Charity fundraiser jobs

Are you a dog lover who wants to make a difference through fundraising?
We’re looking for a Head of Mass Participation and Community Fundraising to lead the delivery of our exciting mass participation and community fundraising work, from sporting and challenge events to building community with local donors near our rehoming centres.

What does this role do?
As Head of Mass Participation and Community Fundraising, you'll:

• Lead the implementation of our exciting new community fundraising strategy, bringing our enthusiastic fundraisers across the country around a common goal that promotes our brand locally, embeds our work in local communities, and ultimately drives targeted income growth through donations and legacies,
• Lead the mass participation fundraising team to deliver a high-quality national event portfolio, generating income, amplifying the Dogs Trust brand and growing our national presence,
• Act as a link between directorate strategy and local delivery, ensuring delivery teams locally understand how their fundraising contributes to wider strategic goals and objectives,
• Collaborate with various other teams across Dogs Trust, from marketing and communications to rehoming centre teams, ensuring there is central alignment, and opportunities for collaboration are maximised.

This role can be based at any of our rehoming centres and will involve frequent travel to rehoming centres around the UK. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 25th June 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have a proven track record in leading community fundraising teams, with the ability to drive performance to deliver income growth. You’ll need experience of managing people, ideally remotely, as this role looks after a large team working from all corners of the UK. You’ll be confident working closely with senior stakeholders, negotiating and influencing, as well as the ability to deliver effective change management, ensuring teams understand the strategic vision and are motivated to deliver it. Above all, you’ll be passionate about fundraising and the work we do, and the ability to champion the amazing work our mass participation and community fundraising teams do.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will take ownership of RBVE’s corporate fundraising portfolio, strengthening supporter engagement and building long‑term value. You will champion corporate fundraising as a key driver of the charity’s income growth, ensuring the team delivers exceptional performance and meets stretching income goals.

You will work collaboratively across the wider fundraising function — including Community & Events, Individual Giving, and Digital Events — to maximise opportunities and maintain the charity’s impressive year‑on‑year income growth. You will also play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Great Tommy Sleep Out, our flagship seven‑figure digital campaign.

This role is critical to sustaining our momentum and unlocking the next phase of growth.

This role will be office based in Aylesford, Kent with expected travel for events in the UK and occasionally beyond.

About you

You will be a strategic, organised and confident leader with significant line‑management experience and a track record of delivering income growth in a corporate fundraising environment. Calm, methodical and hands‑on, you thrive under pressure and bring clarity and focus to a busy portfolio.

You will also be a collaborative team player, able to build strong internal relationships and work seamlessly across departments to drive shared success.

What you’ll bring

• Corporate fundraising leadership — experience overseeing a portfolio and driving income growth

• Team management — proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high‑performing fundraisers

• Strategic planning — confidence setting direction and delivering against ambitious targets

• Relationship building — ability to cultivate long‑term, high‑value partnerships

• Cross‑functional collaboration — experience working with multiple teams to maximise opportunities

Why join us?

• A mission‑driven organisation with a clear purpose

• A supportive, ambitious fundraising team with a strong track record

• The opportunity to shape a growing income stream and make a tangible impact

• A culture that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement

For full information on the role, please see below attached job description.

RBVE reserve the right to close any vacancy prior to the published closing date.

Do you want to be part of the team at a charity which has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives. 

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. 

We have a unique relationship with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are located on the fringes of the City, and we generate income from hiring out space in our community centre. These opportunities make the Marketing & Fundraising Manager position varied and interesting, with plenty of possibility to grow and develop in the role. 

Job Purpose:

The Marketing & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing St Hilda’s East’s marketing strategy and will take the lead in organising fundraising events and securing funds from individual donations, and rental and room hire income.

They will lead on communications with external stakeholders through the development and implementation of SHE’s marketing plans and social media strategy. There will be a particular focus on strengthening our unique link with the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, as well as with parents and pupils of the school – to raise awareness of the impact of St. Hilda’s East and to organise joint events. The postholder will work alongside freelance fundraisers who focus on maximising grant income.

