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About the role
We’re looking for a highly motivated Legacy Stewardship Manager to play a crucial role in growing and protecting our future income by delivering outstanding experiences for our legacy supporters.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises funds to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years.
The opportunity
This is a fantastic time to join our ambitious Legacy team as we seek to develop and grow our successful programme.
As Legacy Stewardship Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a best‑in‑class stewardship programme, combining personalised one‑to‑one relationships with high‑quality multi‑channel communications. Your work will deepen engagement, build long-term loyalty, and help inspire future gifts that will help support breakthroughs in cancer research for generations to come.
What you’ll do
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Develop and deliver a high-quality, multichannel Gifts in Wills stewardship programme
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Build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with legacy supporters through personalised stewardship
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Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Philanthropy team to realise opportunities for raising awareness of gifts in Wills with our major donors
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Build close relationships with other fundraising teams to identify and reach new supporters, to engage and inspire with the impact of gifts in Wills, providing appropriate messaging.
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Support the delivery of bespoke events and recognition opportunities for pledgers and legators
About you
You’ll be an experienced, confident relationship manager with a strong background in charity fundraising—ideally in legacies or supporter stewardship. You’ll bring:
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Proven success delivering stewardship programmes and one‑to‑one supporter relationships
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for warm, compelling copy
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and attention
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Sensitivity, empathy and confidence when communicating with supporters, including bereaved donors
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
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27 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
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Flexible working options
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Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more
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Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Grants and Information Officer
Professionals Aid Guild
At the Professionals Aid Guild, we are a non-profession-specific charity dedicated to improving lives and relieving poverty among professionals and graduates across the UK. We support individuals facing challenges such as redundancy, illness, disability, family breakdown, and financial hardship in retirement.
This is an exciting period of growth and development for the charity, offering the successful candidate a real opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and drive positive change.
Each year, we support hundreds of individuals through direct grants covering essential living costs, further and children’s education, household items, furniture, and critical repairs. These grants often have a life-changing impact. Alongside this, we collaborate with a wide network of organisations and professional bodies to provide more holistic and sustainable support.
Could you be part of our small, dedicated team making a big difference?
About the Role
As Grants and Information Officer, you will play a central role in delivering our services. You will manage grant applications from initial assessment through to decision and award, contribute to committee processes, and support the wider operations of the charity.
Key Details
- Reporting to: CEO
- Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
- Working pattern: Flexible and hybrid working available (minimum one day per week in the office, typically Thursday)
- Salary: £28,000 – £31,500 FTE
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Additional annual leave after three years’ service (up to 5 extra days)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Training and equipment provided
Key Responsibilities
Casework
- Manage applications from initial assessment through to committee review
- Liaise with beneficiaries and maintain accurate, confidential records
- Prepare agendas and take minutes for committee meetings
- Signpost applicants to other appropriate sources of support
Finance
- Administer grants within agreed limits
- Arrange payments to beneficiaries and service providers
- Support audit processes
Grants Management System
- Maintain and update the grants database (Benefactor)
- Produce reports and review system content as required
Administration & Resources
- Update and maintain internal resources, including application forms, guidance, and standard communications
- Support website content updates
- Maintain standard operating procedures
- Provide general office administration support
Additional Duties
- Attend and support the AGM and other organisational meetings
- Represent the charity externally when required
- Support the CEO with fundraising strategy and policy development
- Undertake other duties as required in a small team environment
About You
You will be:
- Educated to degree level
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experienced in working with databases and updating websites
- Familiar with fundraising applications and/or the charity sector (ideally benevolent funds or welfare services)
- Knowledgeable about the UK statutory benefits system
- Familiar with accounting software such as Xero or Dext (desirable)
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a small team
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Confident in problem-solving and decision-making
- Sympathetic to the charity’s mission and values
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.
�� Closing date: 26 May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early.
�� Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026
Please ensure availability on this date.
The Professionals Aid Guild (PAG) works towards the relief of poverty and access to education for professional graduates and their families.
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Greater Change
Founded in 2018 by Alex McCallion and Jonathan Tan, Greater Change is an NGO providing cash grants to support people to overcome the financial barriers on their pathway out of homelessness using personalised budgets.
