Communications and events fundraiser jobs

About Dreams Come True

We work with children who have it tough. Right now, there are thousands of children who need our support. They live in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, some are living with a disability, some are living with serious illness, and some are living with life-limiting conditions. These children deserve our attention.

We believe that every child and young person has a right to dream, no matter who they are, and where they live. Our dreams makers work with these children to bring moments of magic and deliver lasting impact.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Community & Events Executive is an integral part of the Fundraising team, providing outstanding administrative and general fundraising support with a focus on income generation, supporter stewardship and data accuracy. The Fundraising Executive manages all incoming fundraising enquiries and provides excellent customer care and stewardship to our community and events supporters. This is a busy role, supporting colleagues across multiple areas of fundraising, including events, community, corporate and trusts fundraising.

In this role, you will undertake all key administrative, database and financial duties to ensure the smooth running of team processes and procedures.

The role provides an opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and is perfect for someone who has a passion for building income, relationships and delivering excellent supporter care. As this is a people-facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing, and face-to-face, to ensure our supporters receive the ultimate supporter journey and experience.

The post holder should have a full clean driving license and be willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends to attend and support events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fundraiser to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK. 

Please find attached the full job description and person specification.

Calibre Audio is a national charity providing accessible audiobooks to people who are unable to read print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other conditions. Through a digital-first service and a diverse library, we enable people to experience the joy and lifelong benefits of reading.

Everyone has the legal right to equal access to information, yet only 7% of print books are converted to audio, the format needed for many disabled people. For young people, this has serious implications for their ability to learn and develop, and for the elderly, socially isolated, or disadvantaged, coming to terms with the loss of their sight, health and mobility, losing a lifelong love of the written word can be a real blow.

Calibre Audio’s vision is an inclusive society where everyone with a print disability can enjoy accessible books. The charity distribute 1,500 books daily to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature. They work with all major publishers and record many of their own titles, including books unavailable elsewhere in audio. Calibre Audio are now broadening their mission to deliver wider social impact: improving literacy and education outcomes, supporting wellbeing, and tackling loneliness.

This is a pivotal role responsible for leading and growing income from trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, the postholder will develop and deliver a strategic trusts fundraising programme, securing five- and six-figure grants, building long-term partnerships, and contributing significantly to organisational sustainability and growth.

As Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will: 

• Develop and implement a multi-year trusts and foundations strategy aligned with organisational priorities
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a focus on high-value and multi-year grants
• Build a robust pipeline of prospective funders
• Develop compelling, high-quality funding proposals and reports
• Secure significant income from a portfolio of trusts and foundations
• Manage and grow relationships with key funders, ensuring excellent stewardship
• Work closely with colleagues across services and senior leadership to gather impact data and shape funding cases
• Act as a key ambassador for Calibre Audio with external stakeholders

Essential skills and experience: 

• Proven track record of securing five-figure+ income from trusts and foundations
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, tailored proposals
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational need into compelling cases for support
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience securing six-figure or multi-year grants
• Knowledge of the charity, disability, literacy, or arts sectors
• Advanced CRM skills (preferably Beacon CRM) and pipeline management

Employee benefits include: 

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
• 7.5% employer pension contribution

In this exciting and varied role, within our growing Engagement Directorate you will be part of the core team responsible for delivering the charities special events portfolio to maximise support and increase income.

In undertaking this work, you will always need to be one step ahead with excellent customer service skills. You will be organised and have proven project management skills, confident in solving problems, ability to deliver on KPI’s and take a creative and collaborative approach to deliver outstanding events.

Key Responsibilities 

Event Planning & Development 

• Support the management and delivery of a programme of special events across the UK.
• Collaboratively research and identify new event opportunities.
• Support the development and delivery of opportunities for corporate engagement and sponsorship.
• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell other projects and income‑generation initiatives at events where appropriate.

