Community fundraiser jobs in islington, greater london

Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations – Bloomsbury Football Foundation | London

700,000 young people in London are growing up in poverty, facing inactivity and mental health crises. At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we’re using football to help tackle these challenges and build resilient, connected communities – already reaching over 6,200 children every week.

We’ve grown fundraised income from £0.75m to £3.5m in three years – and now we’re aiming for £8m by 2028. Trusts & Foundations is our biggest income stream, and we’re looking for a first-rate fundraiser to take it to the next level.

As Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will:

• Lead and grow our £2m+ trusts portfolio
• Write outstanding bids and reports that inspire multi-year, high-value commitments
• Manage and mentor two bright trust fundraisers
• Work with our Director of Fundraising and CEO to secure transformational grants
• Harness AI innovation to boost the pace and quality of our work

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of winning major multi-year grants (six- and seven-figure), exceptional writing skills, and the ambition to help make Bloomsbury the UK’s most effective fundraising team.

Salary: £58,000–£90,000 (or £42,000–£55,000 for a ‘Head of’ level candidate)
Location: Camden, London (with great staff perks, socials, and match tickets)

Full job description available at Bloomsbury Football Careers page. 

Our charity has grown rapidly over the last five years, with each year bringing new faces and new opportunities. This year, we’re excited to be welcoming a Fundraising Manager to join our team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our CEO and operations team to deliver our annual fundraising targets, focusing on individual giving, trusts and foundations, and fundraising events/external opportunities. Partnerships are currently managed by the CEO and our Board of Trustees.

We have a fun, joyful working culture and work flexibly and mostly remotely, though you may occasionally need to attend meetings in London or travel for events. Our registered office is in Margate, so if you’re local or fancy a change of scene, you’re welcome to come and work by the sea.

As this is a new role for Not A Phase, we’re looking for someone confident, proactive and full of ideas. You’ll have the freedom to shape and implement your own systems and processes, with full support from the team.

It’s vital that you have an understanding of the issues currently faced by the trans+ community in the UK. We recently launched our new five-year strategy, Joy as an Act of Resistance, which will guide our mission in these challenging times. Your role will be key in helping us achieve it, if you'd like to check it out, you can read it in full over on our website.

We encourage applications from those with lived experience or a deep understanding of the topics we work within.

About You

• Experienced fundraiser, ideally with a background in individual giving.

• Skilled bid writer with a proven track record.

• Lived experience of, or strong understanding of, the challenges facing the trans+ community in the UK.

• Experience developing and managing fundraising events from start to finish.

• Passionate about giving supporters the best possible experience and skilled at building relationships to exceed targets.

• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Creative, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a flexible environment.

Regional Fundraiser
Salary: £34,000-£36,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid - offices in Oxfordshire & London
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits:  7% Employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, 26 days holiday BH and wellbeing day
 
This welfare charity is expanding their regionally based fundraising team, this is an exciting time of investment for the organisation. They are recruiting for a new Regional Fundraiser to cover the South of England. If you want to work at an organisation that believes in fundraising and is investing in it this could be a great role for you.

As part of this role, you will work with other Regional Fundraisers, developing relationships with local community groups, businesses and volunteer groups to grow income in each region.

This role will offer you the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of donors, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship to boost retention in the local area, and build long-lasting and valuable connections with supporters across the region.  

To be successful as the Regional Fundraiser, you will need:

• Proven experience as a regional fundraiser with strong knowledge of community income streams
• Strong experience in developing and delivering on targets
• Confidence working with a range of other team members, experience in collaborating, and working closely to reach and exceed fundraising targets.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry and quote the job title.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner. 

Are you an experienced community builder with a passion for purpose driven work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, mission focused environment where relationship-building, leadership, and strategic thinking make a lasting impact?

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - North  to lead and expand outreach efforts across the North of England. This full-time position is remote based, with regular travel across the region.

