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Cambridge Muslim College is an independent institution of higher education and a registered charity, rooted in the Islamic tradition and advancing knowledge, scholarship and public understanding.
Through its teaching, research and public programmes, the College is committed to developing a new generation of Muslim leaders who are deeply grounded in their tradition and able to engage confidently with contemporary Britain.
Through a focused portfolio of programmes spanning Islamic Studies, contextual leadership and Classical Arabic, alongside research across theology, philosophy, ethics, education and social institutions, Cambridge Muslim College brings traditional scholarship into dialogue with the modern world. Operating on a deliberately small, high-quality scale, the College has around 100 students, many of whom are supported through scholarships funded by a committed donor community. With income primarily philanthropic, fundraising is central to the College’s ability to invest in its teaching, research and public programmes.
Cambridge Muslim College is now focused on strengthening its long-term fundraising strategy and sustainability. The College has an established and diverse fundraising programme encompassing major donors, regular giving, campaigns and corporate partnerships, with significant opportunities to deepen existing donor relationships and develop new sources of support. This includes growing major giving beyond the annual Ramadan period, further developing the College’s Friends and Patrons programme, and building new corporate and international partnerships.
The Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement) will play a pivotal role in this next phase, combining hands-on income generation with strategic leadership of fundraising and engagement. Working closely with the Registrar, senior leadership and Trustees, you will shape and deliver a more structured and sustainable approach to philanthropy while leading a small Development team encompassing fundraising operations and communications. This is a broad, relationship-led role with significant scope to strengthen systems, develop new opportunities and build long-term relationships with the donors and communities who support the College.
As Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement), you will:
- Develop and deliver the College’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy
- Build and manage strong relationships with major donors and prospects
- Identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities across a diverse funding base
- Lead fundraising campaigns and develop compelling cases for support
- Develop major donor fundraising, including new business and opportunities to grow support beyond Ramadan
- Strengthen regular giving and donor engagement through the College’s Friends and Patrons programme
- Develop corporate partnerships and explore opportunities to grow international giving
- Strengthen fundraising systems, pipeline management, stewardship and reporting
- Oversee communications and digital engagement, ensuring activity supports fundraising and engagement objectives
- Line manage and support the Development Coordinator and Communications Coordinator
Essential skills and experience:
- Multi-income stream fundraising experience, which must include major donors plus either corporate fundraising or regular giving/membership schemes
- A track record of securing significant five-figure or six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility engaging donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Experience developing compelling cases for support and effective stewardship strategies
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based giving practices, including Zakat and Sadaqah
- The ability to build trusted relationships with donors and stakeholders within Muslim communities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience overseeing public-facing communications and digital channels
- The ability to provide effective leadership and direction to a small team
- Willingness and ability to undertake occasional international travel
Desirable:
- Corporate or alumni fundraising experience
- Experience of fundraising campaigns and appeals
Employee benefits include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, plus 2 additional days for each Eid
- Free home-cooked lunches during term time
Cambridge Muslim College is partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Laura will be leading on all screening calls and will provide full support with formal application and interview preparation for suitable candidates.
**A cover letter is not required at this stage.** Instead, please provide brief answers to the five screening questions. Your responses can be in note or bullet-point form if you prefer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, Laura will be in touch by email to arrange an initial call.
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About Everyone’s Invited
Everyone’s Invited is a movement dedicated to tackling rape culture through conversation, education,
and systemic change. We are committed to creating safe spaces for survivors to share their
experiences and driving meaningful change in communities, schools, and workplaces. We recognise
that sexual violence and oppression are shaped by intersecting systems of power, including race,
gender identity, sexuality, disability, class and migration status. We are committed to building a
workplace and movement that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and centres those
most impacted.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Community Fundraising Lead to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of
fundraising and communications, working across both teams to leverage our community to generate
income and lead community fundraising campaigns and initiatives. We're looking for someone with a
proven track record in generating community income, who is passionate about the value of creative
and alternative revenue streams, and who will play a vital part in helping us raise the funds needed to
deliver our mission of eradicating rape culture.