Financial Management & Performance 

• Assist with producing information required for budgets and event plans.
• Support the achievement of financial and non‑financial targets.
• Develop a network of leads able to provide gifts in kind to help reduce event expenditure.

Event Delivery & On-the-Day Support

• Attend events and support the Senior Events Fundraiser with on‑the‑day coordination and delivery.

Stakeholder, Supporter & Volunteer Engagement 

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and contribute to the development of the supporter stewardship journey.
• Cultivate, steward and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in a range of events.
• Arrange and deliver tours of Ronald McDonald Houses for existing and prospective donors.

Marketing, Communications & Representation 

• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to produce appropriate fundraising materials and maximise public relations opportunities.
• Represent Ronald McDonald House Charities UK at fundraising meetings and presentations as required.

Data Management, Reporting & Insights

• Manage and record event communications and information, including income and expenditure.
• Contribute to reports, data analysis and trend monitoring using database reporting.
• Identify issues, suggest solutions and support continuous improvement of events activity.

Skills & Experience 

• Experience working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong and effective relationships
• Strong customer service, communication and presentation skills
• Well organised, with strong planning skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience supporting or working within a fundraising team (desirable)
• Confident developing and managing sensitive or complex relationships
• Proactive and creative approach to fundraising and problem‑solving
• Skilled in networking, negotiation and decision‑making
• Good numeracy skills, with the ability to analyse and report on financial performance
• Experience assessing and managing financial, marketing and reputational risk (desirable)
• Competent in MS Office and the use of databases to manage information
• Full driving licence (desirable)

Are you a brilliant communicator who loves writing copy and supporting donors? Join a passionate team working to end education inequality through the power of Classics.

We're looking for a Fundraising and Communications Officer to create and distribute newsletters and emails and be the first port of call for new and existing donors. You will enjoy collating case studies and reports, learning about our impact in schools and ensuring that donors and funders have a positive and meaningful relationship with Classics for All. You’ll play a vital role in enabling our programmes to reach schools and students across the UK. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a small, friendly team making a big impact.

Diversity and inclusion

As a social mobility charity, being inclusive is a fundamental value of Classics for All. We welcome applications from all eligible people and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from communities that are less represented within the Classics community, such as those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities.

It does not matter if Classics was offered at your own school, and you do not need to be a Classicist to join our team – there are no Latin tests!

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian charity supporting over 10,000 children and 2,000 families living in poverty across Eastern Europe. As we embark on an ambitious new 5‑year strategy, we’re investing in the growth of our UK team and we’re looking for a creative, proactive Marketing & Communications Officer to help expand our reach, raise awareness, and inspire supporters across the UK.

In this exciting new role, you’ll shape and deliver our marketing and communications strategy across both digital and traditional channels. From running targeted digital campaigns and enhancing our online presence to crafting compelling stories and to building relationships with Christian media and, you'll play a key part in growing awareness, engagement and income.

We’re seeking someone with strong digital marketing experience, excellent storytelling and relationship building skills, with an understanding of the UK Christian landscape. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real impact, and to help bring hope for vulnerable children and families across Eastern Europe, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a talented Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team in delivering our ambitious events strategy. This role is vital as we continue to develop incredible relationships with new and existing supporters helping them to network, influence and fundraise via challenge events. 

Through excellent supporter care and stewardship, the Challenge Events Fundraiser is required to increase income for our challenge events portfolio. Working with the Challenge Events Manager, the post holder will deliver the events strategy as well as contribute to its ongoing development.

To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
• Develop and grow networks of event supporters, volunteers and community organisations to increase participation in fundraising events and generate sustainable income for the charity.
• Deliver an effective supporter journey, providing high-quality stewardship which motivates and enables supporters to complete successful fundraising activities within their communities.
• Support the delivery of the charity’s event fundraising strategy, working closely with the Challenge Events Manager to achieve agreed income targets.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate key challenge events within the fundraising calendar (e.g. Abseil, London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run), ensuring successful delivery and supporter experience.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the charity’s events programme, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, community groups and partners.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity and wider organisation, providing support and cover where required to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities.
• Work with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging fundraising products and events, ensuring effective donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets, identifying opportunities and potential risks and provide regular income and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, including the use of Salesforce and contribute to the development of effective internal processe

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 

• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• 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. 

