Corporate fundraising manager jobs
Internal Job Title: Business & Corporate Engagement Partner - Temporary 12 months Opportunity - August 2025 - August 2026
Advertised Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 + £390 per month Car Cash Allowance
Location: Home working with regular travel across our Yorkshire & North East network. Hub location will be Leeds.
The Canal and River Trust is the charity that looks after 2,000 miles of canals and 72 reservoirs across England and Wales. Every role in the Trust plays its part in making our waterways places where biodiversity thrives, where local communities spend time and improve their health, and where businesses flourish. If you share our values and our enthusiasm and you have the right transferable skills and attributes, we look forward to hearing from you!
We are looking for a Business & Corporate Engagement Partner to join our Yorkshire & North East Operations team.
We are looking for an ambitious and autonomous individual to develop, deliver and grow our long-term regional corporate fundraising programme.
The key aim of the role is to secure new corporate partnerships which will both contribute to Canal & River Trust’s core mission of Keeping Canals Open & Alive and help companies to achieve their own Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
You will work with businesses and companies across Yorkshire to secure support for work and projects that further our charitable objectives. You will be focussed on securing unrestricted income or restricted funding towards work within our 2025/26 business plan.
You will be able to use your skills and expertise in corporate/charitable fundraising to help shape the projects and initiatives to help achieve your targets, with the key focus areas outlined below:
- prospecting new corporate partners, identifying new growth opportunities that match our charitable objectives, developing cultivation plans to build partnerships
- stewarding relationships to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued and connected to the Trust’s objectives
- identifying and shaping packages of sponsorship and support, ensuring consistency with other regions and the national Fundraising Directorate.
- Working with colleagues in the regional team to identify and shape regional projects, writing funding applications to local corporate foundations within Yorkshire & North East, working alongside the regional delivery team to track progress and help with forecasting, reporting back to funders
- Within Yorkshire & North East, we also have a unique regional opportunity to develop a corporate fundraising package based on the successful Paddle Under the Pennines canoe trips at Standedge Tunnel.
Location: This role will be offered on a remote home-working basis with a requirement to attend our Leeds hub for team meetings and collaborative working with colleagues.
Please follow the link to see the full job description/apply on our internal website.
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We're looking for a passionate Marketing & Fundraising Executive to join our charity team and spearhead innovative strategies that will transform the lives of street dogs in Thailand.
Your role will be pivotal in representing and communicating everything Jai to Ministry of Sound Group partners, managing communications with our members, event partners, and other stakeholders, and keeping our website and blog vibrant and upto-date.
You will be developing marketing and fundraising strategies that inspire donors.
You'll support our Thai agency on public campaigns and the Regular Giving initiative, driving legacy programs that leave a lasting impact.
You will engage and retain one-off and regular donors through effective acquisition and stewardship, increasing donations and cultivating major donor relationships.
You'll oversee newsletters, website updates, and blog management and lead the Sponsor A Dog initiative, providing quarterly updates that will warm donors' hearts.
You will work to expand Jai’s presence on TikTok, YouTube, and other sites, leveraging your expertise in Google Ads and paid search. You will also maximize Jai’s corporate exposure through strategic LinkedIn postings.
Operationally, you'll develop and manage the CRM database, possess a solid understanding of WordPress and website SEO. Experience with Meta Business Manager and ad management would be ideal.
You will collaborate with The Ministry Marketing Manager on member communications and updates, supporting at events with enthusiasm and dedication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering once again with Variety, the Children's Charity to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager
This is a truly exciting time to join Variety — a financially stable, 75-year-old charity with an ambitious new strategy, a dynamic leadership team, and a brand-new Chair appointed for 2026. Variety is entering a bold new phase, aiming to win some of the best and most high-profile corporate partnerships in the sector.
Location: Camden, London (Hybrid – minimum three days per week in office)
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) – open to negotiation based on experience
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 19th May
Interview Date: Tuesday 27th May (flexible for the right candidate)
You will be joining a collaborative, empowering team culture under the leadership of the Director of Fundraising and Chief Executive. Both bring a fresh, dynamic, and supportive leadership style, offering fantastic mentorship and career development opportunities.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious fundraiser — someone who thrives on smashing targets, winning partnerships, and making their mark in a well-loved national charity.