As a Community Fundraising Manager – North, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small team of regional fundraisers
• Building networks with community leaders, clergy, schools, and donor groups
• Developing and implementing outreach and fundraising strategies in line with wider organisational goals
• Supporting and recruiting volunteers and public speakers (Community Appealers)
• Contributing to national campaigns, events and conferences
• Driving digital engagement through collaboration with a national social media team

You will be the key liaison between local communities and the national office, ensuring consistent communication, support, and innovation in regional engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support Community Fundraisers in the region to achieve strategic goals
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors, high-value supporters, and volunteers
• Coordinate speaking engagements and event presence at parish, school, and community levels
• Represent the organisation at large scale national events and conferences
• Deliver quarterly performance and financial reports
• Collaborate closely with internal teams in communications, events, fundraising, and support services

Essential skills and experience:

• Background in community engagement or fundraising
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship building and leadership abilities
• Organised and self motivated with a strategic mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
• Understanding of Catholic diocesan structures
• Experience working in the charity sector

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Remote, You must be based in North England with regular travel across the region

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement

Contract type: Permanent

Deadline: On rolling basis

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

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

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

This is your opportunity to join a successful, friendly and supportive team of fundraisers and play a significant role in delivering successful multichannel fundraising campaigns, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

As an Individual Giving Fundraiser, you’ll be managing the planning, delivery and analysis of multichannel regular giving campaigns. It’s an exciting time to join the team and we are looking for an enthusiastic team player with great organisation and attention to detail to join the team and raise millions for terminally ill people and their loved ones. We are in a period of exciting growth, with new activity added to our portfolio and lots of opportunities to develop your Fundraising practise in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

The role will include, but not limited to, campaign management, creative development of online and offline campaigns, managing budgets, analysing results and strategic thinking. 

You will have had some fundraising and campaign management experience in the charity sector or have worked previously in a results driven environment. More importantly than that, you are a motivated problem solver, looking to make a difference, eager to grow and expand your knowledge of direct marketing. 

What we are looking for: 

• Someone who is results-driven and proactive, with a passion for the sector and Marie Curie’s vision to create the best end of life experience for everyone within the UK
• Friendly and supportive team player who enjoys collaboration and idea-generation
• You will be eager to develop and refine your campaign management skills, with a desire to test new approaches and continually improve ways of working
• Excellent time management and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
• A critical thinker who uses their analytical skills to dissect results and develop insights

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Additional information

Application & Interview Process:

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 9th November 2025
• We’ll be conducting interviews throughout the advertising period, so don’t wait until the closing date to apply! 

Salary:£27,450-£30,500 per annum depending on experience 

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week 

Based: UK wide. Applicants will be required to travel to London once per month. Travel costs for the London visit will be covered.

You’ll be the main point of contact for our amazing fundraisers — supporting them from their first enquiry to celebrating their success. You’ll plan, organise and coordinate community fundraising campaigns and events, help develop resources and fundraising materials, and play a key role in building lasting relationships with our fundraising supporters.

Essential:

• Experience in community or events fundraising, supporter engagement, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — friendly, confident, and supportive.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Good written communication and attention to detail.
• Confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and social media platforms.
• Passion for inclusion and supporting families of children with Down syndrome

Desired Attributes:

• Experience managing small fundraising events or community campaigns
• Knowledge of JustGiving or similar online fundraising platforms
• Understanding of charity communications, supporter journeys, or stewardship best practice

 Responsibilities:

• Manage the fundraising inbox, responding to enquiries and supporting individual fundraisers and community supporters.
• Develop fundraising resources and materials to support campaigns and initiatives.
• Support existing fundraisers with guidance, encouragement, and resources to help them reach their goals.
• Plan, organise, and deliver engaging fundraising and community events that raise income and bring our community together.
• Recruit and onboard new fundraisers through the website, social media, and email campaigns. Keep the fundraising sections of the website up to date and engaging.
• Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, including thanking fundraisers and maintaining regular communications. Maintain accurate fundraiser records and communications in the supporter database.
• Gather case studies, photos, quotes, and testimonials from fundraisers for publicity and marketing.
• Work with the fundraising team to develop strategies to grow fundraiser recruitment and retention.
• Manage the fundraising calendar, promoting external events (such as Tough Mudder) and coordinating DSUK-led campaigns (such as the Big PADS Push).
• Develop and support regional volunteers involved in fundraising events and activities.
• Manage time effectively to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising events and initiatives as needed

Corporate Fundraiser

Location: Kensington, London (minimum three days per week in the office)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term (hopefully to be made permanent.)
Hours: Core hours 10am–6pm. 5 days a week during the busy times, 4 days a week after the performance season. 2 weeks closure over Christmas (apply quickly) Some evening and weekend work required.

