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Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental or social barriers to accessing the arts.
About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK’s national collection of art accessible to everyone online – for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per annum. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.
Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income.
About You
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a solid knowledge of philanthropic giving and a deep appreciation of the value of high-quality donor stewardship. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will enjoy working with data and be skilled at producing compelling content both on and offline. You will bring initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.
The Philanthropy Manager is a new donor-facing role, which will focus on expanding and strengthening a major donor portfolio to increase five and six figure income from individual donors and family trusts for Art UK. You will lead on managing and growing Art UK’s philanthropic giving programme, which includes the Patrons and supporter events programme and our major donor activity. Working within an ambitious team, you will have the support of a freelance Prospect Researcher to identify new prospects, and the Development Manager and CRM Officer to develop donor journeys and relationship management systems. You will report to the Head of Development, work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Philanthropy Board, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
You will actively promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work, reflecting your commitment to our organisational values and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline through identification, research, cultivation and relationship-building to secure five-figure gifts and long-term support
- Manage a portfolio of mid-level individual donors, converting one-off supporters into deeper donor relationships
- Manage and grow Art UK’s mid-level regular giving programme, strengthening donor relationships through face-to face meetings, events and personalised communication
- Develop donor development strategies, using CRM to analysis and identify higher gift prospects from existing donor pool and maximise giving potential
- Lead on major gifts for annual Big Give campaigns, identifying and securing keystone pledge donors, and leveraging networks to reach giving targets
- Create and implement, effectively and in a timely manner, development plans for each donor to retain and upgrade donors and document all activities in CRM Beacon
- Prepare and personalise correspondence and fundraising materials, including donor stewardship and reports, funding proposals and acknowledgement letters as appropriate
- Work closely with the Marketing team and other colleagues to showcase Art UK’s work and enhance donor engagement
- Organise and deliver events for major donors and prospects (with support from the Development team), including attending events where appropriate
- Support management of the American Friends of Art UK (launching 2026), including donor stewarding and events programming
- Support senior leadership and board members in the preparation and delivery of high-quality donor pitches to secure new philanthropic gifts
- Monitor progress against targets and maintain accurate reporting, including updates to Art UK’s Board of Trustees and the Philanthropy Board
- Ensure pledges and donations are processed efficiently and that donors are thanked promptly and personally
- Work closely with all members of the Development team to ensure prospecting and cultivation activity is aligned and complementary
- Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activity is conducted in line with legal, regulatory and ethical best practice e.g. GDPR and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice
Necessary Skills
- Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
- Essential: Proven experience as a major donor fundraiser with a track record of securing five-figure gifts.
- Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
- Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities
- Essential: Outstanding relationship-building and networking skills, including digital engagement
- Essential: In-depth understanding of the philanthropic fundraising environment
- Essential: First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
- Essential: Experience analysing and using supporter data to inform campaigns
- Essential: Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Essential: Experience using CRM databases with a high level of accuracy
- Essential: Thorough knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation
- Essential: Self-motivated, reliable and exceptionally organized
- Desirable: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
- Desirable: Experience in donor acquisition through online giving platforms, direct marketing by email and social media campaigns
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
- Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
- Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
- Desirable: Experience of US fundraising and philanthropic giving
Contract terms
- Full-time
- Permanent contract
- Salary £38,000 per annum
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, within 2-hour travel time to central London (once monthly travel to London for evening events and meetings required)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Art UK is a charity – the online home for the UK's public art collections
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Job Introduction
The role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Diabetes UK. With more people living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed. You will lead on enhancing the infrastructure, data, research and operations that enable the philanthropy and partnerships team to deepen relationships, secure increased income and deliver an excellent supporter experience. You will ensure compliance with fundraising best practice, support implementation of improved CRM functionality and process improvements to enhance our efficiency and impact as a team and develop data driven prospect research strategies that align donors to key priority ambitions to deliver sustainable growth.
Role description:
In this role you will
- Oversee prospecting and data and information management that underpins all of the Philanthropy and Partnerships teams activities working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders.
- Create and implement innovative and data driven strategies for prospect research, moves management, partnership approval and pipeline development
- Evaluate and provide critical analysis of fundraising and prospecting activity to deliver actionable insight, process innovation and project management
- Create project management plans for funding our ambitions and critical pieces of philanthropy and partnerships operational work
- Line manage a prospect research function
- Actively engage with the wider philanthropy and partnerships team, other directorates and external audiences to maximise opportunities for collaboration and growth.
The ideal candidate:
We are looking for a highly motivated professional who thrives on working in a fast-paced complex environment within a large team. You will need:
- good knowledge and experience of CRM relationship management, prospect research, philanthropy and partnership fundraising
- demonstrable experience in information and data management, analysis and fundraising operations.
- an ability to work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, to support the development of relationships between philanthropists, partners and Diabetes UK
- to be an excellent communicator, problem solver, highly accurate and analytical in your work with good project management skills
- to be able to interpret information and make strategic recommendations
- to be flexible, agile and able to adapt to respond to internal and external changes
- to possess a solid understanding of charity legislation, fundraising regulation, and data protection.
For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.
Prospect Research Officer
Contract type: Permanent
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (typically 1 day per week in office)
Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
Are you a naturally curious researcher who loves turning insight into opportunity? Do you have a talent for writing high‑quality briefs and building strong, collaborative relationships?