About the Role:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, delivering exceptional stewardship.
- Lead on new business development, identifying prospects and securing high-value partnerships.
- Create and deliver impactful partnership plans, proposals, and pitches.
- Build strong internal and external networks, including Trustees and high-profile supporters.
- Attend events and actively seek opportunities to deepen partner engagement.
- Contribute to Variety’s wider fundraising strategy and future growth.
This is a standalone Corporate Partnerships role — so you'll need to be confident and proactive, but with excellent peer support from a wider Fundraising and Communications team. There is real scope for career development as the corporate partnerships programme grows.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Solid experience in a charity corporate partnerships team — either at Executive or Manager level.
- A strong track record in both account management and new business development.
- An entrepreneurial, energetic mindset and a real drive to succeed.
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to deliver exceptional supporter experiences.
- A passion for the cause and a collaborative working style.
Why Join Variety?
- Exciting time of investment and growth.
- Collaborative, empowering leadership style.
- Scope for career progression as the corporate function expands.
- 25 days holiday + additional Christmas leave + increasing leave with service.
- Pension, Life Assurance, and medical cover benefits.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role by 9am, Monday 19th May to Hannah Laking at Harris Hill via the apply button.
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 27th May, though there is flexibility for the right candidate.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
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Radley College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Radleian Society Manager to lead and develop the College’s alumni relations programme. This is a key strategic role, focused on fostering strong, lasting relationships with Old Radleians (“OR”s), current and former parents, and former staff.
Reporting to the Development Director, the post holder will be responsible for delivering an ambitious and wide-ranging engagement programme that reflects the values and vision of Radley College. This includes oversight of events, communications, digital engagement, and the facilitation of mentoring and networking initiatives through the College’s Futures Programme.
The successful applicant will
Lead a dynamic calendar of alumni and parent engagement events, including reunions, networking forums, and social gatherings
Oversee communications, both digital and print, to ensure high-quality, consistent outreach and storytelling
Act as liaison to the Radleian Society Committee and other affiliated groups, managing volunteer engagement and project delivery
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Development Office and Futures Team to connect alumni with current pupils and recent leavers
Utilise data insights to inform strategy, track engagement, and report on key outcomes
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic individual with a strong background in alumni relations, events, or community engagement. You’ll be an experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to connect with a wide range of stakeholders.
We encourage early application and reserve the right to appoint at any time. Closing date for applications is 12 noon Thursday 15 May 2025 with first interviews being held on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 May, and second interviews on Thursday 22 May.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to have partnered with The Passage to find a brilliant new Challenge Events Manager to join their ambitious, successful and creative team.
The Passage are an incredible London charity providing people experiencing homelessness with the support to transform their lives. Their vision is of a society where street homelessness no longer exists, and everyone has a place to call home. Their vision is of a society where street homelessness no longer exists, and everyone has a place to call home.
In 2023-24, they supported over 2000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and prevented nearly 900 people from becoming homeless through a variety of services.
This permanent role is based in Westminster, London and comes with a salary of £40,148 (inclusive of London weighting). They have an excellent benefits package including: 34 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays); subsidised gym membership; employee assistance programme; dedicated Equality Diversity and Inclusion Working Group; and enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental and adoption policy.
About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Challenge Events Manager to lead and grow our challenge events programme at The Passage. This new role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new events strategy, inspire supporters, and drive sustainable income. You'll manage third-party and bespoke events, build supporter journeys, and create engaging content to foster community and loyalty. Working closely with the wider team, you'll bring fresh ideas, test new concepts, and deliver high-quality events that raise both funds and our profile.
Role and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be joining at an incredibly exciting time at The Passage, with challenge events having grown in profile and prominence over the past 12-18 months - with an incredible 50 people signed up for the Hackney Half this year, it is the start of something exciting for the fundraising team.
The postholder will:
- Lead the delivery and development of The Passage's Challenge Events strategy, expanding the portfolio and growing net income.
- Research, test, and implement new events to diversify fundraising opportunities and attract new supporters.
- Provide tailored stewardship to individuals and groups, enhancing supporter journeys and retention.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive corporate participation, deliver compelling marketing campaigns, and support volunteer-led fundraising.
