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A 24-month fixed-term contract - With the aim of extending the contract, subject to future funding and income growth
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week (flexibility available)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service.
Work location: home-based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: Mileage (at 55p per mile) and other travel-related expenses will be paid based on the distance travelled from our registered office in Birkenhead.
Training: support towards the cost of gaining professional qualifications could be considered as part of the overall package
About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.
Demand for our activities is growing, and we want to reach more people across the Wirral. We are now seeking an enthusiastic fundraiser to help us grow and diversify our income, enabling us to provide more activities, events and support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising initiatives. The role will focus on grants, community fundraising and local business support.
About the role
As our lead fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will write fundraising bids and build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.
You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and ensure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.
The post is initially offered for 24 months, with the aim of extending it if the role helps secure additional income and future funding allows.
Key responsibilities
As our lead fundraiser, you will:
Grants and trusts
- Research and maintain a pipeline of suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities, identifying those that align with the charity's objectives.
- Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate, ensuring they demonstrate the impact and difference DTW has made.
Community and local fundraising
- Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan with a strong focus on grant funding, local business fundraising and community fundraising.
- Build relationships with local businesses, community organisations, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters to develop opportunities for ongoing support.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, community fundraising events, and charity partnerships.
Participation, stewardship and communications
- Encourage and support volunteers, trustees and staff to participate in fundraising activities and help foster a culture of fundraising across the organisation.
- Help organise and promote community fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives, identifying creative ways for local people and organisations to support DTW.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor and funder stewardship, including appropriate follow-up and acknowledgement.
Systems, records and compliance
- Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that demonstrate the impact of the charity's work and can be used in funding applications, fundraising and communications.
- Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and aligned with the charity's values and relevant fundraising standards.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of successful grant fundraising and community or local business fundraising.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive funding applications and reports.
- A target-driven and organised approach, with the ability to manage a fundraising pipeline, work to deadlines and report progress against agreed targets.
- Creativity, resilience and initiative, with the confidence to develop new ideas and persist in a challenging fundraising environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly about DTW’s work in meetings, presentations and community settings.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills, including the ability to use a CRM or similar database, email, spreadsheets and digital communication tools.
- A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends when required for community fundraising, networking, events and supporter activity, with flexibility agreed in advance wherever possible.
Desirable
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.
- Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant fundraising standards.
- Experience of using Donorfy or another CRM system.
- Experience of working or volunteering in a charity, community organisation or small team
- Ability to travel across the Wirral Peninsula for meetings and events. Access to a vehicle for business use would be desirable.
Reporting arrangements
Reporting to the Charity Manager, you will also work closely with trustees and volunteers to identify fundraising opportunities and gather evidence of impact.
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.
You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September 2026
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cambridge Muslim College is an independent institution of higher education and a registered charity, rooted in the Islamic tradition and advancing knowledge, scholarship and public understanding.
Through its teaching, research and public programmes, the College is committed to developing a new generation of Muslim leaders who are deeply grounded in their tradition and able to engage confidently with contemporary Britain.
Through a focused portfolio of programmes spanning Islamic Studies, contextual leadership and Classical Arabic, alongside research across theology, philosophy, ethics, education and social institutions, Cambridge Muslim College brings traditional scholarship into dialogue with the modern world. Operating on a deliberately small, high-quality scale, the College has around 100 students, many of whom are supported through scholarships funded by a committed donor community. With income primarily philanthropic, fundraising is central to the College’s ability to invest in its teaching, research and public programmes.
Cambridge Muslim College is now focused on strengthening its long-term fundraising strategy and sustainability. The College has an established and diverse fundraising programme encompassing major donors, regular giving, campaigns and corporate partnerships, with significant opportunities to deepen existing donor relationships and develop new sources of support. This includes growing major giving beyond the annual Ramadan period, further developing the College’s Friends and Patrons programme, and building new corporate and international partnerships.
The Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement) will play a pivotal role in this next phase, combining hands-on income generation with strategic leadership of fundraising and engagement. Working closely with the Registrar, senior leadership and Trustees, you will shape and deliver a more structured and sustainable approach to philanthropy while leading a small Development team encompassing fundraising operations and communications. This is a broad, relationship-led role with significant scope to strengthen systems, develop new opportunities and build long-term relationships with the donors and communities who support the College.
As Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement), you will:
- Develop and deliver the College’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy
- Build and manage strong relationships with major donors and prospects
- Identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities across a diverse funding base
- Lead fundraising campaigns and develop compelling cases for support
- Develop major donor fundraising, including new business and opportunities to grow support beyond Ramadan
- Strengthen regular giving and donor engagement through the College’s Friends and Patrons programme
- Develop corporate partnerships and explore opportunities to grow international giving
- Strengthen fundraising systems, pipeline management, stewardship and reporting
- Oversee communications and digital engagement, ensuring activity supports fundraising and engagement objectives
- Line manage and support the Development Coordinator and Communications Coordinator
Essential skills and experience:
- Multi-income stream fundraising experience, which must include major donors plus either corporate fundraising or regular giving/membership schemes
- A track record of securing significant five-figure or six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility engaging donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Experience developing compelling cases for support and effective stewardship strategies
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based giving practices, including Zakat and Sadaqah
- The ability to build trusted relationships with donors and stakeholders within Muslim communities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience overseeing public-facing communications and digital channels
- The ability to provide effective leadership and direction to a small team
- Willingness and ability to undertake occasional international travel
Desirable:
- Corporate or alumni fundraising experience
- Experience of fundraising campaigns and appeals
Employee benefits include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, plus 2 additional days for each Eid
- Free home-cooked lunches during term time
Cambridge Muslim College is partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Laura will be leading on all screening calls and will provide full support with formal application and interview preparation for suitable candidates.
**A cover letter is not required at this stage.** Instead, please provide brief answers to the five screening questions. Your responses can be in note or bullet-point form if you prefer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, Laura will be in touch by email to arrange an initial call.
Shape the future of Fréa – a unique partnership of three Irish charities working together to create greater impact.
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative fundraiser to build on a strong foundation and develop Fréa’s next generation of income and partnerships.
Fréa brings together three established Irish charities with a shared commitment to supporting Irish communities across the North of England. We believe that, by working together, we can achieve more than any of us can alone.
We are now looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising and Development to help us realise that ambition.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into sustainable income. You will have the freedom to shape Fréa’s fundraising approach, develop new partnerships and funding streams, and help establish the partnership as an increasingly influential and sustainable organisation.
You will build on a strong platform already created by Fréa’s existing fundraising work, while bringing fresh thinking and new energy to its next stage of development. You will work closely with senior colleagues and Boards across the three partner charities, developing compelling propositions and identifying opportunities where Fréa can achieve more by working collectively.
Importantly, this is collaborative fundraising, not competitive fundraising. Fréa’s role is to complement and add value to the excellent fundraising already undertaken by its three partners. You will need the judgement to recognise when an opportunity is best pursued by Fréa, by an individual partner, or jointly – always respecting existing relationships with funders, donors and corporate partners.
We are looking for someone who combines fundraising expertise with relationship-building, creativity and excellent partnership skills. You will be comfortable working strategically while also getting stuck into the practical business of developing networks and events, cultivating relationships and securing income.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the fundraising direction of an emerging partnership with an established history, a strong network and significant potential for growth.
If you are excited by the idea of building something collaboratively, creating new opportunities and helping three organisations achieve greater impact together, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact any of the Fréa Trustees: Ant Hanlon Chief Executive at Leeds Irish Health and Homes, Breege McDaid, Director at Irish Community Care or Patrick Morrison, Chief Executive at Irish Community Care Manchester.
To promote the welfare and inclusion of Irish communities throughout Britain, in particular, those residing in the North of England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you organised and proactive, with a passion for fundraising and dogs?
We’re looking for a Regular Giving Fundraising Assistant to be responsible for provide support to our Regular Giving Fundraising team, who are responsible for some of our most popular fundraising products.
What does this job do?
As Regular Giving Fundraising Assistant, you’ll:
- advise internal teams and external fulfilment companies regarding public queries relating to regular giving products, ensuring enquiries and complaints are handled swiftly and effectively,
- provide support for the Sponsor a Dog scheme, from arranging photoshoots to liaising with rehoming centres to prepare new sponsor dogs information,
- assist with the day-to-day running of the Companion Club, ensuring a smooth experience for our dedicated supporters,
- contribute to copywriting and planning for Sponsor a Dog content.
This role is fixed term until September 2027. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 7th, 8th and 9th September 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for candidates who have exceptional attention to detail, who have strong communication and interpersonal skills and cope well working under pressure. A passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Are you called to Mission?
Do you want to help bring life in all its fullness to people living in poverty across Asia and Africa in the name of Jesus? Do you enjoy building relationships, public speaking, and strategic thinking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we would love to hear from you!
You may have thought that leprosy is an ancient Biblical disease, but today someone is diagnosed with leprosy every three minutes. It is a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Stigma and discrimination mean many people with leprosy hide their symptoms for as long as possible, living in terrible fear of what will happen to them. But without fast treatment, leprosy can cause blindness and disable hands and feet. Rejection, isolation, hopelessness. We believe that this is not how God wants people to live. Will you join us to help end leprosy?
The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 152 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. We are a leading international development charity, working in nine countries across Africa and Asia. We are Christ-centered, following His leading to defeat leprosy and transform lives.
We are looking for an inspirational communicator to be the face of The Leprosy Mission. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across your region. As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll be changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society. We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see our work first hand.
