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Community and Events Manager
Full time - 35 hours per week
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office in London
Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Manager to join our Fundraising team. This is a fantastic role for an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about developing supporter-led fundraising, delivering exceptional events and building meaningful relationships that help families stay together when they need it most.
Our charity
The Sick Children's Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming 'Home from Home' where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we're more than bricks and mortar, our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it.
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing around 3,200 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the hospital means that they can be by their sick child's side and have one less thing to worry about.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding fundraising management role, focused on developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, increases awareness of our work and builds long-term supporter relationships.
You will lead the development of community fundraising across the UK, supporting and inspiring individuals, families, schools, community groups, volunteers and local businesses to raise funds for the charity. At the same time, you will manage a portfolio of challenge and special events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong financial returns.
You will oversee key events including our Carol Service, Supper Club and Golf Day, while also growing participation in challenge events such as the London Marathon, half marathons, walks, cycling events and other fundraising activities. You will identify new opportunities for growth, diversification and supporter acquisition across both community and events fundraising.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, House Teams and external partners, you will help maximise fundraising income, increase engagement and ensure our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.
You will also lead and develop a small fundraising team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture while supporting individuals to achieve their objectives and develop their skills.
This role requires a proactive and ambitious fundraiser with strong leadership, relationship-building and project management skills, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive income growth.
About you
We're looking for someone who is passionate about community and events fundraising and motivated by creating meaningful opportunities for people to support our work.
You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, events fundraising or a related supporter-led income stream, with experience of building strong relationships and engaging supporters from a wide range of backgrounds.
You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, equally comfortable inspiring volunteers, supporting families who want to fundraise, representing the charity at events, or working with colleagues to develop new campaigns and initiatives.
You will have experience of leading and developing people, managing projects and budgets, and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Ultimately, this is a great role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, building relationships and developing innovative fundraising activities that make a real difference to families with seriously ill children.
This is a great opportunity, and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early application is advised.
The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role sounds like something you will excel in, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 28 August 2026
About Arthritis Action
Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.
We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraising Manager to lead Arthritis Action’s community and events fundraising programme, growing income and supporter engagement through innovative campaigns, challenge events, community partnerships and excellent stewardship. The role will identify new opportunities, build long-term relationships with supporters and community groups, and use data and insight to maximise participation, income and impact.
Purpose
This is a varied and rewarding fundraising management role, focused on developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, increases awareness of our work and builds long-term supporter relationships.
You will lead the development of community fundraising, supporting and inspiring individuals, families and community groups to raise funds for Arthritis Action.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Fundraising, Communications and Services Teams, you will help maximise fundraising income, increase engagement and ensure our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.
Key Responsibilities – the role will include but not be limited to:
- Lead the community and events fundraising programme, developing and delivering an ambitious annual programme that grows income, participation and supporter engagement.
- Develop and diversify income streams across community fundraising, challenge events, sponsored activities, individual fundraising and third-party events.
- Build strong relationships with community fundraisers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship, motivation and ongoing engagement to maximise lifetime value.
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities, including local community groups, schools, clubs, businesses and networks aligned with Arthritis Action’s mission.
- Develop compelling fundraising propositions and supporter materials that inspire individuals and communities to raise funds and champion Arthritis Action.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to promote events, tell powerful supporter stories and increase awareness, engagement and fundraising reach.
- Develop excellent supporter journeys, from initial recruitment and onboarding through to stewardship, recognition and re-engagement, using data and insight to improve retention.
- Measure and evaluate fundraising activity, reporting on income, participation, return on investment and supporter engagement, and using insights to continually improve performance.
- Collaborate across the organisation to ensure community and events fundraising supports Arthritis Action’s wider strategic objectives and increases engagement with people affected by arthritis.
- Representing the Charity at networking events to promote fundraising and meet contacts, travelling as appropriate within London and the rest of the UK.
