Community fundraiser jobs in london

Region: Essex, London (City of London and Greater London)

Location: home based with regular travel throughout the specified region. Regular travel to the London head office for team meetings, along with occasional travel more widely to support the team as required

Interview dates: Tuesday 11th  and/or Wednesday 12th November (virtual)

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• three x basic salary life assurance cover
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as a Regional Fundraiser, where you will lead on developing and managing relationships with supporters across the London and Essex region — including individuals, community groups, and corporate organisations.

You will play a key role in delivering our community fundraising strategy by identifying new opportunities, nurturing long-term relationships, and inspiring people to take action and raise vital funds. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will proactively build a strong pipeline of supporters, delivering tailored stewardship journeys that deepen engagement and increase lifetime value. You will collaborate across teams to promote campaigns and events, contribute to regional content and represent Dementia UK at external events and presentations.

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the Essex, London (City of London and Greater London) as there is regular travel within this area and to our London head office.

We are looking for you to have a background in community fundraising, experience of working in relationship management or new business. You will have understanding of community fundraising across both relationship management and new business development with proven success of building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.

This is a role for someone who thrives on connection, purpose, and the opportunity to help families affected by dementia receive the support they need, when they need it most.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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The post holder will be part of a thriving, positive Community Outreach team culture. Working collaboratively across the team and the freedom to make full use of individual experience and specific skill sets will be the norm. This post is ideal for a creative, enthusiastic fundraiser who is self-motivated, willing to learn from others and keen to make a real difference in the lives of suffering and persecuted Christians around the world. 

This post reports to the Community Outreach Manager in support of objectives set out in ACN UK’s overall 10-year plan. The post will focus on agreed aspects of the fundraising and marketing strategy which contributes to the overall aim of providing more Aid to the Church in Need. Work will be carried out across parishes, schools and our broader benefactor base in the area to which the post holder is appointed.

Are you passionate about bringing people together to support a great cause? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraiser to join our team and help grow support for our vital work across the community.

Working closely with our Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a key role in inspiring individuals, schools, groups, and volunteers to get involved and give back. You’ll be proactive, creative, and confident in building strong relationships that boost both income and community engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging with local groups, schools and individuals - whether by phone, in person, or at events to increase income
• Coordinate and grow our collection pot network, ensuring regular collections 
• Support our amazing fundraising groups and individual supporters, generating publicity for their activities to enhance visibility and engagement. 
• Manage Just Giving and other online giving platforms for community events, and ensuring that donors and participants are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner
• Organise and support volunteers for events and campaigns as needed, making sure they feel valued and ready to help
• Respond to general telephone and in-person enquiries about donations and fundraising

About you

• Proven experience in community fundraising and volunteer management
• A strong understanding of relational fundraising and how to grow supporter networks
• Ability to manage and update budget/financial information to achieve income and expenditure targets
• Effective project management experience to take ideas from planning through to successful delivery
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Strong writing skills to create clear, timely reports and communications
• Confidence in networking and representing the organisation at all levels

What We Offer

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum 2 days/week in office)
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus
• A friendly, supportive team that cares about your growth and wellbeing

If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

Salary: £31,000-£32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote – must be based within the Home Counties region (Bucks, Beds, Northants, Herts, Essex)
Closing date: 6th November
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days, flexible working, access to Benenden Health Care, free eye tests, and more

We are thrilled to be working with the pioneering charity Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Community Fundraiser for the Home Counties region. Brain Tumour Research is leading the fight to find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 – and is campaigning to increase national investment in research to £35 million per year.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating and growing income through community fundraising activities across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. You’ll engage supporters, recruit and steward individuals and groups, and build lasting relationships that help drive awareness and fundraising.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to travel for events
• Access to a car and a full driving license

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Heather.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2719HB when applying.