This is a home-based role; however, applicants must be based in North Wales or the Midlands.
We’re looking for:
- A relational public speaker, experienced in engaging audiences including churches and community groups
- Proven success in fundraising or sales
- A confident networker
- Experience of managing volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
- The ability to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy
TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Community Partnerships Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be preaching and speaking in supporting churches.
A valid UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire.
TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: Friday 18 September 2026.
Preliminary interviews (Teams): Date to be agreed.
In-person interviews (Peterborough Office): Wednesday 30 September 2026.
We may close the vacancy early depending on the numbers of applicants. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
Registered Charity number 1050327.
The generosity of individual supporters, churches and community groups enables Boaz Trust to provide accommodation and support for people seeking sanctuary, and to challenge and change the unjust systems that cause destitution, both locally and nationally. We are looking for a Fundraising Officer who will help us give supporters an excellent experience, maintain accurate fundraising records and develop opportunities for people and communities to get involved in our work. This is an exciting role which will give the right person the opportunity to work across a variety of fundraising activities and disciplines.
The relationships built and fundraising activity enabled through this role will support Boaz’s work with people who are facing or experiencing homelessness because of their insecure, changing or uncertain immigration status. Our work includes providing safe accommodation and person-centred support, while working towards our mission of ending destitution among people seeking sanctuary.
Day to day, you will provide excellent care for supporters as you process and acknowledge donations, respond to supporter enquiries and ensure that our fundraising database is functioning well and information is recorded accurately in it. You will build positive relationships with supporters, churches and community groups, arrange and deliver speaking engagements, promote sponsored events and help people find meaningful ways to raise funds for Boaz. You will work also closely with colleagues to deliver fundraising projects across the breadth of Boaz’s fundraising activity as and when these arise.
We are looking for someone who is warm, organised and attentive to detail, and who enjoys building relationships with a wide range of people. You will be confident communicating by email, telephone and in person, comfortable working with databases and financial information, and able to manage a varied workload. Most importantly, you will be thoughtful and collaborative, and aligned with Boaz’s values and our commitment to the dignity and rights of people seeking sanctuary.
Our vision is that people who seek safety in the UK are welcomed here and are free to live life in all its fullness.
This is a regional based role that will cover the South Wales and Bristol area.
Job Role:
As a Senior Community Fundraising Officer for your region, you will manage supporter engagement and activity in your region whilst also supporting the wider team as an example of excellent fundraising and stewardship, leading the team by sharing good practice in your work.
You will have a key position in the Community Fundraising team working with the National Community Fundraising Manager to support with the development of the community fundraising strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Income Generation and Supporter Engagement
- Lead the development and delivery of community fundraising campaigns and initiatives across the region, driving sustainable income growth through excellent supporter engagement and stewardship
- Build and sustain strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, local groups and external partners to maximise income, participation and long-term engagement
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver compelling fundraising activity and ensure an outstanding supporter experience at every stage of the journey
- Monitor performance against agreed income and activity targets[BB1] , using insight and analysis to identify opportunities, adapt plans and support continuous improvement
Leadership and Planning
- Develop and deliver a robust regional fundraising plan aligned to organisational priorities and income targets
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to Community Fundraisers across the region, fostering collaboration, accountability and a culture of high performance
- Champion best practice and contribute senior-level guidance to strengthen fundraising delivery, supporter stewardship and team effectiveness across the region
- Act as a senior representative for the Community Fundraising team at cross-departmental and management meetings when required, including in the absence of the National Community Fundraising Manager
- Build effective internal relationships and contribute to joined-up planning that strengthens organisational impact and maximises opportunities for collaboration
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings and partnership opportunities[BB3] , delivering clear and compelling messages about its work and impact
Budget Management, Reporting and Strategy Development
- Prepare and manage the regional budget, ensuring activity is well planned, cost-effective and aligned with agreed priorities
- Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and maintain accurate records, analysis and insight to support effective decision-making
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider community fundraising strategy, using regional insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and shape future plans
Working with Others
- Interact with families supported by the charity in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, respecting confidentiality and recognising the emotional context of their experiences
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Engagement, Family Services and other teams to maximise organisational impact and deliver joined-up supporter experiences
- Contribute ideas, insight and learning to support continuous improvement across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation
Knowledge and Experience:
- Significant experience in a fundraising or closely related role, with a strong track record of delivering against income targets
- Line management experience and/or a recognised management qualification
- Experience of developing and delivering regional plans, strategies or project plans, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery
- Experience of preparing and managing budgets, monitoring performance and reporting accurately against targets and objectives
- Experience of building and managing positive relationships with a diverse range of supporters, partners and internal stakeholders
- Experience of using insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and represent the charity with credibility
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support colleagues, foster collaboration and drive high performance
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence using CRM systems for supporter management and reporting
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance information and use insight to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of priorities and outcomes
- A collaborative, inclusive and adaptable approach when working with colleagues, supporters, volunteers, families and external partners
- Able to interact with families in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, recognising the emotional context of their experiences
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel across the wider UK as required
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Role: Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager
Salary: £40000 to £43000 per annum (DoE) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
About Us
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team
The Role
Were hiring for a Trust and Statutory Fundraising manager to join us at Seashell to lead on the trust and foundations fundraising strategy for the charity, driving increased income for capital redevelopment projects and day to day revenue fundraising. They will extend the portfolio of high profile, grant-making trusts and foundations that support the charity along with securing significant funds from statutory funders such as government, Lottery and Sports England.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on trust and statutory fundraising, developing and delivering the strategy for both capital and revenue fundraising to drive increased restricted and unrestricted income.
