Community fundraiser jobs in Nottingham

Community Fundraiser

Himmah

Nottingham, Nottingham (On-site) 0.89 miles

£34,000 - £38,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Arts, Culture and Heritage ∙ Community Development ∙ Human Rights ∙ Justice ∙ Social Welfare

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Job description

We’re looking for a Community Fundraiser to help grow the base of people that support Himmah. This role is about building relationships, bringing people in, and turning that support into sustainable income that backs our work on poverty & race. You’ll work across events, campaigns and partnerships, helping to shape how people connect with Himmah and contribute to what we do.

You’ll lead on things like our fundraising dinners and challenge events, build relationships with supporters and local partners, and help grow our regular giving. This isn’t just about hitting targets it’s about building something that people feel part of, and creating ways for communities to support and sustain the work over the long term.

In this role, you will:

Lead on fundraising events, including community dinners and challenge activities
Build relationships with high net worth individuals, supporters and corporate partners
Grow regular giving and individual supporter programmes
Work with local influencers and community figures to expand reach
Support digital fundraising and help build a strong supporter database
Develop new fundraising opportunities rooted in the community

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Himmah View profile

Registered Charity

11 - 20

Himmah exists to dismantle structural poverty and racism by building community power, turning crisis into solidarity and lasting change.

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Refreshed on: 01 June 2026

Closing date: 14 June 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Business Development, Digital, CRM, Database Management, Community Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Individual Giving, Major Donor, Digital Fundraising

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Community Fundraiser

Canine Partners

Remote

£28575 - £31937 per annum

Full-time

Permanent

Mental Health

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Job description

Transform Lives Through Community Fundraising
Lead community fundraising efforts that directly fund life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people. Make a tangible difference while building meaningful relationships in your community.

About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

The Role
Position: Community Fundraiser
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time or compressed hours can be considered)
Location: Homebased covering West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Kent
Travel: To support with events and volunteers, this role requires regular travel.

You'll raise awareness of Canine Partners in the South of England and maximise income from diverse community sources. A proactive approach is key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.

What You'll Be Doing

Focus on both stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an exceptional donor experience throughout
Act as the entry point for long term supporters and be responsible for the visible presence in the community
Meet income targets across the year through individuals, clubs and associations, volunteers, events and challenge events
Contribute to the wider national Community Fundraising direction

About You

Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences
Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
Demonstrable experience in community fundraising and/or events management
Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise
Proven record of securing, growing or maintaining income, funding, contracts, partnerships or comparable resources
Fundraising experience could be beneficial but not essential
Physical ability to lift bulky and heavy equipment, to stand for long periods and to travel as required for the role

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and transferable skills and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 14th June 2026

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

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