- Oversee third-party relationships, ensure value for money, and manage event safety through robust risk assessments
- Produce and manage the Challenge Events income and expenditure annual plan and budget.
About You:
You will bring passion, ambition and energy about the work of The Passage combined with the essential skills to build and deliver a brilliant calendar of challenge events. This will include:
- Proven track record and knowledge in delivering third-party and bespoke challenge events, including participant recruitment and supporter stewardship.
- Experience in recruiting engaged and passionate fundraisers/participants and building long-term relationships through excellent supporter engagement.
- Skilled in planning and executing mass participation and third-party events, often in collaboration with external agencies.
- Strong ability to use data, insight, and market trends to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Demonstrated success in setting budgets, achieving income targets, and driving portfolio growth.
- Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce and experience working within the charity sector.
If this Challenge Events Manager role motivates and inspires you, please contact Kevin at Charity People who can tell you more and how to apply. We'd love to help you get your next role.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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- Location: Ideally based in the Highlands but the post holder can be based anywhere.
- Workplace type: This post can be carried out remotely, desk space is available in Ross and Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau.
- Hours per week: Hours are flexible. This will be discussed at interview and agreed on appointment.
- Type of contract: 2 years fixed term with extension if targets are achieved.
- Salary scale: £25,600 per annum plus performance incentive.
Closing date: 20th May 2025
Interview date: 26th May 2025
It feels good to know you are making a difference to people’s lives. In this role you will support the North Highlands Consortium of 4 citizens advice bureaux, all independent charities which provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information that give people the tools they need to sort out any issues or problems.
Your role will be to design, instigate and deliver a programme of corporate and other fundraising and sponsorship to raise funds for the North Highlands Consortium bureaux. Success in this role will mean our services can be maintained and expanded, now and into the future, enabling people in our communities to prosper and thrive.
You may live in the Highlands, or you may be anywhere in the UK. You will need to understand our communities and engage potential funders in the worthwhile work we do to enhance lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to support income development across high value, special events and individuals, initially for a one year contract with the likely prospect of going permanent.
This is a UK home working role, with occasional travel.
The Charity
An incredible National social welfare and sustainability charity dedicated to proactively supporting health, safety and well-being to people across the country.
You would be joining a welcoming collaborative team within an inclusive and supportive organisation offering strong working benefits including
Flexible working options from 4 days a week to compressed or flexi hours
Generous contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
Support a broad range of fundraising efforts across high value, individuals and special events.
Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters, donors and fundraisers to actively engage in the fundraising and events activities.
Work effectively with teams to support on events including MP visits, partner events, media visits.
Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager in providing excellent stewardship and account management to existing partners.
The Candidate
Fundraising experience in any high value stream or individual giving / appeals capacity with the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.
Experience of developing business plans and budgets, producing reports on progress and against objectives and financial targets.
Excellent written and communication skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note the charity are keen to interview ASAP so please apply today to not miss out.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Hybrid – Once per week in the London office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum (3 days over winter break), interest-free season ticket loans, 2 volunteering days per year, 2 wellbeing days per year.
We have a great opportunity for a Head of Fundraising working for the fantastic City Year UK (CYUK), an empowering youth charity. This is an exciting chance to grow the fundraising team, focused on securing funding from corporates, foundations and trusts. This role will report to the Director of Development and External Relations (DEE) and will work directly with the SLT.
As part of this exciting role, you will support and implement fundraising goals to sustain and grow CYUK, line manage the Development Team, and lead on new business opportunities, securing long-term financial prospects.
To be successful as the Head of Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience working in a fundraising environment and demonstrable experience of developing and securing five to six-figure corporate partnerships
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and presentation skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Experience in managing fundraising income budgets, forecasting and financial planning
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call or email your interest along with your CV.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Would you like to share your gift for communication, organisation and creativity to improve the lives of isolated older people in Southwark?
Link Age Southwark is a local charity whose vision is for friendly local communities where people over the age of 60 and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive.
We are seeking an organised and dynamic storyteller to draw in an audience of potential funders, local partners and community volunteers in support of our vital work with older people experiencing loneliness.