- Set trust and statutory income targets and oversee income forecasting for capital and revenue, keeping the Head of Fundraising abreast of performance against target.
- Lead on developing and overseeing due diligence procedures for trust, statutory and major donor prospects to ensure staff follow due process.
- Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising and marketing team.
- Work with the Data Officer to ensure the database is maintained with accurate and consistent donor and prospect information in line with GDPR and related legislation
Requirements
- Extensive experience in a trust fundraising role in the charity sector and the process behind it.
- A demonstrable track record of income generation through personally securing six and seven figure gifts from grant-making trusts, foundations and statutory sources
- Experience of leading and delivering effective and practical fundraising strategies to include target setting, forecasting and income reporting
- An ability to think and act strategically to move forward complex donor relationships, understanding their needs and what motivates them
- Experience of working with and influencing senior leaders and peers within an organisation
Benefits
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
- Blue light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.
Location: Globally remote with the possibility of working out of a National or Regional office.
Location type: Remote
Reporting to: International Fundraising Director
Manages: Global Capital Campaign Director, Global Philanthropy Manager (x2), contractors.
Annual salary:Grade 18 with salary based on home country.
Contract type: 2-year initial contract with the possibility of further extension.
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Manager
Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026, 9:00 am CET
Background
Greenpeace International is an independent global campaigning network, which uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.
Our vision is for a greener, fairer, safer planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. We cannot build this future alone, but we can build it together. If you are passionate about defending our natural world and creating positive change, then we want to hear from you.
The heart of Greenpeace has always been its people. Whether you are working in Campaigns, Communications, Engagement, Logistics, Fundraising, Legal, IT/Data, Finance, People & Culture, or Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Safety (JEDIS), we all have an important role to play.
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action. It needs you.
Purpose of the Fundraising Department
The International Fundraising Department within Greenpeace International (GPI) ensures a clear focus on global income opportunities and challenges in partnership with National and Regional Offices (NROs). The department manages global fundraising sources, contributes to and coordinates global fundraising work, provides strategic focus for GPI fundraising specialists, and provides senior strategic guidance and leadership across the Greenpeace Network.
Purpose of role
The International Philanthropy Manager is accountable for designing and implementing the Global Fundraising Strategy as it relates to major giving, including strategic partnerships, institutional funders, individual major donors, legacies, and capital campaigns. This role leads the teams behind major global initiatives, including a €100 million capital campaign for a new ship and the Priority Global Funders strategy—while providing strategic leadership, support, and advice to both Greenpeace International and independent National and Regional Organisations (NROs).
Primary responsibilities
Global fundraising strategy
● Lead and manage the design and implementation of the Global Fundraising Strategy as it relates to major giving, including strategic partnerships with institutional funders and individual major donors, legacy, and capital campaigns.
● Accountable for the design and implementation of the Key Relationships area of the Global Fundraising Strategy, including tracking and monitoring the success of its implementation.
● Lead, advise, and support the work done by GPI fundraising staff and NRO leaders in the key relationships area.
● Collaborate across GPI functions and departments to ensure alignment and integration of the Key Relationships Strategy with other organisational objectives, strategies, and plans.
People management
● Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of fundraising managers and coordinators across various areas of high value fundraising.
● Provide task management and direction to staff from other areas of International Fundraising and across GPI departments who contribute to fundraising deliverables.
● Drive team performance through objective setting, performance reviews, coaching and development to ensure fundraising objectives are met.
National and Regional Organisation (NROs) support
● Oversee strategic and operational support provided to NROs to build the fundraising capacity and expertise required to deliver ambitious fundraising strategies and goals based on the respective market potential.
● Provide strategic advice and support to NROs for the development of the philanthropy and legacy elements of their 3-Year Strategic Plans and their annual organisational development plans.
● Support NROs in recruiting and onboarding experienced fundraising directors and strategic fundraising roles.
Communities and stakeholders
● Strengthen the fundraising director’s community of practice alongside fellow Strategic Fundraising Managers and the International Fundraising Director to foster a collaborative space for addressing global fundraising challenges and opportunities.