Opera Holland Park is seeking a confident and purposeful Corporate Fundraiser to join our Development team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of London’s most distinctive cultural organisations, helping to grow and nurture relationships with a wide range of corporate partners.

You’ll bring energy, creativity, and intelligence to the role, identifying new partnership opportunities, managing existing relationships, and delivering excellent stewardship. With a strong pipeline of prospects already in place, we’re looking for someone who can make the most of it.

About the role
Reporting to the Head of Development, you’ll take responsibility for developing and managing Opera Holland Park’s corporate partnerships programme. This includes identifying new sponsors and partners, securing support for productions and events, and deepening relationships with existing supporters. You’ll also manage hospitality and venue hire partnerships, working closely with colleagues across production, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver value and impact for every partner.

Key responsibilities

• Secure headline sponsorships and partnerships for productions, events, and community programmes.
• Identify, research, and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with our mission and values.
• Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership collateral.
• Manage and steward existing corporate partners, ensuring the delivery of all benefits and recognition.
• Negotiate and manage venue hire and hospitality partnerships, working with production and marketing colleagues.
• Plan and deliver corporate events and activations, ensuring high-quality experiences for guests and partners.
• Maintain accurate financial and contact records via the Spektrix fundraising database.
• Work closely with the Board and Development team to identify and leverage new opportunities.

About you
You’ll be an experienced corporate partnerships professional. You’ll have the confidence to create and pitch new opportunities, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a creative, solutions-focused approach to income generation.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in philanthropic corporate partnerships.
• The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as required.
• A collaborative approach, balanced with the confidence to work independently.

Why join us?
Opera Holland Park is a vibrant, welcoming, and creative organisation with a clear sense of purpose: to share outstanding opera with as many people as possible. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where ideas are encouraged, initiative is valued, and success is shared.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.  The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within London (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).

Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you, and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.

Location: This is a homeworking role. You will be required to regularly travel across London to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington, and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrable experience in relationship and community fundraising, or the ability to show transferable skills from a similar role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
- Proven experience in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
- Experience delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Ability to analyse data and insights to inform decisions and improve performance.
- Proven track record of achieving both financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently, with flexibility to travel across a wide geographic area

What you’ll focus on:

- Communicating with confidence, warmth, and clarity with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Using digital tools to manage projects, track progress, and share impact.
- Collaborating with colleagues across teams, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.
- Using evidence and feedback to shape effective decisions.
- Staying organised and detail-focused, ensuring every project runs smoothly and delivers great results.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Job Title: Community Fundraising Executive (North)

Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website. Please go there to apply.

Location: North (SE1 to N8)

Hours: 37.5

We’re seeking an experienced Fundraiser who will play a pivotal role in growing awareness and support within your local community.

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Community Fundraising Executive works closely with the National Community Fundraising Manager to deliver short and mid-term strategic plans and priorities for the function. The role is responsible for growing community awareness of the charity and driving fundraising activity across the region to meet income targets by proactively seeking out creating new opportunities and relationships. The key areas of activity the role is responsible for include generating and building relationships with community groups, organisations, volunteers and supporters, identifying new opportunities and leads within the region that will generate new income streams for the charity, and presenting to local organisations and groups within the regio

What We’re Looking For:

• • Recruit and steward community fundraising groups in your geographical patch. 
  • Develop and leverage existing relationships within the defined region to maximise income for the 
  charity. 
  • Build relationships with volunteers in the region to support income generation targets. 
  • Present to local organisations and groups within the region. 
  • Manage the database effectively to ensure access to accurate and robust reporting. 
  • Work with the wider Supporter care team to create a consistent supporter journey across the 
  function. 
  • Meet and exceed stretching income targets by creating opportunities through building 
  relationships with individuals, businesses, and communities in the region

Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check. A full UK driving licence is required.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 

This is an exciting brand-new position within our growing Public Fundraising team supporting on our Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges programme. NB. We do not expect you to have experience in all three areas (Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges).

This role will contribute to the delivery of our Public Fundraising activity, helping to maximise income and create a great supporter experience for both new and existing supporters.

You’ll project manage fundraising activities and supporter journeys from start to finish, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and evaluate activity so that we can inform future plans and support the annual planning of the team’s activity.

