Community fundraising and events officer jobs

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 45 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager (maternity cover) to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.

We have a fantastic and diverse range of philanthropic supporters - from key individual donors through to major philanthropic trusts. As a manager in the Philanthropy team, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing and stewarding our current partnerships, and securing new supporters in order to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising targets. 

The role at a glance

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (until August 2026). This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with candidate

Working hours
09.00 - 17.30

We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week with the option of 1 day working from home.

Are you a passionate and proven fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a mission-driven team and help transform the lives women and girls who are marginalised and suffering in London

Reporting to our brilliant Business Development Manager and working closely with our Operations Manager, you’ll be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for supporting activity across community and events fundraising. This role will focus on providing exceptional steward-ship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and help deliver impactful events as well as help grow our income through individual giving.

ABOUT US

Hopscotch works hard to support women and families facing racial and gender inequity in London. We are proudly anti-racist and anti-misogynist. We take our trauma informed practice seriously, both with service users and within the organisation. We also run a successful Homecare service, with Care Workers supporting vulnerable people in south Camden who draw on care.

WHY HOPSCOTCH?

o Great, supportive culture and values, with low turnover and high levels of contentment

o You will want to work in an environment which is inclusive and non-judgemental. It’s a chance to challenge the status quo and not settle for what isn’t working

o You’ll love being a part of a diverse and vibrant team which has positivity, creativity and problem-solving values and where all voices are heard

o Your dedication will have a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need

o Be with an employer who is a signatory of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) – a pledge by businesses to support employees who are survivors of violence

o 25 days annual leave for full time employees, increasing after 5 years employment, with additional paid office closure between Christmas and New Year. Hopscotch believes we all deserve quality time to focus on our friends and family and most importantly, ourselves at this time

o Occupational sick leave

o Regular internal supervision and external clinical supervision

 

The Role 

Fundraising and Impact Coordinator

o Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising applications, events and community initiatives

o Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities

o Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration

o Lead outreach efforts to engage new community partners, such as businesses, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.

o Lead on generating income through diverse means

o To represent the charity in all spaces - implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships

o Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship

o Serve as the primary point of contact for funders, donors and friends of Hopscotch Women’s Centre, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential

o Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with stakeholders, ensuring they feel valued and engaged

o Maintaining our CRM database, ensuring accurate records to track communications and data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.

o Work closely with Finance colleagues to process donations, Gift Aid and matched funding claims, ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately

o Manage the distribution of supporter resources, conduct stock checks for fundraising materials and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising assets

o Create engaging materials (posters, leaflets, stories etc), working closely with our social media lead on content

o Produce impact reports and collate information for reporting to funders and to support fundraising initiatives and grant applications

o Work collaboratively with the wider team, to support their work whilst deepening an understanding of our services

o Support the CEO and Operations Manager with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives

o Any other duties as required by the Business Development Manager

Values, Behaviours & Competencies

o Committed to the Vision and Mission of Hopscotch, ensuring our service-user voices are centred in all fundraising and impact gathering

o Feminist in understanding ‘Violence against Women and Girls’

o Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement in working practice

o Flexible and open to new challenges, ideas and experiences, and able to be self-reflective

o Committed to understanding diversity and ensuring anti-discriminatory practice is applied in all forms of our work

o Non-judgemental with a commitment to self-care within the team

o Collaborative, building relationships with internal and external partners

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

o Experience of working within the charity sector with fundraising and impact gathering and presentation

o Profound understanding of the issues facing marginalised Londoners, particularly women, from ethnically minoritised communities

o Experience working with minoritised Global Majority women and a diverse staff team applying anti-discriminatory practice

o A resilient and assertive approach to reaching out and building trust and positive relationships with funders, donors and other stakeholders

o Awareness of the intersectionality affecting our service users and how to speak confidently about this to funders, donors and other stakeholders

o Ability to provide solution focused work environment through the ebbs and flows of fundraising

o Ability to advocate successfully for the charity in all spaces

o Ability to critically reflect on own practice and performance and make use of clinical supervision

o Excellent organisational and IT skills including the ability to be self-servicing, use relevant IT packages and maintain an efficient case recording and data reporting system

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fundraising or similar role.

