Charity fundraiser jobs
Are you an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about animal welfare?
We’re looking for a Head of Supporter Development to oversee our supporter communications journey, collaborating with various teams to ensure our supporters receive the best care and attention.
What does this role do?
As Head of Supporter Development, you will:
- Lead and transform how we engage with supporters, embedding a cultural shift and supporting teams to deliver on strategic objectives,
- Implement the supporter engagement strategy, including producing annual plans and a programme for regularly monitoring and evaluation activity, continuously improving the approach to enhance outcomes,
- Ensure all fundraising activities and products are audience led, using audience insight to inform decision making and ensuring high standards are upheld,
- Develop and manage budgets for supporter engagement activity.
This role is a fixed term, family leave cover contract until March 2027. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 1st June 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need significant experience in supporter development and direct marketing, and experience of audience insight and segmentation principles. You’ll have strong leadership skills, with experience of leading high performing teams, with the ability to lead change and growth, and embed culture. You’ll also have a deep understanding of compliance and data protection regulations, and excellent attention to detail. Above all, you’ll have a commitment to the work we 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.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle, with home working in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy
Contract: Full time
Salary: £45,379 per annum
About the role
Up for a challenge? Excited about Corporate new business and experienced at building impactful philanthropy networks? Join us at Crisis as our Fundraising Manager (England) where we're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser who specialises in winning and delivering regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy.
We are at the start of an exciting new journey to grow high value income in our nations and regions. You will have a great role within a motivated team and have the opportunity to build your fundraising strategy: You will have the autonomy to develop your own high value network, prospects and income pipeline: You will collaborate with our wonderful Skylight teams across England to develop and deliver compelling and bold cases for support.
If you have a great track record in identifying and securing regional corporate high value partnerships and donors and aren’t afraid of a challenge we would love to hear from you.
About you
· Dynamic, experienced, high-value fundraiser
· Specialist in identifying, delivering and winning regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy
· Experienced at identifying, pitching and successfully securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships
· Enjoy creating and delivering compelling Cases for Support
· Results-driven – we have ambitious plans as a charity and as a team
· Enjoy travel; you will be based at either Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle with regular travel as required. NB we have Skylight Centres in Birmingham, Newcastle, Merseyside, Oxford and London
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 17 May at 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Thursday 28 or Friday 29 May, Online Interview
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Senior Corporate Development Manager, External Engagement
Service: External Engagement
Salary:
- starting at £42,562 rising to £46,703 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum for Head Office based (pro rata for part-time hours)
or
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum for Home-based (pro rata for part-time hours)
Location: Hybrid Head Office or Homebased
For Head Office based roles, we typically work a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in Hoxton, London, N1.
Note that this role requires travel to partner meetings and events, predominantly in central London (but also nationally). Applicants would need to be able to travel regularly, as required, to fulfil the needs of the role, even if home-based.
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (no less than 28 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the role’s impact:
Family Action is a national charity committed to supporting families through change, challenge and crisis. Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in around 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine.
This is an exciting time for an experienced and ambitious senior corporate fundraiser to join our high performing corporate partnerships team and lead the New Business function. Family Action recently undertook a major brand review and launched a new website, and income generation is a key priority in our 2024-29 strategy. This role will be focused on developing and growing new business activity, including identifying and securing new high-value partnerships, creating and implementing a robust growth strategy and ensuring we have the tools to deliver it. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.
Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Leading a small team to drive forward new business activity; identifying, cultivating and securing new income generation opportunities with corporate partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
- Creating and implementing a growth strategy for new business, developing our corporate partnerships proposition, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.
- Implementing effective processes, systems and frameworks to increase partnership opportunities and the success of our new business activity.
- Working with senior stakeholders internally and externally to identify and secure partnership opportunities that further shared goals.
- Working with the Corporate Team and other teams and colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth setup and onboarding of new partnerships.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken PT)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 11th and 15th of June 2026 - virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London Bridge office
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months - Full-time
Working Pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly shaped role following a restructure that has created space to further strengthen and grow our community fundraising programme. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to create and deliver a new community fundraising strategy, and will agree the key priorities for the role to ensure a clear and realistic focus for the contract period.
