Corporate and community fundraiser jobs

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

About the Charity:

‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’

Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.

About Our Employees:

The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.

Job Purpose:

To drive, lead and grow our income generation strategy. This senior leadership role has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.

To play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future, working closely with the deputy CEO, senior leadership team, and trustees to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver lasting impact.

To increase income from the corporate sector and raise the organisation’s profile within the business community.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

Strategy & Leadership

• Improve on and deliver the fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the leadership team.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees.
• Following agreement of budget and discussions with departmental leads, prepare clear objectives for Fundraising.
• Have 3 121s with the team per annum followed by and annual appraisal review.

 

Income Generation

• Grow and manage income across a range of streams, including:
  • Trusts and foundations
  • Major donors and high-net-worth individuals
  • Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
  • Community fundraising and events
  • Individual giving and digital fundraising
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to income generation, particularly corporate donations and partnerships.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and income targets, ensuring financial sustainability.

Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships

• Identify, secure, and grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships.
• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring effective stewardship and retention.
• Develop tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations for corporate audiences.
• Represent the organisation within the local and regional business community, including networking events.
• Drive engagement opportunities including employee fundraising, volunteering, and corporate-led initiatives.
• Oversee and grow existing corporate schemes, including the Angel Scheme.
• Monitor corporate income performance against targets and provide regular reporting.

 

Relationship Management

• Build and steward strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation externally at meetings and events.
• Work closely with communications and service teams to ensure compelling, accurate impact storytelling.

 

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with relevant regulations and best practice
• Manage risk across fundraising activities and ensure robust systems and processes are in place

Person Specification:

Essential requirements:

·Significant experience in a senior fundraising or targeted role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector

·Proven track record of delivering and growing income across multiple streams

·Corporate fundraising experience

·Strong leadership and people-management skills

·Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities

·Strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills

·Commitment to the values and mission of tackling homelessness

·Must hold a full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

·Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees or director level equivalent

·Knowledge of homelessness, housing, or social justice issues

·Experience of organisational growth or income diversification

·Relevant professional fundraising qualification

Please see the attached documents for full role details and information regarding the selection process

Senior Corporate Development Manager, External Engagement

Service: External Engagement

Salary:

- starting at £42,562 rising to £46,703 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum for Head Office based (pro rata for part-time hours)

or

- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum for Home-based (pro rata for part-time hours)

Location: Hybrid Head Office or Homebased

For Head Office based roles, we typically work a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in Hoxton, London, N1.

Note that this role requires travel to partner meetings and events, predominantly in central London (but also nationally). Applicants would need to be able to travel regularly, as required, to fulfil the needs of the role, even if home-based.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (no less than 28 hours per week)

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

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the role’s impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to supporting families through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in around 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine.

This is an exciting time for an experienced and ambitious senior corporate fundraiser to join our high performing corporate partnerships team and lead the New Business function. Family Action recently undertook a major brand review and launched a new website, and income generation is a key priority in our 2024-29 strategy. This role will be focused on developing and growing new business activity, including identifying and securing new high-value partnerships, creating and implementing a robust growth strategy and ensuring we have the tools to deliver it. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

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

• Leading a small team to drive forward new business activity; identifying, cultivating and securing new income generation opportunities with corporate partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
• Creating and implementing a growth strategy for new business, developing our corporate partnerships proposition, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.
• Implementing effective processes, systems and frameworks to increase partnership opportunities and the success of our new business activity.
• Working with senior stakeholders internally and externally to identify and secure partnership opportunities that further shared goals.
• Working with the Corporate Team and other teams and colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth setup and onboarding of new partnerships. 

Benefits:

• an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken PT)
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

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

To Apply:

·       Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 11th and 15th of June 2026 - virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

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

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

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

Help Share the Love of Jesus through practical care and life-changing Ministry! Do you have a passion for excellent writing, relationship-building and Christian ministry in action? Could you help secure vital funding that enables vulnerable people to experience compassionate care, hope and the love of Jesus every day?

