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Coin Street Community Builders have an exciting opportunity for a Communication & Fundraising Coordinator to join our Communications team.
About the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator role
Our Communications and Engagement team promotes our vibrant neighbourhood and the impact of our work across South Bank, and supports fundraising through storytelling, engagement, and campaigns that inspire support. The Communications and Fundraising Co-ordinator will provide support to the communications team by creating engaging content for a range of audiences both internally and externally and supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects.
As our new Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, you will
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Support communications, marketing, and fundraising plans to boost awareness and engagement in Coin Street’s work campaigns.
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Build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public through engaging content (e.g. newsletters, social media, web, and print).
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Assist with design and production of creative materials (e.g. posters, flyers, and booklets).
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Help with fundraising and partnerships by researching opportunities, preparing applications, maintaining records, and providing admin support.
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Contribute to planning and promoting fundraising and volunteering initiatives, creating content and strengthening relationships.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following
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Experience in marketing, communications, PR, fundraising, or bid writing.
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Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including social media.
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Knowledge of social media platforms, experience in fundraising or charity income generation, and skills in design or video editing using tools like Canva, InDesign, or similar are desirable but not essential.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed term (6 months), Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary
£30,000 per annum
Extras
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Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution).
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
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Commitment to training and development.
To Apply
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those looking to take the next step in their career or explore a new direction.
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





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Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers. It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
Overview
Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key role in securing income from corporate partners and major donors to support AVUK’s bold 10-year plan. These partnerships are central to our long-term strategy to transform the landscape of Auditory Verbal provision, ensuring that every family who wants their child to learn to listen and talk can access a publicly funded Auditory Verbal programme in their local area.
This role requires experience in relationship fundraising, ideally working with businesses and/or major donors, and a strong ability to build rapport and trust. You’ll be an effective communicator and collaborator, confident in supporting income generation activities that align and elevate AVUK’s goals.
With experience of securing five to six-figure gifts, you’ll use your commercial acumen to identify and nurture your pipeline and partnerships, contributing to our annual fundraising target of £1.5m and setting the foundations for growth to £2m+ in future years.
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, diligent, and comfortable taking initiative. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where relationship-building and ownership of your work are key to driving income and impact. The role is weighted towards developing new corporate partnerships, with responsibility for managing our existing partnership with Markerstudy Group, and some time spent cultivating potential major donor relationships with senior management support. To help you succeed, you have support and guidance from our Head of Fundraising, alongside a passionate and collaborative CEO and Senior Management Team.
Contract Details
Location: Primarily remote, with 2 days a month in our London office, plus meetings with partners where required.
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE); flexible working fully supported through policies and practice.
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 12 months from January – December 2026
Salary: £45,000-48,000 pa FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme.
Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day
Reporting To: Head of Fundraising
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate partnerships strategy
- With support and guidance from the Head of Fundraising, lead the development and delivery of AVUK’s corporate partnerships strategy in support of our overall fundraising goals.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities at a five and six figure value, unlocking new opportunities that contribute to a £130k partnerships budget this year.
Business development & income generation
- Work closely with your fundraising and comms colleagues to create compelling proposals and pitches that resonate with corporate and major donor audiences and help you to secure new gifts / partnerships.
- Proactively grow and maintain a strong funding pipeline, creating new prospects for our priority funding areas through quality research, strategic outreach and developing engagement opportunities.
Relationship management & external engagement
- Manage a small portfolio of corporate partnerships including our flagship partnership with Markerstudy Group, delivering excellent stewardship and ensuring long-term engagement.
- Lead the planning and delivery of the Sounds of Success event (November 2026), as a key moment in our stewardship and engagement calendar.
- Support the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Fundraising Advisory Board in developing relationships with potential major donors, providing inspiring stewardship and maximising opportunities through networks, events, and strategic engagement.
Effective use of systems and processes
- Champion the effective use of our Salesforce database to support you in high-quality relationship management and reporting.
- Commitment to monitoring and reporting on your income and taking a proactive approach to addressing issues or gaps in budgeted income.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Fundraising - a good understanding of corporate partnerships fundraising and proven success in securing five-six figure partnerships.
- Business development - proven experience in identifying and pursuing new opportunities, through quality research and pipeline development, aligned to organisational goals.
- Building relationships - ability to engage with supporters through quality and meaningful stewardship.
- Project management - confident managing multiple priorities within projects and across own workload.
- Communication - excellent written and verbal skills, used well to inspire varied audiences through pitches and presentations delivered in person and written.
- Strategic thinking - ability to identify and assess new opportunities that align to supporter interests and organisational needs.