Other Activities
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, regulations, safeguarding requirements and Arthritis Action policies.
- Keeping up to date the parts of the CRM and website relevant to community and events fundraising.
- Undertake other tasks relevant to the level of this position within the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- A track record in community and events fundraising - Essential
- Experience of building strong relationships and engaging supporters from a wide range of backgrounds - Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English for a range of audiences - Essential
- Experience of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail - Essential
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating fundraising activity, and managing budgets - Essential
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Arthritis Action’s vision, mission, equal opportunities and diversity - Essential
- Database experience - Desirable
ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent interpersonal skills - Essential
- A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required - Essential
- Enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude - Essential
- Able and willing to travel within the UK - Essential
How to apply
Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please provide both email and telephone contact information for yourself. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Monday 28 September 2026 at the latest.
Interviews will take place in the London office on Monday 5 October 2026.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and job applicants in the same way regardless of age, disability, marital status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.



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Cure Parkinson’s is the only organisation in the UK solely dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s, one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world. All of our work goes towards finding ways to slow, stop or reverse the condition.
We believe that we are closer than ever to a cure and are acting with urgency to make this a reality for the 166,000 people in the UK and 11.8 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising and Events Assistant to join our Public Fundraising Team on a temporary contract until May 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would like to develop their skills in relationship, events and community fundraising. You’ll manage administrative tasks on behalf of our team, whilst delivering high-quality stewardship to our supporters. You’ll also gain hands-on experience of event management on some of our most exciting annual fundraising events such as the TCS London Marathon and our Walk To Cure Parkinson's.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced role with plenty of variety, who can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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Sporting Events Administrator
The Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals taking on sporting challenges and effectively managing relationships to maximise income.
As Sporting Events Administrator,you will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with the Sporting Event Managers (SEM) and Sporting Event Officers (SEO) to drive the continued growth of the charity’s sporting event fundraising income. You will also be required to show excellent organisation and relationship-building skills to support supporters.
Please note: This role will be known internally as *Sporting Events Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
· Be the first point of contact for all Sporting Event fundraisers, providing excellent customer service, acknowledging support and increasing long-term loyalty.
· Provide effective administrative support to the Sporting Events team, including maintaining accurate records, managing inbox and telephone queries and supporting smooth event delivery.
· Provide organised administrative support to SEOs across a range of sporting events and tasks, helping to coordinate day-to-day activity and manage competing priorities.
· Fundraising data management including adding new constituents to the fundraising database (Salesforce), ensuring details are accurately recorded and maintained and that supporters are appropriately thanked.
· Ensure fundraisers and volunteers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
Event and Supporter Management
· Support the team in managing the sporting events as agreed with the Sporting Events Manager (SEM). Including recruitment of sporting places, recruitment of volunteers, communications plans, event marketing and event attendance.
· Working alongside the SEM and the SEO to manage the stewardship of all supporters.
· Build and manage relationships with prospective and current sporting fundraising supporters through prompt, helpful, professional and friendly contact.
· Proactively contact fundraisers by phone to offer encouragement, guidance and tailored support, helping those who need additional stewardship to build confidence and maximise their fundraising potential.
· Taking the opportunity to maximise income and long-term support with every fundraising supporter, suggesting ARUK fundraising products where appropriate.
· Schedule and deliver stewardship good luck calls for all portfolio sporting eventers.
· Drafting prompt, professional thank you letters and certificates to fundraising supporters.
· Managing emails sent to sporting events inbox.
Events Support
· Support in the effective delivery of sporting fundraising events for ARUK.
· May include relationship management with suppliers and logistics companies.
· Attendance of weekend events where necessary.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience of working in a customer service role
· Use of CRM or database systems
· Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and databases
· Excellent, enthusiastic telephone manner
· Ability to build rapport and establish relationships with our supporters quickly and effectively
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent organisational skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· A professional and hard-working team player
· Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours and willingness to travel independently
· Contagious enthusiasm to inspire supporters
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 £24,788 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 4th October 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.
