Community fundraising development manager jobs

We're FIRST UK, a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive – empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to engineer better futures. 

It’s an exciting time to join us as we move from startup into scaling mode. We’re backed by some of the world’s leading tech-enabled businesses including Arm, Purposeful Ventures, Smiths Group, Bloomberg, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and many more.

In summer 2026 we’ll publish a new 5-year strategy articulating how we will build more than robots in schools and community groups nationwide, alongside growing our annual income to £2m by 2027.

It’s easy to see why competitions like this really do help students develop the skills they’re going to need for the rest of their lives. Honestly, I wish I had something like this when I was at school.

Spencer Kelly, BBC Broadcaster

What we're looking for

A fundraiser, partnerships guru, and consummate relationship builder. Someone who can support the CEO to identify, go after, and convert opportunities which sustain and scale the charity’s impact. Broadly this means more money and greater participation. Through your ability to seek out and support the relationships which matter most you will ensure the charity secures:

• Income generating relationships with trusts, foundations, and philanthropists
• Corporate partnerships fuelling our programmes with funding and volunteers
• Collaborations with organisations supporting outreach and growth
• An ecosystem of proactive trustees, advisors, ambassadors and advocates

Working closely with the CEO you’ll get the charity in front of the right people, having the right conversations which grow investment and participation. Your tenacity will help build and steward a network to achieve our mission better and sooner.

Who this might suit

A people person. You love seeking out and building relationships, then maximising their impact. You might have worked in a charity fundraising position before. You understand what good looks like in terms of brokering strong partnerships – and relish the mix of research, prospecting, proposal development, pitching, and importantly onward stewardship of the relationships we win to ensure we amplify, leverage and retain them.

Whatever your background – the common, transferable skill set is being excellent at relationships. Understanding that it’s not just about the chat, it’s about the follow through. You do what you say you will – and do it well.

The experience you'll have

• Evidence of winning income (e.g corporate partnerships, sponsorship, grants etc)
• Evidence of driving growth (this might be in sales, membership, users, income etc)
• Experience stewarding relationships (partners, funders, trustees, volunteers, stakeholders)

You might also possess

• Passion for STEM, tech for good, inclusion

What you'll get

Responsibility, autonomy, sense of purpose. You’ll be working in a small organisation which is lean, agile and fast-paced. Unimpeded by hierarchy and bureaucracy you’ll have the freedom to experiment, fail fast and crack on. You’ll be presenting a compelling case for support against a validated impact model. Long before pandemics we were working flexibly and remotely – it’s embedded to our culture.

I'm in, what's next?

• Check out the full role profile on our HR platform
• Browse our website and get familiar with our mission
• Answer 3 short screening questions, upload CV and hang tight until Sun 08th Mar
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by Thu 12th Mar

Safer recruitment

You must live in and have the right to work in the UK. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all employees of the charity will be asked for two references which will be conducted by phone and are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon appointment. 

The Bridge (East Midlands) has been helping homeless and vulnerably housed people since 1995, and our mission is to prevent and relieve homelessness across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are a passionate and focused team, delivering vital services to those in need – including housing advice and support, mediation for young people and families, and food and fuel provision.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Income Generation & Business Development Manager to accelerate income growth, strengthen brand visibility, and champion our mission of homelessness prevention. This is a pivotal leadership role, central to strengthening our long‑term resilience and expanding our reach. You will be passionate for our cause and be driven by results to ensure that we can continue to deliver meaningful community impact.

Are you a proactive, goal driven, and high achieving leader who thrives on delivering exceptional results?

We are looking for an innovative, influential leader with the ability to inspire a small team to consistently achieve high performance.

If you’re ready to create and lead winning fundraising strategies that make a real difference in people’s lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a natural self‑starter, with experience in developing or packaging fundraising propositions. You will have experience of managing events, as well as line management and CRM systems. You are an inspiring motivator, and someone who knows how to get the best out of your team. From cultivating high‑value partnerships to designing innovative fundraising campaigns and writing bids, you’ll drive progress, deliver measurable results, and position The Bridge as a leading voice in homelessness prevention.

If you’re driven by results, inspired by progress and ready to lead with compassion, influence and proactivity, we want to hear from you.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

We take safeguarding of our clients seriously; therefore, you will be expected to demonstrate that you understand current safeguarding practices and agree to adhere to these practices within the role.