- Oganisation - great time management, research and record keeping skills.
Desirable
- Major donor engagement - supporting or leading donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Event management - practical experience of creating or delivering supporter engagement events.
- Data and reporting - proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping and report generation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Qualities & behaviours
- Proactive mindset - takes the initiative and drives work forward with energy and empathy.
- Curious - open to learning and development of new ideas.
- Diligent - pays attention to detail, follows through reliably and takes pride in doing things well.
- Collaborative - collaborates across teams to share knowledge, align efforts and to deliver joined-up outcomes
Candidates will need a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as expected in an external facing fundraising role.
KEY INFORMATION
Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) which describes how you meet the person specification, with particular focus on your skills and experience of corporate partnerships fundraising, new business development and relationship management.
We value authentic applications and want to understand your personal motivations and experiences. If you’ve used AI tools to support your application (e.g. for structure, spelling, or formatting), please feel free to let us know. We recognise that these tools can be helpful for some applicants, and we’re most interested in hearing your words and in your voice what draws you to this role.Applications received after 12:00pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025 will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.
We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.
As an organisation supporting children and their families we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and as well as providing satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be required to undertake safeguarding training.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28 October, 12:00pm
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Friday 31 October
First stage interviews: Wednesday 05 November or Thursday 06 November
Final interviews: Tuesday 11 or Wednesday 12 November
Strictly no agencies.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an Alumni and Partnerships Manager to lead alumni engagement and external partnerships across the Harris Federation. This role integrates relationships into fundraising, careers and communications strategies to deliver long-term impact across 30+ secondary academies.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Embedding alumni and corporate partnerships into Federation strategy
- Identifying, securing and managing partnerships, including sponsors and career opportunities
- Developing a multi-year alumni engagement and giving plan
- Launching and managing giving programmes aligned with fundraising goals
- Collaborating with Careers and Sixth Form teams to connect students with industry
- Involving alumni as volunteers, mentors and speakers
- Building and maintaining strong alumni networks
- Establishing and overseeing alumni boards and senior volunteer groups
- Acting as the main contact for schools, alumni and external partners
- Managing the alumni CRM (Zoho) and ensuring data accuracy
- Leading communications across email, social media and LinkedIn
- Organising events that strengthen alumni and partner relationships
- Supporting Principals and SLT to engage alumni in meaningful ways
- Helping Sixth Form teams prepare students for life as alumni
- Ensuring high standards of stewardship for all alumni and partners
- Sharing success stories and partnership outcomes
- Aligning activity with frameworks like Gatsby benchmarks and sector best practice
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Degree-level education (essential)
- Experience in alumni relations, including communications and events
- Project management skills within education or charity settings
- Event coordination experience
- Strong CRM/database management skills with GDPR awareness
- Proven stakeholder engagement abilities
- Marketing and communications experience across digital platforms
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, MS Forms and Outlook
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle.
We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. The nature of this job means that regular travel to London will be required for events and meetings.
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.
Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate
Annual leave:
36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays and three days to be taken between Christmas and New Year) plus up to 3 days additional annual leave increasing with length of service.
We also offer a Holiday Buyback scheme where you can purchase up to 1 working week additional annual leave per year
Other benefits:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
Purpose of the Role: As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable income growth through high-impact, strategic and philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you will lead the stewardship and growth of existing strategic partnerships, including managing a select portfolio of funders. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying, cultivating and securing new funding opportunities to align with income targets and the charity’s strategy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, you will craft compelling cases for support – placing young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every proposal. In addition, you’ll help to build and nurture our supporter community through initiatives such as payroll giving, individual giving and corporate community fundraising.
We're looking for a dynamic, determined and strategic thinker, who is passionate about building partnerships that make a big difference. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to forge meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Strategic fundraising leadership
- Stewardship of strategic partnerships
- Financial management: planning, tracking and reporting
- Building our supporter community
- Systems and processes
- Team development and collaboration
- Line Management (Matrix structure)
Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)
Fundraising experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation
- Demonstrable experience of stewarding high value partnerships with trusts and foundations and/or corporates
- Demonstrable experience of writing funding proposals/bids/grant applications and pitching for funding opportunities
Fundraising knowledge
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques such as prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships
- Understanding of good practice in fundraising, including data protection and donor stewardship
- Understanding of budget creation and income reporting
IT skills
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel functions
- Experience of using or understanding of using CRM software to effectively support fundraising e.g. Salesforce
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Sunday 2nd November:
- A cover letter (500 words maximum) summarising your work history and relevant experience, why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role.