Key Responsibilities
This role will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities
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Grow income from trusts, foundations, communities, businesses, and individuals
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Develop and write fundraising applications
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Develop and maintain a pipeline of fundraising prospects, building relationships and ensuring repeat support
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Support with fundraising reporting
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Identify, develop, and secure new fundraising opportunities
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Build and maintain relationships with a wide network of supporters
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Lead and manage community fundraising events
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Develop and drive strategy for fundraising campaigns
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Support corporate partnerships strategy and outreach
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Grow individual giving
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Develop and deliver community donor communications
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Stay up to date with social media trends and ways of engaging potential donors online
Head of Fundraising – Oasis Hub Waterloo
Salary: £46,403–£52,420 per annum
Location: Waterloo, London SE1
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to lead the next chapter of our fundraising journey.
For over 20 years we’ve been serving our local community through an integrated model that brings together education, community services and church. Every week we support children, young people and families through our schools, Foodbank, debt, welfare, housing and immigration advice, youth work, mentoring, community spaces and much more. Our vision is for community: where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.
As our new Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a key role in making that vision possible.
You’ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising strategy, building income across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, community fundraising and individual giving. You’ll also lead and develop a small fundraising team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise opportunities for support.
You'll be joining us at a pivotal moment in the organisation, as we seek to embed a sustainable income generation strategy, ensuring we can sustainably meet and grow our £1.3 million budget. This is a strategic leadership role with plenty of hands-on fundraising.
We’re looking for someone who has:
· A successful track record in senior fundraising, particularly securing significant trust and foundation funding.
· Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.
· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
· Experience managing staff.
· A passion for community transformation and social justice.
In return, you’ll join a values-driven organisation genuinely working to transform our community every day.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote wellbeing and are family friendly.
To apply: Please send a CV, alongside the completed application questions by email - incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further information.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 2 September
Interview date: Thursday 10 September, in-person, at Oasis Waterloo
We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from Oasis' Christ-centered ethos.
Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
To apply: Please send a CV, alongside the completed application questions by email - incomplete applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Development Manager (Fundraising & Partnerships)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, working closely with the Programmes Lead and Finance & Governance Lead.
Hours: We anticipate appointing this role as a 2 days per week (0.4 FTE) employee.
However, we are also open to hearing from experienced freelance fundraising professionals who are interested in delivering an agreed programme of work on a consultancy basis, equivalent to approximately one day per week.
Salary: Employee: £27,000–£31,000 FTE (£10,800–£12,400 pro rata for 2 days/16 hours per week), depending on experience.
Consultancy: Day rate to be agreed, depending on experience and scope of work.
Location: Remote, with approximately two consecutive days per month at our office in Liverpool and occasional travel for meetings or events.
Contract: 24 month fixed term (with the intention to extend, subject to funding).
Probation Period: 3 months
Line Management: This role has no line management responsibility.
About Worldwide Radiology
Worldwide Radiology is a UK registered charity working to improve access to high-quality diagnostic imaging in low- and middle-income countries.
Working alongside hospitals, universities and health partners around the world, we develop practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen radiology services and improve patient care. Much of our work is delivered through a global network of volunteers and long-term partnerships.
We're at an exciting stage in our development. Over recent years our fundraising income has grown significantly, but we're now looking to broaden and strengthen our funding base so we can increase our impact.
This new role offers the opportunity to become Worldwide Radiology's dedicated fundraising lead, helping shape the next stage of the organisation's growth.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser ready to take the next step in their career and take ownership of fundraising within a growing charity.
As Worldwide Radiology's dedicated fundraising professional, you will lead our day-to-day fundraising activity across community fundraising, individual giving and trusts and foundations. You'll be responsible for planning and delivering fundraising campaigns, stewarding donors and writing funding applications that help sustain and grow our work.
You'll also support the CEO and Programmes Lead in developing larger strategic partnerships with major funders and corporate partners through research, proposal coordination and pipeline management.
Unlike many early-career fundraising roles, this position offers genuine ownership from early on. You'll lead fundraising across your portfolio while working closely with colleagues who have experience securing grants and developing partnerships, giving you the support and mentoring to develop your skills and confidence.
While we expect to appoint a Development Manager on a part-time basis, we also recognise that an experienced fundraising consultant may bring a different but equally valuable skillset. We're therefore open to considering either model, provided the successful candidate can take ownership of our fundraising programme and help build the systems, relationships and pipeline needed to support Worldwide Radiology's long-term growth.