● Facilitate regular exchanges with other key leadership communities (such as Engagement and Programme Leaders) in areas of joint interest.
● Build strong working relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders to represent Greenpeace’s interests and enable effective cooperation and knowledge-sharing across fundraising areas.
● Foster collaboration with cross-functional departments (such as Development, Technology, Finance and Programme) to co-design and implement highly engaging campaigns with strong fundraising potential and deliver robust proposals for key funders.
Financial, policy, and systems management
● Ensure the effective budgeting, management, and expenditure of internal resources.
● Oversee the budgeting and reconciliation of income from Priority Global Funders, individual major donors, and legacy gifts to GPI.
● Serve as the product owner for the key relationships CRM.
● Hold responsibility for the development and implementation of global policies related to key relationships fundraising.
Profile
Skills and qualifications
● Significant (7 years +) experience in a senior fundraising management role with a focus on philanthropy, of which at least four years leading international teams.
● Experience leading a capital campaign.
● Strong leadership abilities with experience building and developing exceptional teams to achieve fundraising goals.
● Strong track record of developing successful global proposals for large funders.
● Track record of leading the design and implementation of impactful global fundraising strategies.
● Track record of developing and delivering cross-functional fundraising strategies with multiple fundraising techniques.
● Track record of contributing to successful change management processes.
● Significant experience in systemic and strategic thinking.
● Significant experience of working with Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety principles.
● Substantial experience working in multicultural global environments, ideally with personal experience of working in multiple national contexts.
● Exceptional strategic, influencing, negotiation, communication, and facilitation skills.
● Strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of organisational development.
● Strong financial management skills, and extensive experience managing budgets.
● Experience with co-leadership and collaborative management.
● Experience bringing together people with a wide diversity of views.
● Experience in operating strategically in fast-changing environments.
Personal traits desired
Competencies (as per the 5 E’s Leadership Framework)
Identification with Greenpeace goals and supports its values: Understanding of and commitment to Greenpeace’s core values and a passion for delivering Greenpeace’s mission.
Energy
● Demonstrate a positive mindset and solutions-oriented attitude: Where others see problems, pitfalls, and potential for disaster, you might see opportunity and new possibilities to make a difference. You are basing your ideas on the assumption: There are solutions out there, and we just have to work on them. But if it is not worth solving, let us not waste time on it.
● Demonstrate stamina and resilience: You are dependable under pressure and strong despite adversity. You can deal with complex or difficult situations with a cool head. You do not give up when the going gets tough. You accept when mistakes are made, learn from them, and move on. You can recover quickly after failures, disappointments, or dead ends.
Energise
● Empowering and inspiring others: An understanding of how to inspire action in others, empowering people and striving to bring out the best in them. Enables employees to translate vision into action and creates an environment in which people feel valued, motivated and challenged.
● Collaborative approach: Helps others to achieve their best and contributes to joint objectives. Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group of people, working toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties
Edge
● Ability to encourage and support risk-taking: Appreciation of risk-taking in the context of an action-oriented organisation
● Appreciation of the impact and importance of people-powered campaigning: with a commitment to drive engagement at all levels
Expertise
● Demonstrate the ability to see a situation accurately with a broad set of perspectives: You are able to make the “right” judgement calls and decisions. You have a broad set of perspectives on familiar and unfamiliar issues: You have solid expertise in core Greenpeace subject matters as well as concepts about individuals and teams, and organisational issues such as structures and processes. You know how the organisation is structured, how decisions are made, and how information flows. Furthermore, you have a high level of understanding of the changing external context in which Greenpeace operates and the ability to make a judgement about how to respond. This is why you can “read” factual evidence as well as the environment in a meaningful manner and thus help devise a plan of action. Sometimes you “see” what others do not see.
Execute
● Being a role model for accountability and straightforwardness: High sense of personal accountability and the ability to hold others accountable.
● Knowledge sharing: Uses formal, informal and systematic methods to share information with others to increase organisational effectiveness.
Boaz Trust relies on the generosity of trusts and foundations to provide accommodation and support for people seeking sanctuary, and to challenge and change the unjust systems that cause destitution, both locally and nationally. We are looking for a Fundraising Officer (Trusts) who can help us sustain and grow this vital income by building positive, long-term relationships with funders, delivering high quality applications and reports as needed.
The money raised through this role will support Boaz’s work with people who are facing or experiencing homelessness because of their insecure, changing or uncertain immigration status. Our work includes providing safe accommodation and person-centred support, while working towards our mission of ending destitution among people seeking sanctuary.