At Caring For Life, everything we do is rooted in our Christian mission. Through practical support, loving care and faithful witness, we seek to share the love of Jesus Christ with people who may never previously have known His love for themselves. Our prayer is that many will come to personal faith in Christ and become part of His Church.

This role is far more than fundraising. It is an opportunity to play a meaningful part in a Christ-centred ministry that seeks to bring glory to God through the way we serve beneficiaries, supporters, volunteers and one another.

The role will involve writing about the charity’s firm Christian foundation and may include taking an active role in providing compassionate and consistent care to beneficiaries. You will take part in prayer times and may have opportunities to share personal testimony of experiencing Jesus’ love with beneficiaries and members of the local community. There may also be occasions to support presentations representing Caring For Life, particularly within churches and Christian organisations.

About the Role

The PR team is responsible for generating, sustaining and growing the charity’s income year after year by communicating the work, ministry and financial needs of Caring For Life to a wide range of audiences.

The Trust Fundraiser will focus primarily on securing funding from Trusts, Foundations and grant-making bodies, whilst also helping to nurture relationships with major donors and exploring opportunities for corporate support.

As part of the PR team, the successful candidate will also support wider PR activities during busy periods, including Open Days, Supporters’ Days, formal visits and practical tasks at peak times.

Organisational Structure

The PR team is line managed by the Executive Director, with additional support from the CEO regarding pastoral insight and communication with churches and other Christian groups.

Background Information

Caring For Life has an established and respected Trust fundraising programme, with longstanding relationships built over many years. Alongside carefully stewarding these relationships, the charity continually researches and develops new funding opportunities.

At the end of the financial year 2026, income from Trusts totalled circa £265,000

Main Duties

• Undertake induction and training relevant to the role.
• Maintain and develop the existing Trusts database.
• Ensure reports and funding applications are submitted accurately and on time.
• Keep clear records of applications, correspondence, grants received and acknowledgements sent.
• Research new Trusts and funding opportunities using online systems, publications and resources such as Invisible Grantmakers.
• Work with project leaders and senior managers to identify fundable projects and budget requirements.
• Attend budget meetings and assist staff in understanding funding allocations.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals, reports and covering letters.
• Liaise with the Design and Media team regarding photography and supporting materials.
• Maintain records and communication with major donors as requested by the Executive Committee.
• Support and grow corporate donor relationships.
• Conduct all duties in a professional and Christ-like manner that honours the Lord Jesus Christ and protects the reputation of Caring For Life.
• Undertake relevant in-house and external training as required.

Please note that while this role has a primary focus within fundraising and PR, all appointments at Caring For Life are to the wider ministry of the Trust. Staff may occasionally be required to support other areas of work according to the needs of the ministry and the welfare of beneficiaries.

Skills and Experience Required

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent English grammar.
• Creative and persuasive writing ability.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Good IT skills, including database systems.
• Understanding of budgets and financial planning.
• Sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Job Information

Location

Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7NH

Hours

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Salary

£28,000 – £35,000 per annum (full-time gross salary)

Annual Leave

• 22 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Annual leave increases by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

DBS Checks

As Caring For Life works with children and vulnerable adults, the successful applicant may require an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and satisfactory references.

This role may involve work with under-18s and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant information should be disclosed as part of the application process.

Community Fundraiser – Northern Ireland
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract – up to 12 months
£28,369 per year (plus benefits)
£3,400 car allowance per year (Ts & Cs apply)

About the role

Here at Fire Fighters Charity, we are here to help all serving and retired member of the UK’s fire family to live healthier and happier lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual to engage and inspire Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) personnel, community groups, corporate partners, and volunteers to support the charity through fundraising and advocacy. The role involves delivering presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, and building strong partnerships to drive income growth and community engagement.

You will provide excellent supporter care, offering guidance, resources, and encouragement to ensure supporters feel valued and motivated. The position also includes identifying new fundraising opportunities, attending events, and promoting the charity’s campaigns through a range of channels to raise awareness of its mission.