We will be interviewing for this role on 23rd April at our Charity Office based in Birmingham City Centre.

Fundraising and Communications Officer 

Location: Temwa office, Bristol
Start Date: Late May 2026 
Duration: Part-time, 4 days per week 
Salary: £25 - £27K per annum (pro rata) 
Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Manager 

About Temwa 

Temwa is a Bristol-based international development charity partnering with remote communities in Malawi to end poverty and create lasting change. With over 20 years of experience, Temwa understands the interconnected nature of challenges faced by rural communities. Our work is rooted in a community-driven approach, delivered by a skilled team of 25+ staff in Malawi, supported by a small but passionate UK team. "Temwa" means “love” in Tumbuka, and that spirit runs through all that we do. 

Role Overview 

As the Fundraising and Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing Temwa’s income and visibility. You will coordinate, organise or support challenge events, individual fundraising campaigns, manage events, and deliver compelling communications that inspire action. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, UK and Malawi teams, and volunteers to support both income generation and brand engagement strategies. 

This is a varied and creative role for a driven communicator who’s confident with events, social media, donor stewardship, and marketing. 

Key Responsibilities 

Fundraising & Events 

• Plan and support individual giving campaigns and donor appeals. 

• Coordinate fundraising events including challenge events, team events, and Temwa’s annual Christmas Party. 

• Organise and coordinate Temwa’s presence at Festivals (about 2 a year)

• Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers for events and festivals. 

• Assist with logistics, ticketing, donor communications and supporter care. 

• Stewardship and support for challenge event fundraisers.

• Support donors and event participants with materials, guidance, and encouragement. 

• Sourcing prizes for events and liaising with suppliers. 

• Coordinating ad hoc events. 

• Contribute to strategy and systems to improve fundraising efficiency. 

Marketing & Communications 

• Manage and implement Temwa’s content calendar, ensuring regular updates across all channels. 

• Create high-quality, engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the website. 

• Work with the Malawi team to gather case studies and impact stories. 

• Develop and distribute digital and printed marketing materials for events and appeals. 

• Support Temwa’s PR and media presence by developing press contacts and press releases. 

• Monitor analytics and evaluate the success of communication and campaign activities. 

• Maintain and update Temwa’s website using CMS tools such as WordPress. 

• Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all public communications.

Administrative 

• Maintain and update the CRM (eTapestry). 

• Regularly monitor the Temwa info email and either reply or forward to the correct contact within the team.

• Financial data entry. 

• Donor stewardship, for example, thank you emails and Gift Aid forms. 

• Support volunteer coordination and external liaison. 

Collaborative & Strategic Input 

• Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager to evolve strategy and campaign planning. 

• Stay informed on trends in charity fundraising, digital engagement, and international development. 

• Contribute to organisational planning, policy development, and process improvements. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience in fundraising, marketing or communications (employment or voluntary). 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience creating content across multiple platforms including social media, newsletters, and print. 

• Confident in event planning and leadership. 

• Skilled in donor and client stewardship. 

• Strong digital skills, including use of CMS (e.g., WordPress), social media tools, and CRM databases. 

• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills. 

• Confident working independently and collaboratively in a small team. 

• Flexibility and ability to prioritise workload. 

• Empathy for international development work and Temwa’s values. 

Desirable 

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools. 

• Understanding of community fundraising, donor stewardship, and appeals. 

• Prior experience in the charity or NGO sector. 

• Knowledge of PR, media, or corporate donor engagement. 

• UK drivers' licence and vehicle access. 