 

Salary: £29,000- £31,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote – must be based within the Home Counties region (Bucks, Beds, Northants, Herts, Essex)
Closing date: 3^rd October
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days, flexible working, access to Benenden Health Care, free eye tests, and more

We are thrilled to be working with the pioneering charity Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Community Fundraiser for the Home Counties region. Brain Tumour Research is leading the fight to find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 – and is campaigning to increase national investment in research to £35 million per year.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating and growing income through community fundraising activities across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. You’ll engage supporters, recruit and steward individuals and groups, and build lasting relationships that help drive awareness and fundraising.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to travel for events
• Access to a car and a full driving license

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Heather.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2719HB when applying.

 

Headway is seeking a passionate and driven Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting people affected by brain injury by helping us grow and nurture our individual donor base.

About the Role

You will lead on managing and developing our portfolio of individual donors, including Friends of Headway members, regular givers and cash appeal donors, and in-memory supporters. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Marketing Manager, you’ll deliver engaging campaigns, strengthen donor relationships, and help us meet vital income targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver donor appeals and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Implement stewardship programmes to increase long-term donor support.
• Manage donor journeys and CRM data, to maximise income and engagement.
• Expand in-memory giving and support legacy fundraising
• Collaborate across teams to raise Headway’s profile and fundraising impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in individual giving fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Strong data and CRM skills (e.g. Salesforce).
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to Headway’s mission.

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

Service: Business Development

Salary:

•     Starting at £32,635 FTE per annum, rising to £36,158
•     Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum OR
•    Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Head Office, London / Hybrid or Homebased

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contact: Permanent

Family Action & the role’s impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our Trusts and Grants team. You will play a vital role securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to support Family Action’s work across the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• Secure and grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, targeting 5- and 6-figure grants to support Family Action’s strategic priorities.
• Develop multi-year and partnership funding opportunities to strengthen long-term income sustainability.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of existing and prospective funders, cultivating strong and lasting relationships through effective stewardship and communication.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Two-years experience of fundraising from trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
• Demonstrated success in securing 5 and 6- figure grants.

Benefits:

• an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form

·  Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 11.59pm

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. 

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

At Imago Community, we believe in creating change together and we’re looking for a creative, confident, and people-focused Fundraising Manager to help us grow our income and inspire more people to support our work. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team who share ideas and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to make a positive impact.

In this varied and exciting role, you’ll take the lead on developing and delivering imaginative fundraising initiatives, events, and campaigns, both in-person and online. You’ll connect with new supporters and nurture existing relationships, building a community of people who are passionate about making a difference.

From planning engaging events and writing compelling funding applications, to exploring new digital opportunities and telling stories that inspire, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Imago can continue to deliver vital services.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• a natural relationship-builder – confident, engaging, and comfortable making the ask for support
• experienced in fundraising or a related field like charity communications, marketing or event and project management
• creative, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• skilled at telling stories that demonstrate impact and turning great ideas into successful fundraising initiatives
• motivated to achieve results while working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

You’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT abilities, and a commitment to compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR. The role is based at our head office in Tunbridge Wells (moving to Lamberhurst in 2026). A Full UK Driver’s Licence and access to a car are essential as you will visit our other offices, activities and events.

If you’re excited by the idea of inspiring generosity, building lasting connections, and helping us grow our impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Sebastian’s Action Trust supports families of children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses across Hampshire, Berkshire and the surrounding areas. We’re a small charity with big ambitions. Could you be part of the next stage of our development? 

We’re looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Fundraising and Engagement team, helping us to engage with new supporters and grow existing partnerships.

With a particular focus on forging relationships with local businesses, groups and clubs, you’ll build a portfolio of partnerships across the area, inspiring support and deepening engagement. You’ll work closely with the Community and Events Fundraiser to feed the events pipeline and support organisations in running their own events and fundraising initiatives. 

With experience in community or corporate fundraising or an equivalent sales or marketing role, you’ll combine ambition and a focus on targets, with exceptional supporter care. It goes without saying that you’ll need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, but we’re also looking for a team player who’s happy to support our wider fundraising and marketing programme. 

About you

Do you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy interacting with supporters and building lasting relationships?   Want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives? 