We partner with frontline charities and support workers who refer people to us who would benefit from our financial support. The personalised budgets (supported cash transfers) we provide are typically for rent deposits, ID documents, training courses etc.
On average, Greater Change spends £1,400 per individual and last year 85% of the people we supported sustained their move into stable housing, saving the public purse over £41,000 per person per annum.
Our goal is ultimately to use personalised budgets as a dignified and effective tool to end homelessness.
Our Values
- Trust & Support
- Growth & Development
- Passion with Boundaries
- Clarity & Communication
- Emotional Security & Maturity
- Impatience for Change
Philanthropy Manager
We are looking for an entrepreneurial, ambitious and relationship-driven Philanthropy Manager to help grow Greater Change’s income, impact, and profile. Reporting to the Head of Growth and working closely with the CEO, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who can be creative and structured.
You will lead key income streams across High Net Worth Individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and fundraising events, delivering high-quality proposals and thoughtful stewardship that strengthens long-term partnerships.
The ideal candidate will be someone who understands how we are maximising impact and cost-effectiveness. You will be able to clearly communicate how our work delivers meaningful outcomes.
Above all, we are looking for someone proactive and thoughtful, who is motivated to play a key role in scaling a high-impact, evidence-led solution to homelessness.
Main Responsibilities
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Work closely with the CEO on philanthropic relationships, including supporting the Development Board’s engagement, meetings, and follow-ups.
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Lead all trusts and foundation activity end-to-end, including prospect research, applications and producing reports, while tracking funding deadlines, maintaining a clear pipeline, and providing regular progress updates to the CEO and Head of Growth.
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Prepare high-quality proposals, cases for support, presentations, and donor communications.
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Co-lead on developing and maintaining corporate partnerships with the Head of Growth
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Manage individual giving, with a focus on donor stewardship and growth.
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Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events, including stewardship and fundraising events organised by the Greater Change and our Development Board
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Supporting the Comms team to deliver donor communications across our newsletter and social media channels
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
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Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals and funders.
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Highly analytical, with the ability to understand, interpret and clearly communicate impact, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes to a range of audiences.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling, evidence-based cases for support and deliver persuasive presentations.
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Demonstrable ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially, identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities and approaches.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
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Proactive and self-directed, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex challenges.
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Alignment with our mission
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Experience
In addition to the essential skills, we are especially keen to hear from candidates who are able to meet some, or any, of the additional experience requirements below:
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Understanding of the homelessness sector or social impact
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Experience developing fundraising strategy or contributing to organisational growth plans.
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Confidence in presenting complex ideas (e.g. impact, cost-effectiveness) to senior or non-technical audiences.
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A good understanding of the housing system, homelessness, benefits processes and services which support people who are precariously housed.
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Strong IT skills in particular G-Suite, Canva and Microsoft Office.
Personal Attributes
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High and positive energy levels; you thrive when working at pace.
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You have high EQ, are a great listener, proactively inviting feedback and curious to hear the ideas of others.
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Willingness to roll up your sleeves, Greater Change is a ‘hands on’ environment.
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Strong team player who can collaborate and work with others to achieve results.
We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness.
What we offer
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Salary - £40,400
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Up to 5% pension matching
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Hybrid working model at home and in the office - we are an outcomes driven team, so we want you to work in the way that's most productive for you.
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9 day fortnight (every alternate week is a 4-day week).
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Macbook or PC.
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A work from home budget of up to £250 to buy what you need for your home setup.
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Frequent team lunches, and quarterly team activity days.
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Training budget of £800/year, to upskill on anything directly related to your work.
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A remote working allowance of up to 10 days per year (pro rata).
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A wellbeing budget of £400/year (pro rata). You can spend it on therapy, the gym, a meditation retreat, whatever helps your wellbeing.
How to Apply
Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter. Your Covering Letter must outline how you meet the Essential Criteria listed above, as well as any relevant desirable skills, experience and knowledge. Please demonstrate how you reflect our core values and personal attributes throughout your application.
Interview process
We will review applications as we receive them, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates will be required to participate in up to 3 recruitment rounds following application. This will include an online test, an interview and a final culture fit held in person in our London office. This may change and prospective candidates will be informed of any changes.