With responsibility for meeting fundraising targets, maintaining accurate CRM records, and producing activity reports, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable income growth. You will ensure all activities align with charity policies, data protection requirements, and sector best practice, while consistently promoting the organisation’s values in all aspects of your work.

You will be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM platforms, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively. A flexible and resilient attitude is essential, along with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel as required.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

About You

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with effective communication skills and a professional approach.

Our ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of fundraising practices, relevant legal requirements, and data protection principles, alongside experience of supporting income generation and delivering against plans and targets. You will also need experience in managing multiple projects, keeping records and adhering to deadlines.

The role requires a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including volunteers, FRS personnel and members of the public.

You will need to work both independently and as part of a team, and will have a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, supporting fundraising initiatives, and contributing to the overall success of the charity.

How to apply

Please apply via our online portal.

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview directly. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time. 

Closing Date: midnight 25 April 2026

 

 

Fundraising & Communications Coordinator

Home-Start South Warwickshire

Location: South Warwickshire (hybrid)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days (22.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,948 – £27,851 FTE (£15,568.80 – £16,710.60 pro rata)
Contract: Permanent

About the role

Home-Start South Warwickshire is looking for a Fundraising & Communications Coordinator to help grow income and raise awareness of the charity’s work supporting local families with young children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly team and play a key role in developing community, corporate and individual fundraising, while leading on communications activity.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and deliver community fundraising initiatives and events
• Build relationships with local businesses, community groups and individual supporters
• Research and progress new fundraising opportunities
• Represent the charity at events and networking opportunities
• Support volunteers and community fundraisers
• Maintain accurate records using a CRM system
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations

Communications

• Manage and create content for social media
• Keep the website updated
• Produce newsletters and stakeholder communications
• Gather case studies and impact stories
• Maintain a consistent and engaging brand voice

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in fundraising or relationship-building roles
• Is confident engaging with a range of stakeholders, from community groups to businesses
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Can create engaging content for digital channels
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

You’ll also be:

• Warm, approachable and professional
• Passionate about supporting families and communities
• A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Why join us?

• Flexible, part-time working
• Opportunity to make a real impact in your local community
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Would you like to work for an established, forward thinking charity and raise vital funds to help support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence?

Staying Put is well known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are experts in the domestic abuse field and we continue to develop exciting, new services that are breaking the mould of traditional service provision in this sector.

About the role

The focus of the role will be on digital campaigns and organising and promoting fundraising events to generate new income streams for the charity. These new income streams will allow us to move away from reliance on our core funding and enable us to diversify into areas necessary for us to aim for our strategic goal and reach more clients. 

This role will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager and Service Managers to develop, lead and achieve buy-in on all campaigns and events.

The Fundraiser will build on relationships with existing donors and corporate sponsors and establish further networks of supporters, raising the profile of Staying Put and securing further funding.

Other areas of the role will include identifying and submitting applications for prizes and awards, preparing funding proposals, helping to shape the fundraising strategic plan and reporting on the success of campaigns. 

Part-time, 18.75 hours per week, over 3 days. £30,900 FTE per annum.

About you

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a fundraiser role who has proven knowledge and examples of running and evaluating digital fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of domestic abuse and sexual violence, the impact it has on victims and issues they face, would be an advantage.

Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and persuade new and existing supporters of Staying Put. You will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be able to problem solve in dynamic situations and have a creative approach to income generation.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic fundraiser who can generate, develop and run fun and interesting campaigns and events that will create buy-in across a range of audiences.

You will be able to work with initiative, have a high level of self motivation with a “can-do” attitude but who can recognise, work with and develop their strengths within a team.

About us

With over 24 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pensions and financial benefit app
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Flexibility and hybrid working where possible
• Death-in-service benefit
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites

Closing date: 5pm Monday 1st June 2026

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 11th and Tuesday 16th June

This is a hybrid (home/office working) post with the split to be mutually agreed.

Headway North Staffordshire is the county's leading provider of rehabilitation and outreach services to people affected by acquired brain injury. We deliver services and projects with high impact that are attractive to funders and truly make a difference to our service users' quality of life.