This is a 6-month contract role, created to provide immediate expertise and momentum during a period of change. There is scope to make the role permanent, subject to success and organisational needs.
As Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in shaping a fundraising programme with lasting impact. You will take ownership of growing income, expanding supporter engagement, and building long-term relationships across the community.
We are looking for an engaging, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can bring structure, creativity and energy to help shape the future of community fundraising and inspire supporters and volunteers to get involved and maximise their impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth:
- Work with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to develop and deliver a refreshed community fundraising strategy.
- Shape and implement plans to grow income, engagement and supporter involvement.
- Set clear income targets, KPIs and growth priorities.
- Develop a diverse and sustainable pipeline of community fundraising opportunities and supporters.
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship:
- Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, delivering high-quality stewardship and supporter care to enhance journeys, maximise retention and grow long-term engagement.
Fundraising Delivery:
- Lead delivery of a range of community fundraising activities, including individual fundraising activities and challenges, in celebration and in memory fundraising.
- Identifying and developing new community fundraising opportunities.
- Create engaging campaigns and opportunities that attract new audiences and grow engagement with existing supporters.
Recruitment & Communications:
- Recruit, support and develop volunteers and fundraisers across a range of activities.
- Encourage progression of volunteers into active fundraisers and community leaders.
- Provide ongoing guidance, tools and support to enable successful fundraising delivery.
- Support the promotion of fundraising activity through social media, digital channels and campaign communications.
- Contribute to marketing activity aimed at attracting new supporters and engaging existing audiences.
Systems, Insights & Reporting:
- Use CRM systems effectively to manage supporter data and activity.
- Monitor income, engagement and performance against agreed KPIs.
- Analyse results to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Use insight to inform future planning and campaign development.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider organisational goals.
About you
Experience:
- Proven experience in community fundraising at manager level.
- Strong track record of growing income and supporter engagement.
- Experience delivering a range of community fundraising activities and campaigns.
- Experience working with volunteers and supporter communities.
- Confident use of CRM systems and supporter databases.
- Experience in marketing, audience growth or supporter recruitment.
- Worked for a medical or research charity (Desirable).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Creative and proactive approach to developing fundraising opportunities.
- Comfortable working in a role that is shaping and evolving.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Supporter-focused with a passion for community engagement.
- Enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated by purpose-driven work.
Why Join us?
- Play a key role in shaping and strengthening community fundraising.
- 6-month contract with scope to make permanent.
- 4-day working week while working full-time hours.
- 8% pension contribution.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
- Spinal Research is a four-day week employer (Fridays Off).
- Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
- Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.
Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.
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About the role
Sitting within the Community & Events Team, and more broadly the Income & Engagement Department, the Community Fundraising Officer plays a vital role in supporting the long-term growth, development, and delivery of Sands’ community fundraising activities.
This is a new role at Sands, and it is an exciting time to join our growing team. This role will support acquisition activity, national campaign delivery and provide outstanding stewardship to fundraisers, community group and Sands groups, maximising their fundraising efforts and strengthening their relationship to Sands. You will also support the development of Sands regional fundraising approach, providing operational and administrative support to the Community Fundraising Manager.
The role is key to enabling the scaling of national community campaigns, enhancing supporter led fundraising activity, delivering high quality supporter stewardship, and supporting the future development of Sands’ emerging regional fundraising model.
Main Responsibilities
Community Fundraising Delivery & Growth
- Working with the Community Fundraising Manager, develop and deliver a community fundraising strategy for both new and existing activities.
- Support and assist with the delivery of Sands' community fundraising portfolio, ensuring activities are monitored and excellent supporter experience is given so to maximise impact and growth of each product.
- Provide operational and administrative support across the community fundraising pipeline, including, building web pages and ad campaigns, managing enquiries, recording activity on the database, drafting communication and creating e comms.