You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging. Having an ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key. If you like the sound of our role then this could your opportunity to join a women’s charity with great credibility and big ambitions as we broaden our reach and significantly increase our impact

We would love to hear from you

Please send your CV and cover letter – or ask us any questions.

 

Thanks and good luck!

People land on our shores through no fault of their own, suffering the trauma of displacement. An experienced fundraiser who is looking to make an impact is what LEAH is after. We are over 42 years old and have ambitions to serve our beneficiaries into future decades. 

It is a tough fundraising climate and so we are increasing capacity by establishing a 2nd Fundraising Manager position. We want someone who is not only an experienced and successful fundraiser but also someone who is bold and brave, able to hit the ground running.

Hope and Homes for Children is looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to join its Public Engagement team and help millions of separated children get Back to Family.
 
About the role:

As our Community Fundraising Manager, you will manage a growing community fundraising programme, including developing key fundraising products, activities, and propositions, working with individuals; groups of supporters and community organisations to successfully fundraise and support-raise for Hope and Homes for Children's work. You will act as primary relationship manager for assigned fundraising individuals; groups of supporters and community organisations ensuring exceptional relationship development in line with delivery of agreed performance indicators.
 
About you:

We are looking for a talented fundraiser and relationship manager who is excited and inspired by how individuals and groups of individuals turn their passion into fundraising and support-raising for a cause. You will be a self-starter with the ability to creatively and strategically engage supporters and potential supporters in active fundraising.
 
About Hope and Homes for Children:

Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect. Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
 
Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 per annum, including any London weighting if applicable.
Location: Our Salisbury or London office with flexibility to work from home for part of the week.   
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Closing Date:  The final cut off for applications is 18th July 2025 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause. 
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter (500 words max) indicating why you are interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check.
 
HHC actively encourages equality and diversity as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages. 
 
You may also have experience in the following roles: Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Campaign Manager, etc.
 
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Join Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge and lead a new phase of fundraising to support people living with mental health challenges. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape our community and corporate fundraising offer—creating engaging campaigns, building strong local partnerships, and generating income that transforms lives.

What You’ll Do

· Develop and deliver community fundraising campaigns and events

· Build partnerships with schools, businesses and local groups

· Grow corporate fundraising and secure sponsorship opportunities

· Recruit and support local fundraisers and volunteers

· Create engaging digital and social content to support fundraising

· Use data to track progress, impact, and supporter engagement

About You

· Proven track record in community and/or corporate fundraising (2+ years)

· Confident communicator who can build strong, lasting relationships

· Creative campaign thinker with excellent organisation skills

· Able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers

· Passionate about mental health and local community impact

Why Join Us?

MindTHNR is a bold, innovative local mental health charity rooted in East London. We’re committed to inclusion, lived experience, and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Job Title: Supporter Care Officer

 

Responsible to: Individual Giving Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
 

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

 

 

The package also includes

· 8% employer contribution to a pension

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during Christmas.

· Season Ticket Loan

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide

in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion

justice.

You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job

 

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the Supporter Care Officer role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. USPG is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join our small but growing fundraising team.  The post holder will be the first port of call for all incoming communications and will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure that our supporters feel valued. The role is also responsible for maintaining the data and developing supporter care processes. 

You

You are highly organised, enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, data handling and administration. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will be used to co-ordinating a varied workload, working in close collaboration with colleagues and delivering to deadlines. They will have excellent IT skills and experience of working with databases.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form.

If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha.

Closing Date: 20th July 2025

Interview Dates: Rolling Interviews

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for planning, inspiring others, and driving positive change? Zetetick Housing is searching for an exceptional Fundraising & Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

At Zetetick, you’ll do more than run campaigns—you’ll develop and implement forward-looking strategies that grow our reach and impact. You’ll bring clarity and purpose to fundraising and communications planning, set clear objectives, and ensure that every initiative aligns with our mission to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a role for someone who thrives on both big-picture thinking and operational delivery. You’ll analyse results, report on progress, and adapt your approach to achieve ambitious goals. As the champion of our story, you’ll inspire stakeholders, nurture lasting relationships, and empower your team to perform at their best.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment that values wellbeing and personal development, with generous holidays and a true sense of purpose. Based in Lewes but we have offices in Croydon, Uckfield and St Leonards and our remit covers London and the South East.

If you’re ready to plan for impact, lead with strategy, and help shape brighter futures, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that believes in doing good—and doing it well.