Please note that it is preferred for the successful candidate to hold a full driving licence and/or have access to a vehicle

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience

Some occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary

The provisional closing date is 12th March 2026. Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive applications from suitable candidates.

Fundraising Officer
Temporary, 1-3 months, likely to become permanent

£15.38-£16.41 PAYE, plus holiday pay per hour (£30K-£32K FTE)

37.5 hours per week

2-3 days in Epsom office, then remote

Interviews, w/c 16^th, start w/c 23^rd February

Charity People are thrilled to be working with a health related charity who helping people living with a condition to regain confidence through workshops and community-based services. The charity have been around for over thirty years and have carried out some incredible work over this time. This is an exciting time to join this charity as they are going through a period of significant growth and are seeking a proactive and motivated Fundraising Officer to support the expansion of their individual giving and challenge events programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with fundraising experience, you can really make this role your own and see the benefits day to day of the work the charity carries out. This role requires a self-starter, who can use their initiative to take charge and go out to achieve their fundraising activities. The team are brilliant, work collaboratively and flexibly, and really care about their staff and their services. It would be an excellent career development opportunity too.

In this role, you will steward individual donors and event participants, develop supporter journeys, donor engagement, create engaging communications, and use data insights to strengthen engagement and retention. You will manage online fundraising platforms, support key fundraising campaigns, and play an important part in delivering their charity events. You will also collaborate closely with the Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and help ensure accurate supporter data is maintained.

I'm looking for someone with sound fundraising experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and a confident, positive approach. Experience with individual giving, supporter journeys and charity CRM's is essential.

This role is initially a temporary role with the expectation to become permanent to the successful postholder fairly quickly. There is an urgent need for someone to be in post, so we are looking to move fast, with interviews week commencing the 16^th February, and starting soon after.

Please apply without delay, candidates are being sent on a rolling basis.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.

We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.

The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Philanthropy Development

• Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy
• Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities
• Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving – strategic development of each relationship will be essential
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
• Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
• Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects
• Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
• Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income

Additional Information

• 2 years’ experience in a philanthropy or business development role
• We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
• Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!

First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Job Description

The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity providing face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.  Since opening our first site in Pimlico in 2016, we have grown to four sites and our service is delivered by over 850 active volunteers. 
 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a vital role in helping TLP to grow and support more people struggling with suicidal feelings. You will manage two key growth areas in fundraising: community and corporate. By crafting exciting partnership proposals and delivering high-quality events, you will help TLP build on its fundraising success in these areas.  You will use your relationship management skills to keep donors not just satisfied but motivated to support TLP.  
 

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process or in the role, we are very happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. 

Scope and purpose

The Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager will be the second most senior position in the fundraising team and will lead on the development of TLP’s community and corporate fundraising streams. Having seen significant growth over the past five years, from circa £50k per annum, to more than £400k, the post holder will oversee the continued development of these fundraising streams. The post holder will achieve a strong return on investment by proactively identifying new leads, effectively stewarding supporter relationships and providing an engaging and exciting ways for individuals to support The Listening Place. As a senior member of the fundraising team, the post holder will also build a successful, committed team, driving performance and contributing to the strategic direction of TLP’s fundraising function. 
 

Duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver the continued growth of corporate and community fundraising at TLP (combined £475k target in 2026/27) in line with investment in this area to help ease the pressure on major donor and trust fundraising.
2. Generate new corporate and community fundraising leads by mapping TLP’s volunteer and supporter networks as well as exploring cold leads which align with TLP’s mission and vision.
3. Develop engaging, inspiring materials to help secure new corporate leads including presentations, brochures and video.
4. Represent TLP externally at corporate and community events, networking opportunities, and sector forums to raise awareness and build strategic partnerships. 
5. Deliver and oversee excellent stewardship with all corporate and community supporters, establishing effective, long-lasting relationships with supporters and stakeholders including a creative approach to thanking supporters.
6. Develop materials and build a personal brand which inspires volunteers to participate in TLP events or to run their own fundraisers.   
7. Manage an exciting and engaging roster of annual events for volunteers and corporate fundraisers to participate in, including creating new events based on supporter data, as well as looking for ways to improve existing events and phasing out events where necessary.
8. Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, using data and supporter feedback to refine strategies, improve engagement, and encourage growth. 
9. Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to forecast income in community and corporate fundraising as well as setting budgets that enable us to deliver on ambitious targets whilst still delivering a competitive return on investment. 
10. Establish effective relationships across the staff and volunteer network which creates a culture that supports fundraising within TLP whilst also enabling volunteers to focus on TLP’s core mission and vision.
11. Build a dependable, detail-oriented team to support the administrative management of corporate, community and individual giving at The Listening Place whilst encouraging their development as TLP fundraisers in their own right.   
12. Undertake any other duties as requested by line management and in line with business needs