Our new Grant Fundraiser (Trusts and Corporates) will research, write and submit high-quality, well presented, well-reasoned grant applications, working to secure major gifts for capital and revenue projects from grants and foundations, major donor and corporate bodies in order to achieve fundraising targets.

You will also nurture relationships with existing and new grant funders, build connections with businesses and community organisations to explore sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.

Our new Grant Fundraiser will also contributing positively as a member of the broader Leadership Team.

This is a 21 hour per week hybrid working post; exact working hours are negotiable / flexible.

Person Specification

Essential

· 2 years’ minimum commensurate experience

· Demonstrable record of successful bids to a variety of funders, securing 5+ figure gifts

· Demonstrable experience of developing and managing high quality relationships with individuals, corporates, charitable trusts and foundations and/or business clients

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

· Takes ownership, uses initiative, and is self-motivated and organised

· Experienced at working independently and managing multiple priorities

· Excellent writing (English language), IT and data management skills.

· Strong organisational and problem-solving ability.

· Confident communicator at all levels.

· Commitment to the values and aims of Headway North Staffordshire.

Desirable

· Relevant degree level qualifications.

· 5 year’s commensurate experience

· Knowledge and understanding of local authority and NHS commissioning processes

· Understanding of the requirements of the Fundraising Code of Practice

Please apply via the charity's website, the closing date is Sunday 31 May 2026..

Create inspiring events that bring communities together

At Trinity Hospice, we provide compassionate care and support to thousands of patients and families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre each year. Our work is made possible by the incredible support of our community, and our events play a vital role in bringing people together, raising funds and building lasting connections.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraiser to join our Fundraising and Communications Team for a two-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse and engaging programme of events at a pivotal time for the charity, as we build towards our next large-scale art trail in 2028 following the success of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool. 

In this role, you will support the development, planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising events across the Fylde coast. You will take ownership of key events within the portfolio, managing everything from initial planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event evaluation. Your work will ensure that every event is safe, well organised and provides an exceptional experience for participants and supporters.

You will play an important role in engaging and supporting participants throughout their journey, helping them feel motivated, valued and connected to Trinity Hospice. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and communications, you will help deliver compelling campaigns that drive participation and maximise income. You will also use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate success and identify opportunities to improve and grow the events programme.

We are looking for someone with experience delivering mass participation events, who is confident managing multiple projects and working to targets. You will be highly organised, creative and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners and supporters.

Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.

This is more than an events role, it is an opportunity to create meaningful experiences that inspire communities and help fund compassionate care for those who need it most.

Salary: £34,000 plus £2,500 car allowance
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid – Oxford (2 days in office with regular travel)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme, learning and development support, on-site parking.

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join RABI, the farmers’ charity, as part of its Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

Reporting to the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will support, manage and grow income-generating relationships with corporate partners. You’ll play a key role in developing new partnership opportunities, managing existing accounts, and delivering high-quality stewardship that demonstrates the real impact of corporate support on farming communities.

Working collaboratively across fundraising, marketing, service delivery and finance, you’ll help shape compelling partnership propositions, support employee engagement and fundraising initiatives, and contribute to RABI’s ambitious corporate fundraising strategy and long-term income goals. This is a varied role combining relationship management, creative partnership development and strong internal collaboration within a mission-led organisation.

To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you will need:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or business development, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders
• Good financial awareness, with the ability to support income targets and forecasting
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us quoting reference 2955HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
 

Join Homeless Oxfordshire as our Events & Community Fundraiser and help bring inspiring events to life while supporting amazing community fundraisers. You’ll plan and deliver key events, from challenges like the Oxford Half Marathon to flagship events like Race Across Oxfordshire. You’ll build strong relationships with schools, faith groups, local organisations, and community groups, supporting them to raise vital funds and awareness.

If you love connecting with people in your community and making a real impact, we’d can’t wait to hear from you!