It is not essential to have experience in the non-profit sector; we would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment and are looking to bring your talents to the charity sector.

This job is for you, if you:

• possess excellent writing skills and a passion for communicating our charitable mission, possibly moving into the charity sector for the first time
• have the ability to develop and mantain positive relationships with a diverse range of people including high net worth individuals, partners, colleagues, and service users 
• have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and researching and developing new sources of income 
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities, effectively balancing operational and strategic expectations.

Benefits

You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, flexible working arrangements, and 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays.

Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 at 23:30, however, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and might close early if the position is filled

Interviews: Week of 8 June and ongoing

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

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Position: Area Fundraising Manager

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours per week, 1 day working from home allowance

Salary: £39,000 - £41,500 (FTE) depending on experience; (5% pension contribution), 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata

Contract type: 1 year fixed term but with the potential to extend with job role success

Reportable to: Head of Operations and Community Support

Direct reports: No direct reports but this role has the responsibility to line manage people as and when an appropriate need arises with business development.

Job Purpose

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser.  This role won’t just be supporting fundraising internally but will be leading a fundraising change across the borough. As our Area Fundraising Manager, you will lead a new strategy to transform how our communities give, collaborate and create impact.  You’ll organise large‑scale fundraising initiatives that bring the whole town together from landmark public events to innovative collective campaigns to smaller, targeted initiatives.  As our role as an infrastructure charity, we have a vision to help generate more sustainable income for a wide range of VCSE organisations in Barnsley whilst bringing people together to proudly support the brilliant charities, social enterprises and groups who hold up our communities every day.

You’ll also work closely with our members across the sector to build confidence, skills and long‑term capability, delivering or facilitating high‑quality fundraising training, mentoring and resources. Your efforts will be particularly focused in the areas of regular giving, events, corporate income and fundraising strategies. Through your guidance, local organisations will build skills, ambition and long‑term resilience ensuring no organisation is left behind because of confidence, connections or know‑how.

You won’t just be supporting others but you will play a pivotal role to help Barnsley CVS grow stronger.  One day per week will be spent supporting our own initiatives to generate sustainable income that helps Barnsley CVS expand its support offer, deepen its impact and champion the sector long into the future.  This could be anything from supporting bid writing to exploring new income streams to innovative fundraising.

Benefits

· 5% pension contribution

· 33 days of annual leave pro rata which increases with length of service

· Enhanced sick pay with length of service

· Flexible working with an easy to manage toil system

· Enhanced maternity leave

· Discounts on local Barnsley Gyms

If you an ambitious relationship-builder ready to drive growth, innovation and impact across high-value fundraising and partnerships this could be the role for you! 

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve and our work is only possible thanks to the incredible support of our community. 

The Role 

This is a pivotal role within our Income Generation team, leading our high-value fundraising portfolio including major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and legacy and in-memory giving. 

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will shape and deliver a strategy and team to build meaningful, long-term relationships and maximises sustainable income, ensuring Farleigh Hospice remains a charity of choice for supporters and partners. 

This is more than a fundraising role - it’s an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with purpose, helping to secure vital income that enables exceptional hospice care in our community. 

What You’ll Do 

• Develop and deliver a philanthropy and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational goals

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-value supporters, including major donors, corporates and trusts 

Work closely with our corporate fundraiser to secure and develop corporate partnerships, creating compelling engagement opportunities and sponsorship packages 

• Ensure excellent major donor stewardship, delivering personalised engagement and relationship plans

• Oversee trust and foundation applications, ensuring high-quality submissions and reporting 

• Support the growth of legacy, in-memory and tribute giving

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team and volunteers

• Use data, insight and KPIs to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with: 

• Significant experience in philanthropy, corporate or high-value fundraising

• A proven track record of securing major gifts, partnerships or grants

• Experience managing high-value relationships and pipelines

• Strong leadership and team management experience

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills

• Strategic thinking combined with strong commercial and analytical ability

Charity or hospice experience is desirable, but most important is your ability to build lasting relationships and turn opportunities into meaningful income and impact. 

In return, we offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.  