As well as helping to maintain an engaging website and social media presence, this role will also support the delivery of fundraising events and campaigns, and the development of local community and corporate partnerships. You will also be creating physical and digital marketing resources and helping to manage a database of donors and other supporters.
This is a busy and rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people. We believe it is a great opportunity for someone to further develop their repertoire of skills, while gaining insight and experience within the charitable sector.
We'd love to hear from you.
If you'd like to apply then please note that this is a community-based role in the London borough of Southwark. Our office is in East Dulwich. If that location suits you then please submit a CV and a covering letter explaining why you think this role is for you. Please include any examples of relevant projects and achievements. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025, at our office.
Southwark is a wonderfully diverse borough, and we are very keen to be able to reflect that diversity at all levels of the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and work hard to ensure that our recruitment and selection process is accessible and free from bias.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Royal Air Forces Association as their Corporate Partnerships Manager
Drive strategic business development and make a real difference to the RAF community.
- Location: Leicester (Agile working available, with two days in the office and occasional weekend work for events)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £33,820 - £35,600
Charity People is proud to partner with the Royal Air Forces Association, a leading welfare and wellbeing charity supporting over 85,000 RAF personnel, veterans, and their families each year. The Association ensures that no member of the RAF community faces adversity alone by delivering vital services and raising funds through corporate partnerships and events.
They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager with a strong background in business development, commercial partnerships, and or corporate fundraising-someone confident in making the ask, pitching at a senior level, and building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.
About the Role
You will lead the development of new business opportunities and maximise existing partnerships to raise vital funds and awareness for the RAF Association's mission. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, you'll also work closely with the Events Manager to create compelling engagement and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme to meet and exceed income targets.
- Identify, pitch, and secure new partnerships across a wide range of industries.
- Develop tailored sponsorship and fundraising propositions that align with corporate partner goals.
- Build and maintain high-value relationships with businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling impact reports and ensure excellent partner stewardship.
- Represent the RAF Association at key events and act as a senior ambassador of the charity.
About You:
We welcome candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors, especially those with a strong business development, client relationship management, or B2B sales background. A background in or understanding of the RAF/military/Defence sector would be ideal.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or commercial clients.
- A confident communicator with experience creating and delivering high-impact pitches and proposals.
- Strategic and driven, with a track record of meeting income or sales targets.
- Excellent networking skills and an ability to open doors and build rapport at all levels.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Passionate about supporting the RAF community and driving social impact.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Why Join the RAF Association?
- Generous Leave: 36 days (including bank holidays), birthday/wellbeing day, and option to buy extra leave.
- Agile Working: Flexible arrangements plus TOIL for extra hours.
- Financial Support: 5% matched pension, life insurance (4x salary), sick pay, and childcare vouchers.
- Health & Wellbeing: Eye tests, flu jabs, Medicash plan, and paid medical leave.
- Exclusive Perks: RAF Association membership, volunteering, discounts, and reservist leave.
If you're ready to bring your business acumen and relationship-building flair to a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People.
Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.
Interview dates: TBC
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an energetic, creative, and organised individual with experience in fundraising and partnership development? Do you want to use your skills to help secure the long-term future of our environment and ecosystems?
Join us as we inspire and empower people across Oxfordshire to work together for nature’s recovery.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading income-generation;
- Creating, implementing, and monitoring the Wild Oxfordshire fundraising strategy;
- Managing all aspects of fundraising and income generation working with our Chief Executive, Trustees, volunteers, and staff team; and
- Developing relationships with funders including individuals, trusts, local authorities, funding bodies, and corporates.
Who we are
Wild Oxfordshire is a charity seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We catalyse change by identifying needs, convening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for nature recovery action. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations, offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in the office an average of two days per week, including Tuesdays. The role is for 21 hours per week.
Please apply with your CV and Covering Letter by 4th May at 23.59. Interviews will be held on Monday19th May, with a planned start date of 1st July or 1st September.
To create a more natural, resilient and biodiverse Oxfordshire. We help catalyse change by identifying conservation needs, supporting nature recovery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Marketing Manager – Fundraising to join a well-established and impactful health charity. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in developing and executing marketing strategies that inspire and engage donors to support the charity’s vital fundraising efforts.