Person specification

Essential requirements 

• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills able to translate TLP’s model into compelling materials and pitches. 
• Strong interpersonal skills - a relationship builder with a flexible, entrepreneurial approach, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with donors, volunteers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised - excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise own workload and multi task to meet targets and deliver events.
• Good understanding of event management including problem solving skills and an ability to adapt quickly when encountering obstacles.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify trends, plan ahead and build clear plans based on data.
• Computer literate - familiar with common Office programmes and fundraising databases.
• Clear understanding of and ability to apply the legislation affecting corporate and community fundraising. 

Desirable 

• Successful track record of delivering community fundraising programmes and activities.
• Fundraising / marketing qualification.
• Experience of managing volunteers. 
• Knowledge and appreciation of mental health issues/suicide prevention in the UK. 

Benefits: 

• 3% employer contribution towards pension 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Access to Medicash health benefits and critical illness cover after three months of employment 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Application process: Please submit a CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page) by Friday 18th February.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and committed Community Fundraiser to join our Wiltshire fundraising team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to help change lives while building meaningful relationships across your community.

What you’ll do:

• Be the face of our charity in Swindon - build and nurture strong relationships with local supporters, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Proactively look for opportunities to raise awareness and build partnerships across Swindon, motivating others to get involved.
• Attend local events, talks and fundraising activities.

• Inspire, guide, and support people with their fundraising efforts.
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What we’re looking for:

• A true people person with excellent communication skills – someone who enjoys meeting new people and building connections.
• Someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to make things happen.
• A team player who’s happy working independently and collaboratively.

Why you’ll love it:

• Hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance.
• The chance to be part of something meaningful and impactful
• You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team.

This role includes occasional evening and weekend work, so flexibility is key. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential.

If you’re ready for a role that’s rewarding, impactful, and full of purpose—we’d love to hear from you!

Pembroke College, Oxford, is seeking a highly organised and motivated Finance Officer (Development) to join its friendly and professional Finance team on a part-time basis (50% / 18.75 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a vital role in supporting the College’s philanthropic activity and financial operations within a historic and forward‑looking academic community.

Founded in 1624, Pembroke is an inclusive and dynamic College based on a central site in Oxford, combining award‑winning modern developments with beautiful historic quadrangles. The College’s Fellowship and Governing Body have ambitious plans for the future, supported by a strong culture of engagement, fundraising, and public benefit.

The Finance Officer (Development) is a key member of the Finance team, providing essential support to both the Finance and Development functions. Working closely with colleagues across Accounts and Development, the postholder will ensure that donations, expenditure, and financial records are processed accurately, reported clearly, and managed in line with College policies and external regulatory requirements.

This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial information, values accuracy and integrity, and is keen to contribute to the success of the College’s development and fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

Development Finance Support and Recording Donations

· Accurately record donations received through a range of channels, including direct debit, bank transfer, online platforms, cheques, and cash, using both finance and development systems.

· Liaise closely with the Development Team to ensure donations are correctly classified and reported.

· Reconcile donation records between systems to maintain consistency and accuracy.

· Work with colleagues to identify missed pledge payments and recurring gifts.

· Maintain well‑organised and reliable financial and donor data to support effective reporting.

Gift Processing

· Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims in compliance with HMRC regulations.

· Process fortnightly Direct Debits and associated amendments.

· Maintain and update fund, campaign, and donor trackers, including research into historic funds.

Development Expenditure

· Work with the Development Director to ensure development‑related expenditure is recorded correctly.

· Monitor and report on Equals Money expenditure and other designated development funds.

Reporting and Budgeting

· Produce clear and accurate reports on income and expenditure for Finance and Development teams.

· Support reporting for the Finance & Planning Committee and Governing Body.

· Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting.

· Produce cost‑centre and ad hoc reports as required.

General Duties

· Provide flexible support to colleagues in Finance and Development.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

· Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Benefits include:

· Membership of the University staff pension scheme.

· Free lunch when College kitchens are open.

· Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata).

· Opportunities for professional development, including mentoring by qualified accountants and access to paid external training.

