastest growing among young people. Too often, symptoms are missed or misunderstood, and more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage. That means compromised survival rates, more invasive treatment, and a recovery that can mean a new way of eating, speaking and living.

Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK exists to change that story. We work to prevent cancers where possible, drive earlier detection, and make sure people have clear information, support and guidance through and after treatment — so nobody has to cope in silence or confusion. We also fund groundbreaking research and collaborate across the sector to maximise our impact for patients.

As the only national charity dedicated to head and neck cancers, we're moving in an exciting new direction — and we have a unique opportunity to build an organisation that delivers maximum impact for patients and their families, while staying true to our roots.

The Role

We're looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Fundraiser to join our small, ambitious team. You'll bring specialist experience securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners, and you'll be confident building a robust funding pipeline and reporting on project delivery to funders.

We are looking for someone adaptable and hands-on, willing to engage fully with the breadth of activity a small charity requires. We are committed to pushing boundaries on behalf of our patient community, and we value candidates who demonstrate innovative thinking and the confidence to act on opportunities as they arise.

We offer a competitive salary and remote working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and professional development and mentorship opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides each. The statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification set out in the full job description attached.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to develop strong relationships with new and existing fundraising supporters within your region, helping them to network, influence and fundraise to make a meaningful impact on the work of the charity.

Through your network and by creating new opportunities, you will increase income within your region across multiple streams including Education, Individuals, In Memory Supporters and Community Organisations.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience in income generation, including leading and inspiring networks to generate long-term income and partnerships
• Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
• Be confident speaking to people and encouraging their support
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and be friendly, approachable, inspiring and engaging
• Hold a full, clean driving licence with access to a car

Principal Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit high-calibre supporters, volunteers and community groups, inspiring and leading these networks to generate sustainable income
• Manage a portfolio of regional donors, ensuring excellent stewardship and long-term engagement, and enabling supporters to maximise their fundraising potential
• Monitor and report on income, expenditure and key performance indicators, including volunteer recruitment and event registrations, while managing an income budget of approximately £600k per annum
• Deliver presentations and pitches to schools, community organisations and businesses
• Act as the face of BWCHC within your region, developing meaningful, long-term relationships
• Grow and strengthen volunteer and ambassador programmes in line with charity processes, enhancing volunteers’ skills to represent the charity effectively
• Spend at least 50% of your time working within your region, planning effectively, developing fundraising products and collaborating with colleagues across departments
• Maintain strong communication across the fundraising department and hospital, balancing relationships while working remotely
• Drive the regional fundraising strategy with energy and creativity, identifying and nurturing long-term supporter relationships
• Contribute to project or appeal working groups, such as Christmas campaigns, In Memory fundraising or Facebook challenges, ensuring information is shared across the team

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave, with additional leave for long service
• Enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and lifestyle savings
• Free flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity events throughout the year
• Enhanced pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to learning, education and professional development

The charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Successful candidates will work with vulnerable beneficiaries, so the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Community Fundraiser

�� Hybrid Working | Bradford District
⏰ 14 Hours per Week
�� £24,454.04 FTE (£9,284.64 Pro Rata)

Help Older People Live Well by Inspiring Your Community

Age UK Bradford District is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to help inspire local people, businesses and community organisations to support older people across Bradford District.

This is an exciting opportunity to build lasting relationships, develop community fundraising initiatives and encourage local people to get involved in supporting a charity that makes a real difference every day.

Working alongside colleagues, support team members, local businesses and community partners, you'll play a key role in raising vital funds, increasing awareness of our work and helping ensure older people can continue to access the support they need.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in community fundraising, community engagement, events, partnership working or customer engagement.
• Enjoys building relationships and inspiring people to get involved.
• Is passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Has excellent communication, networking and organisational skills.
• Can manage a varied workload and work confidently on their own initiative.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, dignity and person-centred support.

Experience of community fundraising, volunteer coordination, developing business partnerships or working within the voluntary sector would be an advantage, but if you're enthusiastic, creative and enjoy engaging with people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Age UK Bradford District?