• Experience working at festivals managing volunteers. 

Other Information 

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events. 

• This is a hybrid role with a primary base in our Bristol office, with flexibility for some remote working. 

About Sophie Hayes Foundation

Sophie Hayes Foundation is a small but mighty charity supporting women survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking as they rebuild their independent lives, free from re exploitation for the long-term.

We provide an employability programme which enables survivors to rediscover their skills, build their confidence and sense of purpose, develop workplace skills, and open up opportunities for work placements or volunteering. We also offer a conversational English course, a digital skills programme, and run a survivor network CREW (Creative Resilient Empowered Women).

We do all we can to meet survivors where they are in a complex system, flexing and adapting to need as it arises. We also do not accept a system which fails survivors, leaving them at risk of re-exploitation, and engage in policy and advocacy campaigns based on our lived and learnt experience.

In the words of our participants, “The Programme changed my life’s trajectory. We explored our purpose and discussed the idea of work and career as a central part. Sophie Hayes Foundation should not underestimate how much it plays a big role in people's lives.”

About the Role

We can’t do any of this work without brilliant and concerted fundraising efforts. SHF is independent and relies on funds from grant-making bodies, individuals, and businesses in our supporter community.

This role will be at the forefront of the realisation of SHF’s bold strategic ambitions. You will work alongside our small and dynamic executive team to unlock growth, develop new approaches and communicate our impact.

You will build a lead small, effective and positive fundraising and communications team.

You will develop deep and meaningful relationships with the individuals and organisations while support SHF’s work – and new supporters we have not met yet.

You will be hands on, getting stuck into grant applications, prospecting, communicating, and developing new engagement programmes.

We know small charity fundraising is no mean feat – you will get all the support and engagement you need from the SHF team and Board to do you very best work, in a hugely meaningful context.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in any and all parts of the organisation’s work, including policy advocacy, lived and learnt experience co-design, research and service delivery.

If you are an energetic, positive, collaborative and experienced fundraiser, we can’t wait to hear from you! You can find out more about the mission and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation our website: 

Objectives

FUNDRAISING

• Leadership of successful portfolio of grant funding, including stewardship of existing funders, and growth to new ones through high quality applications and proactive identification of opportunities.
• Development and implementation of income generation and diversification strategies, most particularly through major donors programme and corporate partnerships.
• Working alongside Executive team to develop programmes enabling new sources of funding to be opened up.
• Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
• Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.
• Funding to be opened up
• Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
• Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Developing the charity’s existing communications efforts into a coordinated, coherent, and impactful strategy, across all communications channels and traditional and social media.
• Developing and implement opportunities to raise the charity’s profile and engagement.
• Working alongside team members to develop and publicise the charity’s policy and advocacy activities, creating and leading innovative communications campaigns.
• Overseeing the production of all branded materials.
• Overseeing the charity’s duty of care to participants who share their stories, ensuring we approach this with due care and sensitivity, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

MANAGEMENT 

• Managing and monitoring all parts of income generation and communications, especially high-quality impact reporting.
• Managing fundraising budget – setting budgets, reporting against them, managing funds, reporting to Board risk & finance committee on fundraising.
• Building a highly effective small team of 2-3 people – outcome-focused and empathetic line management of team members.
• Contributing as key member of Senior Executive Team to organisational strategy and decision-making.
• Acting as a senior leader and figurehead within the charity for all parts of development and fundraising.
• Working closely alongside the Board to unlock potential for income generation and communications.
• Undertaking any other duties as directed by the CEO which may be required. Experience & Skills
• Significant success and experience of impactful charitable fundraising from a diverse range of income streams, especially grants, major donors, and corporates. Or comparable experience of business development in another sector.
• Experience of communications campaigns, PR and marketing.
• Convincing and engaging written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build excellent collaborative working relationships across a wide range of people; colleagues, external partners and funders.
• Highly organised. Ability to prioritise workloads, project manage and deliver to deadlines, often with competing priorities.
• A knowledge of the Modern Slavery sector & trauma-informed practices is desired but not essential, but a commitment to the vision, purpose, and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation is important.
• Effective line management skills and ability to deliver alongside and through small team.
• Positive, creative, entrepreneurial, and solutions-focused.
• Proactive, dynamic, able to work effectively independently. 