- Support the implementation of Sands’ regional fundraising model over the next strategy period, working with internal teams to establish ways of working, build best practice and, to identify opportunities for local engagement and increased income.
Supporter Stewardship & Relationship Management
- Deliver high quality, personalised stewardship for supporter led community fundraisers, community groups, schools, clubs and societies, ensuring supporters feel valued, inspired and supported throughout their fundraising efforts.
- Maintain regular communication with supporters via email, phone, and social platforms, ensuring prompt responses, clear guidance and automating where appropriate to improve efficiency.
- Provide proactive stewardship to high potential fundraisers and groups, helping them reach and exceed their targets.
- Work in collaboration with the Supporter Care Team to ensure seamless supporter journeys and continuity of communication.
- Work in collaboration with the Volunteering Team to support Sands Volunteer Groups with their local fundraising activities.
- Review and implement a tiered thanking model, ensuring fundraisers of all levels are thanked appropriately and in a timely manner.
Marketing & Engagement
- Support the Community Fundraising Manager with the delivery of marketing activities for supporter led community fundraising.
- Assist with the development of marketing materials and ads for supporter led community fundraising, seasonal campaigns, and national challenges.
- Work with the Engagement Team to update and maintain the “Fundraise for Us” section of Sands’ website, ensuring content is inspiring, accurate and up to date.
- Gather case studies, stories and impact examples to support promotional activity and supporter motivation.
- Capture and create content for email and social media.
- Work with external agencies and provide admin support to maximise impact and capture learnings.
Administration, Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate supporter records in the CRM, ensuring all relevant information is captured and updated in a timely manner.
- Support data insight and reporting processes, enabling effective measurement and optimisation of community fundraising activity.
- Prepare basic reports, summaries, supporter lists and stewardship logs.
- Manage logistical tasks relating to fundraising packs, stewardship materials and fundraising products.
- Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulation, governance standards and Sands’ policies.
Cross Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager, Supporter Care Officers, Engagement Team, Events Team and Community & Volunteering Team to ensure joined up supporter experience across Sands.
- Support the wider fundraising programme during peak activity periods—including Baby Loss Awareness Week, Say their Name Day, Winter campaigns, and regional events—by assisting with supporter enquiries, content collation and campaign delivery.
- Attend Sands events, supporter activities and external meetings where required, occasionally outside of normal working hours.
General Responsibilities
- Be an active member of the Community & Events Team and Income & Engagement Department, collaborating with colleagues to optimise performance across all fundraising areas.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt within a fast growing, evolving fundraising function.
- Take part in monthly 1:1s, annual appraisals, and personal development reviews.
- Undertake all mandatory training and abide by Sands’ organisational policies.
- Represent Sands professionally at internal and external events and meetings.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a fundraising, events, community engagement, customer service or administrative role (charity sector experience advantageous).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate empathetically with supporters.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to write clear, engaging supporter communications.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, databases and digital platforms.
- Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas for campaigns and supporter engagement.
- A passion for supporter led fundraising and an understanding of the motivations of community fundraisers.
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


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About the Mercury
The Mercury creates and shares stories that are exhilarating, revelatory and relevant. Through the reinvention of classic texts and the creation of bold, new writing, we believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community.
The Mercury is a significant regional developer of new talent, working with a range of partners across the arts, education and creative industries to deliver a studio programme and a learning, participation and professional development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of theatre makers.
Everything we do is driven by our values of quality, innovation, diversity, and connection.
About your new role
Are you a commercially minded fundraiser, passionate about garnering support for a cause you love? Come and join #TeamMercury as our new Head of Development and Partnerships.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in identifying and securing funding, building commercial partnerships, and nurturing meaningful strategic relationships that drive sustainable growth.
You will lead on securing income from Trusts and Foundations, statutort funders, lottery sources, individuals, corporate partnerships, membership schemes and commercial coproduction investments.
The successful candidate is creative, highly collaborative and forward-thinking. You will bring experience across a range of fundraising approaches and the ability to make the most of a mix of commercial streams. We would love to hear from you!