- Application Deadline - Sunday 7th June 2026
- Stage 1 (Work test) - Rolling Basis
- Stage 2 (Online competency based interview) - Wednesday 10th or Friday 12th June
- Stage 3 (Final stage Inperson) - Tuesday 16th or Wednesday 17th June
- Ideal Start Date - July 2026
If you are ready to help drive change and play an integral role in shaping the future
of Greater Change, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a Covering Letter which must outline how you meet the Essential Criteria listed above, as well as any relevant desirable skills, experience and knowledge.
Please demonstrate how you reflect our core values and personal attributes throughout
your application.
We provide personalised budgets, or cash transfers, that remove financial barriers, helping people move on with dignity and saving the public millions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £41,500
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: 8 Month Contract ending on 31 March 2027
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata based on the term of the contract
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2026.
Interview dates: Tuesday June 9 and Wednesday June 10. Interviews will take place online via MS Teams.
Job Information
The Role
The Conference Manager (FTC) plays a significant part in delivering Hospice UK’s programme of conferences for our hospice membership. As a newly created position, you will take the lead on our one-day conferences while also supporting the delivery of our annual National Conference.
Our conferences are central to our strategic aim of bringing the sector together to share expertise, collaborate and celebrate innovation. Your work will ensure our conferences are delivered to a high standard and that hospice delegates have access to relevant and timely learning opportunities.
You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholder as well as the subject matter experts. Listening to their feedback, you will help shape the programme content, work with the wider project team to deliver a smooth and valuable learning opportunity for hospice colleagues.
The Team
The Conference team is made up of the Senior Conference manager and the Programmes Team Administrator, with support from the Deputy Director of Programmes, Director of Programmes and subject matter experts across the organisation.
It is a mighty team of two, managing a portfolio of 5 in person conferences across the year, from our role focused one-day conferences of around 130 - 150 delegates to our annual National Conference, which welcomes over 1000 delegates.Our team works across the organisation and collaborates with lots of internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and be confident building relationships with a wider range of stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Proven experience of organising in person conferences, events or seminars (or similar complex activities) for around 130 people or more
- Ability to distil conversations, feedback and discussions into actionable insights that support effective planning.
- Naturally curious and proactive
- A self-motivated, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



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The Research & Partnerships Directorate is a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to achieving Alzheimer’s Research UK’s vision. The Directorate has responsibility for delivering on the charity’s principal remit: funding world-class research to ultimately defeat dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds dementia research through a large portfolio of investigator-led grant awards, research fellowships and strategic initiatives within the UK and increasingly internationally.
The Senior Research Funding Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focused on delivering our core grants management processes. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within the ARUK-funded research community. They will work collaboratively within the Research & Partnerships directorate and with other teams, including the Communications and Philanthropy teams.
We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience and a good eye for detail who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Research Operations Leadership
· Foster and deepen relationships with the global dementia research community, with support of the Research Engagement team, ensuring ARUK remains a trusted leader in funding excellence.
· Provide oversight and functional leadership for research operations across distinctive functions: pre-award, post-award (including invoicing and reporting), and grant system management, ensuring clear ownership, robust processes and alignment with organisational goals and long-term impact.
· Oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of grants review, awarding and management processes, ensuring a high-quality applicant and award-holder experience and timely, accurate, audit-ready outputs aligned with best practice, funding policies and ARUK values.
· Lead research funding governance and policy, ensuring clear decision-making, robust guidance (including due diligence and risk management where appropriate), and consistent application of funding requirements across the end-to-end grant lifecycle.
Scientific Strategy and Innovation
· Provide strategic advice on research funding through horizon scanning and analysis of ARUK’s funding portfolio, identifying gaps/opportunities and shaping options for future funding strategies and schemes.
· Develop and implement new grant schemes and funding initiatives, ensuring alignment with ARUK’s research strategy and the evolving needs of the dementia research community (including early career researchers).
· Build collaborations with leading funding organisations and strategic partners (e.g., AMRC), representing ARUK externally and identifying opportunities to address shared research priorities and drive collective impact.
People Leadership
· Line management of three Research Managers, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives.
· Leadership and development of a wider core team of six, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
· Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience).
· Good working knowledge of grant management systems (e.g., Flexigrant).
· Experience of research grant funding/management.
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.
· Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and translate these into operational plans, thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.
· Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
· Experience of line management, including supporting and developing colleagues and, ideally, managing through others (e.g., managing managers or team leads).
· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver.
· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.
· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
· Ability to work independently.
· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 17th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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The Seafarers’ Charity is the leading fundraising and grant‑making charity dedicated to improving the lives of seafarers and their families. For over 100 years, we have supported those who work at sea by funding vital welfare services and driving long‑term, systemic change across the maritime sector.
We are now seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead the delivery of our annual grant‑making programme and play a key role in achieving our Thrive strategy.
About the role
Reporting to the Impact Director, the Grants Manager will manage an annual grants programme of approximately £3 million, overseeing the full grants lifecycle from application and assessment through to monitoring, evaluation and learning. You will build strong relationships with funded partners, prepare robust funding recommendations for Trustees, and ensure our grant‑making is effective, proportionate and aligned with best practice.
You will also line manage an Impact Executive (0.4 FTE) and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to share learning, evidence impact and support wider fundraising and advocacy work.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience working in a charity, trust or grant‑making environment
- Proven experience managing grant programmes and the full grants lifecycle
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with confidence reviewing budgets and financial information
- Experience using grant management or CRM systems
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- A collaborative, proactive approach and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for seafarers
Knowledge of the maritime or fishing sectors, experience working with Trustees, or relevant professional training is welcomed but not essential.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive organisation of around 20 staff, working in a hybrid model from our London office. We are proud of our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please send a CV (no more than two sides) and a supporting statement outlining your suitability and motivation for the role t
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK at interview stage.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK at interview stage.
Our mission is to tackle the disadvantages of seafaring life by leading collaboration, funding and advocacy to improve seafarers’ lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead income growth that creates lasting change
At Allsorts Gloucestershire, we’re committed to tackling the persistent inequalities faced by disabled children, young people and their families. We’re a respected, values-driven charity with a strong local reputation - and we’re looking for an ambitious Grants, Income & Comms Manager to help shape our future.
This is an influential role with organisation-wide impact. You’ll lead and grow our income generation strategy, securing sustainable funding that enables us to deepen our impact across Gloucestershire while strengthening our external profile and brand.
About the role
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in a dynamic fundraising environment while helping disabled children, young people and families access the support they need to thrive.
You will:
- Lead and deliver a bold three-year income generation strategy
- Secure significant multi-year funding from trusts, foundations and commissioners
- Manage and grow a strong pipeline of sustainable and unrestricted income
- Develop community fundraising, individual giving and legacy opportunities
- Ensure communications actively support fundraising, engagement and brand visibility
- Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape long-term sustainability
Approximately 70% of your focus will be on grants, trusts and commissioned income, with the remaining 30% dedicated to community fundraising, individual giving, legacy income and communications.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and proactive, with strong fundraising expertise and the confidence to lead.
Essential Experience
- Solid track record of securing significant (5–6 figure), multi-year funding from trusts, foundations and/or commissioners to meet income generation targets
- Experience building, managing and maintaining a strategic funding pipeline
- Competence in managing CRM and fundraising database systems
- Strong bid writing, financial acumen and impact reporting skills
- Experience contributing at a strategic or senior leadership level
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation and governance
- Experience using communications strategically to support income growth
Desirable Experience
- Experience securing large multi-year grants - in excess £100,000
- Proven successful experience in additional income streams or marketing
- Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- Experience working in small to medium size charities
- Competence in digital communications
- Experience managing or supporting others, including volunteers
Why join Allsorts?
- Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of disabled children and families
- Shape the future of fundraising in a genuinely influential leadership role
- Join a supportive, values-led organisation with strong local credibility
- Flexible hybrid working opportunities
- Strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility and lived experience
STAGE 1 INTERVIEWS
w/c 8th June 2026
In-person, Stroud
STAGE 2 INTERVIEWS
w/c 15th June 2026
In-person, Stroud
We aim to provide a positive and transparent recruitment experience and will keep you informed throughout the process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We actively encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply for our jobs. Our offices and interview space are fully accessible, with a Changing Places toilet and accessible parking. All job literature is available in alternative formats upon request. We welcome potential applicants to have a conversation with us about any interview adaptations they may need.