Main Purpose Of The Job:

The Events and Community Fundraiserwill take responsibility for the planning and delivery of Homeless Oxfordshire’s events and third party events, and provide exceptional care to our community fundraisers. Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and Partnerships Fundraising Manager and the wider Fundraising and Communiations team, they will plan and run a calendar of events to engage our community and corporate supporters, as well as the general public, with the aim of raising money for and awareness Homeless Oxfordshire.

They will work with the Community Fundraising Manager to develop and build relationships with community and corporate supporters, and give talks to community groups (schools, faith groups, local organisations etc.) to encourage their support for the charity.

Main Areas Of Responsibility:

Events Planning And Delivery

· Oversee planning and delivery of our community and corporate events including the Golf Day, Race Across Oxfordshire, the Business Breakfast, HOxStock, and the Thank You event.

· Liaise with venues, suppliers and contractors to ensure all events are well planned and professionally run.

· Manage all event communications, from invitations, registration, to event day and follow up, ensuring an excellent support journey throughout.

· Support the Community Fundraising Manger on third party events, including Homeless Oxfordshire’s participation in the Oxford Half Marathon, the London Marathon, London to Brighton bike ride and other challenge events.

· Manage and plan event day activity at third party challenge events.

· Support community groups who are running their own “in aid of” events for Homeless Oxfordshire, providing materials and promotion and attending events where appropriate.

· Ensure timely communications and stewardship of all challenge event participants.

Community Fundraising

· Support the Community Fundraising Manager to research and identify community fundraising prospects, and deliver communications and approaches to engage schools, colleges, faith groups and other community organisations.

· Give talks to community groups (schools, faith groups, local organisations etc.) to encourage their support for the charity and represent Homeless Oxfordshire at community fundraising events.

· Support the Partnership Fundraising Manager to steward employee fundraising activities e.g. bake sales, Giftmas collections etc.

· Work with HR and the Community Fundraising Manager to recruit and manage Community Fundraising Volunteers who can give talks to community groups.

· Work with the Community Fundraising Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager to develop presentations and resources to enable volunteers to represent Homeless Oxfordshire at community events.

· Oversee the administration linked to community fundraisers, including updating the database with communications and monitoring and managing fundraising materials.

· Support community fundraisers to use and register on third party platforms e.g. JustGiving, Enthuse, providing encouragement and tips for securing sponsorship and funding.

· Ensure timely and professional communication and interaction with community supporters, and prompt thanking of fundraisers and donors.

· Take responsibility for responding to/redirecting all emails to the shared fundraising inbox.

· Undertake other relevant duties, supporting the Fundraising and Communications team as required.

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

• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends, as the job reasonably demands. Time off in lieu will be given.

Key Internal Working Relationships:

· Community Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Fundraising Manager, and Fundraising and Communications Team.

· CEO and Senior Management Team.

· Support Staff and Resident Engagement Team.

Key External Working Relationships:

· Schools, colleges, and universities.

· Local faith groups.

· Other community groups, e.g. Women’s Institute, Guides, Scouts etc.

· Challenge event participants.

· Third party event organisers and fundraising platforms e.g. JustGiving.

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 our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading social mobility charity. We believe every young person should have a fair chance in life, regardless of their family’s income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Our mission is to change this. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.

Each year, together with our university and employer partners, we support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through our university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. And our support doesn’t stop there. We engage our thriving alumni community to help them to succeed in their professions and to act as advocates for social mobility.

Our rigorous and extensive research shines a light on barriers to opportunity from the early years to the workplace, and we strive to influence national policy change with evidence-based solutions to tackle educational and workplace inequality. Using insights from our programmes and research, we also test and scale new ideas in education and employment practice.

As an independent charity, our work is entirely reliant on the generous support of our community of donors. The need to support our work to tackle Britain’s low social mobility has never been greater.

Fundraising at the Sutton Trust

We are seeking a dynamic and confident fundraiser to be our Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager. The Sutton Trust is at an exciting point in our organisational journey, with a new Chairperson and ambitions to significantly grow our impact and fundraising as part of our 2030 strategy.