Day to day, you will research prospective funders, prepare persuasive applications and cases for support, and produce accurate, engaging reports showing what funders’ support has achieved. You will manage a pipeline of applications and reporting deadlines, keep our fundraising database up to date, and work closely with colleagues across Boaz to best communicate the stories, outcomes, and impact from our work. You will communicate directly with existing and potential funders by email, telephone and, where appropriate, in meetings.
We are looking for someone who enjoys building interpersonal relationships with both funders and supporters and team-mates, is skilled at communicating through writing, can turn detailed information into a clear and compelling case for support, and is organised enough to manage several deadlines at once. You will already have experience of trusts fundraising or bid writing. Most importantly, you will be thoughtful, curious and collaborative, be aligned with Boaz’s values and our commitment to the dignity and rights of people seeking sanctuary.
Our vision is that people who seek safety in the UK are welcomed here and are free to live life in all its fullness.
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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 over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years.
We are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer (Corporate Partnerships) to join our exceptional, talented and successful fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to help young people achieve their ambitions.
We have a fantastic and diverse range of supportive corporate partners - from large international organisations to smaller companies working in local communities. As part of the corporate fundraising team, you will play a key and varied role in supporting colleagues across partnership management, while also managing your own portfolio of corporate supporters, contributing to funding bids, engaging volunteers and organising student visits.
The role at a glance
Contract:
Full-time, permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Working hours:
09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people.
Our Head Office team is based on the site of our North Kensington centre in West London.
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 Head Office team typically works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home.
Salary:
£31,850 (including £2,800 London contribution)
Location:
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ
Annual Leave:
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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About Prostate Cancer Research:
Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) is a research and patient engagement organisation dedicated to creating a future where prostate cancer no longer threatens lives. Through research, innovation, policy & advocacy, and patient empowerment, we work to accelerate breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, while ensuring that the benefits of progress reach every community affected by the disease. Our goal is simple: to detect prostate cancer earlier, improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and transform the future of care for all men affected by prostate cancer.
About the role:
It’s been a very successful few years for PCR's Events & Community team with good results across the board, increasing income by over £1 million every year since 2023. And we recently won Fundraising Charity of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026!
Now’s an exciting time to join us as we work on a new multi-year strategy and expand the team yet again, bringing in new resource to give the different activity areas space to grow and ensure we can do our best work – contributing to PCR’s lifesaving mission, developing our careers and enjoying work within an ambitious and supportive environment.
This role is new, created to focus on community fundraising which is a growing area with huge potential for PCR. We currently receive significant unsolicited income from our brilliant supporters, but there is a key opportunity to take a more proactive approach to recruiting new community fundraisers, improving their supporter experience and testing new offerings & products. You will work with the team to create and deliver a plan for this new proactive approach and will lead on day-to-day relationship management with fundraisers.
You will also lead the project management and delivery of some community-focused fundraising events. For example,our annual Snowdonia for Science event or testing new PCR-owned products which work for a community fundraising audience. We currently expect the split of time to be roughly 75% on community fundraising and 25% on events, but the two areas will be closely connected, and this split may change over time. We are excited to work with you to develop the direction of this role as the team and portfolio grows.
You will report to the Head of Events & Community and work closely with the whole team, as well as colleagues across PCR. Most of the Events team try to work together once a week when possible at our London office (Chancery Lane) but we have flexible working arrangements, so you can choose to be office based or hybrid. You would be needed to travel to regular supporter events across the UK (many of which are currently in the London/ SE England area) and to some team days in London on an ad-hoc basis.
Key Responsibilities
At PCR, we make team members’ development a key priority and there is always a % of time available to collaborate more widely for your development and interest. However, your main focus will initially be:
Project management and income growth
- Create and lead a plan to implement a proactive community fundraising portfolio, identifying new approaches to test and audiences to target which build towards a long-term sustainable income stream, ensuring alignment with the Public Fundraising strategy.
- Design and deliver ambitious fundraising budgets for your area which contribute net income towards PCR’s mission.
- Lead the project management and delivery of the community fundraising and events activities you are responsible for.
- This will include monitoring objectives, budgets and the bigger picture to ensure opportunities are seized & risks are minimised.
- Carry out supporter data and income processing tasks as required, including on the CRM and other internal systems.
- Work with the team to create and deliver effective marketing plans which meet recruitment targets.
- Analyse results based on KPIs & supporter feedback, proactively implementing changes & improvements.
- Ensure your fundraising activities are delivered in line with fundraising law & regulations, and with PCR’s policies.
Stewardship and relationship management
- Lead on the delivery of a great supporter experience for community fundraisers in line with our Public Fundraising manifesto, motivating fundraisers to raise more and remain loyal supporters of PCR.
- Interact with supporters via a range of communication channels and in-person, attending events and presenting about PCR’s work when required. This will include travel, for which TOIL will be given and reasonable expenses covered.
- Lead on relationship management for your area, spotting potential for fundraisers to have a greater impact with PCR as a whole, and working with colleagues in Philanthropy, Partnerships, Patient Projects & across the organisation to achieve this.