The Community and Events Fundraiser will join the Income Generation Team and work alongside the Head of Income Generation and Corporate Partnership Lead. The Income Generation Team drives the charity’s fundraising success by developing supporter relationships, delivering campaigns and events, and securing income from individuals, communities, businesses and trusts and foundations. The team works collaboratively to maximise opportunities, grow sustainable revenue, and ensure our mission has the resources it needs to thrive.

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Role Purpose

You are responsible for developing and delivering a range of community and event-based fundraising initiatives. Your role involves engaging supporters, building strong relationships within the community, and maximising income through creative and impactful fundraising activities.

Role Outcomes

• Working with the Head of Income Generation to develop and implement strategies to support the growth of our organisation from community fundraising activities.
• Owning the delivery of the community fundraising plan which results in a growth of income from our grassroots activities with individuals and associations across our region.
• Acting as a key point of contact for community fundraisers, providing guidance, resources, and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Develop an annual calendar of participation events and appeals, including leading on the creation and delivery of marketing activity for these initiatives, in collaboration with the wider Marketing and Communications Team to maximise promotion, engagement and results.
• Planning, organising and delivering fundraising events, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet income targets.
• Recruiting, training and managing event volunteers to ensure successful delivery of events and show them a high standard of care and support to retain them.
• Cultivating and manage relationships with supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Identifying and develop opportunities to grow the charity’s supporter base (including working collaboratively with other teams to integrate community and event fundraising with other areas of the organisation).
• Acting as an ambassador and represent BDC Mind at external functions, events, giving talks and presentations as required.
• Leading on the planning and delivery of marketing activity for all fundraising events and initiatives, taking responsibility for generating content, scheduling activity and driving audience engagement, while collaborating with the communications team to maximise reach and impact.
• Evidencing progress towards in-year and longer-term goals by building a robust fundraising pipeline across multiple income streams, monitoring and evaluating the success of community and event fundraising activities, producing regular reports and data analysis.
• Setting and manage income and expenditure for all fundraising initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Keeping accurate records of donor interactions, income, and expenditure on the charity’s database.
• Consistently working in alignment with our aims, objectives, policies, core values and standards set out in our Employee handbook.
• Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.
• Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
• Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.

Person Specification

BDC Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.

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Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven track record of successful income generation/business development activity, including successful fundraising activity on behalf of an organisation.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Strong academic background in English Language.
• Fundraising, Events Management or Marketing qualification.

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​Experience

Essential:

• Experience of developing and successfully launching new community and/or events products.
• Proven experience of delivering income growth in an events and/or community fundraising setting (preferably both) and evidencing progress towards agreed income targets.
• Experience of providing exemplary supporter stewardship to strengthen and cultivate relationships with fundraisers.

​Desirable:

• Working in the charity sector.
• ​Experience of volunteers management.

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Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• ​Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• ​Creative and innovative approach to developing fundraising initiatives.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Manage budgets/campaigns/initiatives and evidence progress towards agreed income targets.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective promotional activity for fundraising campaigns and events, using a mix of digital and offline channels to drive engagement and income.

 Desirable:

• Ability to manage volunteers

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Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and code of practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases or CRM systems.
• Proven knowledge of online fundraising tools

Desirable:

• Using the Beacon CRM system.
• Using Canva
• Knowledge of third sector services.

