Corporate and events fundraising manager 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. 

Please note that interviews will take place w/c 2nd March in Maggie's Barts.

Please see the attached job description for further details.

Aerobility is a national charity that changes lives through flight. We believe that disability should never be a barrier to aviation, and we exist to enable disabled people to experience the freedom, confidence, and independence that flying can bring.

We are now seeking a Head of Fundraising and Relationships to lead and grow our income generation and supporter engagement at an exciting time in Aerobility’s development. This is a senior role with real scope to shape strategy, build meaningful relationships, and make a tangible impact on the charity’s future.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy across multiple income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, individual giving, and community fundraising. You will also play a key role in nurturing long-term relationships with supporters, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected to Aerobility’s mission.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and ambassadors to tell Aerobility’s story with clarity and passion, translating impact into compelling cases for support. You will also contribute to the wider leadership of the charity, bringing ideas, insight, and collaboration to help Aerobility continue to grow safely and sustainably.

We are looking for someone who is an experienced fundraiser and relationship builder, confident working at a senior level, and motivated by purpose-led work. You will be proactive, organised, and comfortable balancing long-term planning with day-to-day activity. Most importantly, you will share our belief in inclusion, opportunity, and the power of aviation to change lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a small, dedicated team and play a pivotal role in securing Aerobility’s future while helping disabled people take flight.

First Give

First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.

Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.

Corporate Parnterships Manager

We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on developing corporate partnerships and will also support our Campaign Board and major donor activity.

First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable setting up new systems and processes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and the Director. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser and communicator looking for the next step in their career. Someone who thrives on strategy, storytelling, and social impact.

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Permanent.

Salary: £40K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)

Location: The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events for two days per week on average. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we.  We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.

JOB TITLE: Corporate Partnerships Manager

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent - Full Time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow a high-performing corporate partnerships programme with the Chelsea FC Foundation. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will lead the strategy, cultivation and stewardship of corporate relationships that generate sustainable income and deliver meaningful impact. This role is ideal for a confident relationship-builder who can operate credibly with senior stakeholders, secure high-value partnerships, and translate the Foundation’s mission into compelling, results-driven partnerships.

Closing date: 9th March

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic corporate partnerships plan with clear income targets alongside the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships.
• Work cross-functionally with Programmes, Fundraising and Club Partnerships teams to create compelling cases for support.
• Lead corporate engagement by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding partnerships to build a strong and sustainable pipeline.
• Drive proactive corporate prospecting and partnership growth.
• Prepare and brief the CEO and senior leaders for corporate meetings and engagements.
• Collaborate with the Club Partnerships and Legal teams to activate partners and finalise agreements.
• Ensure strong partner communications, impact reporting and accurate CRM management.
• Support wider fundraising activity as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record of securing high-value, long-term strategic partnerships from either a commercial or charitable background.
• Demonstrable success in developing senior-level funding opportunities and delivering compelling, tailored proposals to prospective partners.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills, with a focus on long-term engagement and partnership growth.
• Strong ability to identify and pursue new funding opportunities across a range of sectors.
• Proficient in using CRM systems to manage relationships, track engagement and report on partnership performance.
• Experienced in cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Location: London (Hybrid) 
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week) 
Closing date: Tuesday 24 February

About St John International

St John International is both a working Order of Chivalry (est. 1888) and a modern global charity delivering first aid, healthcare and community support across 44 countries and territories. Through our network of St John Ambulance organisations and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, we promote physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and provide lifesaving care to communities worldwide.

As we expand our international fundraising programme, we are investing in the systems, insight and skills needed to build deeper donor relationships, grow our global supporter base, and increase income to support our mission.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Fundraising CRM Manager to lead the development and management of our fundraising CRM and donor engagement systems. This is a pivotal role at an exciting moment of growth, ensuring our CRM is used strategically to strengthen donor relationships, improve fundraising performance, and support income growth across our international network.