What Success Looks Like
During your first 12–18 months you will:
● Lead successful delivery of WWR's community fundraising programme, including the Big Give Christmas Challenge and other supporter campaigns.
● Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of trust and foundation applications.
● Build strong relationships with our existing donors and funders.
● Help diversify the organisation's income by developing new fundraising opportunities.
● Introduce systems and processes that strengthen fundraising as the organisation continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising (Lead)
You will take ownership of WWR's fundraising activity across your portfolio, working closely with the CEO while leading delivery day-to-day.
Responsibilities include:
• Leading delivery of fundraising across community fundraising, individual giving and smaller trusts and foundations.
• Researching, writing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations.
• Managing relationships with existing trust funders and individual donors, including stewardship and reporting.
• Planning and delivering community fundraising campaigns, supporter events and online fundraising activities, including the Big Give Christmas Challenge and JustGiving campaigns.
• Developing opportunities to grow our supporter base and increase donor retention.
• Maintaining accurate fundraising records, donor data and reporting.
• Monitoring fundraising activity and providing regular updates to the CEO.
• Supporting the development of fundraising plans and identifying new income opportunities.
Partnerships (Support)
Working alongside the CEO and Programmes Lead, you will:
• Research prospective major trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Prepare briefing papers and background research ahead of meetings.
• Coordinate development of larger funding proposals by gathering information, managing timelines and tracking actions.
• Maintain the strategic funding pipeline and prospect tracker.
• Support follow-up from meetings, conferences and partnership discussions.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with healthcare organisations, companies and strategic partners.
Person Specification
We recognise that no candidate will meet every criterion. If you can demonstrate most of the following, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential
• Experience in a fundraising, development or partnerships role within the charity sector.
• Experience researching and writing, or supporting the development of, funding applications to trusts and foundations.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write compelling funding applications and supporter communications.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience working positively with supporters, volunteers, partners or external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage information across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a digital, remote environment and confident learning new systems, including fundraising CRM platforms.`
• Enthusiasm for Worldwide Radiology's mission and the role of global health partnerships.
Desirable
• Experience delivering community fundraising campaigns or challenge events.
• Experience using fundraising CRMs or donor databases.
• Experience of the Big Give Christmas Challenge or similar match-funding campaigns.
• Experience supporting corporate partnerships or major donor fundraising.
• An interest in global health, healthcare or international development.
Why Join Worldwide Radiology?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of fundraising within a growing international charity at an early stage in your career.
You'll have the chance to lead fundraising campaigns, develop relationships with donors and funders, and shape how fundraising grows over the coming years. At the same time, you'll benefit from the guidance and support of experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while making a tangible contribution to improving access to diagnostic imaging around the world.
We're committed to supporting your professional development through mentoring, networking opportunities and relevant fundraising training, helping you build the skills and experience to progress your fundraising career.
We offer:
● Flexible remote working.
● A collaborative, supportive team with minimal hierarchy.
● Opportunities for professional development and responsibility.
● Up to 4% matched pension contribution.
● 25 days Annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria for the role by 11pm on Sunday 13th September 2026. Interviews will take place W/C 21st September, in the office for local applicants otherwise it will be a remote interview.
Worldwide Radiology is an equal opportunity employer. We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement (9-Month Maternity Cover)
Location:
Remote with some travelling needs to Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey and other areas related to Fundraising Team activities
Salary:
£55,000 per annum plus SeeAbility benefits
Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Fixed Term, 9 Month (Maternity Cover)
Join us in transforming lives
SeeAbility is a specialist charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live ambitious, fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished fundraising leader to step into a well-established role, providing strategic leadership to our public fundraising and engagement programme during an important period for the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead our public fundraising and supporter engagement activity, driving income growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, challenges and supporter stewardship.
You will manage and motivate a talented team, ensuring delivery against ambitious income targets while continuing to build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of SeeAbility's public fundraising and engagement strategy.
- Driving income growth and supporter retention across multiple fundraising streams.
- Developing innovative campaigns and supporter journeys.
- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
- Monitoring performance, budgets and fundraising KPIs.
- Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise supporter engagement and impact.
- Ensuring fundraising activities remain compliant and aligned with best practice.