Safeguarding & Practical Requirements
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- A full, valid driving license is required, as regular travel to offsite locations is an essential part of the role. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates with disabilities.
- The role includes a mix of on-site, off-site and some hybrid working.
Interested?
Ready to make a real difference?
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About us
The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.
This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.
You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.
What you’ll be doing
· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy
· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity
· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects
· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)
· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact
· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.
You will bring:
· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)
· A track record of building effective external relationships
· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support
· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.
Why join us?
Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth
Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team
See the direct impact of your work on children and families
Flexible working arrangements
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete our application form.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Trusts & Grants Officer will help nature recover by securing vital funding for BBOWT’s projects, turning great ideas into fundable, impactful work.
Trusts & Grants Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Salary: £27,500 - £28,783 per annum FTE (£16,500 - £17,270 per annum, actual for 21 hours per week)
Based: Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9LU. Hybrid working is available
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
The Trusts & Grants Officer will work within the Trusts & Grants team both to secure grant income and to maintain records.
You’ll be part of a friendly, passionate team that works closely across the charity to bring brilliant conservation projects to life!
What you’ll be doing
- Securing vital grant income by researching prospects and writing high‑quality funding applications
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with charitable Trusts
- Managing accurate records and reporting, ensuring trackers and CRM data are always up to date
- Working with colleagues across the Trust to shape fundable projects and support organisation‑wide bids
What we’re looking for
- Someone who can write compelling, persuasive cases for support
- A confident relationship‑builder who can develop and manage funder partnerships
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines
- A collaborative team player with solid IT skills, including CRM use
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 1st June 2026.
Interviews will take place Wednesday 10th June 2026 via MS Teams.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.
No agencies please.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with The Justice Together Initiative to recruit an Influencing and Grants Manager.
The Justice Together Initiative was launched in 2020 with a decade-long vision that people who use the UK immigration system can access justice fairly and equally, enabling them to get on with their lives. It is a unique and ambitious collaboration of several funder partners who have pooled more than £15 million of new funding to strategically invest in legal advice, strengthen immigration sector organisations over the long term, and local and national influencing to support the lawful and fair functioning of immigration, nationality, and asylum processes. It is hosted by Justice Collaborations which is an independent charity and wholly owned subsidiary of LEF.
As Influencing and Grants Manager you will work with colleagues, funder partners, sector experts and directly affected communities to lead the implementation of Justice Together's influencing strategy.
Primarily an influencing role, the postholder will also be responsible for managing a small number of influencing grants and will work closely with the Grants Manager and Grant Partner Community Manager to ensure that the process for grant renewals runs smoothly.
Contract: Permanent position, offered on either a full-time (35 hours) or part-time (28 hours) per week basis
Salary: £45,000 per annum full-time salary (£36,000 pro rata for four days per week)
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with one day per week in the London office
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 15th May
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely week commencing 25th May, with potential for second round interviews week commencing 1st June
Justice Together has entered a new phase and is investing in influencing work to harness the organisation's partnerships, expertise, information and connections, both as a funder collaboration but also alongside grant partners and directly affected communities. This coupled with a change in government presents new opportunities to influence change in the way immigration advice is funded and delivered, and the broader functioning of the immigration system and how people access justice.
This is an exciting role, which offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders to develop and implement Justice Together's influencing strategy
Core responsibilities within the role will be as follows:
- Work with colleagues, funder partners, sector experts and directly affected communities to lead the implementation of Justice Together's influencing strategy
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of Justice Together's influencing work, identifying opportunities to shape policy, public debate and practice
- Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, sector bodies, campaigners and funders
- Monitor political, policy and sector developments relevant to migration, racial justice, access to justice and the advice sector, and advise colleagues on emerging opportunities and risks
- Coordinate responses to consultations, policy developments, parliamentary opportunities and external calls for evidence
- Manage consultants or external specialists engaged to support influencing activity
- Convene and facilitate meetings, briefings and events with grant partners, funders and other stakeholders to support shared influencing priorities
- Work with colleagues and partners to capture learning from influencing activity and use this to strengthen future work
- Manage a small caseload of grants, building positive and constructive relationships with grant partners
- Work closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues on grant renewals, recommendations and decision-making processes including preparation of papers and summaries for the Grants Committee and other internal decision-making meetings
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Justice Together's strategy, priorities and ways of working
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience, and are interested in examples of your skills and experience from voluntary as well as paid work.