Working closely with the Fundraising Director, you will oversee day‑to‑day CRM management, donor stewardship (up to £5,000), prospect research, reporting, and support for campaigns and events. You will also provide insight and data that underpin high‑value fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

CRM Management & Development

• Lead the daily administration and development of the fundraising CRM (Salesforce or Beacon).
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and compliance with data protection standards.
• Build donor segmentation, pipelines and automated journeys to improve retention and engagement.
• Produce regular insight reports, dashboards and monthly financial tracking.
• Work with the Digital Officer to drive system improvements and train colleagues in CRM use.

Donor Stewardship & Fundraising Support

• Deliver excellent donor care, ensuring timely acknowledgements, updates and impact reporting.
• Steward donors giving up to £5,000, nurturing long‑term relationships.
• Support the delivery of digital, regular giving and peer‑to‑peer fundraising campaigns.
• Develop donor journeys that build loyalty to the St John mission.
• Collaborate with Communications to share compelling stories of impact.

Prospect Research & Reporting

• Research and profile new donors, trusts and partners across the global St John network.
• Provide monthly income and pledge tracking reports.
• Manage the fundraising pipeline, forecasting income and identifying growth opportunities.
• Prepare briefings and reports to support high‑value donor engagement.

Donor Growth & Global Engagement

• Develop strategies to grow the donor base, with a focus on gifts under £5,000.
• Use global awareness moments (e.g. St John Day, World First Aid Day) to acquire and retain supporters.
• Evaluate campaign performance and recommend improvements.

Support for High‑Value Fundraising

• Provide data insights, research and CRM support for major donor cultivation.
• Prepare donor histories and background briefings for senior fundraising activity.
• Ensure the CRM effectively supports high‑value relationship management.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising, CRM management or donor development.
• Proven experience managing a fundraising CRM (Salesforce, Beacon or similar).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into insight.
• Understanding of donor care and stewardship principles.
• Experience cultivating and securing gifts from individual donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a donor‑centred approach.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive and committed to St John’s humanitarian mission.

Desirable

• Experience in an international NGO or federated charity.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practice.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising tools and online giving platforms.
• Experience supporting or coordinating fundraising events

St John International is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. 

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position please submit a short cover letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24th February. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March.

River Thames Boat Project

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £35,000 pro rata

Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours) per week

Location: Home based with expectation of regular attendance at office (Teddington), some evenings and weekends for events and funder meetings when required.

Reports to: Executive Chair

Summary

This exciting new role will raise the funds to enable The River Thames Boat Project to expand our cruises and education programme on the River Thames, and cover our annual running costs.

Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of raising capital funds, building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual capital and income targets. You will have the skills to create compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.

Background

Established in 1988, our charity's mission is to make the River Thames accessible to all.

We provide opportunities for individuals to experience river and waterways environments to enhance their personal, social, and educational wellbeing.

Using our fully wheelchair-accessible community boats we deliver educational programmes for children and young people across London and the South East, and therapeutic cruises for people of all ages who have limited access to the Thames due to health issues, disabilities, isolation or social exclusion.

A small staff team of four and more than 100 volunteers support the charity. In 2021, we received The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The charity, more than thirty five years old, is run by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

We rely on grants, donations and community fundraising to subsidise the cost of our charitable activities on the River Thames.

We are seeking a fundraising professional to grow our charitable income across all streams (grants, foundations, corporate sponsors), raise significant capital funds, reinvigorate our members program, diversify our fundraising income and establish a volunteer fundraising committee.

As Fundraising Manager you will also be responsible for marketing the charity to prospective clients through mailings, social media and other routes.