To find out more, download the candidate pack.
Applications close at 10am on Monday 18 May 2026. First round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
We believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community. We are Colchester. We are for everyone.



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Shop Manager
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Location: Marlow, SL7 3HJ
- Salary: £27,147 - £27,900 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date: 26th May 2026 at 12 noon
Lead a busy community charity shop, build a team of volunteers and make a real local impact.
We’re looking for a hands-on Shop Manager to run our Marlow shop by driving sales, creating a welcoming space, and leading a fantastic team of staff and volunteers.
A brilliant opportunity for someone who loves retail, enjoys working with people, and wants a role with real purpose in the heart of the community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the day-to-day running of a busy shop.
- Managing and supporting the shop team, including volunteers.
- Maximising sales and profit through great merchandising and stock management.
- Delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming shop environment.
- Recruiting, training and motivating volunteers.
- Ensuring the shop is commercially focused, safe and well-presented.
What you’ll bring:
- A passion for great customer service with experience in a customer-facing environment like hospitality, high street or charity retail would help you hit the ground running.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence in leading, training and motivating a team.
- A positive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
The role will require some weekend work on a rota basis. Flexibility is required as working patterns will change regularly due to the needs of the business and levels of volunteers available to work.
We are committed to getting the best out of our applicants and employees, we have made the commitment to sharing interview questions prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
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Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a Fundraising Manager.
Hours/contract: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week (job share or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: £34,413 rising to £38,934 depending on length of service depending on length of service
Base: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid
We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record of delivering and leading major donor fundraising, membership schemes, corporate partnerships as well as securing significant funds from Trusts and Foundations.
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy to increase our fundraised income to support all areas of our activity. This will be achieved by connecting donors and supporters to our mission to delight and unite communities through the power of live performance and participation.
The charity has ambitious plans for the future. We will continue to invest in the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester. With the absence of Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, we will be transitioning to a new structure and funding model for future Hat Fair festivals. Through our engagement projects we will continue to have impact on our local community both in central Winchester and the wider district.
The Fundraising Manager role will be vital in:
- Helping to develop a sustainable fundraising model to secure future Hat Fair festivals
- Securing funding from Trusts and Foundations for community projects, core revenue to support our artistic and creative ambitions, and capital works
- Cultivating and securing large gifts from Major Donors
- Growing our membership base – our members are loyal and key advocates of the charity and audiences for our events
- Managing the relationships and developing our Corporate Partnerships
Interested? If you would like to find out more details about this role please visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification. Our website also contains our application form.
Application deadline: 10am Wed 20 May 2026
Interviews: Wed 27 May 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals.
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This is a rare opportunity to join a charity at the very start of its journey.
Head of Fundraising & Communications
- Salary: £60,000-£65,000
- Location: Initially from home until opening with travel for prospect meetings primarily in Wakefield and the surround. Once open, hybrid, with 3 days per week on site.
- Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours (open to flexible working requests)
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, professional development
Wakefield Youth Zone will be the newest member of OnSide's growing network of state-of-the-art youth centres, giving young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to when school is out. With capital funding secured and construction about to begin, the next critical phase is revenue fundraising.
This is more than a fundraising leadership role. It's an opportunity to build the fundraising and communications function from day one. Initially, you'll be the driving force behind building a community of around 34 Founder Patrons, each giving £25,000 per year for four years, creating the financial foundation for the Youth Zone's first years of operation. As opening approaches, you'll recruit and lead your own team, shaping strategy, culture, and long-term sustainability.
We're looking for someone entrepreneurial, relationship-led and comfortable working independently. You'll be supported by the national OnSide network, an exceptionally successful proven model, and a growing Yorkshire partnership with Barnsley Youth Zone.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the Founder Patron campaign, securing multi-year major/corporate gifts
- Build and lead the fundraising and communications function
- Develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising strategy
- Personally manage key donor and corporate relationships
- Work collaboratively across the OnSide network and region
- Sit on the future Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee the Youth Zone's communications function, supported initially by a regional comms manager, and later by a dedicated local comms hire.