Myeloma UK is looking for a driven and pro-active Events Fundraiser to join our growing Community and Events team.  You’ll be joining the team as we continue to refine and expand our mass participation events portfolio including London Paris Ride, Great North Run and 100 miles for myeloma. You will have experience in event delivery or project planning, delivering these activities within tight deadlines while successfully building effective relationships.

The role holder will have strong administration skills, attention to detail and work as part of a team.  You will be self-motivated and able to work remotely with little supervision, managing a wide range of tasks and having an interest in sporting and mass participation fundraising events.

Previous experience or knowledge of digital marketing, virtual fundraising events and using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system would be an advantage but not essential. 

About the role

As the Events Fundraiser you will be required to research, promote and deliver fundraising events, campaigns and activities, providing excellent stewardship to supporters, whilst working to help achieve monthly fundraising income targets.  You will work to deliver an annual calendar of runs, walks, challenge and sporting events across the UK as well increasing support through Myeloma UK virtual and Facebook events.

The role holder will work with the Senior Event Development Fundraiser to provide the highest quality of event delivery as well as developing relationships, securing support, marketing, delivering and monitoring the event ensuring post event evaluation and future recommendations are made.  They will also work closely with Community Fundraisers, supporting them as they identify opportunities to expand and diversify their fundraising portfolio.

You will work with other teams, develop materials required to support all marketing and promotion of events, ensuring organisational brand, style and key messages are adopted and ensure maximum use of database and other technology to increase operational efficiency within event fundraising.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 26 October 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 3 November 2025.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex

· race

· disability

· age

· sexual orientation

· gender reassignment

· religion or belief

· marital status

· pregnancy and maternity

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

Grief Encounter was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a parent, sibling and someone close.  We deliver both local and national bereavement services. 

JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING MANAGER

SALARY: £36,000 to £39,000 per annum (FTE)

LOCATION: Mill Hill, London NW7 4ST

CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours a week (inclusive of one hour paid meal break daily), 5 days a week.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Fundraising (Bristol)

Our Vision: A world where no child grieves alone.

Our Mission: To help bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing.

Our Values: are very important to us and as a member of the Grief Encounter team, you will be expected to hold these in your day to day work:

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Fundraising Manager plays a pivotal role in creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme of community fundraising whilst developing supporter journeys.

This role focuses on nurturing relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations — including schools, universities, sports clubs, and businesses — to deepen long‑term connections, foster supporter loyalty, and maximise income generation. The role is ideal for an energetic, organised, and passionate individual with experience in growing and managing a portfolio of community fundraising relationships.

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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Planning & Management

· Plan, manage, and deliver a programme of fundraising events, including our Forget Me Not Walk and Christmas Campaign.

· Evaluate event success, producing reports and recommendations for future improvement.

Community Fundraising & Engagement

· Develop and implement community fundraising strategies to engage local groups, schools, businesses, and individual supporters.

· Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities.

· Account management of third party, volunteer fundraisers, providing support, advice and encouragement ensuring the delivery of a cohesive and effective supporter journey.

· Research, identify and secure fundraising opportunities in target local communities (schools, colleges, Universities, golf clubs, gyms, volunteer community committees etc).

· Track and manage all fundraising being done by community fundraisers, engaging and leading each individual relationship to deepen a long-term partnership with the charity as well as getting introductions to their networks to widen our regional fundraising base.

· Manage talks, presentations, and attendance at community fundraisers, including schools talks, 3rd party events and remote presentations to groups always being considerate of ROI and developing long-term, sustainable relationship.

· Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for events and community fundraising efforts, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.

· Represent the organisation at networking events, presentations, and external engagements to promote fundraising opportunities.

Financial & Operational Management

· Set and monitor income targets, ensuring that expenditure is managed effectively and return on investment is maximised.

· Lead on budgeting, income phasing, and reforecasting for events and community fundraising activities.

· Manage donor and supporter records using e-Tapestry, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and tracking of fundraising activities

· Coordinate all event invitations, mailings, donor acknowledgments, and post-event stewardship activities.

Other

· Uphold, safeguard and promote the organisation's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility and environmentally sound policies and procedures.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:

· Degree level education or qualified by experience.