What you'll be doing

1. Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that aligns with the charity's business plan and future ambitions
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing funders
3. Research potential trust and foundation funders, write compelling bids and ensure effective reporting and stewardship
4. Revitalise the charity's members' program (Friends of RTBP)
5. Create and lead a volunteer fundraising committee to support our initiatives.
6. Ensure effective records are kept and a database developed for fundraising and the members' program
7. Ensure all fundraising is compliant with GDPR and other legal and best practice standards
8. Develop and implement marketing plans for the charity's cruises and education work
9. Attend the Trustee finance and fundraising committee and produce reports on activities and income as required

What we're looking for

1. Proven experience in raising capital and income for small to medium size charities from multiple sources
2. Self-motivated and proactive with great interpersonal skills to work with staff members, volunteers, trustees, and external funders from individual to corporate donors
3. Proven ability to research funders, write compelling bids and manage relationships with funders
4. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
5. An interest or link with the Thames or environmental activities is desirable

Skills you'll have to succeed in this role

• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Able to create compelling, professional designs for promotional and marketing materials using Canva or Adobe suite.
• Technically literate, with strong understanding of how to use Meta and LinkedIn
• Strong understanding of SEO and Keywords for creating blogposts.
• Good knowledge of Wordpress websites, to be able to update the site when necessary.
   

If you're passionate about fundraising and supporting the local community and excited to bring your your energy and ideas to a charity making the River Thames accessible to all, then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, along with a one page supporting statement directly to the Thames Boat Project. Please answer the following three questions in your one page supporting statement:

1.Why do you want this role?

2.What experience do you have in raising funds for capital projects?

3.What do you think are the three most important steps in raising capital funds?

If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process.

Deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.
Interviews will be held early March - dates TBC.

The Hub Yeovil is a caring, local charity who enrich the lives of adults living with learning disability and autism. Our vision is of a community where everyone is respected, included and accepted, regardless of disability. Through our day services, community café and scrapstore, we offer a comprehensive programme of activities, enabling beneficiaries to lead more independent lives and improve their wellbeing, whilst feeling part of a supportive community.

• Work closely with the CEO and Management Team to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising strategy
• Develop income to an annual agreed target to support the Hub’s charitable activities through trust and other grant making bodies, statutory funding opportunities and corporate sponsors
• Undertake systematic research to identify potential income generation and funding opportunities
• Identify, develop and lead on priority fundraising projects and new sources of income
• Prepare attractive and compelling project-funding proposals and applications to grant-making trusts, the Lottery, UK companies, corporate supporters and other project funding sources, ensuring the potential of these sources is fully maximised
• Prepare attractive and compelling statutory funding applications and tender bids
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify innovations and ideas for fundraising bids
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Hub’s activities and an understanding of the income generation and funding opportunities they create
• Contribute to the consistent brand communication throughout all fundraising and income generation activities
• Represent the Hub at external meetings and events as required
• Maintain meticulous records, including maintaining the fundraising and income records on targets and approaches
• Provide and produce relevant reports to the CEO on the Fundraising Strategy, including performance indicators to enable the Hub to assess the effectiveness of the strategy and ensuring results are carried forward in subsequent fundraising plans
• Share knowledge of projects and developments within the organisation
• Promote the work of the Hub to a wider external audience including on social media, in collaboration with other staff, as appropriate
• To work as part of a team that is always open, honest and supportive of each other.

Requirements

• Existing network in Trust and Foundation fundraising desirable
• Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies
• Successful track-record of working with appropriate trusts, grant making bodies and statutory funding opportunities
• Experienced of securing partnerships with corporate sponsors
• Proficient researcher

LGBT Foundation is an impactful, vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and rapidly developing new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people.  The Fundraising & Marketing Team at LGBT Foundation is a small yet collaborative group of professionals. They are dedicated to advancing the visibility and impact of the UK’s leading health and wellbeing charity. The team is responsible for implementing wide-ranging fundraising, communication, and marketing strategies. By leveraging various channels such as email marketing, the organisation’s website, video, social media, OOH advertising and traditional media, the team strives to support the national visibility, brand awareness, impact storytelling and income generation of the charity by attracting, engaging and stewarding a growing supporter base.   LGBT Foundation’s Partnerships & Philanthropy Advisor will work with fundraising & marketing colleagues to deliver against strategic objectives and achieve in-year financial targets, significantly increasing income and support, specifically from corporates, individual giving (donations), legacies and fundraising events. In this role as a Partnerships & Philanthropy Advisor, corporate partnerships (attraction, engagement, and retention) will be a priority, ensuring members see the value in our offer.   