- Carry out stewardship tasks using tools like Mailchimp, GivePanel and JustGiving, for which training will be provided.
- Oversee stock management via our fulfilment house and ensure we have high-quality fundraising merchandise.
Product development and innovation
- Seize new opportunities for products, journeys or events which would engage a community fundraising audience, taking a test & learn approach. For this, there will be realistic budgets & an understanding of the investment needed for new ideas.
- Stay up to date with sector trends and maintain a strong understanding of PCR’s existing (and target) supporters to create and implement products and experiences that motivate and inspire.
- Use feedback and data to spot opportunities for the constant improvement of fundraisers’ experience with PCR.
- Work to engage supporters beyond their initial activity, testing ongoing journeys and maximising their life-time value for PCR.
Teamwork
- Alongside line managers within the team, help to oversee the relevant day-to-day work of the Supporter Engagement Officer/ Assistants who are supporting your activities, to ensure effective delivery and collaboration.
- Contribute to team strategy and capacity planning.
- Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, modelling the principle of collective responsibility.
- Contribute to the improvement of relevant processes & infrastructure to ensure efficiency, compliance & best practice.
- Attend and actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.
- Model PCR’s organisational values: innovation, collaboration, accountability & empathy (championing the patient voice).
The Community Fundraising & Events Manager may also get involved with other work to support Public Fundraising activities as appropriate. Attendance will be required at weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would be proactive team player, with:
- A willingness to get stuck in, eagerness to learn and strong sense of personal accountability.
- First class relationship management skills, with an ability to build rapport and to choose the right method at the right time in order to inspire a range of audiences through great stewardship and storytelling.
- Great written and oral communication skills, and an ability to present PCR’s work confidently in front of an audience.
- Strong event and project management skills, including end-to-end planning, budgeting & results tracking.
- The ability to see opportunities and drive progress within existing activity – and finding our next successful ones!
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities, identifying the most valuable use of your time.
- An ability to oversee others’ work, to delegate effectively, and to give constructive feedback aligned with goals.
- Good attention to detail and IT Skills, with the ability to use relevant tools and a CRM database (training will be provided).
- A good understanding (or ideally experience) of community fundraising or similar peer-to-peer fundraising activity.
- A strong belief in the work we do at PCR, and a commitment to our values and mission.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a one two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be an in-person interview at our office in London.
For more information about the role, please contact our hiring team at the email provided in the full job description for an informal chat.
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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Community Fundraising Manager
Salary: Outer London Business Support Scale, Grade 5\6 (Spine Points 21.1 – 28), £32,064 - £36,579 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; travel across all OHC&AT sites and to external meetings required, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given. Full time, 36 hrs per week, 8.45am – 4.30pm (M-Th) and 8.45am – 4.15pm on Friday. A term time only contract with a pro-rata salary could be considered for the right candidate.
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions.
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Securing community and corporate fundraising income
· Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
· Developing fundraising campaigns and events
· Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
· Supporting social media and fundraising communications
· Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
· Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
· Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
· Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
· Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHC&AT sites and external locations.
Working at OHC&AT means joining a values-driven organisation where every partnership, event and donation helps create life-changing opportunities for our pupils and students.
OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Sarh-Jane Lummes directly.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
How to Apply:
You will be redirected to our E-teach portal to create an account and apply online.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midnight on 15/09/2026
Interviews will take place on: Date TBC, but will be in late September
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
OHC&AT exists to support, enable and champion the talents, skills and rights of the most complex and vulnerable people in our society.
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Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.
This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
About BrainWaves Research
BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.
We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.
BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.
The opportunity
You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.
The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.
You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising and income growth
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Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.
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Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.
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Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.
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Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.
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Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.
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Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.
Major donors, corporates and supporters
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Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.
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Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.
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Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.
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Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.
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Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.
CRM, data and fundraising operations
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Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.
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Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.
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Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.
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Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.
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Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.
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Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.
Collaborative working
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Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.
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Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.
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Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.
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Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.
You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.
Essential experience and skills
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Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.
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Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.
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Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.
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Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.
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Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
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Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.
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Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.
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Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.
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A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.
Desirable experience
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Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.
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Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.
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Experience of corporate partnerships.
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Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.
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Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.
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Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.
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Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.
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Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.
What we offer
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The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.
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Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.
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Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.
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Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.
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A flexible, predominantly home-based role.
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25 days’ annual leave pro rata.
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Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.
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Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.
We are not looking for freelance consultants or consultancies to contact us for this role, as we really want someone to embed in our team.
BrainWaves is a registered charity transforming how schools, researchers, and young people access data, tools, and learning to improve mental wellbein
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ABOUT CFAB
CFAB is the UK's only charity with a dedicated international children's social work team and the UK's sole member of the International Social Service (ISS) network. We identify, protect and support children and families separated by international borders as a result of conflict, trafficking, migration, family breakdown and asylum-related issues.