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Join us as our Community Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) at The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity and play a key role in growing our community fundraising programme. You will inspire and support individuals, schools, groups and organisations to raise vital funds through creative and engaging fundraising activities, while leading the strategy, development and delivery of our fundraising campaigns to maximise income and help make a lasting difference.
As Community Fundraising Manager you will:
- Work on strategy and ensure that targets are met within the community fundraising programme.
- Be responsible for the development and delivery of our diverse community fundraising portfolio, identifying opportunities to scale activity and maximise income.
- Oversee a range of established fundraising programmes such as Hot Dog Dash, Gromit’s Grand Read, our School’s Programme and our Christmas project – Shine Bright, while also developing innovative new campaigns to engage supporters.
- Be responsible for stewarding our high-level supporters and will be great at relationship building with a warm and engaging personality.
- Thrive on meeting and inspiring the public through presentations and talks.
- Bring empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence to the role and be able to sensitively support and converse with families in difficult situations and guide their fundraising appropriately, offering the highest quality stewardship at all times.
- Line manage, motivate and inspire members of the Community team. Working closely together, you will manage workloads ensuring that all fundraisers are stewarded to the highest standard and ensure the team delivers key activities effectively.
If you are motivated by purpose, value and integrity, and want your work to have real-world impact, we would love to hear from you. While this is a fixed term contract there is potential for this to be extended depending on organisational requirements and growth.
The closing date/time for applications is midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis from Monday 21 September and could close the vacancy early if a suitable applicant is appointed.
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A 24-month fixed-term contract - With the aim of extending the contract, subject to future funding and income growth
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week (flexibility available)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service.
Work location: home-based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: Mileage (at 55p per mile) and other travel-related expenses will be paid based on the distance travelled from our registered office in Birkenhead.
Training: support towards the cost of gaining professional qualifications could be considered as part of the overall package
About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.
Demand for our activities is growing, and we want to reach more people across the Wirral. We are now seeking an enthusiastic fundraiser to help us grow and diversify our income, enabling us to provide more activities, events and support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising initiatives. The role will focus on grants, community fundraising and local business support.
About the role
As our lead fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will write fundraising bids and build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.
You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and ensure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.
The post is initially offered for 24 months, with the aim of extending it if the role helps secure additional income and future funding allows.
Key responsibilities
As our lead fundraiser, you will:
Grants and trusts
- Research and maintain a pipeline of suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities, identifying those that align with the charity's objectives.
- Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate, ensuring they demonstrate the impact and difference DTW has made.
Community and local fundraising
- Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan with a strong focus on grant funding, local business fundraising and community fundraising.
- Build relationships with local businesses, community organisations, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters to develop opportunities for ongoing support.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, community fundraising events, and charity partnerships.
Participation, stewardship and communications
- Encourage and support volunteers, trustees and staff to participate in fundraising activities and help foster a culture of fundraising across the organisation.
- Help organise and promote community fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives, identifying creative ways for local people and organisations to support DTW.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor and funder stewardship, including appropriate follow-up and acknowledgement.
Systems, records and compliance
- Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that demonstrate the impact of the charity's work and can be used in funding applications, fundraising and communications.
- Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and aligned with the charity's values and relevant fundraising standards.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of successful grant fundraising and community or local business fundraising.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive funding applications and reports.
- A target-driven and organised approach, with the ability to manage a fundraising pipeline, work to deadlines and report progress against agreed targets.
- Creativity, resilience and initiative, with the confidence to develop new ideas and persist in a challenging fundraising environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly about DTW’s work in meetings, presentations and community settings.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills, including the ability to use a CRM or similar database, email, spreadsheets and digital communication tools.
- A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends when required for community fundraising, networking, events and supporter activity, with flexibility agreed in advance wherever possible.
Desirable
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.
- Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant fundraising standards.