- A short statement answering the following question: “Tell us about a time where you played a key role in securing or growing a funding opportunity or partnership. How did you find the opportunity, and what was your approach to writing the proposal and stewarding the relationship? What impact did it have, and what did you learn?” (500 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people



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QuarterFive are delighted to partner with The Outward Bound Trust to find an experienced and strategic Director of Fundraising to lead a capable, established team and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth and impact.
The Outward Bound Trust's mission is to inspire young people to believe in themselves and achieve more than they ever thought possible. For over 80 years, its outdoor learning and adventure programmes have helped hundreds of thousands of young people develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive in life and work.
Each year, around 25,000 young people take part in Outward Bound programmes across the UK, delivered through partnerships with schools, youth groups, and employers. Around 80% of school participants receive charitable bursary funding, ensuring that financial barriers never prevent young people from accessing these life-changing experiences. Bursaries are central to OBT’s purpose, underpinning its commitment to equity of access, diversity, and the belief that every young person, regardless of background, should have the chance to experience adventure, challenge, and growth.
The Outward Bound Trust is now delivering its 2030 Strategy, which sets out an ambitious plan to grow reach, strengthen partnerships, and invest in its six heritage outdoor centres.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll directly manage four experienced team heads and oversee a high-performing team of 18 who generate bursary, unrestricted, and capital income. The role sits on the Senior Management Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity to connect fundraising with programme delivery, marketing, and business development, ensuring shared priorities and greater collective impact. You’ll also play a key role in the Fundraising and Marcomms Steering Group, ensuring effective working between fundraising and external engagement.
This is a broad, strategic role combining leadership, direction, and hands-on relationship management at one of the UK’s most respected youth charities. You’ll work alongside a supportive CEO and senior leadership team, lead an experienced and capable department, and shape a fundraising strategy that will help thousands of young people access the power of outdoor learning and adventure.
As Director of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead and support a multi-disciplinary fundraising function spanning major donors, corporate partnerships, legacies, trusts and foundations, and events
- Deliver growth across bursary, unrestricted, and capital income, ensuring fundraising priorities align with organisational strategy and long-term sustainability
- Develop and implement capital fundraising plans, supporting the upgrade of existing outdoor centres and laying the groundwork for a potential new site acquisition
- Review and refine OBT’s approach to new business and innovation, identifying where to invest, consolidate, or reshape activity to maximise return
- Build and steward high-value relationships, personally managing key donors, corporate partners, and foundations capable of transformational giving
- Ensure fundraising, business development, and marketing operate in partnership to maximise opportunities for income growth and profile building
- Contribute to organisational leadership as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting financial planning, strategic decision-making, and cross-directorate collaboration
- Represent OBT externally with senior supporters, funders, and government stakeholders, acting as a visible ambassador for outdoor learning and youth development
Ideal skills and experience:
- Substantial senior-level fundraising experience with demonstrable success in leading multistream teams
- Proven ability to secure and steward six- and seven-figure partnerships and relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and foundations
- Strategic and analytical mindset, confident in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating performance
- Experience of capital fundraising or large-scale campaigns advantageous
- Credible, empowering leadership style – able to guide senior managers, foster collaboration, and provide clarity of direction
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, able to engage confidently with trustees, senior stakeholders, and external partners
- Motivated by The Outward Bound Trust’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and enable all young people to thrive through outdoor learning
Employee benefits include:
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 24 days plus bank holidays (increasing by one day per year to 30 days).
- Life Assurance (3 x salary)
- Long-term Disability Insurance (2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’), absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date
- Employee Assistance Programme: with easy access to medical and mental health support, including instant GP appointments, physio and counselling services
- Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting
- Health Cash Plan with Medicash (after completion of probation; taxable benefit)
- 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months
- Personal Adventures! Outward Bound has a positive attitude to extended/unpaid leave (forward planning is required)
Application deadline: Tuesday 28th October
First round interviews: Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November, at OBT's Ullswater Centre in the Lake District
Second round interviews: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November in London
QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
To inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure in the outdoors.
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Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Reporting To: Head of Programmes & Delivery
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Per annum ( based on experience)
Location: Tooting (onsite-SW17 9SH, London) with 1-day WFH
Contract type: Full-time/Permanent
Interview Date: 15th – 26th September
About Us
At Business Launchpad (BLP), we empower young people aged 18–30 from low-income backgrounds across London to pursue enterprising careers and achieve financial progress. We do this through tailored enterprise programmes, one-to-one coaching, and real-world employability experiences that build both business and life skills.