Working with partners in more than 130 countries, we are experts in international social work, cross-border child protection, international care proceedings and overseas family placements, helping children remain connected to their families, identities and cultures wherever possible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join CFAB at an exciting stage of our development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a small charity with a global reach, securing sustainable income that enables children and families across borders to remain connected, protected and supported.
Fundraising is central to CFAB's long-term sustainability, generating almost 60% of the charity's £1million annual income. As we deliver our new organisational strategy and strengthen our External Affairs function, you will play a key role in growing and diversifying income to support our future ambitions.
Trusts and foundations will be at the heart of your role, building on our strong portfolio of funders while developing opportunities across corporate partnerships, supporter stewardship, challenge events and other emerging income streams. Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of our fundraising strategy, develop new opportunities and help strengthen CFAB's fundraising capability.
As our senior operational fundraising lead, you'll have significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence organisational strategy while working as part of a collaborative team spanning fundraising, policy, communications and digital engagement. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation with an international impact.
You will also have the opportunity to recruit and line manage a Fundraising Coordinator from January 2027, helping to shape the next phase of CFAB's fundraising function.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, and you have the
skills, experience and passion to succeed in this role,
we'd love to hear from you.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategy Delivery and Management
Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the delivery of CFAB's fundraising strategy, translating strategic priorities into operational plans that support sustainable income growth.
You will contribute to fundraising strategy, budgeting and income forecasting, monitor performance against agreed targets and ensure fundraising activity is effectively managed through Salesforce. You will identify opportunities to improve fundraising processes, strengthen fundraising performance and support the development and implementation of new income streams and fundraising initiatives.
2. Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships
You will lead CFAB's trust and foundation fundraising programme, developing and managing a portfolio of funders, partners and supporters to maximise long-term income. You will prepare and oversee high-quality funding applications, reports and pitches, ensuring all funder requirements and deadlines are met.
You will also develop and manage corporate fundraising opportunities, identifying prospective partners, preparing partnership proposals and supporting the growth of corporate income as a strategic priority. Working alongside the Deputy CEO, you will help shape the organisation’s corporate offer and operate a shared account management model for strategic funders and high-value funding opportunities.
3. Relationship Management and Income Growth
Working with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the development and delivery of CFAB's stewardship strategy, strengthening relationships with existing supporters and creating meaningful supporter journeys for new donors. You will oversee donor communications, the supporter newsletter, and recognition processes, ensuring supporters understand the impact of their giving and remain engaged with CFAB.
You will also grow CFAB's challenge events programme, increasing participation, enhancing the supporter experience and developing challenge events as a sustainable source of unrestricted income.
Working collaboratively with the Deputy CEO, Digital Engagement and Outreach Lead, and Policy and Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver digital fundraising campaigns, including Big Give match funding campaigns, and a programme of fundraising events to grow and engage CFAB's supporter base.
4. Team Leadership and Fundraising Operations
You will line manage the Fundraising Coordinator, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising operations.
You will oversee prospect research, fundraising administration, supporter stewardship, challenge events, Salesforce management and fundraising reporting, ensuring high standards of performance, accurate data management and effective collaboration across the fundraising function.
5. Governance and Representation
You will help prepare fundraising reports, pipeline updates, income forecasts and performance information for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
You will ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, Gift Aid requirements and organisational policies, maintaining the highest standards of fundraising governance and supporter care.
You will represent CFAB externally with funders, corporate partners, supporters and sector networks, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping to strengthen its profile, reputation and long-term strategic relationships.
6. Additional Responsibilities
As a member of the wider management team, you will contribute to organisational planning, continuous improvement and cross-organisational projects. You will identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising systems, develop new ways of working and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. You will also be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend events, meetings and networking opportunities, and to carry out your responsibilities in line with CFAB's policies and relevant legislation.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
These criteria describe the core skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the role. Please ensure your cover letter demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria, providing examples where possible.
1. A successful track record of securing income through trusts and foundations within the charity sector, with experience of developing high-quality funding applications, reports and funding proposals.
2. A genuine passion for building long-term relationships with supporters, funders and partners, together with experience of identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities.
3. Experience of developing fundraising pipelines, supporter journeys and stewardship plans that strengthen relationships and maximise long-term income.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling fundraising materials and build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Experience of using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and fundraising data to manage relationships, monitor performance and inform fundraising decision-making.
6. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute strategically to the continued growth and diversification of fundraising income.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The criteria below are not essential but will help us identify candidates with additional relevant experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every desirable criterion.
1. Experience of fundraising within a children's, family support, social care or international charity.
2. Experience of corporate fundraising, challenge events, supporter stewardship or digital fundraising campaigns.
3. Experience of line management or supporting the skills and development of colleagues, volunteers or interns.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.



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