- Experience of using Donorfy or another CRM system.
- Experience of working or volunteering in a charity, community organisation or small team
- Ability to travel across the Wirral Peninsula for meetings and events. Access to a vehicle for business use would be desirable.
Reporting arrangements
Reporting to the Charity Manager, you will also work closely with trustees and volunteers to identify fundraising opportunities and gather evidence of impact.
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.
You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September 2026
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.
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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Community & Local Business Fundraiser to help us grow support for our work across Richmond and surrounding areas. OKMT uses music therapy and inclusive music projects to improve the lives of over 500 children and adults each year, including people with disabilities, neurological conditions and dementia.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role within a small, friendly charity. You will build relationships with local businesses, schools, clubs and community organisations; develop sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities; support fundraising events and individual fundraisers; and help inspire more people across our community to support OKMT. We are looking for a confident, warm and self-motivated relationship-builder with experience of fundraising, business development or a related field and a track record of generating income.
Key Responsibilities
Community Fundraising
- Build relationships with local schools, clubs and organisations to generate event participation and donations.
- Develop with the Director and Fundraising Manager a case for support and accompanying materials to pitch to potential community or local businesses.
- Organise events with community or business partners and support OKMT’s own fundraising events including our triennial Music Marathon, walks and seasonal appeals.
- Recruit, brief and steward individual fundraisers taking on challenges (runs, rides, marathons, swims, etc.) and community supporters running their own events on OKMT's behalf.
- Assist the Fundraising Manager in growing individual giving initiatives as necessary.
- Support the OKMT team to pitch for Richmond May Ball and other major appeals and lead the process if selected.
- Manage supporter journeys including thank-you communications and impact updates in conjunction with the team.
Local Business Fundraising
- Identify and approach local businesses across Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Barnes and surrounding areas with tailored propositions for Charity of the Year, sponsorship endorsement and ongoing support.
- Account-manage business supporters through relationship building, regular updates, site visits, networking events and clear reporting on impact.
- Represent OKMT at local business networking events, Chamber of Commerce gatherings and Richmond Business Awards activity to raise the charity's profile.
- Explore opportunities for volunteering and develop a value exchange.
Shared / Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
- Quarterly income and activity targets will be agreed with the Director within the first four weeks, reviewed formally at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, with results reported to the Board.
- Maintain accurate records of supporters, prospects and income, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Fundraising Regulator standards.
- Collaborate with the team to capture stories, case studies and consented imagery that bring our impact to life for donors.
- Contribute to OKMT’s social media, e-newsletter and website content where it supports fundraising.
For more infromation, please see the attached job decsription
Online interviews will be on the 30th Sept and 1st and 2nd Oct, and the in-person ones the week of the 12th October.
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Looking for an events role where your work really matters? Bring your organisation, creativity and people skills to Cynthia Spencer Hospice – no charity experience needed.
About Cynthia Spencer
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people living with life-limiting illnesses across West Northamptonshire, as well as vital support for their families.
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity works alongside the Hospice to raise the additional funds needed to help sustain and develop these essential services. We are on an ambitious journey to grow our income, strengthen our relationships across the community and ensure specialist hospice care is available for everyone who needs it, now and in the future.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraiser to join our growing Income Generation & Communications team and help us deliver memorable fundraising events that bring our community together and make a real difference to local people and their families.
Reporting to the Community & Events Fundraiser Lead, you'll help plan and deliver a varied programme of fundraising and challenge events, from our flagship events such as the Twilight Walk and Colour Run to third-party challenge events.
You'll combine great organisation and project management with a passion for people, helping us recruit participants, create brilliant supporter experiences and raise as much as possible from our events.
You don't need to have worked for a charity before. We're interested in people with strong events, project coordination or similar experience who are organised, confident working with people and excited by the opportunity to use their skills to raise vital funds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
You'll work closely with participants, volunteers, suppliers and colleagues across the Charity, building positive relationships and representing Cynthia Spencer Hospice within our local community.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver an agreed portfolio of fundraising and challenge events, from initial planning through to successful delivery and evaluation, including flagship events such as the Twilight Walk and Colour Run.