What we're looking for:
You will be an ambitious and relationship-driven senior fundraiser with:
- A strong track record of securing major relationships
- Experience working with corporates and/or high-net-worth individuals
- Strategic thinking alongside hands-on delivery
- Confidence in building partnerships and making the ask
- Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach
This is a career-defining opportunity to build something from the ground up and create lasting impact for young people in Wakefield.
How to Apply
If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application.
Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15th of May
First stage virtual interviews: 21st & 22nd of May
Second stage in-person interviews: W/C the 1st of June
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory
National Literacy Trust
£50,000-£52,000
14-month maternity cover
Hybrid (London SW8, ~1 day/week)
Lead a high-performing team. Fund the change that lasts.
More than 7 million adults in the UK struggle to read or write at the level needed to navigate daily life. The National Literacy Trust is on the frontline of addressing that, and its trusts and statutory income is what makes everything possible.
We're looking for a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead a team of three, drive our grant-funding strategy, and manage a portfolio of high-value relationships, including with Arts Council England, during a 14-month maternity cover period. If you're a confident leader with a strong track record in trusts and statutory income, and you're ready to bring your expertise to one of the UK's most impactful charities, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be leading
- Implementing the trusts and statutory strategy in partnership with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising
- Managing a high-value portfolio of prospective and existing funders, including securing seven-figure grants
- Leading on Arts Council England funding; applications, compliance, relationships and future investment
- Line managing two Fundraising Managers and providing accountability for a Trusts and Statutory Executive
- Collaborating across the organisation to identify and develop new funding opportunities
- Ensuring all fundraising activity meets due diligence, regulatory and organisational requirements
- Representing the charity at senior level with funders and at sector events
About you
You'll be an experienced senior fundraiser who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You know what it takes to build and sustain six and seven-figure funder relationships, and you're equally comfortable leading a team and writing a compelling proposal. You're motivated by mission and by helping others reach their potential.
- Proven experience as a senior manager in a national charity
- Proven success securing and stewarding six-figure grants from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
- Experience driving fundraising strategies and managing budgets
- Outstanding written communication and proposal writing skills
- Strong leadership and line management capabilities
- A passion for education, social justice or literacy
Why this role, why now?
This is a 14-month maternity cover post, which means you'll be stepping into a well-established, high-performing team at a time when the organisation is growing. You'll have real scope to make your mark, support your team to exceed targets, and develop relationships that will have a lasting impact well beyond your contract.
The National Literacy Trust offers 39 days' annual leave, an 8% employer pension, generous family leave, and a genuinely flexible hybrid working culture. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Take the next step
If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application.
Key dates
Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15th of May
Interviews: w/c 18th May
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Our events team is bold and innovative, working across a wide portfolio of fundraising and engagement events including our annual flagship fundraising walk, The Twilight Walk, an exciting challenge event portfolio and a growing special events programme. It’s an exciting time to join the Events Fundraising Team. We have a new five-year strategy and are a team with big ambitions! As the Challenge Events Officer, you will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing portfolio of challenge and third-party fundraising events, including flagship opportunities such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and other national challenge events. You will be responsible for leading on a number of third party events and offering fundraisers an exceptional level of support through stewardship.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
With fundraising and events experience, you will be a motivated, organised professional who communicates confidently across all channels and engages well with a range of stakeholders.
Conscientious and relationship-focused, you will bring a personal touch to deliver excellent fundraiser experiences and maintain and grow relationships.