· A supportive, inclusive, and collegial working environment.

About You

You will be an organised and detail‑focused finance professional with excellent numerical skills and a collaborative approach. You will be confident managing multiple priorities and committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and confidentiality.

Essential criteria include:

· Experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable, and/or income recording within a finance function.

· Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance databases or systems.

· High levels of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers, donors, and other stakeholders.

· A proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills.

Desirable criteria:

· Experience in a charity, higher education, or not‑for‑profit environment.

· Familiarity with donation management systems such as DARS.

· Understanding of Gift Aid regulations and HMRC processes.

· Experience liaising with external stakeholders, including donors and suppliers.

The Regional Fundraising & Partnership Officer (South East) will play a key role in growing income and building long-term supporter relationships.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and support services, you will develop relationships with regional corporates, trusts and community groups. You’ll deliver local fundraising campaigns, appeals and events, grow regional membership and supporter engagement, and share compelling stories of impact that inspire sustained support.

This is an autonomous, externally facing role, suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, aligning fundraising activity with real-world service delivery and research impact and working remotely.

About you

You will bring proven experience in fundraising – whether community, corporate or trusts alongside strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll be confident writing compelling proposals and supporter communications, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and motivated by making a tangible difference through locally driven fundraising.

The Regional Fundraising and Partnership Officer (South East) will be home-based with occasional travel to our head office in Ashford, Kent. The charity are a flexible employer and happy to discuss how they might match your work preferences with the needs of the charity. This role may involve some occasional evening or weekend working.

Salary: £35,622 (rising to £36,035 after probation)

Key responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with regional corporates, trusts, community groups and supporters across South East
• Deliver regional fundraising campaigns, appeals and community fundraising activity aligned with organisational priorities
• Identify, develop and steward regional partnerships, supporting supporters to move from initial engagement to long-term commitment
• Research and pursue regional trust and grant opportunities and support project-based fundraising initiatives
• Grow regional membership and supporter engagement, promoting deeper involvement with the charity
• Share compelling local impact stories and case studies to inspire giving and long-term support
• Work closely with fundraising, communications and service delivery colleagues to ensure fundraising activity reflects real-world impact
• Provide insight and feedback from regional supporters to inform wider fundraising and engagement strategy

Ideal experience

• Proven experience in fundraising, such as community, corporate, trusts or individual giving
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns, events or appeals
• Confidence in writing compelling proposals, cases for support and supporter communications
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and deliver results across a defined region
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach

Employee benefits

The charity offers a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days, plus public holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Healthcare cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded learning and development opportunities
• Home-based working with flexibility and regional travel
• An inclusive, mission-driven culture

Are you an energetic, creative, and organised individual with experience in fundraising and partnership development? Do you want to use your skills to help secure the long-term future of our environment and ecosystems? Join us as we inspire and empower people across Oxfordshire to work together for nature’s recovery.

Work location: Manor House, Little Wittenham. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in the office an average of three days per week, including Tuesdays. Additionally, some evening and weekend work will be necessary to attend networking events.  

As a flexible employer, we’re ideally looking for a person full-time to join our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team but will consider part-time applicants (minimum 21 hours).

• Work with our Chief Executive to lead income-generation and secure our long-term future.
• Create, implement, and monitor our fundraising plans.
• Coordinate and deliver all aspects of fundraising and income generation working with our Chief Executive, Trustees, volunteers, staff, and partners across multiple programmes and partnerships.
• Develop relationships with funders including individuals, trusts, local authorities, funding bodies, and corporates.

Wild Oxfordshire is a charity seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We catalyse change by identifying needs, convening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for nature recovery action. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations, offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.

The person specification and role description, outlining the requirements for the role, are available on our website. Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd or Tuesday 23rd March, with a planned start date of 1st May (if possible).

Fundraising and Relationship Manager

Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting and play a key role in supporting the future of young people in North East Lincolnshire?

We are looking for a Fundraising and Relationship Manager to join an ambitious team.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Fundraising and Relationship Manager

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026

First Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026

About the Role

As Fundraising and Relationship Manager, you’ll work within an ambitious team, securing sustainable income to ensure that the Youth Zone can deliver high-quality, safe and inclusive services for young people. This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising and Communications team, helping to generate the income needed each year to keep the Youth Zone sustainable.