What makes our work truly unique is the environment that supports it. Our social enterprise, Tooting Works, powers this vision and offers inclusive workspaces, vital infrastructure, and a thriving community hub. Profits from its affordable office and co-working spaces are reinvested directly into our charitable work meaning every space rented helps fund opportunities for the young people we support.
Together, Business Launchpad and Tooting Works form a dynamic ecosystem where enterprise, innovation, and social purpose thrive.
The Role
As Fundraising Manager, you will play a proactive, hands-on role in driving Business Launchpad’s fundraising activity. You will be responsible for building and qualifying a fundraising pipeline and securing income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
The role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to craft compelling cases for support that demonstrate our impact. You will work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, evidence, and storytelling, ensuring funders clearly see the difference their support makes.
We are seeking a highly organised and conscientious individual with strong planning and project management skills, who thrives on taking initiative and seeing projects through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Build, qualify, and manage a fundraising pipeline and annual work plan.
- Research, develop, and submit high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
- Develop clear and persuasive cases for support that combine narrative and evidence.
- Contribute to the delivery of the annual fundraising event and community fundraising initiatives.
Relationship Management
- Build and steward strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners.
- Provide excellent stewardship, including regular communication and tailored impact reporting.
Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance
- Track and report on fundraising progress against agreed targets.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, pipeline data, and activity logs.
- Produce clear, timely reports for senior leadership and trustees.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with regulation, best practice, and GDPR.
Collaboration & Communications
- Work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, impact data, and storytelling.
- Ensure young people’s voices and experiences are central to all fundraising narratives.
Planning, Budgeting & Project Management
- Contribute to managing fundraising budgets, ensuring effective use of resources.
- Use strong planning and project management skills to deliver against multiple deadlines.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and acting on fundraising opportunities.
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Pipeline Development: A well-qualified and up-to-date fundraising pipeline, with clear prospect research and prioritisation.
- Income Secured: Achievement of agreed annual income targets from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
- Renewal & Retention: High renewal rate of existing funders and strong stewardship leading to multi-year commitments where possible.
- Quality of Applications: Consistently high-quality proposals and cases for support, evidenced by funder feedback and success rates.
- Collaboration: Positive feedback from internal teams (Programmes, Impact & Evaluation, Marketing, Finance) on joint working, ensuring alignment of messaging, data, and budgets.
- Reporting & Compliance: Contributing to timely and accurate reports to funders, leadership, and trustees, with all activity meeting best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Events & Community Fundraising: Effective contribution to annual fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they run smoothly and generate agreed outcomes.
- Professionalism & Initiative: Demonstrated proactivity, independence, and problem-solving in managing workload and driving fundraising activity forward.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
- Experience in building and managing a fundraising pipeline and work plan.
- Excellent grant/proposal writing skills with strong research abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop compelling cases for support through narrative building and storytelling.
- Skilled in building and stewarding funder relationships.
- Confident in planning, project management, and basic budget management.
- Experience in delivering fundraising activity against agreed targets.
- Highly proactive, able to take initiative and work independently while contributing to a team.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in community fundraising campaigns.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
- Experience in youth, enterprise, or social impact organisations.
Personal Qualities (Aligned to BLP Values)
- Growth Mindset – reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Community Focused – values the needs and strengths of young people and local communities.
- Collaborative and Enterprising – proactive and thrives on taking initiative.
- One Mission, One Team – highly conscientious and reliable, committed to shared success.
- Positive and Solutions-Focused – motivated by making a real difference.
About Rewards
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
- Personal annual training budget following probation.
- Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
- Regular team socials throughout the year.
- Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
- General eye test.
- Well-being day (one day per year).
- Volunteer day (one day per year).
The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive and may change as necessitated by business demands.
Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of two satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Please email your CV and a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.
candidates Must submit a CV and Cover letter.
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Community Fundraising Manager
- Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
- Location: 14A Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW and Hybrid
- Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum
- Closing date: 5th November 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: 12th November 2025
Are you a passionate relationship-builder with a flair for community engagement and a drive to make a difference?
We’re looking for a new passionate and enthusiastic Community Fundraising Manager to join the team from Monday 2 March 2026, following the retirement of a long-standing member of the team. The Community Fundraising Manager plays a key role within the Community, Events and Corporate Team, which is part of the wider Fundraising function in the Income Generation Directorate.