- Create and manage event plans, schedules and timelines, coordinating venues, suppliers, contractors, equipment and other event logistics.
- Recruit, engage and support event and challenge participants, providing excellent communication, fundraising advice and encouragement to help them get the most from their experience.
- Build strong relationships with participants and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and encouraging them to stay involved with Cynthia Spencer Hospice beyond their event.
- Help develop and grow our events programme by researching new fundraising and challenge opportunities and contributing ideas to increase participation and income.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support fundraising events, including event-day briefings and support.
- Work closely with the Marketing Team to promote events, recruit participants and develop engaging event communications and content.
- Monitor event budgets, income, expenditure and participant numbers, ensuring events are delivered cost-effectively and working towards agreed targets.
- Complete post-event evaluations, using feedback and performance information to identify improvements and opportunities for future events.
- Ensure events are delivered safely and professionally, completing appropriate risk assessments and ensuring relevant permissions, documentation and requirements are in place.
- Maintain accurate participant and supporter records on the fundraising CRM in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Work collaboratively across the Income Generation & Communications team and support wider fundraising activity where required.
About You
We're looking for someone who loves making things happen. You'll be a brilliant organiser who enjoys working with people, can confidently manage lots of moving parts and takes pride in creating great experiences.
You don't need to come from a fundraising or charity background. If you have strong events or project coordination experience and are excited about using those skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully organising and delivering events, projects or activities from planning through to delivery.
- Experience of managing multiple projects, events or priorities at the same time.
- Experience of coordinating suppliers, contractors, stakeholders or volunteers.
- Experience of working with budgets, financial information or measurable targets.
- Experience of building positive relationships with a range of people.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar systems.
Desirable
- Experience of fundraising events or challenge events.
- Experience of working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of event health and safety, risk assessments and compliance requirements.
- Experience of using CRM or database systems.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong organisational, planning and project-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of people.
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and changing demands.
- Ability to remain calm and make sensible decisions when plans change or challenges arise.
- An understanding of the importance of generating income, managing costs and delivering value for money.
- A creative approach and willingness to contribute ideas for developing our events programme.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to creating excellent experiences for our supporters.
- Enthusiastic, positive and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Willing and able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required for events.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
General Responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Work within and promote the Charity's values, policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
- Take responsibility for their own professional development.
- Attend relevant meetings, training and Charity activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider organisation.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Don't meet every desirable requirement?
Please don't let that stop you applying. We're interested in your skills, experience and potential. If you're a great organiser, enjoy working with people and are excited about creating events that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Events Fundraiser.
About the role
The Community & Events Fundraising Team help us achieve our goal of raising significant funds for our human rights work. The Events Fundraiser is accountable for our key challenge event portfolio including flagship events such as the London Marathon and the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon. The role involves developing and maintaining relationships with fundraisers who have each committed to raising hundreds or thousands of pounds and in return expect full support and quality advice to inspire and support them in their fundraising. The role also supports multiple other events and would include a variety of skills including negotiating, writing, project management, budgeting, marketing etc.
This role typically needs to spend 2 days per week in the office to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You're skilled in customer and fundraising support and enjoy working at speed.
- You can easily pivot between multiple projects and your attention to detail can be relied upon.
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture and can easily integrate yourself into a new post and team.
- You also have a good knowledge of Supporter Fundraising and experience of Sponsored Events Programmes.
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send interview questions in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with people, building relationships and turning great ideas into successful fundraising activities. You will lead and develop an engaging programme of community and events fundraising, with responsibility for generating £180,000 of income in 2026, with continued growth in future years.
You will play a key role in helping us meet the increasing demand for our services, ensuring that our fundraising activity not only generates vital income but also builds a strong and engaged community of supporters.