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help secure the future of services that support thousands of older people every year.

You'll join a passionate and supportive team committed to helping older people remain independent, stay connected and live their best lives.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• A supportive and values-led culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to build partnerships that create lasting community impact

Additional Information

• Travel across Bradford District is required.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about bringing people together, building community partnerships and raising funds that change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a more connected, compassionate and age-friendly Bradford District.

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

About Us

Head and neck cancer is one of the fastest-rising cancers in the UK, now affecting around 14,000 people every year — the 5th most common cancer among men, 7th overall, and the fastest growing among young people. Too often, symptoms are missed or misunderstood, and more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage. That means compromised survival rates, more invasive treatment, and a recovery that can mean a new way of eating, speaking and living.

Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK exists to change that story. We work to prevent cancers where possible, drive earlier detection, and make sure people have clear information, support and guidance through and after treatment — so nobody has to cope in silence or confusion. We also fund groundbreaking research and collaborate across the sector to maximise our impact for patients.

As the only national charity dedicated to head and neck cancers, we're moving in an exciting new direction — and we have a unique opportunity to build an organisation that delivers maximum impact for patients and their families, while staying true to our roots.

The Role

We're looking for an Individual Giving, Community & Events Fundraiser to join our small, ambitious team. You'll bring broad experience of individual giving and community fundraising (or strong transferable skills), and you'll be confident organising events and stewarding supporters across their whole journey with us.

We need someone flexible, hands-on, and ready to get stuck into everything a small charity has to offer. We push boundaries for our patient community, so we value people who bring innovation and aren't afraid to seize opportunities as they arise.

We offer a competitive salary and remote working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and professional development and mentorship opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides each. The statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification set out in the full job description attached.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Surrey. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

MUST LIVE WITHIN COMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE WIRRAL

A 12-month fixed-term contract -  with the aim of extending the period depending on the income generated

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (Part-time) – days/times of work are flexible

Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £26,667–£30,000 per annum)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service. For a 3-day week, this equates to 120 hours, plus Bank Holidays.
Work location: home based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: 45p per mile from home base and other related travel expenses
 

About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Fundraiser to help us grow our income so that we can reach more people and provide more activities, events and support on the Wirral

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising activity. The main focus of the role will be local community fundraising, with some involvement in trusts, foundations and grant applications where appropriate.

About the role
As our Fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.

You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and make sure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.

The post is initially offered for three days a week for 12 months, with the aim of extending it further, depending on the income generated or if additional funding can be secured.

Key responsibilities

As our fundraiser, you will:

· Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan, with a strong focus on local business and community fundraising.

· Build relationships with community organisations, local businesses, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters.

· Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, fundraising events and charity partnerships.

· Support and encourage volunteers, trustees and staff to take part in fundraising activities.

· Help organise and promote community fundraising events and campaigns.

· Research suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities.

· Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate.

· Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor stewardship.

· Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that show the impact of the charity’s work.

· Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and in line with the charity’s values and relevant fundraising standards.

Person specification

You will bring:

· Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, grant applications, relationship management, and working towards targets.

· Confidence in approaching and building relationships with local businesses and community supporters.

· Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly in public and to write clearly and persuasively, and use social media effectively.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several pieces of work simultaneously.

· A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity.

· An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.

· A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and person-centred support.

· A good working knowledge of UK Funding Standards.

· You should also be:

o willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

o a driver with a vehicle available for business use

Why join us?

This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.

You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.

Closing date: Friday 31st July
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd August

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Looking for a fundraising role where you can take ownership, build lasting partnerships and see the impact of your work first-hand?

Join MedEquip4Kids and help secure vital funding for equipment, facilities and mental health support that transform the lives of children and young people across the UK.

Since 1985, we have raised more than £25 million to fund neonatal and paediatric medical equipment, sensory and play facilities, specialised equipment for disabled children, and mental health support. With a strong reputation, long-standing supporters and an established programme of fundraising events, we continue to make a lasting difference to thousands of young lives each year.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established children's charity and play an important role in our future growth. You'll develop and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, secure new partnerships and identify opportunities to increase income through sponsorships, events and fundraising initiatives.