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​Attitude and Personal Attributes 

Essential:

• A flexible and proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for BDC Mind’s delivery approach and mission and values.
• Passion, motivation and resilience to raise money to support the mental health and wellbeing of our local people.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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In this exciting and challenging new role, you will be working with colleagues, local partners, communities and businesses to develop and implement the Fundraising strategy for Age UK Milton Keynes.  You will source and manage income from a variety of funding streams, including trusts and foundations, corporates and community fundraising, including legacies.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and ambitious fundraiser.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, develop and implement multiyear fundraising strategy and annual plans in order to meet income targets.

• Attendance at events, speaking on panels and pitching to organisations.

• To provide appropriate support to partners and donors by building strong relationships with an exceptional level of customer care so they feel valued and continue to support the charity for many years.

• To ensure efficient use of resources, at all times, to enable further growth in activity and income to achieve targets.

• Develop and create, with support from colleagues and volunteers, PR content for social media and website.

• Ensure accurate data is collected and analysed, and that this is kept accurate, confidential and secure in line with legal requirements and AUKMK’s policies.

• Ensure all the legal requirements for events and community fundraising are in place and adhere to the Fundraising Regulators Code of Fundraising Practice and charity law requirements.

• Always Work within the values and policies of AUKMK.

Events Fundraiser Product Development

Do you want to design innovative fundraising products and events that engage supporters and make a tangible difference for patients?

We’re on a mission to support our client, voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, and a global leader in healthcare innovation. From new cancer care to a world-class children’s hospital, your work will help transform the future of patient care.

This new role is central to expanding and energising community events and fundraising products, creating even more opportunities to raise vital funds for the hospital.

Position: Events Fundraiser (Internally known as Senior Fundraiser Product Development)

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum plus a great benefits package!

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this role if a suitable candidate is found.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead the creation and growth of exciting community and corporate fundraising products
• Own projects end-to-end, from concept to delivery, and see the real impact of your work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with supporters and empower them to maximise their impact
• Work in a collaborative, supportive team with mentoring and career development opportunities
• Be at the heart of events that inspire, engage, and raise vital funds for world-class patient care

About the Job

As Events Fundraiser (Product Development), you’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of in-person and virtual fundraising events and products, ensuring they deliver maximum impact and income.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategy, Planning & Development
• Communications
• Wider Team Support
• Targets, Budgets & Reporting

About You

You’re organised, creative, and passionate about fundraising. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment and enjoy making a real difference for patients.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relational databases
• Confident communicator, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Experience in supporter events and engagement activities
• Event and project planning experience
• Resilient, creative, and highly organised
• A keen interest in fundraising and a passion for making a difference in healthcare is essential.

If you’re ready to create innovative fundraising products and events that inspire, engage, and raise vital funds, we want to hear from you!

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, every new team member brings a unique perspective, helping us enrich and diversify our charity.

In Return

This is an amazing place to work!

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
• On-site Leisure Centre
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Other roles you may have experience in include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Product Development, Senior Fundraiser, Products, Products and Events, Events Fundraiser, Events Fundraising. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Events Fundraiser role. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful charity work by delivering engaging fundraising events that inspire supporters, maximise income, and foster lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational and marketing plans for allocated events to ensure timely delivery within budget and meet income targets.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and supporter engagement, adjusting strategies as needed to maximise success.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of high-value supporters and volunteers, providing personalised stewardship and recognition to enhance retention and long-term commitment.
• Lead supporter journeys, optimise communication strategies, and develop tailored fundraising materials to facilitate growth across events.
• Cultivate relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and external partners to unlock new fundraising opportunities and increase event participation.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of event volunteers, ensuring efficient support for event activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate processes, improve supporter experiences, and ensure compliance with legal, data protection, and organisational policies.
• Contribute to department initiatives, including sourcing corporate participation and developing new fundraising concepts to broaden income streams.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated experience in event or supporter-led fundraising, with a track record of growing income and engagement.
• Excellent supporter care skills, with the ability to build rapport and deliver a high-quality service to a diverse supporter base.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ICT tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases, with a good understanding of data management and analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, data protection, and equalities policy, ensuring activities comply with best practices and legal standards.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a solutions-focused approach to achieving objectives.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: Circa £29,500
• Location: Remote – Occasional regional travel
• Contract: 12-month FTC

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
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About Us

I Choose Freedom provides safe refuge, advocacy and specialist support to adult and child survivors of domestic abuse across East and West Surrey. Each year, we support around 250 survivors to rebuild their lives and find lasting safety.