You will also work with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing to shape four individual giving campaigns a year and two legacy awareness campaigns a year. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager to keep fundraising information on webpages and social channels active, ensuring regular promotion of charity challenges and shaping digital mobilisation efforts which will build the charity’s supporter base, attracting more new donors.   

You will support regular reporting on performance towards financial targets, working closely with colleagues to reconcile income, ensure Salesforce records and reports are up-to-date and that integrations support automated data flows.

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans*, non-binary, and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

*Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Job title: Corporate Community and Events Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead & Watford. Hybrid where agreed.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Marketing

Key relationships: Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, MarComms Lead, Marketing & Events Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Disclosure Level:  Enhanced DSB clearance required

About Us: 

Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.

Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.

We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead. 

About the role: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Community and Events Manager who will play a key role in growing Playskill's income through community, coporate and event fundraising. 

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Marketing, you will develop new fundraising opportunities, steward existing supporters, and create initiatives that introduce new people to the Playskill community.

You will lead on community and corporate partnerships, manage flagship and fundraising events (including Playskill’s Annual Golf Day), and line-manage the Fundraising Officer.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Grow income from community, corporate, and events fundraising

• Build and manage relationships with supporters, community groups, and corporate partners

• Plan and deliver fundraising events and campaigns

• Identify new income streams and opportunities

• Line manage the Fundraising Officer

• Manage budgets and record activity accurately using a CRM system

• Ability to manage budgets effectively and maintain financial discipline

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' in community, corporate, or events fundraising

• Experience planning and delivering fundraising events

• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills

• Line management experience

• Experience using a CRM system (Donorfy or similar)

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team members with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
 

Interview date: TBC

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead

The Noah’s Ark Charity supports the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in providing world-class care, helping to ensure the best outcome and experience possible for children and their families. 

Having raised more than £30 million to build and equip the hospital, today we continue to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up-to-date equipment and facilities. We also fund services like the play specialist team and emotional support for families. 

This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small but determined team.Working closely with the wider charity team, this role offers a real opportunity to see the impact that your work has on the children and families we support. 

Scope of role  

This role within the Noah’s Ark Charity, will support our community fundraising team.The Community Fundraising co-ordinator will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Community Fundraising team. The postholder will help ensure the smooth delivery of fundraising activities by managing supporter communications, maintaining accurate records, coordinating resources, and supporting events and campaigns. 

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting community-led fundraising initiatives. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Support Community Fundraising Income generation 

• To encourage the development of new supporter relationships through proactive communication, to achieve income and provide excellent supporter care to ensure the relationship is ongoing, beyond one-off support for the charity.

• To support the community fundraising team through relationships with patient families, third party fundraisers, community groups, schools and education establishments and public bodies.

• To assist with creating and maintain strong regional corporate partnerships within the community fundraising team, with the support of the community fundraising manager and head of fundraising and development.

• To deliver time specific and sector specific email/postal campaigns, encouraging organisation and participation in fundraising events.

• To contribute to the strategic development of community fundraising.  Ambassador programme 

• To communicate with the family ambassador programme helping to grow the network of key supporters who will represent and be the face of the charity within their local community. 

• Support the community fundraising manager and regional fundraiser with the development of the ambassador programme including training and thanking opportunities.

Supporter experience 

• To champion consistent and excellent supporter care. 

• To record all communications accurately on the database, ensuring information is gathered and recorded in accordance with the requirements of the data protection act, GDPR and the charity’s data protection policy. 

• To respond to supporter enquiries in a timely manner and deal with complaints, escalating as appropriate.

• To deliver an excellent supporter journey and contribute to the central supporter journey for community fundraising with resources, materials and information. 

• Assist with the coordination of fundraising events and activities 

Cross team working 

• To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the team to deliver wider fundraising income and charity objectives.For example, gifts in wills, regular giving, event participation, volunteering and communications.