We’re looking for someone who is energetic, creative and passionate about fundraising and who enjoys bringing people together.
You will ideally have experience of community fundraising, events fundraising, income generation or a similar role, with a proven ability to build relationships and deliver against financial targets.
Why work for us?
The benefits of working with us include 25 days of pro-rata annual leave plus bank holidays, additional leave during the Centre’s closure between Christmas and New Year, a pension scheme, carer’s leave policy, training and development opportunities, work-life balance flexibility, and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. We also have an on-site cafe that serves delicious cakes!
How to apply
To apply for this post, please provide a full CV together with a 1 page supporting statement, explaining how you meet the person specification and demonstrating your experience and expertise is relevant to this role.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 September 2026.
The interview date will be Thursday 24 September.
Our vision at the Chilterns Neuro Centre is to create a community in which people affected by neurological conditions can live life to the full.
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Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve because of the generosity of our supporters.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're investing in our income generation team and are now looking for an experienced Community Fundraiser to help shape the next stage of its development.
You will take the lead role in growing community fundraising across the West Midlands, building strong relationships with local groups, schools, clubs, small businesses and individuals. You will inspire people to fundraise in their own communities by developing new opportunities and will help to turn local support into sustainable income for Birmingham Dogs Home.
Working closely with the Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you will develop our community fundraising programme, enhance our volunteer led supporter base and play a key role in developing one of our charity's key income streams.
About You
We're looking for someone with previous community fundraising experience, or relevant experience in a similar relationship-building or business development role. You will be confident in developing new relationships, identifying opportunities and turning ideas into successful fundraising activity.
You will be organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing a varied workload across a wide geographical area. You will enjoy building lasting relationships with supporters and local organisations, providing the encouragement and practical support they need to raise funds successfully.
You will understand what makes a positive supporter experience and know how thoughtful stewardship can turn a one-off donation into long-term support. Above all, you will be a confident ambassador for Birmingham Dogs Home, with the ability to inspire others to support dogs in need across our region.
In return, we offer:
- Two weeks' free dog boarding
- 25% discount on veterinary treatment
- Free on-site parking
- Life assurance
- BHSF Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV with covering letter outlining why you are interested in applying for this position.
At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a values driven Commercial & Events Officer to join a charity that provides world leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research and Advocacy.
The Commercial & Events Officer plays a key role in raising income for the Charity by supporting the Commercial & Events Manager in planning, organising and delivering corporate stewardship, community engagement and fundraising events (including virtual). This work will support the delivery of mutually beneficial KPIs with aligned partners, which will deliver incremental net income, awareness, supporter leads and value for the Society. The role will initially focus 75% of time on community and events and 25% on corporate stewardship, though this split may adapt to meet operational demand.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)
Please download the attached recruitment pack to view the full job description and more information.
Some information about us
Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it impacts on their life, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.
What we can offer
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• A generous Employee Referral Scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £250)
• Length of service awards
• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers through Flourish Rewards
• Staff recognition scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Group Pension
• Death in Service (2x your annual salary)
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education
If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the specifications of this role.
A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you build relationships that help change lives?
Shiloh Rotherham is looking for a Community Fundraiser who is passionate about people, great at building relationships and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference.
For more than 30 years, Shiloh has been supporting adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Rotherham. We provide a safe, welcoming place where people can access practical support, advice, health and wellbeing services, skills and training, and opportunities to move towards a better future.
We are now entering an exciting new chapter as we launch our new three-year strategic plan, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow our income, our profile and our community of supporters.
About the role
As our Community Fundraiser, you will play a key role in developing and growing Shiloh’s fundraising across Rotherham and South Yorkshire.
This is a relationship-driven role. You will connect with individuals, community groups, schools and colleges, local organisations and businesses, inspiring them to get involved with Shiloh and become long-term supporters.