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications) 

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated.  To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670 

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a brilliant youth homelessness charity on a fantastic New Business Manager role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a team that has had some incredible successes in recent years which have been widely recognised across the sector. We're looking for a creative and proactive corporate fundraiser with demonstrable experience of securing 6-figure strategic partnerships. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities, focusing on £100k -£1m partnerships
• Progress prospects from cold outreach through to onboarding 
• Secure transformational partnerships aligned with the charity and business' mission and values 
• Create compelling proposals, and confidently pitch to potential partners
• Support and develop the New Business Officer

Person Specification

• Proven experience in securing high-value (£100k+) new business within the charity sector
• Strong track record of developing cold pipelines and converting prospects into new accounts
• Line management experience
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, negotiations, and delivering compelling pitches
• Creative, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraising Officer in order to join a collaborative and purpose driven organisation in a key supporter engagement role.  This will be 

Working within a dynamic income generation team, you will support and inspire volunteers to deliver successful fundraising activities, helping them exceed targets while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience throughout their journey.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about relationship building, data driven engagement, and delivering meaningful experiences that strengthen supporter loyalty and maximise income growth.

About the Role

You will play an important part in delivering operational fundraising plans and supporting sustainable income growth through community fundraising initiatives. The role involves working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across multiple functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting volunteers and fundraisers to achieve and exceed fundraising targets
• Delivering excellent supporter stewardship through proactive and personalised engagement
• Analysing campaign and supporter data to optimise fundraising performance and supporter journeys
• Building strong relationships with supporters and internal stakeholders
• Supporting fundraising projects and operational activity within agreed timelines
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture
• Ensuring accurate use of databases, digital platforms, and fundraising systems
• Promoting accessible and inclusive engagement practices across all activities

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting fundraising volunteers or community fundraising activities
• A track record of meeting or exceeding supporter engagement targets
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and improve performance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and managing relationships effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities independently
• Confidence using databases, digital tools, and fundraising platforms
• A commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and excellent supporter experience

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,702- £41,108 per annum inc. London Weighting
• Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 35 hrs a week
• Location: London, hybrid working  2 days a week in the office
• Interview dates: w/c 15th June

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Community Fundraising Assistant - North 

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.​

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands? 

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.​​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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OCD-UK is entering an exciting new chapter as we look ahead to the next phase of our growth. We want to develop, strengthen and future-proof our fundraising income – and that’s where you could come in as our new Fundraising Development Manager.  This is a unique opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment for our charity and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead, you will expand our ability to generate income from our community fundraisers. 

This will be a challenging but rewarding position within a small friendly and dynamic charity, with clear growth ambitions and a determination to make a real positive impact for children and adults affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

You will bring ambition, clarity, ideas and organisation to help generate fundraising income. You will lead on all aspects of fundraising for our mass participation event places, with a focus on our London Marathon places for 2027 and beyond. You will also help to develop new income campaign streams for the charity, including building and mobilising a network of fundraisers, to drive individual giving, sponsorship and fundraising activities.

In addition, you will also lead on preparing small grant bid-writing through persuasive communication with high-quality grant writing to unlock new opportunities to secure funding to help bring charity projects and ideas to life. 

This role isn’t just about processing fundraising applications and writing funding bids from behind a desk. It’s about being a visible, energetic advocate for the OCD-UK community.  You will champion our work as well as supporting other colleagues in their duties where your time allows.  

This new role is a vital one for the Bikeability Trust as we develop and implement our Income Generation Strategy. Having secured over £78 million of Active Travel England (ATE) grant funding to 2029 for the provisiion of Bikeability training we are looking to add value to our operations by raising income to develop innovative new products and services that complement but are outside the scope of the ATE funding. This role will lead that work as part of our wider Strategy team. You will have significant experience of charity fundraising and income generation, and of taking a strategic approach to income diversification and resilience. An established manager and fundraiser with excellent communication and influencing skills, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks.

Income Generation and Development Lead

Do you have experience of securing income across multiple streams?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new phase of income generation and organisational sustainability within a growing and ambitious mental health charity.