The Role

We’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Community Fundraiser to help grow our sustainable income and ensure survivors can access lifesaving refuge.

As part of a small, close-knit fundraising team, you’ll develop and deliver a vibrant programme of community and events fundraising. From challenge events and matched-funding campaigns to seasonal appeals, you’ll play a central role in engaging supporters, generating income and shaping future fundraising activity.

Key Responsibilities

Income Generation & Strategy

• Develop and deliver an annual community fundraising plan
• Generate income from individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and local businesses
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities
• Manage and report on income targets
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align with wider fundraising strategy

Campaigns and Events

• Lead community campaigns and appeals (e.g. challenge events, seasonal campaigns)
• Develop new fundraising initiatives to diversify income
• Support the planning and delivery of events
• Coordinate community engagement and corporate volunteering activities

Supporter Engagement

• Build and manage strong relationships with supporters
• Deliver engaging talks and presentations to inspire fundraising
• Create compelling fundraising materials and communications
• Ensure excellent supporter stewardship, including thank-you and impact reporting
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations

About You

You’ll have at least 1–2 years’ experience in fundraising, community engagement or a similar role and be ready to take the next step in your career.

You will bring:

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Confidence in communicating with a wide range of audiences
• Experience working towards and achieving targets
• Excellent organisation and time management
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

You’ll also have a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Additional Information

• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential (travel across Surrey required)
• Some evening and weekend work will be required (time off in lieu provided)

Please note:

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

The locations of the refuges cannot be disclosed at this stage for confidentiality reasons however the role will be hybrid with in-office days based across East Surrey and West Surrey.

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safer choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol, and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic communicator to join our team to coordinate our community and corporate fundraising activities.  The Corporate and Community Fundraiser is a fixed term maternity leave cover – it is therefore a great opportunity if you have previous experience and would like to use this to make a big impact.

The Corporate and Community Fundraiser will be responsible for raising money from the community and local/national organisations at our small but always rapidly growing and highly motivated charity. A key aspect of your role will be building relationships and using your story-telling skills with new and existing contacts, inspiring them to donate or help raise funds for the Foundation.

The role will have three key areas of responsibility:

Community fundraising – you will build on our well-established and growing group of regular donors and supporters to maximise donor income and engagement; instigating and managing a portfolio of fundraising activities that resonate with both existing and new supporters.

Corporate fundraising – you will manage and develop our existing relationships with companies and organisations to maximise potential partnerships and income; formulating and implementing a plan to raise the profile of the Foundation to build new relationships, both locally and nationally.

Communication – you will capture and develop stories about our work for use with fundraising, relationship building and reporting, contributing to regular newsletters, website updates and social media posts.

We are a small but committed team – we work hard and often juggle a wide range of concurrent projects as our work continues to develop.  We are kind, we laugh often, and we like eating cake. 

If you enjoy building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and share our passion for supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs, alongside being very organised, with strong attention to detail and confident IT skills, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience is mainly in community fundraising, we’d still love to hear from you. For the right candidate, we’re open to shaping the role around your strengths and could consider reducing the 0.6 FTE to reflect an adapted remit. If you’d like an informal conversation about how this could work in practice, please email Caz Heath using the contact details in the 'How to apply' section. 

Benefits:

• Flexible working (predominantly office-based but with some working from home)
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to contribute to our amazing work

To apply please see the job description and application form below.

Application deadline – 12th April 2026

Interviews – w.b. 20th April 2026

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