Skills & Experience:

· Proven experience in community fundraising, supporter stewardship, and building long‑term relationships.

· Strong administration, planning, and organisational skills.

· Skilled in making presentations and inspiring support from a range of audiences (individuals, groups, and organisations).

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and experience working with CRM databases (e‑Tapestry or similar).

· Budget setting and forecasting experience.

· Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Personal qualities:

· Ability to work collaboratively and motivate supporters, volunteers, and donors.

· Willing to attend events and external meetings with people from a variety of backgrounds and of all ages.

· Demonstrates great attention to detail.

· Able to work effectively within a team and be self-motivating.

· Respectful, non-judgemental and empathic manner.

· Able to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.

· Resilient when dealing with sensitive and at times difficult situations.

· Flexible, pro-active and open attitude to work.

· Passionate about Grief Encounter’s mission and committed to making a meaningful impact

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Additional Information

This job description will be reviewed as necessary to meet the needs of the charity on no less than an annual basis in consultation with the post holder.

• This role contributes directly to income generation and supporter engagement. 

• Subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

• Training and ongoing professional development will be provided. 

This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

About Sitopia Farm:

Sitopia Farm is a modern, urban farm located in Greenwich, SE London, dedicated to reconnecting people with the origins of their food and promoting a healthier, more equitable and sustainable food system. As a hub for community engagement, education, and regenerative, organic farming practices, Sitopia Farm is a space for cultivating not only crops but also ideas about a better future for food and farming.

We have been successful to date in raising money for our farm including through crowdfunding, grants and other sources, but are embarking on the next stage in our development: an ambitious project to raise £650,000 to build an eco-barn: a sustainable structure that will serve as the heart of our operations. This transformative project will significantly enhance our productivity as well as our ability to serve the community and promote sustainability.

This is a largely remote working job with occasional visits to Sitopia Farm, Greenwich, London.

Role Overview: 

Sitopia Farm is seeking a part-time freelance Fundraising Consultant to lead all aspects of fundraising, with a specific focus on securing the £650,000 needed for our eco-barn project. This is a critical role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping us bring this vision to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising strategy, grant writing, major donor engagement, and ideally an understanding of capital campaigns. We have had a strong track record in securing smaller amounts of funding to date and have a strong network and potential opportunities that this role could capitalise on.   

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy principally to secure c. £650,000 for the eco-barn project and support and develop fundraising for other farm activities as required.
• Identify and pursue diverse funding streams, including grants, corporate sponsorships, major donors, as well as crowdfunding and events.

2. Grant Writing and Proposal Development

• Research and apply for grants from trusts, foundations, and public funding bodies.
• Write compelling funding proposals tailored to funders’ priorities and ensure timely submission.

3. Major Donor and Corporate Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop tailored donor engagement plans, including pitches and impact reports.

4. Campaigns and Events

• Plan and execute an innovative fundraising campaign to raise awareness and funds for the eco-barn project.
• Work in partnership with external event advisers and in collaboration with the wider Sitopia Farm team to create successful fundraising events.
• Collaborate with the Sitopia Farm team to create engaging content and materials.

5. Project Management and Reporting

• Track and monitor fundraising progress against targets, providing regular updates to the team.
• Ensure compliance with funders’ requirements and support the Sitopia Farm team to deliver impact reports as needed.

Essential:

• Proven track record of leading successful fundraising initiatives, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Excellent skills in a range of fundraising techniques, in particular major donors, trusts and foundations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the UK fundraising landscape, fundraising regulation and code of practice.
• Strong organisational skills- capable of managing multiple income streams with strong attention to detail and great record-keeping and project management.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a part-time, freelance capacity.

Desirable:

• Passion for sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and community-building projects.
• Experience of fundraising for a capital project.
• Experience of event and campaign management/ ability to work with others to deliver those aspects of the strategy.
• Knowledge of AI tools to enhance efficiency of fundraising.

Diversity and Inclusion: Sitopia Farm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for sustainability and community impact. 

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.