As Community Fundraising Manager you’ll be central to driving income through community engagement, supporting local fundraising initiatives, and building strong relationships with supporters
The organisation is entering an exciting chapter, having recently appointed a new Chief Executive and launched a bold five-year Strategy, supported by an ambitious three-year Strategic Fundraising Plan. This strategic plan places community fundraising at the heart of our ambition to grow sustainable income and deepen our impact, with a key focus on new business development
You’ll have:
- proven experience in community fundraising
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- an enthusiastic and creative approach
- confidence to work across multiple projects, adapting to varied situations
- a strong team ethic and commitment to Helen & Douglas House’s mission.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

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Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the charity sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join The Mulberry Centre at a pivotal time. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2026 and prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising initiatives, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. With the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital, we’re ready to enhance our collaboration with local NHS services and broaden our impact within the community.
Since 2001, The Mulberry Centre has been providing essential cancer information and support services to over 18,000 people. With our income now exceeding £750,000 and growing fast, we’re set to expand even further and we need someone like you to help secure the vital funding that will enable this growth.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will play a key role in implementing fundraising plans that focus on researching, building relationships, and providing exceptional stewardship to corporate partners and major donors. This position will actively contribute to the development of broader fundraising strategies to support the organisation's growth. In addition, the role is responsible for the creation and growth of a legacy giving programme. This will involve working with solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to identify potential legators. You will engage in research, build relationships, and host targeted events to cultivate support for legacy giving. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and the Marketing and Communications Lead to develop strategies for marketing legacies and expanding this critical area of support.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing important partnerships effectively.
To apply, candidates must submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter. The covering letter should include a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the personal specification for the role. Please note that applications will only be considered if both documents are provided.
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About Us
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five.
We work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and we support their families throughout their journey.
Our children’s hospices, based in Coventry and Middlesbrough, offer respite, palliative and end of life care for children, as well as support for the whole family. With a range of play therapies and fun activities, our team of specialists work together to make every moment of childhood count.
As a charity, we provide our services free of charge to families who need us, relying on donations from the public.
About Our Role
We’re currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our successful corporate team. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting new business income. You’ll work closely with our Senior Corporate Fundraiser & Corporate Fundraiser, providing excellent stewardship to our partners and delivering a remarkable supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Use our fundraising CRM to accurately record stewardship and maintain GDPR compliance.
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Support financial forecasting and monitor the income pipeline, identifying and mitigating risks.
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Collaborate with staff across the charity to maximise engagement with high-value audiences.
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Account manage low and medium value corporate relationships, ensuring each partnership reaches its full potential.
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Plan and execute events to steward current supporters and engage new ones.
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Meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets for both existing and new corporate supporters.
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Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and develop tailored proposals and pitches.
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Undertake research to re-engage past corporate supporters and implement engagement plans.
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Represent Zoe’s Place at external corporate functions and networking events to promote the Hospice.
Benefits
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Salary of circa £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.
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5% salary employer pension contribution p/a.
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27 days annual leave plus all statutory English bank holidays.
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Hospice closure between Christmas and New Year (annual leave allowance must be used).
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Mileage paid at 45p per mile for business miles.
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Free, on-site parking.
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Employee assistance programme and free counselling for employees and their family members (limited availability).
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Death in service benefit after six months of service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join CFT as we launch a bold new business plan and have recently opened a brand-new fringe venue, The Nest. You will play a pivotal role in building and expanding relationships with local and national businesses to support our productions, Learning, Education and Participation (LEAP) programme, and wider community engagement.
The Senior Corporate Development Manager will lead the planning and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy. You will secure new sponsorships, steward existing relationships, and develop high-value, multi-year partnerships that align with both CFT’s priorities and our supporters’ objectives.
As line manager to the Development Officer (Corporates & Trusts), you will provide guidance, support and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring best practice in fundraising and partnership management across the organisation.
Senior Corporate Development Manager (maternity cover)
£34,000 - £37,000 pa. dependent on experience
Full details of the role can be found on our website
Key Responsibilities
Strategic
- Lead on the development and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director of Development
- Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters
- Contribute to the wider Development strategy and annual Business Plan
Fundraising & Relationship Building
- Meet the annual Corporate Development target, currently c£300,000, along with the support of the Development Officer
- Secure sponsorship for productions, seasons, and organisational priorities
- Identify, cultivate and convert new corporate supporters, building long-term, high-value relationships
- Devise and deliver tailored cultivation and pitching strategies, including for national brands
- Draft and negotiate contracts for all corporate partnerships
- Host cultivation events and support the Development Committee, Executive and senior managers in engaging prospective sponsors
- Ensure due diligence in line with CFT’s Donation Acceptance Policy
- Support the Development Officer in managing and growing CFT’s Corporate Membership network
Donor and Partnership Management
- Manage CFT’s portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events
- Oversee reporting to sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value
- Work with colleagues across CFT to develop and deliver bespoke partnership opportunities aligned with corporate social responsibility priorities
Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate with the Marketing Department to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across CFT platforms
- Develop creative branding opportunities and report on sponsorship reach
- Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from the Development Officer and Marketing team
Management
- Provide coaching, training and support to the Development Officer to ensure professional growth and high performance
- Model excellence in fundraising practice and collaboration across CFT
- Manage budgets within the corporate fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness
To apply please emailyour CV and a covering letter, or video to our recruitment team by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2509SCDM in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
Please email us if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying.