Budgets 

• Work with the community fundraising team and head of fundraising and development, to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure. 

Best practice  

• Ensure all fundraising practice is in line with organisational guidelines and policies. 

• Encourage and champion compliance and best practice within the fundraising team. 

• Ensure own compliance with fundraising standards and requirements, keeping up to date with key policies and regulations, including the fundraising regulator, chartered institute of fundraising and the charity commission.

• Undertake any other duties which might be required to fulfil the general purpose of the post. 

For full job spec and application documents, please visit our website.

At Bipolar UK, our mission is simple yet life‑changing: to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and thrive.
We work to reduce stigma, improve understanding, and ensure no one faces the condition alone. Our vision is a world where every person affected by bipolar has access to the right treatment and support, an understanding community, and the tools to live well.

About Bipolar UK

We are the only national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by bipolar. Through our peer support line, peer support groups, eCommunity, digital tools, workplace training, research collaborations and awareness‑raising campaigns, we reach tens of thousands of people each year.

Our work improves understanding, reduces isolation and empowers people to stay well. We are a small, ambitious, and fast‑growing team driven by purpose, compassion and innovation. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and rooted in lived experience.

Job Summary

The Senior Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in building, strengthening and diversifying Bipolar UK’s high‑value relationships, with a particular emphasis on corporate fundraising and identifying strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations that support the charity’s long‑term needs.

Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, corporate supporters, and strategic partners. You will provide exceptional stewardship, ensuring partners feel valued, engaged, and inspired to deepen their relationship with us.

A key part of the role will involve proactively identifying and cultivating new corporate prospects, developing compelling propositions, crafting funding proposals, and pitching confidently to decision‑makers at all levels. You will help implement robust cultivation plans and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation across all partnership activity.

You will also work collaboratively across the wider Fundraising Team - including with the Fundraising Officer - supporting campaigns, events, and individual giving where needed.

This is a home‑based position with travel required for meetings and events across the UK. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Growing Corporate and Strategic Partnerships

• Drive the growth of corporate fundraising through proactive identification, research and cultivation of new corporate prospects.
• Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Charity of the Year, sponsorships, staff fundraising, corporate challenge events, payroll giving and cause‑related marketing.
• Create compelling propositions tailored to corporate audiences.
• Lead and support pitches to secure long‑term, strategic and income‑generating partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Services, Communications) to co‑design new partnership concepts, projects or services that align with charity priorities.
• Support the development of partnership agreements and ensure expectations, deliverables and benefits are clearly defined.
• Work to a mutually agreed financial target and use the CRM to track and record relevant data to grow our donor pipeline.

2. Strengthening High‑Value Donor & Partner Stewardship

• Deliver excellent relationship management to major donors, corporate partners and strategic allies.
• Provide regular updates on impact and organisational achievements to deepen engagement.
• Organise meetings, briefings, events and engagement opportunities to showcase our work.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all interactions on Salesforce.
• Create tailored materials, proposals and events to support ongoing partnership activity.
• Represent Bipolar UK through presentations at corporate and partner events.
• Track performance and impact of partnerships, supporting continuous improvement.

3. Supporting Wider Fundraising

• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Officer, SPM and wider team to maximise fundraising opportunities across all income streams.
• Provide hands‑on support for individual giving campaigns, events and community fundraising when needed.
• Contribute to team planning, cross‑team projects, and organisational initiatives.

Strengths

You will thrive in this role if:

• You are an exceptional relationship‑builder with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and corporate leaders.
• You bring creativity, energy and ambition to developing powerful partnership ideas.
• You are an excellent communicator - skilled in writing compelling copy and delivering persuasive pitches.
• You are a proficient user of professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn to support your work.
• You are an engaging public speaker, confident at events, in meetings and online.
• You are methodical, analytical and data‑driven, with strong record‑keeping and reporting discipline.
• You are adaptable, organised and calm under pressure - thriving in a small, fast‑paced organisation.
• You enjoy autonomy, value professional development, and proactively shape your own work.
• You are reliable, detail‑focused, deadline‑driven and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
• You have a keen understanding of the charitable sector in the UK.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in major donor fundraising, corporate fundraising or partnership development.
• Proven track record of generating new business at 5 and 6 figure levels - from prospecting through to securing partnerships.
• Experience working to, and achieving, income targets.
• Strong understanding of the corporate sector, CSR and corporate fundraising mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering pitches and proposals.
• Excellent project and time‑management skills.
• Understanding of ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technologies.