Alongside building relationships with businesses, you'll create compelling proposals and demonstrate the impact of donations through reports, visits and regular communications. You'll represent MedEquip4Kids at events and networking opportunities and help to raise our profile within the business community.

As part of a small and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, take ownership of your work and make a direct contribution to improving the lives of children and young people across the UK. This role would suit some-one who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and seeing the tangible impact of their fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Income generation 

• Maximise funding from existing relationships and identify, research and secure new corporate funding opportunities.
• Meet agreed annual fundraising targets for corporate sponsorship, including annual income figures and corporate outreach numbers. 
• Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages that inspire businesses to support MedEquip4Kids.
• Support corporate funding applications for the Hummingbird mental health schools project. 
• Attend networking events and proactively build relationships within the business community.

Funder stewardship and reporting 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters through regular communication and excellent account management.
• Invite supporters to project visits and events, enabling them to see the impact of their donations first-hand.
• Ensure all corporate supporters receive timely acknowledgements, updates and impact reports.
• Ensure GDPR and safeguarding procedures are followed when handling supporter information, children's data and photographs.

Internal collaboration and event support

• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications and service delivery teams.
• Contribute ideas, stories and content for social media, newsletters and the charity website.
• Maintain accurate records on the fundraising CRM, ensuring all activity, communications and income are recorded appropriately.
• Contribute to team meetings and support wider organisational objectives where required.
• Help to develop the online presence of MedEquip4Kids through digital campaigns, social media, and other avenues. 

About you 

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, business development, account management or corporate partnerships.
• A proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience using databases or CRM systems and managing fundraising or sales pipelines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and confidence working independently.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
MedEquip4Kids is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We want our recruitment process to be accessible and inclusive, so please let us know if you require any adjustments or support when applying or attending an interview.

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Sussex. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

Community & Corporate Fundraiser – Wales (Dolfor)

Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (flexible/part-time requests will be considered)

Salary £38,000.00 -£42, 000.00 pa

Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 home working

This role will lead fundraising across Wales and into the Midlands, building relationships with communities, businesses and supporters to grow income and raise awareness of our work. 

You’ll develop and manage a mix of community and corporate fundraising activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and using our Wales site to engage and inspire supporters. 

A big part of the role is building strong, long-term relationships that support sustainable fundraising and help extend the reach of our services.

About you:

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships or a similar relationship-based role
• Confident building and managing external relationships
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, self-motivated approach

This is a varied role with real scope to grow fundraising across Wales and make a direct impact on the children and families we support.

Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring others, and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing support for our charity by connecting with local communities, businesses, volunteers, and supporters. You will be at the heart of developing meaningful partnerships, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and increasing awareness of the vital work we do. Through your energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills, you will help generate income, maximise community engagement, and strengthen our presence across the region. Every conversation, event, and partnership you create will contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. If you thrive on meeting people, creating opportunities, and being part of a passionate and purpose-driven team, this rewarding role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while helping our charity grow and succeed.

• Do you want a role where you can see your impact in changing the lives of young people living through and beyond cancer?
• Are you proud of your ability to build effective relationships across wide and diverse groups of people, organisations and partners?
• Do you have the ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage others?
• Do you enjoy working in a small team, working towards clear goals and objectives?
• Are you ready to hit the ground running? Then this is the role for you!

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is recruiting a Community and Individual Fundraiser to be an integral part of the small and driven fundraising team. Inspiring and managing community groups, individual fundraisers, and individual donations.

As an enthusiastic fundraiser you will help diversify income and grow loyalty by building and nurturing relationships both with future supporters and existing donors. You will work to increase supporter engagement and develop recurring giving through our ‘Friends of the Trust’ programme. You will also play a proactive part in our wider fundraising activities, helping us be even more accessible to all young people who have a cancer diagnosis in the UK, and have the biggest positive impact possible on every one of them.

A great opportunity to join a close, ambitious and supportive team where you will have a truly meaningful impact and where you can experience first-hand the difference you are making to so many young lives.