You will play a key role in driving both donor acquisition and retention, ensuring that the charity meets its fundraising targets and continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. This is an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead fundraising marketing campaigns, developing creative strategies that drive donations and increase engagement with both individual and corporate supporters.
· Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to ensure fundraising activities are aligned with the charity’s mission, objectives, and values.
· Manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including digital, social media, email, and print, to effectively reach and engage current and potential donors.
· Collaborate closely with the Fundraising Team, ensuring seamless integration between marketing and fundraising strategies to meet fundraising goals.
· Monitor and analyse campaign performance, using data to provide insight and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
· Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and external agencies, to strengthen fundraising efforts.
· Manage the fundraising marketing budget, ensuring campaigns are cost-effective while delivering maximum impact.
· Lead, mentor, and support a small marketing team, providing guidance and training to junior staff to enhance their professional development.
Person Specification:
· Proven experience in fundraising marketing, with a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns that drive donations and engagement.
· Strong strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to fundraising objectives.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages that inspire action and resonate with donors.
· In-depth knowledge of multi-channel marketing, particularly in a fundraising context, and how to leverage digital, social media, and traditional channels effectively.
· Project management skills to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.
· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and report on campaign performance, and make data-driven decisions for optimisation.
· Experience in leading and supporting a team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff members.
· Experience working within a charity or non-profit organisation, particularly in fundraising and donor relations.
· Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising platforms to support campaign management and donor engagement.
· Understanding of digital fundraising trends and tools.
· Budget management experience in a fundraising context.
What’s on Offer:
· A competitive day rate of £222–£244 PAYE + holiday pay for the successful candidate.
· A hybrid working pattern, requiring travel into London 1–2 days per week for workshop meetings.
· An initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension and the possibility of applying for the permanent position.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Can you inspire people to fundraise and support children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities? Have you a proven track record of building sustainable, long-term relationships? Do you enjoy a challenge and want to build new partnerships that will allow our charity to increase its reach and impact across Britain and Ireland?
Lifelites is a unique charity that has been providing innovative assistive and sensory equipment, specialist training and technical support to the children’s palliative care sector for 25 years.
Our inclusive technology empowers over 13,500 children to play, create and communicate, helping families build joyful memories and experience moments of fun and connectivity.
We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser to join our small team and help us engage with, and fundraise from, corporates, membership organisations, special interest groups and community groups across the southern half of England and Wales.
This is an amazing opportunity to join an established charity looking to grow and diversify both its fundraising and service provision over the next 5 years.
Whether you are looking for a new challenge or are ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close: Saturday 10th May 2025 at 5pm
Interviews: from Monday 19th May 2025 (first interview online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Term: Two-year fixed term contract, with potential to extend.
Hours: 1.0 FTE, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Location: Hybrid; minimum two days per week in the London office.
Department: Fundraising
Reporting to: Head of Events and Engagement
Responsible For: N/A
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Events and Stewardship Manager, to manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of high impact events and stewardship initiatives that engage and inspire prospects, donors and our partners:
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Events: Taking a proactive approach to project management, this role will have responsibility for delivering a range of events across our global event portfolio. These events underpin Mission 44’s fundraising goals, especially for HNWI and corporate audiences.
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Stewardship: As part of the fundraising team, the post-holder will deliver exceptional support and experiences for our current donors including production of impact-focused reports, personalised communications and moments that build community for Mission 44’s growing donor base.
It is expected the role will have a 60:40 split between events management and stewardship activities. This role is ideal for a skilled planner, exceptional collaborator, and a strong writer, capable of supporting the delivery of exceptional donor experiences, stewardship communications, progress reports and materials that showcase Mission 44’s impact. It is worth noting whilst Mission 44’s events portfolio is global, this role will have minimal international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Special Events Management
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Manage the end-to-end delivery of global events within Mission 44’s portfolio, including donor and prospect dinners, trackside activations and flagship fundraising galas.
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Lead on core event logistics plans, including venue searches, supplier contracting, building of accurate run of shows and production schedules for multi-day events.
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Produce quality briefing materials for event participants, staff, trustees, donors and impact partners.
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Support the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and securing auction items. This includes production of targeted collateral for outreach.