The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.

Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.

Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
 

Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar.  Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.

New Perspectives – Fundraising Manager

A brief Job Description 

Status: Part-time, 22.5hrs per week
Salary: £21,000 per year (£35,000 FTE)
Flexible working options - hybrid, home-working, occasional travel to our Nottingham office and to events
Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 
Interviews will be held w/c 21 July 2025

About New Perspectives

New Perspectives is the East Midlands’ leading touring theatre company. For over 50 years we have made new writing accessible, creating ambitious, relevant theatre that connects with audiences locally and nationally. We support early-to mid-career theatre makers through unique, regionally rooted development opportunities and share powerful stories that amplify underrepresented voices.

About the Role

New Perspectives is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship management who thrives on developing strategies and delivering high-quality written proposals for grants, corporate partnerships, and major donors. You will play a critical role in driving income growth, building a pipeline of prospects, and nurturing meaningful partnerships that advance our artistic mission.

As Fundraising Manager, you will work closely with closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, leading on mapping and maximising opportunities across a broad spectrum of fundraising activities, including Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, and corporate partners. An ability to understand and translate complex project information into compelling funding proposals will be key to your success.

This is a varied role with plenty of scope for creativity and innovation. You will bring insight and strategic thinking to our income generation activities, using your knowledge of the fundraising landscape to develop multi-year funding bids and engaging stewardship journeys. You will also help to shape and deliver engaging donor communications and impactful reporting.

The ideal candidate is someone who is highly motivated, organised, and thrives working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team culture and grow a vibrant fundraising portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality, targeted funding proposals, including multi-year bids.
• Develop a pipeline of Trusts, Foundations, and corporate prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Create annual impact reports for major donors and generalised updates for other supporters.
• Deliver a rolling fundraising plan for individual and corporate giving.
• Evaluate new income ideas and ensure a balanced portfolio across fundraising streams.
• Support corporate sponsorships and maintain stewardship of donor relationships.
• Ensure all activities complies with GDPR.

Key Experience

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser or development professional with a track record of meeting income targets and developing strong donor and corporate relationships. You will have at least three years’ experience in fundraising, with proven skills in writing compelling funding proposals, creating fundraising materials, and implementing income strategies. A strong understanding of fundraising methods and supporter motivations is essential, as is your ability to communicate charity impact to diverse audiences. You will bring creativity, innovation, and a flexible, problem-solving mindset. Experience in trust and corporate prospect research, and familiarity with fundraising databases and relevant regulations is desirable. 

Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 

Please download our Job Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

New Perspectives is committed to offering a variety of suitable working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options and welcome proposals that are practical and appropriate for the role. 

About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving.  You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity.  Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications. 

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Development and implementation of fundraising strategies

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:

· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;

· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners; 

· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;

· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;

· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;

· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;

· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;

· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;

· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;

· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;

· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.

· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;

· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.

Public interface and outreach activities

The postholder will:

· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;

· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and

· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.

Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees

The appointee will:

· lead and manage a small team of staff;

· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;

· ensure the financial stability of the charity;

· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and

· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.  

Essential experience

· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.

· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.

· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.

· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.

· a track record of managing a team.

 

Desirable experience

· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.

· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.

· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.

· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.

 

Essential knowledge and skills

· knowledge of donor compliance requirements. 

· excellent leadership and team-working skills. 

· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.

· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.

· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.

 

Personal qualities and competencies

· strong interpersonal skills.

· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.

· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

· Arabic language skills

· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

 

Personal attributes and other requirements

• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

This new role will play a key part in delivering Unseen’s fundraising and communications strategy. We’re looking for a passionate, creative communicator to help grow our supporter base and maximise income to support our work to end modern slavery. 

• Strengthen existing relationships to retain donors and maximise income (primarily individuals and community groups). 
• Grow our community of supporters (primarily individuals and community groups). 
• Manage digital fundraising engagement and CRM management. 
• Manage supporter communications and engagement. 
• Project manage activities, events, and analyse performance. 

To apply: 

• Please complete the application form attached. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Interviews will likely be held around the week of the 21 July 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

In this role, you will be the face of our friendly and passionate Supporter Engagement Team. You will have the opportunity to support in creating and launching exciting new fundraising products, attend a wide variety of events and add your voice by reviewing current processes which will benefit our fundraisers.