- Experience of delivering influencing, policy or campaigning work that has contributed to positive change
- Experience of building relationships with policymakers, funders, community organisations or other external stakeholders
- Experience of managing grants, partnerships, programmes or equivalent relationships
- Understanding of the UK migration, racial justice, legal aid or advice sectors (or comparable social justice fields)
- Experience of coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting briefings, reports or external communications
- Commitment to Justice Together's values and mission
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across different groups
- Able to work collaboratively while also managing your own workload independently
- Good judgement, political awareness and sensitivity when handling relationships and external issues
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to learn, adapt and work in a fast-changing environment
We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is not essential:
- Lived experience of the UK immigration system
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
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.
In the same way, Justice Together is committed to making recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you have any access requirements or would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let Alice Wood know.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
About Access to Sports Project
Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth.
Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years.
The Opportunity
The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships.
Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time.
While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time.
You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by:
- Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy
- Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline
- Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding
This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding
- Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports
- Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities
- Research, develop and submit new funding applications
- Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies
Systems, Data & Insight
- Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement
- Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management
- Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements
- Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees
Relationship Management & New Business
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters
- Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits
- Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities
Fundraising Strategy & Delivery
- Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant
- Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets
- Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation
Collaboration & Culture
- Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact
- Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team
- Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve
You’ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You’ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven.
Essential
- Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants).
- Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving
- Experience implementing or working with a CRM
- Experience in a small or growing charity environment
Personal Qualities
- Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy
- Comfortable being hands-on and “mucking in” as part of a small team
- Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income
- A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus)
Safeguarding & Values
- Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
- The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
- A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity
- Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one
- A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport
- Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre
- The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.
They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.
Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.
The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.
We preserve and engage audiences with anti-apartheid heritage to inspire action and solidarity. Opening Europe’s first museum in 2026 at Penton Street
Job Title: Development Manager
Location: London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
The Development Manager will be a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with strong technical skills in grant and funding solicitation, management and stewardship across Crisis Action’s current donor targets including major foundations, governments, and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWI). They will serve as the anchor of a newly configured fundraising team designed to support Crisis Action to nurture its existing donors and secure the next generation of support for its ground-breaking work.
This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in our outreach, proposals, reporting and communication to drive resource mobilisation that is essential for the organisation’s financial sustainability at a time when our distinct model and way of working is needed more than ever.
Principal responsibilities
Donor engagement and communications
- Oversee and coordinate day-to-day engagement with current and prospective foundation, government and individual donors by members of the Crisis Action team
- Represent the organisation vis-à-vis donor representatives
- Support HNWI donor benefits structure and cultivation plans
- Prepare compelling and timely donor reports, donor updates, letters of receipt and other outreach materials in collaboration with finance and campaign teams.
Grant management and oversight
- Ensuring timely and skilled drafting, consultation and sign off of high-quality grant proposals
- Timely acknowledgement of all contributions and compliance with donor requirements
- Preparation of high-quality proposal budgets and financial reports for donors in compliance with grant specifications and deadlines, in close cooperation with the Finance Team
- Review all grant agreements and monitor/ensure the organization's adherence to its contractual commitments.
Strategic vision and guidance:
- Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer on short- and long-term fundraising strategies and broader resource mobilisation initiatives to ensure our fundraising strategy and its implementation helps achieve organisational goals
- Set fundraising targets and produce periodic funding forecasts in consultation with members of the team.
Research and intelligence:
- Carry out donor research and provide strategic insights and donor related updates and background information to relevant colleagues.