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Produce quality and timely evaluation for events activities that capture key learnings, recommendations and event ROI.
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Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure that events and stewardship data is updated in a accurately and timely manner to our CRM system (Virtuous).
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure events materials are aligned with brand and messaging.
Stewardship: Donor Communications and Reporting
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Deliver exceptional donor experiences, including impact-focused reports, personalised communications, and bespoke touch-points with impact partners and the Mission 44 team.
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Oversee the preparation and submission of specific donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with donor guidelines and grant agreements.
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Manage select bespoke stewardship projects which strengthen relationships with donors especially our corporate partners
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Work closely with our Impact and Finance teams to gather data, track progress, and strengthen internal reporting processes.
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Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure that donor communications are consistent with our brand and messaging.
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Maintain accurate records of donor and partner interactions using our CRM system (Virtuous).
Personal Qualities
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Passionate About Young People: You are deeply committed to Mission 44’s vision of supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.
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A Story-teller: You enjoy writing, and especially love crafting compelling stories to support proposals, reports, and briefing materials, with a clear and persuasive narrative in English.
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Delivery-focused: You’re skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high-quality execution.
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Detail-driven: You enjoy being in the details, accurately tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring no stone is left unturned.
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A Collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the fundraising team to provide operational support and achieve fundraising goals.
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Pro-Active Critical Thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.
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Flexible & Adaptable: Mission 44 is a fast-moving start-up, and you thrive in that environment. You embrace change, adjust priorities on the fly, and pivot when needed- always maintaining focus, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Proven experience of project managing either bespoke events, campaigns, fundraising initiatives from conception to evaluation.
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Proven experience managing special events for HNWI and corporate prospects and donors
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Understanding of stewardship and supporter journey – experience of improving the donor experience and/or developing a partnership via event participation.
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Experience of managing a wide range of senior stakeholders and external suppliers with demonstrable knowledge of working with event venues in delivering health & safety, catering and production requirements, registration systems, sponsor requirements, AV technology, supporting high-profile talent, staff and volunteers.
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Strong track record of producing high quality written materials including reports
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Experience of working with fundraising CRM systems / guest management systems.
Desirable:
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Excellent track record, and evidence of delivering income growth through event fundraising.
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Project management qualification such as Agile, Prince II or Scrum.
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Strong experience of developing branded materials for events and written communications, and a good understanding of applying brand guidelines.
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Experience of working with young people and embedding safeguarding policies in event delivery
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Experience of working within an international setting
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
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This is an exciting time to join TCV and lead our newly created team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, confident individual - someone who wants to make a difference and is always willing to go the extra mile and leads by example.
Working directly with your team and the wider income generation team, you will be responsible for setting and implementing our strategic plan aligned to securing income through Trusts, Foundations and Lotteries - working with your team you will identify and develop funding proposals to those partners and stakeholders which sit outside our corporate partnership team.
With your team, you will look to develop innovative ideas and compelling proposals which enable TCV to connect even more people to the green spaces around them, across:
- Environment/nature
- Health and Wellbeing
- Learning and Skills
You will be responsible for developing and bringing to life this new approach for TCV - with an ambition to secure national and or multi-regional funding, enabling us to connect even more people to green spaces.
Ideally you will have already worked in the charity sector and are able to demonstrate experience in leading a team to secure an annual income in excess of £1m across various funding streams.
You should be confident in your ability to set ambitious goals and high standards - and be capable and experienced in leading and supporting a team to achieve both the goals and the standards. You will have ultimate responsibility for leading on both identifying and creating a pipeline of TFL funding streams to meet our annual income target.
As the lead for the TFL team, you must be confident in your ability to communicate our case for support to your team, and to both our internal and external stakeholders, ensuring our proposals are compelling, well thought out and deliver value and impact for both our funding partners and TCV.
We would expect you to be skilled and experienced in writing compelling funding applications and be able to critique and act as a sounding board for your teams own individual applications.
If you're looking for your next exciting senior role in the charity sector and feel you have the experience and drive to deliver this role - please get in touch.
You are going to lead a team with very big ambitions for 2025 and beyond!
The role will require some travel and overnight stays from time to time.
A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.