Over the past five years the impact of the Sutton Trust has increased, especially with our programmes which have gone from supporting 11,000 young people a year to 14,000 in the 24/25 programme year. We have secured a relatively stable income of c.£6m over several years, and in the last two years this has grown to £7m+. Our organisational strategy, which takes us to 2030/31, will continue this fundraising trajectory with a need to increase annual income on a sustained basis to £12m. With corporate income accounting for nearly half our fundraised income, there is considerable enthusiasm and opportunity in the corporate world for building strategic partnerships with The Sutton Trust.

Our fundraising approach will continue to focus on major gifts and strategic multi-year partnerships, leveraging a range of drivers to secure corporate support. Our highly engaged Chairperson has a commercial background and is keen to leverage contacts in the corporate world, giving a network of prospective contacts to explore.

The role and team

As Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager, you will be an experienced partnership manager and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking along with experience in securing and stewarding strategic partnerships with corporates and their associated corporate foundations. You will have an entrepreneurial mindset for income generation, able to confidently manage competing demands to balance securing new partnerships and delivering high quality account management to your portfolio of current and prospective supporters.

The role will lead a portfolio of corporate partnerships, focused on delivering shared strategic goals to increase social mobility in the workplace and supporting a more socio-economically diverse workforce for the future. The role will be the point-person within the Development Team for organisational events, working closely with key colleagues in our marketing & events and programme functions to support delivery of high-quality events. They will also take responsibility for delivering successful stewardship events, including programme visits. It will be crucial to work closely with a range of stakeholders, especially colleagues, to deliver successful stewardship events that showcase the varied work of the Sutton Trust and engage supporters with our work. This will include working closely with existing staff who lead on organisational, advocacy and programme events to ensure donors and prospects are able to attend and engage with the work.

Corporate partnerships are delivered by a talented and growing team, all with their own portfolios based on partnership level and complexity. Team members work on both new business and account management, with ambitious individual income targets.

Main duties
New Business

• Personally scope, develop and secure new five-figure+ corporate partnerships, aiming for a diverse and robust portfolio of partners with multi-year commitments, working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, other senior staff, and senior volunteers appropriately to secure and steward.

• Proactively approach new business development within the corporate sector, cultivating relationships and networks to grow awareness of The Sutton Trust and secure major gifts.

• Support the Head of Corporate Partnerships in their work with senior volunteers to develop a strong prospect pipeline for major corporate gifts, including support for network mapping to leverage connections and cultivate prospective funders.

Events, Account Management and Development

• Manage and grow the Trust’s leadership and partner level corporate partnerships in your portfolio, including leveraging existing relationships to maximise financial income and partnership longevity.

• Appropriately leverage senior staff and volunteers to secure multi-lateral relationships with corporate partners and prospects, with the aim of retaining partnerships and uplifting income.

• Working closely with key colleagues to be the first point of contact for the Development team to support organisational events, and working with Development leadership to deliver diverse and engaging stewardship events.

• Working closely with key colleagues, support delivery of key donor messaging through Campaign Monitor or other platforms as appropriate, to align with the stewardship events goals of further engaging donors and prospects with the work of the Sutton Trust.

• Be accountable for achieving agreed corporate income targets, looking for opportunities to grow funding and diversify corporate income.

Fundraising, Finance and Reporting

• Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences in the corporate space, representing the Trust with gravitas and confidence to secure major gifts and develop relationships.

• Work with colleagues across Development and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, income tracking and reporting for your portfolio of corporate partnerships.

• Working closely with colleagues, provide corporate fundraising expertise to increase awareness of viable funding opportunities and develop organisational understanding of best practice for working with corporate partners and funders.

• Ensure you appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting.

• Stay up to date with corporate fundraising best practice, learning from senior members of the team, and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space.

• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Experience in successfully securing, managing, and developing corporate partnerships at five-figures-plus level, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship.

• Experience successfully securing and/or managing corporate-charity partnerships, including engaging senior leadership on both sides to deliver strategic goals and mutual benefit.

• Experience network mapping and networking to build and manage relationships that lead to corporate donations to non-profits, particularly with senior non-profit volunteers.