You will have the opportunity to be creative and develop new fundraising ideas, while also nurturing the relationships we already have. From community fundraising events and supporter-led activities to corporate partnerships, campaigns and sponsorship opportunities, you will help turn connections into meaningful support for Shiloh.
You will also work closely with our CEO and wider team to communicate the difference Shiloh makes, share impact stories and ensure our supporters understand how their contribution is helping people move forward.
About you
We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and passionate about building relationships. You will have at least two years’ experience in community fundraising or a similar relationship-based role, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of fundraising within the charitable or voluntary sector, donor stewardship, fundraising codes of practice, GDPR, CRM systems and Google Workspace would be an advantage.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable, as the role will involve travelling across South Yorkshire.
Why join Shiloh?
This is an opportunity to join a charity with more than 30 years of experience and impact in Rotherham, at an exciting point in our development. You will be joining a supportive, values-driven team where relationships really matter and where your work will directly contribute to helping people facing homelessness.
We offer:
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25 days’ annual leave
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6% employer pension contribution after three months
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Hybrid and flexible working options
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Opportunities for training and personal development
Our values
Our values of Empowerment, Partnership, Inclusivity and Respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Shiloh was founded in 1992 on Christian beliefs. While the values of the Christian faith remain at the heart of our work, our support is open to everyone. You do not need to be a Christian to work for Shiloh, but you will need to demonstrate empathy with our vision, values and mission.
Interested?
If you are an enthusiastic and relationship-focused fundraiser who wants to use your skills to make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Events and Community Fundraising Assistant
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Events and Community Fundraising Assistant will work within the Events and Community team, that sits within the wider Fundraising department.
We are looking for someone with strong time management, multi-tasking skills and importantly, a curious mind that would like to develop their skills in relationship and events and community fundraising.
Responsible to: Events and Community Fundraising Manager
Direct reports: None
Working hours and contract: This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week). We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary: £25,711 - £26,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office (50 Leman Street, London, E1 8HQ) and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, with the subject header: Events and Community Fundraising Assistant application to our recruitment inbox.
Your cover letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
The interview process is as follows:
· 1st interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague
· 2nd interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team
Role Responsibilities
· Steward and support fundraisers participating in challenge events and community activities, delivering excellent supporter care and ensuring a positive fundraising experience.
· Manage relationships with community fundraisers, including schools, local groups, Rotary Clubs, organisations and individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to maximise fundraising success.
· Coordinate and deliver community fundraising collections and awareness activities, including supermarket token schemes, train or tube station collections, and other one-day fundraising events.
· Organise volunteer coordination, cheerpoints and event-day logistics for flagship third-party events such as the London Marathon.
· Liaise with third-party event providers, ensuring timely participant registration on supplier consoles and accurate administration.
· Research, identify and engage schools, community organisations and local groups to generate new fundraising opportunities, building relationships through proactive outreach and stewardship.
· Manage the Events Inbox, responding to enquiries promptly and coordinating communications with supporters and event partners.
· Prepare and distribute fundraising materials to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner.
· Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock.
· Source prizes and Gifts In Kind for community and challenge events.
· Represent the charity at fundraising events and activities as required.
Other
· Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries, activities and supporter communications.
· Answer inbound calls as part of the Head Office call team, and respond to or triage enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to promote cross-selling and encourage supporters to get involved in other campaigns and initiatives.
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
· Keep up to date with developments and best practice within the fundraising sector, particularly in events and community fundraising.
· To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
· Minimum of one year work experience in a fast-paced administrative, customer service, fundraising or prospect research role.
· Strong use of Excel, Power Point and Word.
· Effective time-management with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Personal qualities
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· Strong communication skills and presentation style.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
· Personable, with excellent listening skills.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
· Growth mindset
· Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Important note: All applications must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring licence for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run- through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
Save Sight. Change Lives. At Fight for Sight, we fund world-class research that helps us better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat vision loss.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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