You will work closely with our network of 12 home-based Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) as well as our Sporting Events and Corporate Teams. You will be the first point of contact for the majority of our supporters and will offer first-class stewardship to ensure our fundraisers feel well-supported before, during and after their amazing adventures.

You will provide crucial administrative support to the RFOs and all teams in Supporter Led Fundraising (Sporting Events, Corporate, and Marketing and Engagement). Support will include adding accurate details to our database, coding gifts tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.

This role will be known internally as Fundraising Executive*

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Be the positive, passionate face and first point of contact for the Supporter Led Fundraising (SLF) team.

· Build first-class and long-term relationships through telephone calls and emails with our supporters to ensure they have the best fundraising experience at Alzheimer’s Research UK.

· Provide central stewardship support to a remote-based team of Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) to ensure effective delivery of the SLF strategy and budget.

· Provide administrative support for the whole of the SLF team, primarily to the home-based RFOs.

· Support the Sporting Events Team with recruitment and stewardship of events. 

· Work with our Corporate Teams to effectively steward our partner companies.

· Ensure consistent cross-working to identify potential opportunities in current and prospective supporters for long lasting relationships across all teams.

· As one of the key fundraising contacts, keep the managers and team up to date with supporter feedback.

· Provide central communications within the organisation on behalf of the team, updating them on upcoming events and projects.

· Attend a variety of events to engage with and cheer on supporters including golf days, regional events and sporting events.

Administrative Support

· Process material requests from fundraising supporters, offering appropriate support while considering charity cost.

· Provide support on fundraising email inboxes e.g. skydive inbox and Walk For a Cure

· Provide further support to the RFOs where necessary including mass printing, franking, booking couriers and personalising thank you letters and certificates.

· Provide additional support on Ad Hoc campaigns such as Facebook challenges.

· Ensure clear, consistent and up to date fundraising data management including adding new constituents to the fundraising database, accurately recording and maintaining supporter details, monitoring and tracking supporter income and making sure supporters are appropriately thanked in a timely manner.

· Support with social media and website updates including virtual fundraising challenges.

· Provide data support to the Senior Officer.

· Ensure all communications are in line with GDPR policies.

· Become the Central coordinator for SLF-wide activities and procedures, e.g. skydives, contactless machines and invoice processing.
 

Spotting Potential

· As the central point of contact for the SLF team, you will effectively and consistently spot opportunities to build networks among our fundraising community and flag these to the relevant members of the team.

· Identify and research potential community group and business partnerships for SLF teams.

· Use data reports to spot fundraising trends and identify opportunities.

· Help spot opportunities and contact supporters as part of our re-engagement process to encourage repeat fundraising.

· Effectively communicate ARUK’s legacy messages to supporters via telephone and in writing.

Collaboration

· Build strong relationships with teams across the organisation in order to work collaboratively, allowing you to offer the best stewardship journey to our supporters.

· Work with our Supporters and Families Team by sharing fundraiser stories to maximise potential publicity.

· Work closely with teams such as Science Communications, Digital and Design to help create appropriate stewardship journey assets for the whole of SLF.

· Liaise with our Supporter Care team to ensure processes are in-line across the organisation.

· Become involved in a Community Fundraising Project Group, adding creative insight and performing administrative and relationship-building duties based on one of our key fundraising areas.

What we are looking for:

· Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Experience of working in a customer service role.

· Confident working with computers.

· Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner.

· Confidence in making telephone calls to new and warm individuals.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Good organisational skills.

· Able to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.

· A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.

· Warm, friendly and personable.

· A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.

· A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.

· To be agile, flexible and understanding that work priorities may change at short notice due to the nature of fundraising.

· Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours when the role requires.

· Willingness to travel independently when required.

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 £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th July 2025, 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

This is a brand new role with Action Duchenne, leading our new Fundraising and Communications team. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Applications close at 9am on Monday 21st July 2025, with interviews likely to take place in the weeks commencing 28th July and 4th August 2025. To apply, please click 'Apply', where you will be redirected to our application form.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To manage, lead and support the Fundraising and Communications Team to retain donors, increase income and provide clear direction for our communications. This role will involve supporting relationships with sponsors of Action Duchenne’s International Conference, developing and implementing the fundraising and communications strategy, and reviewing our case for support for our core work and projects.