From working with High Net Worth Individual and organisations on the Founder Patron campaign, to working on Corporate Partnerships, individual giving campaigns, major gifts and high value supporters to supporting and growing community-led fundraising, planning and delivering events, campaigns and appeals.

About You

You will need strong relationship building skills, with a proven track record of income generation. Being able to tell good stories around local case studies to build a picture of why a Youth Zone is needed in NEL, along with presentations skills and experience of working is a must.

You’ll bring excellent administrative skills to the role. The team work with a CRM system and require accurate preparation of proposals, gift agreements, and reports. Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities are essential. Most importantly, you have a genuine passion for our local area and for improving the quality of life of our members.

You will have experience of:

• Income generation through personally securing major donor gifts from high net worth individual (HNWIs) and/or corporates, to lower level community and corporate gifts with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management.
• Developing a new pipeline of HNWIs and/or corporate prospects and being pro-active in converting these to active donors.
• Supporting community-led fundraising and events, campaigns and appeals.
• Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to proposal, sign up and stewardship, using a CRM system, such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes.
• Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data and case studies.
• Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, networking events or presentations, with confidence and professionalism.
• Working to and achieving personal targets and KPIs.

If you are ambitious to succeed, have experience in relationship-led fundraising (philanthropy, corporate giving or business development) and are a great communicator then this role is the perfect platform to make a real-life difference to the young people of Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire!

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

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

Have you got a head for data and a heart for storytelling?

As our Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you’ll lead the growth of single and regular donations, develop supporter journeys, and strengthen our legacy giving programme.

You’ll be confident using CRM data and analysis to inform strategy, and you’ll enjoy creating compelling fundraising content from email journeys to campaign appeals, that motivates supporters to give.

With significant income growth over the past two years and ambitious plans for the future, this is an exciting time to join Homeless Oxfordshire’s Fundraising and Communications team. Your work will play a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

About The Job:

This is a vital role in delivering our fundraising strategy and goals. The role holder will be responsible for raising income from individuals and legacies and increasing the volume and value of our supporter relationships, engaging new audiences and driving sustainable income growth. We will also trust the role holder to deliver fantastic supporter journeys and supporter experiences and contribute to the overall implementation of the Fundraising Team’s objectives.

Main Areas Of Responsibility:

Income Generation

· Lead on raising income to an agreed target, through acquisition, development and retention of individuals and legacy pledgers, as agreed with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Strategy

· Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to build and deliver a highly effective, sustainable, audience-centred public fundraising and supporter experience plan.

· Engage in market and supporter insight to inform decision-making and development of new activity/products.

· Develop a good understanding of our supporter base, their motivations and behaviours. Use our CRM database (Raisers’ Edge NXT) and data analysis and insights to inform the development of new fundraising campaigns and products.

· Take the lead role in the development of effective supporter journeys, working with the Community Fundraising Team to convert community fundraisers and events participants into regular donors.

· Lead the design and delivery of individual giving campaigns (including the Christmas campaign), using direct mail, digital marketing and advertisements to drive supporter acquisition and retention.

· Develop and design our legacy programme, working with Farewill and local law firms to encourage supporters to include Homeless Oxfordshire in their will.

· Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop and deliver a mid-level giving programme, driving the major donor pipeline and effectively stewarding donors giving at the £300-£1,000 level.

Operational Delivery

· Be responsible for the setting and managing of budgets, targets and KPIs. Report on progress, trends and take action when required. Analyse results and evaluate activity to inform future plans.

· Act as the lead-user for Raisers’ Edge, supervise the Data Administrator to ensure accurate data entry and reconciliation, and support the team with reporting and data analysis.

· Work collaboratively to ensure that all income generation activity is integrated and opportunities for cross-team working are maximised.

· Develop processes that enhance the team’s capacity, efficiency, and ensure effective fundraising.

· Manage external partners and agencies involved in fundraising delivery, ensuring due diligence, high quality and effectiveness.

· Ensure the highest standard of supporter experience in order to make the most of every interaction.

· Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all areas of the public fundraising portfolio, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Data Protection and Gift Aid. Model best practice and coach team member as required.

Leadership

· Line manage the Data Administrator, supporting them on reconciliation, data entry and gift processing.

· Provide management information for SMT and the Board of Trustees as requested and attending meetings when required.

· Build positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

· Represent the charity at external meetings as and when required.

· Engage with the wider charity sector, learning from peers and sharing best practice.

General Duties:

· Compliance with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.

· Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.

· Contribute to the work of the broader team.