Help shape the future of mental health support in Surrey

Position: Income Generation & Development Lead

Location: Surrey/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)

Closing Date: 28 June 2026, interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of July 2026.

The Role

The charity is investing in this role because they believe the organisation can significantly strengthen and diversify its income, increase unrestricted funding, and build new strategic partnerships and opportunities that support long-term impact across Surrey.

You will establish and lead a high-performing income generation function, bringing strategy, structure and momentum to activity that is currently fragmented and underdeveloped.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.

You will work closely with senior leadership at both the charity and Catalyst Support on selected partnership initiatives and collaborative opportunities that strengthen mental health support across Surrey. There is a clear expectation that the role will contribute significantly to improving the organisation’s financial resilience and move towards generating net financial contribution over time.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Build an income generation function from the ground up
• Shape organisational strategy and sustainability
• Develop high-value partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Work across innovation, community mental health and system partnerships
• Help position the charity as a key partner in improving mental health support across Surrey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead an income generation strategy
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
• Secure income from trusts, statutory and partnership sources
• Strengthen the case for support and external positioning
• Develop strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Establish systems, structure and focus across income generation activity.

The role will also contribute to selected partnership initiatives and joint funding opportunities with Catalyst Support as part of strengthening collaboration across the county.

About You

We are looking for someone who can build pipeline, secure funding, develop partnerships and create the systems and relationships needed for sustainable growth.

You will also:

• Have a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams
• Have built and converted funding pipelines into secured income
• Understand the UK charity and/or commissioning landscape
• Be able to work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused
• Be comfortable operating autonomously in a growing and evolving environment
• Bring energy, credibility and relationship-building strength.

You will have experience of:

• Securing income across multiple streams (trusts & foundations, statutory funding, corporate or major donors)
• Record of building and converting income pipelines into secured funding
• Developing and delivering income generation strategies
• Working within the UK charity and/or commissioning environment
• Translating organisational priorities and relationships into income opportunities
• Leading or significantly contributing to successful funding bids.

This role is not suited to someone looking to learn income generation in post. We need someone who can bring experience, momentum and delivery from the outset.

When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you’ll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Income Generation and Development, Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Funding, Corporate Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Manger, Income Generation Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you an experienced fundraising compliance professional looking for a role where you can shape standards, influence culture and help create the best possible supporter experience?

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Fundraising Compliance Manager to join our sector-leading team at an exciting point of growth and evolution. This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening how we support safe, ethical and high-quality fundraising across the organisation.

In this role, you’ll work across teams and with external agencies to help embed a culture where compliance is seen not as a barrier, but as something that enables confident, responsible and supporter-focused fundraising. You’ll combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery—using insight, training and collaboration to help teams make good decisions and deliver excellent experiences.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping others navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. This is a varied role with visibility across the organisation, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape processes, influence ways of working and help drive continuous improvement.
 

Salary

The salary for this position is £45,866 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop fundraising compliance activity across the charity, helping to ensure fundraising is delivered safely, ethically and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with fundraising teams and external agencies to quality assure activity and promote high standards across supporter communications and experiences.
• Monitor, analyse and report on complaints, risks and trends—using insight to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen supporter confidence.
• Produce clear and effective reports for senior stakeholders, including the Fundraising Leadership Team and Trustees.
• Develop and maintain practical guidance, resources and tools that help teams feel informed, supported and empowered to deliver compliant fundraising activity.
• Build confidence and understanding of fundraising compliance and best practice through the delivery of training to both internal and external fundraisers.
• Support the continued evolution of compliance processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, clarity and effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and approachable source of expertise.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant experience of working within a fundraising compliance  related regulatory environment.
• Expert knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and wider fundraising regulation.
• Understanding of Gambling Commission legislation in relation to charity lotteries.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly for different audiences.
• Experience delivering training, guidance or support that helps build confidence and capability.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and practically.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement and attention to detail.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape how fundraising is delivered across the organisation—creating the confidence, clarity and support that enables teams to do great work responsibly and well.