Desirable:

• Experience within a mental health or health‑related charity.
• Understanding of bipolar gained through lived experience or supporting a friend or family member.

Other Information

The main tasks may be amended from time to time to reflect evolving organisational needs. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

The post holder must comply with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity legislation, and follow all organisational policies and best practice.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application by 5pm 20th February  through Charity Job including your CV and a covering letter. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close applications early.

Your covering letter (max two A4 pages) should outline:

• how your experience matches the person specification
• what you would bring to the role
• why you want to work for Bipolar UK

Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March, either online or in person.

Please note the final appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Good luck and thank you for your interest in supporting Bipolar UK’s vital work.

As Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of high-value, strategic partnerships that accelerate our mission. You’ll shape and execute innovative partnership strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure our collaborations deliver measurable impact for both The Charity and our partners.

With a new fundraising strategy in place to grow income over the next six years, corporate partnerships are a critical pillar of our plans. We already have a highly qualified, network-mapped pipeline of prospects, so you’ll join a team ready to hit the ground running. Taking a “story-first” approach, you will lead on presenting a compelling cause with a clear goal: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of securing six-and seven-figure partnerships, exceptional relationship-building skills, and strategic leadership experience in a charity or relevant sector. Passionate, collaborative, and impact-driven, you will inspire others and champion innovation to help us move faster towards a cure.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Leadership, Income Generation and Growth

• Drive the corporate partnerships strategy to meet ambitious income targets and support organisational growth.

• Identify emerging trends and opportunities to diversify income streams and enhance brand visibility.

• Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and organisational objectives, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Provide Corporate expertise and knowledge to other teams across The Brain Tumour Charity, working collaboratively to develop new complex and multi-faceted partnerships.

• Develop new ways of working and thinking that take The Brain Tumour Charity’s partnerships to the next level. Supporting and encouraging the team to also develop this entrepreneurial way of working. 

Corporate and Strategic Partnerships

• Develop a clear and compelling case for support for corporate partners, building strategic, long-term partnerships that align with corporate social responsibility objectives and mutual value.

• Use market intelligence and sector insights to design innovative partnership models.

• Refresh and evolve our corporate offering to ensure relevance and impact.

• Lead on securing multi-year, six-figure partnerships

Relationship Management

• Build and manage strategic relationships with senior decision-makers at major UK and global companies.

• Act as a senior ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity, representing us at industry events and forums.

• Develop compelling, insight-led propositions aligned with partner CSR priorities and shared value goals.

• Develop collaborative relationships with senior staff across The Brain Tumour Charity including executive directors and board members.

• Attend organisational meetings at a senior level that require input and guidance from a Corporate Partnership perspective.

• Manage the involvement of senior staff in the development of priority external strategic relationships. Ensuring senior staff are briefed in advance of meetings and have a clear understanding of proposals being developed

Governance and Performance Management

• Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for corporate partnerships, reporting on performance to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, data protection, and ethical standards in all donor and partner activities.

• Use data-driven insights and KPIs to evaluate and refine strategies for maximum impact and return on investment.

Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a Fundraising Manager. 

Hours/contract: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week (job share or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Salary: £28,950 - £32,754 depending on length of service 

Base: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid

We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record of delivering and leading major donor fundraising, membership schemes, corporate partnerships as well as securing significant funds from Trusts and Foundations.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy to increase our fundraised income to support all areas of our activity. This will be achieved by connecting donors and supporters to our mission to delight and unite communities through the power of live performance and participation.