· Responsible for the effective use of financial and other resources.

· Be prepared to work evenings and weekends, as the job reasonably demands.

About Us:

We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!

What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on Indeed or our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 16th February 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT

About Us

Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people start, grow and scale successful businesses. 

Build our first fundraising function and secure transformational partnerships that drive social mobility.

For 30 years, we have been committed to social mobility, inclusion and entrepreneurship and have supported thousands of businesses. Alumni include household names such as Charlie Bigham’s, Innocent Drinks and Karen Millen, as well as countless sole traders and early-stage founders.

We are a small, ambitious, growing team working to deliver a new organisational strategy and expand our impact.

About You & The Role

You are a natural builder who enjoys closing deals, developing relationships and creating meaningful social impact. You will shape and lead PBC’s first dedicated fundraising function, building a portfolio from the ground up with limited existing donor relationships.

The role focuses on securing six-figure corporate partnerships and cultivating high-net-worth individual donors, alongside a smaller trusts and foundations portfolio. You thrive in a strategic, relationship-led role and are comfortable using a broad range of fundraising approaches.

Working closely with the leadership team, you will secure funding to support long-term sustainability and expand PBC’s impact across London and beyond. Initially the sole fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to develop and lead a team as the function grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy Delivery: Take ownership of multi-year fundraising strategy working closely with the CEO and Board to diversify and increase revenue streams that support PBC’s service expansion and reach

• Relationship Management: Research, identify and cultivate funding opportunities from companies and high-net-worth individuals, alongside trusts and foundations

• Trusts & Foundations: Oversee the grant pipeline, with external support for high-value applications and build relationships with decision-makers

• Develop Compelling Fundraising Material: Collaborate with CEO and wider team to evidence, quantify and articulate PBC’s social value using data and storytelling to position PBC as a high-impact partner for donors and partners

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and evaluate fundraising performance against financial and operational targets. Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, sector and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising best practices

• Proactive Self Starter: Though collaborative, you are motivated to build and maintain momentum, identify and create opportunities and take full ownership of projects from initial idea to delivery

• Commercial Development: Support development, sales and delivery of commercial income strategy, specifically helping to grow the paid membership scheme and securing sponsorship for commercial programmes and offers

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 21 days’ paid annual leave, plus UK public and bank holidays.

• Christmas Closure: Additional 10–14 days of paid leave as the office closes between Christmas and New Year.

• Season Ticket Loan: Interest-free season ticket loan available to support travel costs.

• Training & Professional Development: Access to relevant fundraising, partnerships and leadership training, including external courses, sector events and conferences.

• Supportive working environment: A small, collaborative and ambitious team.

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Location: Reading, Hybrid (You will need to travel into the office when required)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £31,500 per annum 
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 18th February 2026 
First Stage Interviews: 25th February 2026
Second Stage Interviews: 2nd March 2026

On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible

At Make A Wish UK, we create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Community Fundraising team plays a crucial role in generating the income and inspiration that make every wish possible.

We are looking for someone who can deliver thoughtful, high‑quality stewardship to deepen supporter relationships, manage community groups and small business partners, and create meaningful journeys that connect fundraising to the heart of each wish. By inspiring others, supporting volunteer‑led activity, and working collaboratively across teams, you’ll help drive income growth and ensure more children receive the wishes that matter most.

Core Purpose 
As a member of the Community Fundraising Team you will provide excellent supporter stewardship to our fundraisers, whilst proactively securing new support for Make-A-Wish UK. Working with the Community Fundraising Manager you will deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy, maximising and growing income from our Community Fundraising supporters within your geographical area.

This role sits within the Public Fundraising team who are responsible for individual giving, legacies, community fundraising, third party challenge events, and owned fundraising products and events. The Public Fundraising team plays a vital role in contributing to our organisational strategic goal of developing sustainable sources of income. 