Remote working however must be based in the region, Glasgow

Access to our Glasgow Office is available, 3 days a week

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

We are seeking an experienced, Glasgow-based fundraiser to join us as a Regional Development Officer. In this role, you’ll be a confident, visible champion for Mary’s Meals, someone who knows the city, understands its communities, and can build relationships that spark action. You’ll bring boldness and creativity to your work, whether delivering inspiring talks in churches and schools, making fundraising asks or forging genuine partnerships with local businesses and networks.

Using your deep knowledge of Glasgow’s people and places, you will identify high‑potential opportunities, grow income and participation, and cultivate a committed local movement of supporters and volunteers. Through strategic, outward‑facing work, you’ll turn first conversations into committed, long‑term support that strengthens our movement and fuels our mission.

Working closely with the Head of Scotland, you will co‑design and deliver a local growth plan shaped by the pulse of your region. You will represent Mary’s Meals across faith communities, schools, community groups, business networks, and key connectors, bringing energy, authenticity, and a passion for our mission.

Highly autonomous, you’ll combine insight, data, and local intuition to focus on areas of greatest opportunity. You’ll collaborate across the organisation to create seamless supporter journeys and tell compelling, meaningful stories. Everything you do will reflect Mary’s Meals’ warmth, simplicity, and dignity.

Key responsibilities include

• Work with the Head of Scotland to create and deliver an insight‑driven regional growth plan, with clear priorities around income, visibility, and volunteer mobilisation.
• Use local knowledge, data, and community insight to focus your time on the strongest opportunities for growth.
• Balance relationship‑building with a proactive, opportunity-led approach, identifying new supporters, networks, and partnerships and developing them from prospective supporters into committed donors.
• Actively network across Glasgow to initiate new meetings, build connections, and follow up purposefully.
• Represent Mary’s Meals with authenticity and enthusiasm across schools, churches, parishes, universities, community groups, and local businesses.
• Deliver engaging talks, assemblies, parish visits, small events, networking sessions, and partnership meetings that increase income, participation, and visibility.
• Build a diverse pipeline of leads and partnerships that reflect Glasgow’s communities and faith landscape.
• Create the environment for a strong volunteer network and empower volunteers through thoughtful delegation, coaching, encouragement, and recognition.
• Strengthen local visibility by nurturing community connectors and supporting appropriate local media engagement.

Please see the recruitment pack for full list of duties.

To apply, please visit our website bu following instructions on Charity Job.

Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Applications are ongoing.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.

About the Role

Off The Fence is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to drive income growth across the most sustainable revenue streams in the UK charity sector. As Legacies, Philanthropy & Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in securing major gifts, building a strong legacy pipeline, and developing high-value partnerships that will underpin our ambitious, faith-driven10-year vision to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity for a mission-motivated fundraiser to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with the CEO to cultivate high-net-worth donors, engage churches, and inspire long-term support through meaningful relationships and compelling storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legacy fundraising strategy, growing a pipeline of pledged gifts and developing initiatives such as legacy campaigns and supporter recognition programmes.
• Cultivate high-net-worth individuals and donor-advised fund supporters, securing significant multi-year contributions.
• Build and strengthen church partnerships, delivering presentations and developing co-mission opportunities aligned with our faith-based values.
• Develop and steward individual donors, improving retention and creating clear pathways for increased giving.
• Deliver fundraising events and campaigns, including major events, community initiatives, and seasonal appeals.
• Develop corporate and community partnerships, generating both financial and in-kind support.
• Monitor and report on income performance, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate CRM records.

About You

You’ll be a confident and relational fundraiser with a proven ability to grow income and build meaningful partnerships. You will bring:

• Experience in fundraising (ideally across legacies, major gifts, or HNW donors)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strategic mindset with strong delivery capability
• A passion for social impact and transforming lives

Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Why Join Us?

At Off The Fence, you’ll be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation working at the frontline of social and spiritual poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove. You’ll help shape long-term impact through innovative programmes and a bold vision for the future.

We offer:

• £30,000 salary + 7% pension contribution
• 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Mission leave for volunteering and spiritual growth
• 24/7 wellbeing support (BUPA EAP)
• The chance to make a tangible difference to over 1,000 lives each year