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Looking to develop your fundraising career and learn all aspects of the fundraising mix? We are promoting our current Fundraising Officer, so need a new one!
The ME Association is dedicated to supporting people affected by ME/ CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). We fund biomedical research, campaign for change and provide a wide range of support services to help those with ME/CFS.
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding to help people with ME/ CFS. You can make a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives.
We are looking for someone who
- has experience of fundraising ideally in community or challenge event fundraising
- has excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of building strong relationships
- Is an open and friendly person who takes pride in being a positive change in the world
- has excellent project management and time management skills
- has experience of delivering against targets
- has a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance
- has used Raisers Edge or equivalent fundraising database
- has a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and is able to quickly adapt to new technologies
You will be responsible for:
- Providing a high standard of stewardship for supporters, nurturing existing supporters, thanking donors, and supporting charity events, such as our supporter reception.
- Developing our charity fundraising appeals
- Developing and promoting the challenge events portfolio.
- Keeping the fundraising pages updated, helping to design and produce fundraising materials (flyers and fundraising packs).
- You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Development Manager and will be required to support the wider Communications team where needed with additional fundraising activities.
This position is home-based with occasional travel for fundraising events.
Initially a 12 month contract, but with the possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.
A driving license isn’t essential. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events.
The successful candidate will be IT literate, an excellent communicator, highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
A background in fundraising is required, although this could be from intern or voluntary work. An understanding of ME/CFS is desirable.
A bit more about the role....
Stewardship
- Monitoring the fundraising inbox, acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers.
- Developing individual giving income through enhanced communications, great stewardship and supporting on fundraising appeals.
- Nurturing our regular givers and looking for ways to grow our regular-giving donor base.
- Completing thanking processes efficiently for donations.
- Developing and managing tools and resources to support fundraising events such as sending out t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs when requested.
- Liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials to advertise events through the website and social media channels to increase engagement.
Administration
- Keeping accurate records of all prospect and supporter interactions on our CRM system, Raisers Edge NXT.
- Optimising fundraising and donation opportunities at key charity events, researching and recording information.
- Supporting the Fundraising and Development Manager as and when needed.
- Working with colleagues across, communications and services teams to ensure a smooth flow of information to support fundraising promotion and engagement.
What happens next
If you are interested in applying, send your CV and a covering letter via Charity Job
Covering letters should be a maximum of one A4 side and give examples of:
- experience of fundraising
- building strong relationships
- project management skills
- delivering against targets
- using CRM databases
Interviews with successful applicants will be held online.
This post and final appointment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Good luck!
Jim Morrison
Fundraising and Development Manager
The ME Association
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Supporting young people across the UK, STEM Learning is dedicated to improving lives through the power of STEM education.
By equipping schools, teachers and young people with the skills and confidence they need, STEM Learning helps open career opportunities, build knowledge, and enable young people to become thoughtful citizens able to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Fundraising at STEM Learning is at an exciting stage of growth. Income has increased from £3m to £3.5m this year, with ambitions to reach £5–6m in the near future. The team has expanded rapidly from 2 to 7 people, with clear organisational investment and board-level engagement to drive fundraising success. With attractive propositions such as the STEM Impact Fund, student engagement programmes, and unrestricted support, STEM Learning is well positioned to grow its high-value income.
The role of Fundraising Lead is to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding. You will develop high value 6- and 7-figure fundraising relationships, primarily with the private sector, but also with HNWIs in the future, bringing on board new supporters, so maximising income and sustainability.
With proposals already in play with leading brands, a supportive Head of Fundraising, and active trustee involvement, this is a rare opportunity to make a visible impact in an ambitious organisation.