- Monitor and ensure a solid pipeline of donor prospects
Team coordination and collaboration
- Ensure that there is a clear workplan that anticipates what has to happen when to guide team resource allocation and workload management
- Ensure effective and efficient processes of gathering and sharing information across the team to support timely donor engagement and stewardship with clear protocols on the cadence of team calls and written updates
- Support colleagues to adhere to agreed fundraising roles and responsibilities
Communications
- Ensuring effective and timely communications to donors, Crisis Action’s board and team
- In collaboration with the CEO, ensure timely and regular flow of information to the team on fundraising progress
- Timely production of high-quality fundraising updates for our Board
Data and Systems Management
- Sustain, manage and where possible further develop the relevant administrative infrastructure, including grant tracking and reporting systems, Salesforce contact database, events calendars, contact lists, donor profiles, website and annual report donor acknowledgement lists and meeting minutes
Job Specifications
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development within the non-profit or international advocacy sector
- A proven track record of engaging with foundations and government officials to secure and manage grants
- Demonstrated ability to forge new donor partnerships, and a track record of bringing in new revenue
- Strong understanding of government and foundation funding landscapes with at least some familiarity with differences between them and the stewardship of major gifts from individual giving
- Experience in drafting compelling fundraising proposals, reports and donor updates for a variety of donors – foundations, governments and individuals
- Strong all-round communication and storytelling skills
- Experience producing a range of communications materials for different audiences
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable fundraising plans
- Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant management tools
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures with colleagues dispersed across the world
- Financial literacy and a proven ability to understand and construct budgets
- Collaborative and empathetic approach to team and donor engagement
- Enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a systematic approach to maintaining donor tracking systems
- Fluency in oral and written English
- Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability/willingness to travel to staff retreats and for donor visits.
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable skills and experience
- Proficiency in additional languages
- Established donor networks
- Experience managing major gifts and cultivating individual donor relations
- Knowledge of conflict, human rights, or social justice issues
Key Relationships
- Senior Management Team, Development Team, Finance Team, Campaign Leads, Office Directors
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: We have set bands for the salary range for all positions at Crisis Action. The baseline of our salary range for this position is £40K per annum.
Benefits: 25 annual leave days (30 days after 3 years). Up to 6% contribution to pension. 3-month long service leave after 6 years and one-month sabbatical leave in year 10. CA additionally offers an annual inflationary increase, and 2% salary increase in year 2, 4 and 8 subject to availability of funds.
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Statement
Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a creative and passionate person to be responsibile for securing financial support to sustain and grow the Charity's work. A priority is to lead a £3M campaign for a new building.
Background
The history of our Charity stretches back over 230 years to the foundation of a school for the blind by Edward Rushton. Since 1898 the school has been based in Wavertree and in 2016 Rushton Futures opened alongside the school, providing a service for young adults aged 19+ with complex needs.
About the Rushton Centre Project
The Development Manager's primary work in the initial phase of the role will be to direct a fundraising campaign for the new Rushton Centre. The Centre is being designed to meet the changing needs of the Charity. As well as a hydrotherapy pool, we want to open a cafe which will give young people with additional needs opportunity for work, and we want to create additional spaces. The Centre will cost an estimated £4M. The Trustees are in a position to contribute £1M from reserves, but the Development Manager will play a crucial role in designing and implementing a fundraising strategy for the remaining funds.
Key Tasks
1. Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns to meet organisational goals and ensure financial sustainability.
2. Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and foundations, including individuals, corporations, and community organisations.
3. Research and pursue grants and trusts applications, managing the process from start to finish.
4. Coordinate and oversee current charitable donations and legacies.
5. Work with colleagues at the Charity to identify funding priorities; liaise with key post-holders, including the Finance Manager, to meet audit and compliance requirements.
6. Organize fundraising events and initiatives, such as galas, charity drives, and online campaigns, to generate donations and increase public awareness.
7. Manage donor databases and maintain accurate records of contributions, sponsorships, and communications.
8. Take a supporter-centred approach in all your work, building strong, respectful relationships with donors.
9. Communicate the organization’s mission and impact to donors, stakeholders, and the public through presentations, newsletters, and promotional materials.
10. Be responsible for managing and promoting our fundraising profile through social media and other online presence.
11. Monitor and evaluate fundraising campaigns to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.
This post is not exhaustive of the above responsibilities. For full roles and responsibilities, please contact our HR Team for an application pack.
Job details, benefits and application process
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid. Based in Wavertree and Remote. You will be required to be on site for a minimum of 2 days per week.
Pay: £35K - £40K, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Flexible working
- 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme (7.5 employer contribution)
- Refer a friend Scheme (Currently £500)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Christmas Club
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Death in Service
Please note we do not accept CVs. To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to our HR Team by 9am on Thursday 21st May. Interviews will be on Wednesday 10th June.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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