You’ll have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our supporters across a range of channels, including mail, e-mail, telephone and face-to-face. You will also be able to work collaboratively with the Communications, Corporate, and Digital Engagement teams on a variety of projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their fundraising career or wanting to bring their experience and transferable skills into the charity sector.

Please apply directly via CharityJob including an up-to-date CV and a personalised cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role as per the job description and person specification.

Job Title: Community Fundraising Executive (Derbyshire)

Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website. Please go there to apply.

Location: Derbyshire

Hours: 37.5

We’re seeking an experienced Fundraiser who will play a pivotal role in growing awareness and support within your local community.

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Community Fundraising Executive works closely with the National Community Fundraising Manager to deliver short and mid-term strategic plans and priorities for the function. The role is responsible for growing community awareness of the charity and driving fundraising activity across the region to meet income targets by proactively seeking out creating new opportunities and relationships. The key areas of activity the role is responsible for include generating and building relationships with community groups, organisations, volunteers and supporters, identifying new opportunities and leads within the region that will generate new income streams for the charity, and presenting to local organisations and groups within the regio

What We’re Looking For:

• • Recruit and steward community fundraising groups in your geographical patch. 
  • Develop and leverage existing relationships within the defined region to maximise income for the 
  charity. 
  • Build relationships with volunteers in the region to support income generation targets. 
  • Present to local organisations and groups within the region. 
  • Manage the database effectively to ensure access to accurate and robust reporting. 
  • Work with the wider Supporter care team to create a consistent supporter journey across the 
  function. 
  • Meet and exceed stretching income targets by creating opportunities through building 
  relationships with individuals, businesses, and communities in the region

Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check. A full UK driving licence is required.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Research & Operations Manager to work as part of our Fundraising Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams spanning Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants and Partnerships.

Trusts & Grants have a strong track record at Rethink Mental Illness and a growing portfolio of supporters at Mental Health UK. The team is well-positioned to develop innovative funding propositions that support the future ambitions of both charities, working to achieve both in-year cornerstone grants and long-term, transformational funding. As a newly established programme, Philanthropy demonstrates exciting potential for both Rethink and MHUK, with initiatives spanning major donor and mid-value engagement. Corporate Partnerships have launched several exciting partnerships across both charities and that portfolio and team continue to grow.

How you will make a difference

We are looking for a Research and Operations Manager to join our passionate fundraising team. You will play a pivotal role in driving high-value fundraising outcomes across Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK by delivering a strategic, insight-led approach to prospect research and portfolio management.

Managing the Senior Philanthropy and Research Officer you will oversee the identification, qualification and prioritisation of prospects across Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants and Corporate Partnerships. You will lead on due diligence processes, prospect pipeline management, connection mapping and the development of systems and tools that enable data-driven decision-making. Working closely with senior fundraisers and the Interim Head of Trusts and Philanthropy, you will ensure teams have the intelligence and insights needed to build strong, meaningful donor relationships.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

The LTA Tennis Foundation, the LTA's official charity, is in the exciting, early stages of their fundraising journey and we are looking to recruit our first Philanthropy Manager, to support the Fundraising Lead in delivering our plan, taking a particular lead on managing our relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs).

We are fortunate to have an impressive, and growing, portfolio of prospective major donors and this role will be responsible for further prospecting, the cultivation of gifts, and stewarding of HNWIs – ensuring we build high impact relationships that help us to achieve our ambitious financial targets. While major donors will be your focus, as a small team, you will also play an important role in supporting the Fundraising Lead with a significant programme of wider activity within our fundraising plan.

We are looking for a highly motivated and results driven fundraiser, with demonstrable experience in securing major gifts from individuals, exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for the power that sport can play in improving lives. 

Although the Philanthropy Manager will be employed by the LTA, which brings the opportunity to utilise the significant infrastructure and resources of a large organisation, your work will be dedicated to the LTA Tennis Foundation.

• This is a permanent role, however we are opening to considering part time applications, although you must be able to commit to 3 days per week, minimum. 
• Hybrid working
• Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 16th November
• First stage interviews will take place via Teams on Wednesday 26th November
• Final stage interviews will take place in-person at the National Tennis Centre on Wednesday 3rd December

Head of Individual Giving

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.

You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
• Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
• Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
• A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
• Excellent communication skills