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring fundraising professional who can quickly build relationships, provide strong leadership and maintain momentum across a busy fundraising portfolio.
You will have:
- Significant experience in public fundraising, supporter engagement or individual giving.
- A proven track record of achieving income growth and fundraising targets.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Why Join SeeAbility?
At SeeAbility, you'll be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role, contribute immediately and help shape the future of our fundraising and engagement activities.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one
Apply Today
If you are an experienced fundraising leader looking for an exciting interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the Job Profile for extensive details about the role.
Join SeeAbility and help us create a world where people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss can achieve extraordinary things.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
- Identity, current address and right-to-work verification
- Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
- Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults
All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
- Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
- In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Nelson’s Journey, Norfolk’s leading child bereavement charity, is seeking an inspiring and focussed individual to join its fundraising and marketing team, responsible for raising funds required for the support of bereaved children and young people. The team is particularly seeking to appoint a candidate who can lead on managing the charity’s annual plan of events, to raise funds and publicise the charity’s work in the community
Candidates who can contribute to the charity’s need to meet a diverse range of fundraising and marketing objectives, would be welcomed. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
The post-holder will work as part of a team to drive an increase in fundraising income so that the charity can continue to set ambitious spending plans and look to its future growth. While leading on events, the post-holder will also contribute to the overall workplans of the funding and marketing team.
The post holder will develop relationships and present to a wide range of audiences.
This post is advertised at a salary range, with demonstration of higher income generating skills and/or experiences qualifying for the higher end of the range.
A willingness to work flexible hours and occasional weekends is required. Access to a vehicle is essential, for which the appropriate mileage rate will be paid. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate must be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Nelson’s Journey offers generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, in addition to bank holidays and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
The post is office based at our charity HQ in Little Plumstead, near Norwich.
Closing date for completed application forms: ongoing until vacancy filled – contact us to confirm
Interview date: to discuss
We reserve the right to close a vacancy when we have received sufficient applications.
The application pack and further information including our Privacy Notice is available for download from our website.
Help us to bring back smiles to Norfolk’s bereaved children and young people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Perennial
Perennial is the UK's only charity supporting everyone working in or retired from the horticultural community.
Working in horticulture isn't always straightforward. Challenges such as seasonality of work, physical injury, isolation, ill-health and financial hardship can arise when least expected.
As the charity for the industry, Perennial has a unique understanding of these challenges. Our free and confidential support services help horticulturists and their families navigate difficult periods in their lives through practical, financial and emotional support. Delivered through a network of caseworkers, debt advisers and wellbeing services across the UK, our work helps individuals and families build resilience and find stability during times of crisis.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to helping people in horticulture thrive. By offering the right support at the right time, we strengthen wellbeing, improve financial security, support family relationships and help people remain connected to the industry they love.
Alongside our support services, Perennial operates a select number of gardens and learning environments that help develop horticultural skills and careers, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.
For more than 185 years, we have been helping people build better lives within horticulture.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow Perennial's trusts and foundations fundraising programme.
Our current trust income is modest but established, with a loyal group of family trust supporters generating circa £50,000–£60,000 annually against a growing pipeline of opportunities. We have recently strengthened our Services Directorate, creating a culture where colleagues are increasingly developing new projects and approaches that have strong potential for charitable funding.
We believe there is significant untapped opportunity within both our existing services and emerging projects. From advice and advocacy services to health, wellbeing, family support and employability programmes, Perennial delivers work that aligns strongly with the priorities of many charitable trusts and foundations.
This role is as much about developing fundable opportunities as it is about writing applications. We are looking for someone who enjoys building as well as managing; someone capable of identifying opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and helping colleagues transform strong and growing service delivery into compelling funding propositions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a trusts and foundations programme with genuine growth potential and play a key role in unlocking significant future income for Perennial.
Purpose of the Role
To develop and grow income from charitable trusts and foundations by identifying opportunities, building meaningful relationships and securing significant grants for both core services and project-based activity.
The postholder will play a key role in strengthening Perennial's readiness for trust fundraising by helping colleagues develop projects, articulate impact, evidence need and create compelling cases for support.
A central aspect of the role will be collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders, helping colleagues translate their expertise, ideas and service delivery into attractive and fundable propositions.