Specific Tasks:

The focus areas and key deliverables of this role are as follows:

• Develop and deliver on a clear fundraising and communications strategy, with annual action plans and clear objectives and KPIs for team members.

• Understand and keep abreast of sector trends and compliance updates relating to fundraising and communications

• Develop and maintain oversight of all budgets, targets, forecasts and processes relating to fundraising and communications

• Co-ordinate the prioritising of income streams, including community, individual giving, corporate, legacy and trust and grants

• Research, identify, and where there is capacity, pursue income generation opportunities that match the objectives of Action Duchenne

• Ensure Action Duchenne is compliant with all applicable elements of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, law, and the Charity Commission relating to fundraising

• Research, identify and apply to Trusts and Foundations with a clear pipeline

• Prepare reports for Trustees either for the full Board, or where required, to sub committees, which will include fundraising and communications progress against objectives.

• With a team keen to learn, provide leadership and hands on support to ensure objectives are achieved

• Undertake a review of all Communications materials, including social media and website

• Lead by example across the team and organisation

• Be part of, and therefore contribute towards and prepare for Senior Leadership Team meetings

• Identify existing or potential events to develop relationships with funders, including Action Duchenne’s annual international conference

• Feed in to the development of the international conference, led by the Head of Operations & Events

• Work with staff across the organisation to ensure all elements of work are collaborative, specifically when submitting funding bids or developing the annual international conference

• To maintain the contact database, keeping it up to date and accurate

• Continue to invest in professional development in yourself and your team, including safeguarding

• Identify opportunities, alongside the team, for cross team working - including residentials; family events; Science Educations workshops with regional meetups and education visits to schools and local authorities.

• Obtain, decipher and provide training to the Support Team on new updates relevant to Duchenne families, such as DLA, EHCP and more.

• Work closely with your team, to ensure that each family receives the best support possible, and that long-term support is provided.

• Lead on the development and delivery of monthly reporting of engagement and support contact, which will feed into the wider All Through Support journey. 

• To work with the Head of Operations and Events to contribute to Agenda topics and speakers from the community; assign roles for the conference to the Support Team.

• Establish a database for external stakeholders also supporting those living with Duchenne on a national basis, fed in to from the Support Team.

• To develop a triaging and caseload process for the Support Team, and how best to regularly monitor this.

• Be involved in the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers appropriate to your area of work. 

• Coordinate cover for the Support Team when there is sickness or leave.

Further details can be found on the person specification attached.
Action Duchenne is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates with relevant lived experiences and those from under-represented groups to apply.

Community Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to engage and inspire our volunteer supporters in their communities to raise vital funds for our mission.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a pivotal time as they grow and support their extraordinary community of fundraisers and volunteers. Relationship fundraising is central to our strategy.

Position: Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Flexible (home-based, or hybrid with a base in Leeds)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 17th July

Interview Date: Rolling interviews (the role may close early if the right candidate is found)

The Role

As Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll support and inspire a vibrant network of community fundraisers and volunteer ambassadors. You’ll be responsible for growing and delivering the charity’s community fundraising activity through this network, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship. With passion and drive, and with the full support of those around you, you will help us achieve our fundraising goals to support brain tumour patients and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop the community fundraising portfolio with our active and growing volunteer network
• Inspire and support fundraisers, many of whom have a personal connection to our cause
• Work collaboratively with communications to promote events and campaigns
• Support related fundraising areas such as corporate, in-memory, legacy, and regular giving
• Oversee fundraising admin and maintain an accurate supporter database
• Ensure best practice in line with the Fundraising Code of Practice

About You

You will be a motivated self-starter with a ‘people first’ attitude and a background in fundraising, volunteer management, events, marketing, or communications.

You will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with a sensitive, empathetic approach
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• A good understanding of social media, marketing, and fundraising strategy
• Experience with fundraising databases and admin processes

When applying, please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, and how you meet the criteria. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the organisation:

This charity supports people with brain tumours and their families. We help individuals navigate the healthcare system, offer emotional and practical support, and drive campaigns and awareness. From solo ocean rowers to children raising thousands, our community of fundraisers is extraordinary and we’re looking for someone just as exceptional to support them.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Manager, Community Lead, Volunteer Lead, Events Fundraiser, Community Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Manager, Charity Fundraising, Fundraising Executive. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.