As Fundraising Lead, you will:
- Lead corporate new business, with full responsibility for a £300k year-one target
- Build and manage a proactive new business pipeline, using prospect research tools, networking and trustee engagement
- Secure six-figure, multi-year corporate partnerships, developing creative offers across unrestricted, programme-based and blended opportunities
- Focus in the short-medium term on corporate new business, moving to incorporate HNWIs in time
- Work with the Head of Fundraising, SMT and board members to open doors and build senior-level relationships
- Collaborate with colleagues including the account management team and bid writer to ensure seamless handover and delivery of secured partnerships
- Represent STEM Learning externally, positioning the organisation as a credible and attractive partner for major corporate supporters
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven track record of securing six-figure corporate partnerships, ideally multi-year
- Experience building a corporate pipeline from scratch, including research, prospecting and networking
- Strong understanding of how to package and position fundraising propositions to align donor interests with organisational priorities
- Confident and credible with senior stakeholders, including trustees, boards and senior corporate contacts
- Target-driven, entrepreneurial and proactive, able to deliver short-term results while building long-term income growth
- Collaborative and resilient, with the ability to represent STEM Learning externally and inspire confidence internally
- Experience in building relationships with HNWIs and major donor fundraising desirable, but not essential
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 days leave can be carried over to the following leave year)
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%
- Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Annual salary review
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme via Tusker
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Gourmet Society and tastecard dining cards (incl. 2 for 1, 50% off food bill and 25% off total bill)
- Kids Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
We are recruiting a Challenge Events Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ challenge event income by leading on allocated PAPYRUS own events, projects and campaigns and managing all third-party challenge events.
What you will do:
- Develop an events plan that will grow income using data from previous years to understand our supporters and build a creative and sustainable income plan for long term growth.
- Build and manage relationships with supporters across all communication channels and provide professional, relevant, timely and empathetic stewardship at all times.
- Raise awareness of PAPYRUS and its work by developing and delivering presentations and talks both online and face to face to supporters and facilitating necessary photo opportunities in line with GDPR for use if future promotional activity
- Manage costs and budgets for events, including forecasting, estimates and future year planning.
- Be proactive seeking out new initiatives and market trends in fundraising across the UK charitable sector.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of PAPYRUS challenge event fundraising assets, collateral, materials, and policies and procedures ensuring all content is on brand and to a high standard.
- Working with colleagues in Business Support Services to use the data collected across all donation platforms to analyse and inform required reports and update existing reporting mechanisms.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity
- Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of third-party events
- Proven track record of successful relationship management with donors/ fundraisers
- Proven track record of working effectively in a team
- Experience in creating and monitoring budgets
- Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database.
- Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from events fundraising including sponsorship, data protection, Gift Aid (incl GASDS) and Fundraising Codes of Practice and regulation
- Good knowledge of data selection, data analysis, insight and application of datasets for maximum success
- Understanding of events fundraising
- Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work some unsocial hours and travel to meetings / events as required across the UK
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £31,537 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (Scale SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Warrington or remote with regular travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 17th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
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Fundraising department:
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
· Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.
· Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
· Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department.
Job purpose
This is a new and pivotal role, responsible for developing and growing legacy income for the Royal Free Charity. It focuses on building a comprehensive legacy programme that encompasses strategy, marketing, and stewardship, ultimately securing long-term income to support the Royal Free Charity's vital work.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Legacy strategy and marketing
- Develop and implement the RFC’s legacy fundraising strategy to significantly grow legacy income from a base of £1m per annum.
- Work with the senior individual giving manager to identify distinct legacy audiences and segments among supporters, understanding their characteristics and motivations to tailor marketing strategies accordingly.
- Work with the senior individual giving manager to develop compelling and powerful cases for support tailored to identified target audiences.
- Undertake research where appropriate to inform strategy development and identify new legacy prospects.
- Work collaboratively with RFC’s communications and engagement team and Individual Giving to develop effective marketing concepts and approaches across various channels, including digital and print, to promote legacy giving.
- Influence internal culture and ensure legacy messaging is included in all relevant communications.
- Proactively engage with teams across the charity and NHS Trust to demystify legacy giving, overcome barriers to discussing death and gifts in wills.
Legacy stewardship and engagement
- Act as a primary point of contact for external enquiries about legacies.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with legacy pledgers and potential supporters, ensuring a personalised approach to engagement and communication.
- Devise and implement a robust engagement and stewardship programme for legacy pledgers and prospects, ensuring integration with other fundraising and communications activities where relevant.
- Review and develop correspondence sent to legacy enquirers and pledgers.
- Implement procedures to ensure all enquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as solicitors and lay executors to gain insights and support for legacy giving.
Legacy administration
- Work with our outsourced legacy administrator to monitor the legacy income pipeline and oversee practical legacy administration tasks.