The successful candidate will maximise support from Perennial's existing trust and foundation partners whilst developing a strong pipeline of new funders capable of supporting both current services and future strategic priorities. They will also work with senior colleagues to develop compelling narratives around organisational sustainability, long-term impact and the strategic use of charitable resources.
Key responsibilities
Trusts & Foundations fundraising
- Develop and deliver a trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build and manage a pipeline of charitable trusts, foundations and institutional funders.
- Prepare high-quality funding applications, proposals, expressions of interest and cases for support.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with Perennial's strategic priorities.
- Manage funder stewardship, reporting and grant compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of applications, reporting deadlines and relationships within the CRM.
- Monitor income performance and provide regular pipeline and forecasting reports.
Project development
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders.
- Support colleagues to identify, shape and develop fundable projects and services.
- Work closely with service leads to gather impact data, outcomes, beneficiary stories and evidence of need.
- Help develop funding propositions ranging from small service enhancements to larger strategic initiatives.
- Ensure projects are clearly costed and supported by realistic budgets and outcomes frameworks.
Relationship management
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing funders.
- Create tailored stewardship plans for key supporters.
- Arrange visits, presentations and meetings with prospective funders.
- Act as a trusted internal adviser on trusts and foundations fundraising.
Strategic development
- Work with senior colleagues to develop compelling narratives around Perennial's financial position, reserves and long-term sustainability.
- Identify opportunities for multi-year and transformational funding.
- Monitor trends in trusts and foundations funding and advise on emerging opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven track record of securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.
- Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline.
- Excellent proposal and bid-writing skills.
- Experience developing compelling cases for support.
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills.
- Ability to translate complex services into fundable propositions.
- Experience working with project budgets and impact reporting.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Experience using fundraising CRM systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Highly desirable
- Experience helping organisations build or expand a trusts fundraising programme.
- Experience securing five-figure and six-figure grants.
- Experience fundraising for welfare, health, employment, community or advice services.
- Understanding of balance sheet and reserves issues and how these can be addressed in grant applications.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
Success in the First 12 Months
The successful candidate will:
- Produce a comprehensive trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build a robust pipeline of prospective funders.
- Develop a portfolio of compelling funding propositions and cases for support
- Strengthen internal project development processes.
- Increase the value and number of trust applications submitted.
- Secure significant new grant income.
- Establish strong relationships with key funders and prospects.
- Improve understanding of trusts fundraising across the organisation.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our partnerships with external organisations provide vital funding, awareness, and pro bono support to enable us to achieve our mission. Smart Works Reading are looking for an ambitious Corporate Fundraising Lead to develop new corporate partnerships and generate sustainable income to support our mission.
The Corporate Partnerships Lead will work in in close collaboration with Smart Works Group Partnerships Team, the Smart Works Reading Service Delivery Manager and Reading Board of Trustees. They will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate income generation for the charity, with a clear focus on meeting agreed income targets through the generation of unrestricted income.
The successful candidate will design and implement the centre’s corporate partnerships income generation strategy, concentrating on building a robust and diverse new business pipeline and cultivating relationships with organisations across Berkshire. The role involves identifying, approaching and converting new corporate prospects into engaged funding partners, securing sustainable unrestricted income that supports the centre’s ongoing work and enables Smart Works to reach more women.
A collaborative working style and an ability to engage confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders are essential for success in this role.
The Corporate Fundraising Lead will contribute to expanding our reach and strengthening our impact, ensuring that more women can access the support and resources they need to thrive. If you’re passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.
Smart Works Reading is part of Smart Works Charity, and this role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the wider Group Partnerships team, who are London based. Therefore, there will be regular travel to London required to support induction, meetings, events, and ongoing collaboration.
To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter (no longer than two pages) by midnight on 24th August 2026. Your application should be addressed to Helen Nelson, Head of Corporate Partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Fundraising will work closely with our Chief Executive and will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic fundraising programme that generates sustainable income and supports the organisation's growth aligned to ambitions. As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will provide strategic direction, lead fundraising initiatives across multiple income streams, build high-value partnerships and embed a culture of fundraising and income generation across the Trust, helping teams understand their role in supporter engagement and income growth.