• Experience planning and delivering events that provide high-quality stewardship to donors and prospects, engaging them with the work of a non-profit and promoting strong relationships.

• Experience managing events with an organised and clear project management approach, including influencing and working with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including networking at C-suite and senior management level and strong presentation skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver engaging and persuasive cases for support.

• First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust with gravitas and confidence in a range of settings, especially the corporate world and with senior leaders.

• Knowledge and experience of the education and/or not-for-profit sector.

• Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, including corporate fundraising trends and regulations that affect corporate partnerships.

• Experienced at using Salesforce or other fundraising CRM software to accurately record funding relationships.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and our mission to increase social mobility.

• High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for corporate fundraising activity.

• Dynamic and entrepreneurial fundraiser, with a passion for personally engaging supporters.

• Able to think strategically about the bigger picture and manage hands-on fundraising.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and encourage giving.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full time, Permanent

• Salary: £42,025-£46,000

• Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 25th May, with first round interviews held on Tuesday, 4th June, and second round interviews held on Wednesday, 10th June. Both rounds will be held in our London office.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Regional Partnerships Fundraiser (Corporate)

Location: You can be home-based within the South West or from a CHSW hospice (regular regional travel required)
Salary: £34,133 - £40,075 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
 
Forging purpose-driven partnerships to support children and families 

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is seeking a passionate and commercially minded Regional Partnerships Fundraiser to grow and manage corporate partnerships that span the South West region (and beyond). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled relationship-builder to make a tangible difference for children with life limiting conditions and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder with a strong income-generation mindset to play a key role in securing vital funding that supports babies and children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

About the Role

As Regional Partnerships Fundraiser, you will be responsible for recruiting, stewarding and growing region-wide and national corporate partnerships, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and hospice teams.

You will:

• Drive new corporate partnerships through proactive prospecting, pitching and relationship management
• Lead on regional corporate campaigns and initiatives, maximising income and engagement
• Act as the key point of contact for partnerships spanning all three CHSW hospice sites
• Manage CHSW’s involvement in Together for Short Lives (TFSL) national partnerships, ensuring compliance and effective internal delivery
• Coordinate and grow the CHSW Business Club, developing a compelling annual events programme
• Develop and manage corporate sponsorship, CRM and CPA agreements in line with legislation and best practice
• Contribute to, and deliver against, CHSW’s fundraising strategy for regional corporate income

 About You

• Experience in fundraising, sales or marketing with a proven track record of meeting income targets
• Strong experience building and managing external relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable:

• Experience in charity or not-for-profit fundraising
• Knowledge of corporate fundraising regulations (e.g. CRM, CPA)
• Fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate in Fundraising)

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel across the South West, with occasional UK travel
• Flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings and weekends

What We Offer

We value our people and are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive working environment, along with:

• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with service
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay)
• Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption pay
• Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Strong environmental and green agenda
• A genuine chance to make a real and lasting difference

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 21st May 2026

Anticipated Initial Interview (online) : 3rd or 4th June 2026

For further information, visit our website or contact us directly.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

Charity Registration Number: 1003314

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager (Charity Sector), Corporate Relationship Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Commercial Fundraising Manager, Corporate Engagement Manager.            

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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Fundraiser role in order to help grow income across community fundraising, events, and corporate partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing creative campaigns, and generating sustainable income within a purpose driven environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Marketing and Fundraising team, you will play a key role in expanding income streams to support vital services across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, promoting, and delivering fundraising events and challenge campaigns
• Supporting and growing community fundraising initiatives
• Developing and managing corporate partnerships and CSR opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers
• Tracking income and maintaining accurate fundraising records and reports

About You

• Proven experience in a fundraising role (essential)
• Experience within a charity or not-for-profit organisation (desirable)
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
• Confident using IT systems, including databases or CRM platforms

What’s on Offer

• 36-hour working week with an early Friday finish
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000- £30,000 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent, full time (Monday-Friday early finish, 36 hrs a week) or part time (Monday-Thursday, 32 hrs a week)
• Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.