The charity has ambitious plans for the future. We will continue to invest in the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester. With the absence of Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, we will be transitioning to a new structure and funding model for future Hat Fair festivals. Through our engagement projects we will continue to have impact on our local community both in central Winchester and the wider district.

The Fundraising Manager role will be vital in:

• Helping to develop a sustainable fundraising model to secure future Hat Fair festivals

• Securing funding from Trusts and Foundations for community projects, core revenue to support our artistic and creative ambitions, and capital works

• Cultivating and securing large gifts from Major Donors

• Growing our membership base – our members are loyal and key advocates of the charity and audiences for our events

• Managing the relationships and developing our Corporate Partnerships 

How to Apply 

Application deadline: 10am Tue 17 February 2026 
Interviews: Wed 25 February 2026 

Interested? If you would like to find out more details about this role please visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification. Our website also contains our application form. Please note that we require fully completed application forms. We are unable to accept CVs. 

Keen on this role but seen something you’re not sure about? Don’t rule yourself out, get in touch to talk it through. For an informal discussion about the role, please get contact Kirstie Mathieson, Communications and Development Director (email available in the job pack) 

Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals. 

We are seeking an exceptional, results-driven fundraising leader to spearhead major donor engagement and deliver an inspiring programme of high-profile fundraising events. This is a unique opportunity to help shape one of the UK’s most ambitious philanthropic programmes as we enter a defining period, including our landmark £200m Global Cancer Appeal, which will transform cancer treatment at our Chelsea site.

As Head of Philanthropy & Special Events, you will lead a high-performing team, cultivate enduring relationships with major supporters, and deliver compelling events that deepen engagement and inspire transformational giving. You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, Trustees, Appeal Board members and influential volunteers to ensure philanthropy continues to accelerate the pace and impact of our work.

What you’ll be doing:

- Lead a successful major gifts fundraising programme, developing and implementing strategies to secure significant six- and seven-figure gifts

- Work closely with colleagues to deliver the Charity’s £200m Chelsea Development Appeal.

- Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects, developing tailored solicitation strategies that inspire transformational giving.

- Build strong, effective relationships with senior volunteers, high-value committees and new supporters, recruiting and motivating volunteers to help raise funds for the Charity.

- Lead the delivery of a diverse and strategically aligned high-value events portfolio, including major galas, private dinners, webinars, panel discussions, tribute events and stewardship experiences.

- Provide inspirational leadership to a team of fundraisers and event specialists, ensuring ambitious KPIs are set and achieved.

- Collaborate across the Charity and The Royal Marsden Hospital, cultivating relationships with senior clinicians and key internal stakeholders to shape compelling philanthropic opportunities.

- As part of the P&P leadership team, contribute to cross-team strategic projects and help drive forward an integrated, high-performing fundraising directorate.

About you:

We’re looking for a confident and inspirational leader with:

· Extensive experience in senior fundraising, including major gift programme development and proven success in personally securing seven-figure gifts.

· Expertise in high-value committees, appeal boards or volunteer-led fundraising groups.

· A strong track record in delivering exceptional fundraising events.

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop trusted relationships with VIPs, influential stakeholders and committees.

· Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

· Excellent strategic thinking, financial acumen, and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret budgets and set ambitious but achievable targets.

· A highly proactive, self-sufficient approach and the ability to work with sensitivity and diplomacy, including in emotionally complex circumstances.

· Experience using Raiser’s Edge NXT and/or fundraising for major charitable appeals is desirable.

Why join us?

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres. Our teams are united by a deep determination to improve the lives of people affected by cancer, and we are entering one of the most exciting and ambitious phases in our history.

You will join a high-performing, values-driven Philanthropy & Partnerships directorate and have the opportunity to help shape transformational projects that will change the future of cancer care.

What we offer:

· Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton.

· Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm

· 27 days annual leave rising with length of service

· Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)

· Training, support and development opportunities

· Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities

· Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more

· Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

Inclusion Matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

How to apply:

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