The role will oversee all fundraising activity, including major donors / sponsors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, legacy giving, and fundraising events. The postholder will also have responsibility for overseeing and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team to shape compelling cases for support and ensure our impact is clearly communicated to supporters and partners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you currently working in sales, marketing, or a fundraising role and looking to transition into the charity sector, where your skills can make a real difference? Do you enjoy building meaningful connections to create a positive impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to 1,000 babies, children, and young people living with life-shortening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Rainbows relies on the incredible generosity of our donors, supporters, and fundraisers to operate. Without their contributions, we would only be able to open for seven weeks a year. To strengthen and grow these vital relationships, we are expanding our Acquisition Team.
As an Acquisition Executive, you will play a pivotal role in growing our supporter base and driving income to ensure we can continue to provide our essential services. Your role will focus on identifying and engaging with new donors and supporters across a variety of fundraising channels to build strong relationships and encourage long-term involvement with Rainbows.
Location: Hospice-based.
Hours of work: Monday and Friday 9:00pm – 5:00pm
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
· Develop and implement strategies to attract new donors and supporters, ensuring income growth across various fundraising channels (face to face, direct mail, telemarketing and digital).
· Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, fostering strong connections to secure ongoing support.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams to align acquisition efforts with wider organisational goals.
· Analyse data and monitor performance metrics to ensure acquisition targets are met, identifying areas for improvement and innovation.
· Further responsibilities in the role of a Acquisition Executive at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
About you
· You have experience in sales, marketing, or public fundraising, with a proven ability to engage and inspire potential supporters.
· You’re an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build meaningful and lasting connections.
· You’re results-driven, with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
· Experience in fundraising or the charity sector is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your enthusiasm, drive, and commitment to making a difference.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer to support a wide range of fundraising activities across Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying.
This is a varied and practical role supporting campaigns, donor care, and administrative processes. You will play an important part in ensuring our supporters have a positive experience while helping deliver key fundraising initiatives, including new programme development.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career, returning to work, or looking to move into fundraising. We are looking for enthusiasm, organisation and a willingness to learn, and will support you to develop in the role.
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for fundraising campaigns, including direct mail activity
- Support the set-up and delivery of new initiatives (e.g. lottery and in-memory giving)
- Respond to supporter enquiries via email and telephone
- Process donations and maintain accurate supporter records using databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
- Support donor communications, reporting and stewardship activity
- Assist with general fundraising administration and team support
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, with strong attention to detail
- A clear and confident communicator, able to respond sensitively to supporters
- Proactive and positive, with a willingness to learn
- Comfortable using systems and handling information (training provided)
- Motivated to build a career in fundraising
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences, including those with limited formal work experience.
About us
Dignity in Dying campaigns for greater choice, control and access to services at the end of life. Compassion in Dying supports people to understand and exercise their rights, helping them plan for end-of-life care.
Interviews
- Stage 1: Virtual interview – WC 21st September
- Stage 2: In-person interview at our London office – TBC
Central London | £32,721 per Annum | Full-time (35 hours per week) | 1 YR Fix Term Contract
Minimum 3 Days per week in the office during probation, minimum 2days thereafter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Rays of Sunshine at an exciting stage of growth and help create unforgettable supporter experiences that bring joy and hope to seriously ill children.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Public Fundraising Executive (Community & Challenge Events) to join our ambitious Fundraising team and help support, develop and grow our Challenge Events programme, alongside delivering Community Fundraising activity.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves working with people, enjoys making things happen and wants to see the direct impact of their work.
With an initial focus on our expanded London Marathon programme, you’ll help recruit, onboard and support runners and challenge event participants, ensuring they feel motivated, informed and part of Team Sunshine throughout their fundraising journey.
You’ll also support the development and delivery of our wider Challenge Events portfolio, helping us strengthen existing events, explore new opportunities and grow participation and income across a varied programme of third-party and supporter-led events. You’ll work closely with colleagues and supporters to ensure each event is well planned, well promoted and delivers a brilliant experience from sign-up through to event day and beyond.
Alongside this, you’ll support our wider Community Fundraising programme, building relationships with individuals, wish families, schools, groups and local organisations, and helping them make the most of their fundraising.