The successful candidate will be passionate and skilled in building effective relationships, a competent and confident communicator and have a personable approach when working with a wide range of supporters. Experience in a fundraising role is desireable, but we are very willing to consider transferable skills with an interest and enthusiasm to learn too!

As well as being a fulfilling, fun place to work, we offer a range of incentives to our team. You will get: 

• 23 days basic annual leave a year (pro-rata) plus all English Bank Holidays (typically 8 days). After 3 years, you will get an extra day’s annual leave and an extra 2 days after 5 years.
• Hybrid working – our office-based team have the possibilty to work remotely on set days, depending on job role/responsibilities, with some flexibility in working hours, both in agreement with line manager.
• Company Pension Plan with employer contribution above the legal minimum requirement.
• Option to enrol in the Benenden Health Healthcare Plan and Health Cash Plan. This includes… 
• Private medical diagnostics, private medical treatment and surgery, physiotherapy, mental health counselling support, 24/7 GP and mental health helplines.
• Money towards health-related costs, including optical, dental, chiropody, physiotherapy,  in-patient treatment.
• Gym membership discounts and online fitness classes.
• Access to professional mental health supervision
• Reward Gateway – huge range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and other experiences, plus wellbeing support.
• Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers. 
• Musto branded staff kit & supplier discounts.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with individuals, community groups and clubs you will build meaningful relationships and deliver excellent supporter experiences, increasing engagement and maximising fundraising income. You will be responsible for individidual gifts up to the value of £5,000 and integral to our fundraising strategy, you will play a key role in creating and developing new public fundraising initiatives from the ground up, helping to grow income and inspire support. 

Community & Individual fundraising

• Build and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship and support throughout their fundraising journey. 
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities, with a key focus on engaging our warm and proactive community of families and volunteers.
• Develop and grow our successful ‘Talks’ series, working with our nationwide volunteer speaker network to engage sailing clubs across the UK, raising awareness of our work and encouraging long-term support.
• Inspire and support individuals taking part in fundraising challenges and activities. Providing fundraising advice, motivation and practical support. 
• Champion and develop digital fundraising opportunities.
• Identify, propose and deliver new ideas and campaigns, maximising our engaged supporter base as well as new audiences.
• Be a passionate ambassador of Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at community fundraising events and talks to raise awareness of the charity.

Individual giving

• Provide excellent supporter care through written and verbal communication throughout the year as needed. 
• Maintaining accurate records of donations made directly and from third-party platforms and ensure all donors and fundraisers are thanked in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Identifying opportunities within our individual donors and engaged community to retain and grow loyalty.
• Manage and develop relationships with monthly donors, working to develop stewardship journeys that engage and encourage long-term commitment and growth from this income stream. Identify growth opportunities and potential to turn one-off donors into regular supporters.

Team responsibilities 

• Where needed, use your creativity to work with the Communication team to develop collateral related to community and individual fundraising. 
• Participate in regular meetings with wider team to inform and update on progress, ensuring other departments know and can celebrate funding successes.
• Support the wider Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust teams across the year during busy periods, as required. 
• Comply with all Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust policies and procedures and maintain the highest standards of data management and GDPR compliance.

For more info about Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the role please see the Recruitment Pack

Make a real difference in Hartlepool.
Lead fundraising that changes lives.

Fundraiser – Hartlepool Foodbank (Part‑Time, Fixed Term)

Contract & Benefits

• 12‑month contract | 18.5 hrs/week (flexible, hybrid)
• Tues–Fri working pattern (agreed with the Coordinator)
• £15,180 + 7.5% pension
• 12.5 days leave + public holidays

Key Focus

• Secure funding: grants & trust applications
• Grow donations: campaigns, appeals & individual giving
• Build relationships: donors, businesses & community groups
• Plan events: engage local supporters
• Track impact: monitor funding and activity

Why Join Us

• Supportive, close‑knit team + Trussell network expertise
• Flexible working
• Meaningful role with lasting community impact

Apply Send application by 24 July 2026
Interviews: early August | Start: September