To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria

• Minimum 1 years experience in a fundraising role or able to demonstrate transferrable skills from a role in a sales or customer service setting
• Experience working towards financial and non-financial targets
• Experience of account managing a wide variety of clients/supporters/customers
• Experience managing own workload, prioritising and responding to changing demands
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Experience of reporting on financial and KPI performance
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail, ensuring data accuracy and a strong understanding of reports. 
• Experience of working to and exceeding financial targets and KPI’s
• Ability to work proactively and make data driven decisions

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of using Salesforce
• Strong knowledge of charity law (data protection, GDPR, Gift Aid and Fundraising Standards)
• Experience of securing financial and non-financial support through proactive work
• Ability to travel around local area and UK wide
• Able to work flexibly as and when required

Skills, knowledge and behaviours required for this role

• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a variety of communication channels 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively and appropriately to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Confidence to proactively approach and engage supporters and partners
• Great organisation and time management skills 
• Ability to work in a faced paced environment
• Ability to use own initiative and work to targets and deadlines
• Excellent planning skills
• Skilled team player 

Strategy & Planning 

• With the support of the Community Fundraising Manager, develop and deliver plans for local fundraising across a broad range of markets, activities and products.
• Take ownership of your geographical area, tailoring asks and fundraising products where appropriate
• Work proactively to identify a pipeline of future support and new fundraising opportunities, varying across Small & Medium Corporates, Groups and Associations, Individual support and Third-party activities, converting prospects into confirmed supporters to maximise income growth.
• Contribute to the creation of plans for the growth and delivery of Community Fundraising, working with the Community Fundraising Manager to develop and promote Make-A-Wish fundraising products and ideas.
• Work to an agreed income target with the aim of exceeding and growing income.

 Stewardship, retention and supporter journeys 

• Be a key contact to deal with community fundraising supporter queries above £1,000 value, responding   promptly and efficiently. This includes both supporters and volunteers taking part in fundraising activity.   
• Plan and deliver excellent supporter journeys for community fundraisers to retain donors, maximise fundraising, and promote further engagement. 
• Provide effective supporter-focused stewardship to retain donors, maximise fundraising, and promote further   engagement through cross selling different fundraising products such as Lottery and Gift in wills.
• Maintain effective relationships with Make-A-Wish UK colleagues and all supporters, maximising retention and long-term value, and identify cross-departmental opportunities where appropriate by working collaboratively
• Manage a range of different supporter groups and small businesses up to the value of £30k, using excellent stewardship to go above and beyond, increasing income raised and retention rates to Make-A-Wish, working with other teams to develop successful volunteering opportunities to support this.
• Actively use Salesforce to keep supporter records up to date, logging all communications and ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Working with the Community Development Manager, develop relationships with Wish Families with a view to building sustainable family fundraising groups. Identify and implement new opportunities to align the supporter journey with the wish journey.

 Operational delivery of the community fundraising plan 

• Work with the Community Fundraising Manager to deliver the annual community fundraising plan within your area.
• Manage own workload in a cost effective and proactive way, whilst delivering against the plan.
• Work under own initiative to respond to local fundraising opportunities, referring to line manager as appropriate.
• Give regular talks and presentations both in person and virtually to a wide range of different audiences, inspiring people to support Make-A-Wish UK
• Contribute and create resources to support volunteer-led fundraising across the organisation.

 Monitoring and Evaluation  

• Monitor community fundraising performance against agreed targets and KPI’s
• Present results and learnings in monthly meetings with the wider Public Fundraising team.
• Use learnings to feed into the ongoing development of the overall community fundraising strategy. 
• Be accountable for set income and acquisition targets, continually monitoring performance against targets, using initiative to spot opportunities for improvement and areas of growth and acting on these opportunities.

An ambitious humanitarian charity, established just two years ago, has already built an impressive £2.5m income base supported by an exceptional group of committed patrons. They are now seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to refine, structure and scale their fundraising strategy for the next phase of growth.

Reporting to the Founder/Director, this is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with significant scope to shape direction and drive sustainable income growth.

• Remote (UK) | 1–3 days per month in London
• £2.5m annual income | Charity only 2 years old | Exceptional patron base
• Ideally available to start within 4 weeks

Key aspects of the role:

• Reviewing and refining the existing fundraising strategy and structure
• Leading multi-stream income generation (HNW, trusts & foundations, corporate, individual giving, community)
• Driving prospect research and developing tailored cultivation plans
• Strengthening stewardship and long-term donor retention
• Embedding fundraising within digital campaigns and advocacy activity
• Overseeing CRM selection/optimisation and improving data processes
• Managing a small team and volunteer fundraising support
• Delivering weekly reporting and performance analysis to senior leadership

They are looking for:

• Significant senior-level fundraising experience with a proven track record of income growth
• Experience across multiple income streams, particularly HNW and trusts
• Strong strategic planning combined with operational delivery
• CRM implementation or optimisation experience
• Confidence operating within an ambitious, founder-led organisation

Please note: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

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.