You’ll play a hands-on role in:
- supporting, developing and growing our Challenge Events programme
- delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship
- recruiting and supporting challenge event participants
- helping plan and deliver the London Marathon and other events
- building strong relationships with community fundraisers
- coordinating communications, materials, volunteers and event activity
- monitoring fundraising progress and helping supporters achieve their goals
- keeping supporter, event and income records accurate and up to date
- identifying opportunities for supporters to stay involved with Rays of Sunshine
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, events, supporter care, community engagement, customer service or another people-focused role.
You’ll be highly organised, confident communicating with a wide range of people and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Most importantly, you’ll genuinely care about giving supporters a fantastic experience and helping them feel connected to the difference their fundraising makes.
Experience in Community or Challenge Events fundraising, particularly the London Marathon or another large-scale event, would be an advantage.
Why join Rays of Sunshine?
Rays of Sunshine exists to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and young people across the UK through our Sunshine in Hospitals programme, life-changing wishes and Wish Community.
We’re also incredibly proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Our latest employee survey found:
- 100% of colleagues are proud to work for Rays of Sunshine
- 99% say they do something worthwhile through their role
- 96% overall employee engagement
- 98% would recommend Rays of Sunshine as a great place to work
You’ll be joining a supportive, positive and values-led team where kindness, connection, empowerment, integrity and joy are at the heart of everything we do.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
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Community Fundraising Manager
Salary: Outer London Business Support Scale, Grade 5\6 (Spine Points 21.1 – 28), £32,064 - £36,579 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; travel across all OHC&AT sites and to external meetings required, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given. Full time, 36 hrs per week, 8.45am – 4.30pm (M-Th) and 8.45am – 4.15pm on Friday. A term time only contract with a pro-rata salary could be considered for the right candidate.
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions.
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Securing community and corporate fundraising income
· Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
· Developing fundraising campaigns and events
· Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
· Supporting social media and fundraising communications
· Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
· Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
· Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
· Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
· Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHC&AT sites and external locations.
Working at OHC&AT means joining a values-driven organisation where every partnership, event and donation helps create life-changing opportunities for our pupils and students.
OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Sarh-Jane Lummes directly.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
How to Apply:
You will be redirected to our E-teach portal to create an account and apply online.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midnight on 15/09/2026
Interviews will take place on: Date TBC, but will be in late September
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
OHC&AT exists to support, enable and champion the talents, skills and rights of the most complex and vulnerable people in our society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community and Events Manager
Full time - 35 hours per week
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office in London
Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Manager to join our Fundraising team. This is a fantastic role for an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about developing supporter-led fundraising, delivering exceptional events and building meaningful relationships that help families stay together when they need it most.
Our charity
The Sick Children's Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming 'Home from Home' where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we're more than bricks and mortar, our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it.
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing around 3,200 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the hospital means that they can be by their sick child's side and have one less thing to worry about.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding fundraising management role, focused on developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, increases awareness of our work and builds long-term supporter relationships.
You will lead the development of community fundraising across the UK, supporting and inspiring individuals, families, schools, community groups, volunteers and local businesses to raise funds for the charity. At the same time, you will manage a portfolio of challenge and special events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong financial returns.
You will oversee key events including our Carol Service, Supper Club and Golf Day, while also growing participation in challenge events such as the London Marathon, half marathons, walks, cycling events and other fundraising activities. You will identify new opportunities for growth, diversification and supporter acquisition across both community and events fundraising.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, House Teams and external partners, you will help maximise fundraising income, increase engagement and ensure our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.
You will also lead and develop a small fundraising team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture while supporting individuals to achieve their objectives and develop their skills.
This role requires a proactive and ambitious fundraiser with strong leadership, relationship-building and project management skills, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive income growth.
About you
We're looking for someone who is passionate about community and events fundraising and motivated by creating meaningful opportunities for people to support our work.
You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, events fundraising or a related supporter-led income stream, with experience of building strong relationships and engaging supporters from a wide range of backgrounds.
You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, equally comfortable inspiring volunteers, supporting families who want to fundraise, representing the charity at events, or working with colleagues to develop new campaigns and initiatives.
You will have experience of leading and developing people, managing projects and budgets, and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Ultimately, this is a great role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, building relationships and developing innovative fundraising activities that make a real difference to families with seriously ill children.
This is a great opportunity, and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early application is advised.
The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role sounds like something you will excel in, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 28 August 2026