- Work with the outsourced legacy administrator to provide timely and accurate reports on legacy income, including progress against targets and insights for future strategy
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Liaise with the outsourced legacy administrator on complex or contentious legacy cases to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Maintain and support accurate record keeping on Raisers Edge.
Budget & reporting
- Develop and manage the legacy marketing expenditure budget, as well as forecasting the legacy income pipeline
- Support the team by contributing to the annual planning and reporting process, including progress reports and financial reports.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of legacy strategies and activities.
General responsibilities
- Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, such as donor events and communications campaigns.
- Stay informed about changes in legislation, best practice, and industry standards related to legacy promotion, ensuring all activities adhere to relevant regulatory procedures, including GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and Institute of Fundraising guidelines.
Key relationships
This role will need to maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders:
- Internal: wider fundraising team, communications and engagement team, grants team
- External: legacy administrator, solicitors, supporters, patients and their families, NHS Trust staff
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Grief Encounter was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a parent, sibling and someone close. We deliver both local and national bereavement services.
JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING MANAGER
SALARY: £36,000 to £39,000 per annum (FTE)
LOCATION: Mill Hill, London NW7 4ST
CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours a week (inclusive of one hour paid meal break daily), 5 days a week.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Fundraising (Bristol)
Our Vision: A world where no child grieves alone.
Our Mission: To help bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing.
Our Values: are very important to us and as a member of the Grief Encounter team, you will be expected to hold these in your day to day work:
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Community Fundraising Manager plays a pivotal role in creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme of community fundraising whilst developing supporter journeys.
This role focuses on nurturing relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations — including schools, universities, sports clubs, and businesses — to deepen long‑term connections, foster supporter loyalty, and maximise income generation. The role is ideal for an energetic, organised, and passionate individual with experience in growing and managing a portfolio of community fundraising relationships.
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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Planning & Management
· Plan, manage, and deliver a programme of fundraising events, including our Forget Me Not Walk and Christmas Campaign.
· Evaluate event success, producing reports and recommendations for future improvement.
Community Fundraising & Engagement
· Develop and implement community fundraising strategies to engage local groups, schools, businesses, and individual supporters.
· Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities.
· Account management of third party, volunteer fundraisers, providing support, advice and encouragement ensuring the delivery of a cohesive and effective supporter journey.
· Research, identify and secure fundraising opportunities in target local communities (schools, colleges, Universities, golf clubs, gyms, volunteer community committees etc).
· Track and manage all fundraising being done by community fundraisers, engaging and leading each individual relationship to deepen a long-term partnership with the charity as well as getting introductions to their networks to widen our regional fundraising base.
· Manage talks, presentations, and attendance at community fundraisers, including schools talks, 3rd party events and remote presentations to groups always being considerate of ROI and developing long-term, sustainable relationship.
· Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for events and community fundraising efforts, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
· Represent the organisation at networking events, presentations, and external engagements to promote fundraising opportunities.
Financial & Operational Management
· Set and monitor income targets, ensuring that expenditure is managed effectively and return on investment is maximised.
· Lead on budgeting, income phasing, and reforecasting for events and community fundraising activities.
· Manage donor and supporter records using e-Tapestry, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and tracking of fundraising activities
· Coordinate all event invitations, mailings, donor acknowledgments, and post-event stewardship activities.
Other
· Uphold, safeguard and promote the organisation's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility and environmentally sound policies and procedures.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
· Degree level education or qualified by experience.
Skills & Experience:
· Proven experience in community fundraising, supporter stewardship, and building long‑term relationships.
· Strong administration, planning, and organisational skills.
· Skilled in making presentations and inspiring support from a range of audiences (individuals, groups, and organisations).
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong attention to detail and experience working with CRM databases (e‑Tapestry or similar).
· Budget setting and forecasting experience.
· Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Personal qualities:
· Ability to work collaboratively and motivate supporters, volunteers, and donors.
· Willing to attend events and external meetings with people from a variety of backgrounds and of all ages.
· Demonstrates great attention to detail.
· Able to work effectively within a team and be self-motivating.
· Respectful, non-judgemental and empathic manner.
· Able to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.
· Resilient when dealing with sensitive and at times difficult situations.
· Flexible, pro-active and open attitude to work.
· Passionate about Grief Encounter’s mission and committed to making a meaningful impact
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Additional Information
This job description will be reviewed as necessary to meet the needs of the charity on no less than an annual basis in consultation with the post holder.
- This role contributes directly to income generation and supporter engagement.
- Subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Training and ongoing professional development will be provided.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.