The Brain Tumour Charity is moving at a fast pace so we are looking for someone that has an enthusiasm and passion for our work and a conviction to deliver positive outcomes for those that are affected by this devastating disease.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· With support from the Events Manager, lead and deliver a portfolio of third-party and challenge events
· Act as the main liaison with event providers
· Provide personalised, high-quality stewardship to participants, supporting fundraising, training and event preparation
· Develop and implement recruitment plans to maximise participation and meet targets
· Attend key challenge events as required, coordinating on the-day logistics and managing volunteers
· Build and maintain strong relationships that encourage repeat engagement and long-term commitment to The Charity
· Maintain accurate records within the CRM
· Support event reporting, performance tracking and trend analysis
· Use insights to inform improvements in stewardship and event planning
· Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, health and safety requirements and GDPR
· Manage suppliers to ensure excellent, cost-effective delivery
· Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team and organisation
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

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About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy & In Memory Officer to join our Fundraising team at St Joseph’s Hospice. We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering legacy and/or in-memory campaigns and working in a fundraising environment.
The purpose of this role is to manage and grow the legacy fundraising and in-memory giving programmes. This will involve providing exceptional stewardship to supporters to build long-term engagement, managing legacy and in-memory campaigns to reach agreed objectives and building relationships with local solicitors and funeral directors alongside other stakeholders.
Working with the Public Fundraising Manager, the post holder will deliver a strategy to increase income, develop relationships and effectively deliver in-memory events and campaigns.
About you
You will need:
- Experience in delivering legacy and/or in-memory fundraising campaigns
- To be comfortable speaking to bereaved families with compassion and kindness
- Effective communication and planning skills
- Experience of managing activities to budget
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information about the role, please download the Recruitment Pack below.
To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 5th June 2026.
Interview date: 16th June 2026.f
About ReachOut
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
About the Role
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent (will consider 0.8 FTE)
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week – flexible hours around a general 9:00-17:30 working pattern, including some evening/weekend work attending events.
- Location: Hybrid working, flex days in ReachOut’s co-working London office.
Reporting to the CEO, the Corporate Partnerships Manager plays a key role within our organisation, forming part of the Income and Partnerships Team.
We are looking for an ambitious and autonomous fundraiser to develop, deliver and grow our long-term corporate partnerships programme in London, Manchester and new locations in line with our strategy.
The key aim of the role is to secure new, and account manage existing corporate partnerships which will both contribute to ReachOut’s core mission of transforming outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance and help companies to achieve their own Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
How to Apply
- Find all the details on how to apply below in the recruitment pack or on our website.
- Deadline: 9am 26th May 2026
Key Dates
- Interview in-person at our London office: 2nd or 3rd June
- Start Date: End of June / Early July
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
ReachOut is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation. We therefore welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, ages, religious beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations and any other protected characteristics, to provide a diverse range of experiences, ideas and insights into our work. ReachOut wants to increase the representation of our young people amongst our staff, so if you are from these ethnic groups, we would particularly appreciate receiving your applications.
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We’re looking for an ambitious Partnerships Officer (internally Executive) to help drive income by supporting and building profitable, long-term partnerships with individuals and organisations. Working within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, the role of the Partnerships Executive is to deliver excellent relationship management to maximise income revenues.
To thrive in this position, you’ll need to:
• Manage a portfolio of corporate supporters <£10k ensuring they meet their maximum giving and engagement potential.
• Provide excellent relationship management and customer service support across all key audiences in partnership with the account managers.
• Deliver event support for flagship fundraisers such as our annual Dragon Boat Race, Corporate Sports Day, in-hospital volunteering opportunities and innovative Christmas campaign.
• Create fundraising and marketing materials, in partnership with the marketing and communications team, to drive new supporters and support existing partners. Including leading on a regular external Philanthropy and Partnerships newsletter.
• Provide operational support to the philanthropy and partnerships team, including desk based research and database management and reporting.
• Respond to fundraising queries (email and telephone) promptly and efficiently.
• Manage the philanthropy and partnerships teams’ presence on social media, including creating content which helps to promote impact, the charity and supporters.
• Support the team to deliver remarkable stewardship of all donors, including the management of our banking and thanking process and helping to create bespoke impact reports and materials.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of activities and communications are captured on our CRM database (Salesforce) along with regular reporting.
• Provide general administrative support to the philanthropy and partnerships team as and when required.
• Build and maintain records of recognition milestones for supporters providing monthly reports to wider team for stewardship activity.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Partnerships Executive. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 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!
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