We’re looking for a Prospect Research Officer who can help unlock transformative income to support people living with cancer.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within our newly established Prospect Development and Insight function, giving you the opportunity to shape how we identify, research, and prioritise the high‑value prospects who can make transformational gifts to Macmillan.
You will be responsible for feeding high‑quality insight directly to fundraisers, supporting them to grow pipelines, prioritise approaches, and unlock opportunities across corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and trusts. You’ll use a wide range of research techniques and tools to identify prospects, evaluate their potential, support risk management through due diligence, and provide concise, high‑impact briefings for fundraisers and senior leaders.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify high‑value prospects using press scanning, wealth screening, network mapping, and research tools.
- Produce clear and concise prospect profiles, briefings and event research for fundraisers and senior stakeholders.
- Conduct due diligence on prospects and donors, assessing risks and escalating where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with fundraisers to support pipeline development, prioritisation and movement of prospects.
- Provide market insight and trend analysis to help shape fundraising strategy and highlight new opportunities.
- Ensure all research activity complies with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and internal policies.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Excellent IT, database, research, analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to manipulate data to extract insights.
- Good awareness and understanding of the current corporate and philanthropy fundraising landscape.
- An enquiring mind, with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and draw out fresh perspectives on opportunities for donor development.
The following skills are nice-to-have but can be developed in‑role:
- Experience in prospect research, including identifying and prioritising prospects, network mapping, due diligence and developing gift capacity ratings.
- Experience using relational databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 15th March
Interviews: Virtual Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd March (exact dates TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Why Join Us
At The Care Workers’ Charity, everything we do is focused on supporting care workers across the UK. From providing crisis grants and mental health support to campaigning for a fairer future for care workers, our work makes a real difference to the lives of people who care for others every day.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue to grow our reach and impact. As Marketing and Events Manager, you will play a central role in helping us tell our story, engage new supporters and deliver events and campaigns that bring people together around our mission. You will have the opportunity to shape new ideas, develop creative campaigns and see the direct impact of your work.
You will be joining a small, friendly and supportive team where your ideas will be valued and where you will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work.
The Role
We are looking for a creative, organised and motivated Marketing and Events Manager who is passionate about making a difference. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in raising awareness of The Care Workers’ Charity and supporting our work to improve the lives of care workers across the UK.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the delivery of the charity’s marketing and events programme, helping to grow engagement, strengthen our profile and support our fundraising activities. You will be responsible for planning and delivering marketing campaigns across a range of channels, including social media, email newsletters and the website, ensuring our communications are clear, engaging and consistent. You will play an important role in telling the story of the charity’s impact and helping more care workers, supporters and partners connect with our work.
Events will be a central part of the role. You will coordinate and deliver a varied programme of activities including fundraising events, sector conferences, networking opportunities and national campaigns such as Professional Care Workers’ Week. You will be confident managing event logistics, working with venues and suppliers, coordinating speakers and partners, and ensuring events are well organised and professionally delivered. You will enjoy creating engaging and memorable experiences that help supporters feel connected to the charity’s work.
You will work closely with the fundraising team to support campaigns and partnerships, helping to create engaging opportunities that encourage supporters and organisations to get involved. The role will involve building positive relationships with partners and sponsors and representing the charity at meetings and events across the sector.
About You
You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and finding new ways to engage supporters, partners and care workers in the work of the charity.
You will have experience delivering marketing campaigns and organising events, and you will enjoy bringing ideas to life from concept through to delivery. Whether coordinating a fundraising event, supporting a conference presence or helping to deliver a national campaign, you will be comfortable managing multiple projects and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
You should be confident using a range of marketing channels including social media, email marketing and websites, and be willing to try new approaches to help raise awareness and grow engagement. You will be organised and detail-focused, able to manage event logistics, coordinate suppliers and venues, and ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
You will be a proactive self-starter who can work independently while also being a strong team player. Experience in marketing, events or fundraising is essential, and knowledge of the health and social care sector would be an advantage.
Above all, you will be enthusiastic about the charity’s mission and motivated to help us increase our reach and impact for care workers across the UK.
Start Date: ASAP
We envision a world where care workers are recognised as skilled professionals who are valued, supported, respected and resourced to be in a strong po
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to support the development and delivery of a refreshed and consolidated approach to risk management. The successful candidate will be responsible for redefining risk at Age UK and consolidating interdependent functions and teams; delivering a consistent approach to risk and compliance and providing clear assurance to the Committee and the Board of Trustees.
You will be an experienced risk professional who can work with senior leaders to help identify and design relevant strategies which will quantify and mitigate a broad range of operational and strategic risks. You will lead in the delivery of Age UK's enterprise risk management strategy, ensuring that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed across all areas of the charity.
If you're a collaborative, strategic thinker with strong expertise in risk, this role gives you the opportunity to make a significant impact at the heart of a national organisation.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 4L
Last date for applications Wednesday 4th March 2026
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of designing risk frameworks at a corporate-wide level A, I
- Experience of implementing risk frameworks at a corporate and divisional level A, I
- Experience of implementing risk assurance in a complex charity A, I
- Experience of working with and giving advice to boards and senior managers A, I
- Experience of advising on, overseeing and reporting on compliance policies A, I
- Line management experience A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of Charity Commission guidance and trustee/management responsibilities relevant to risk and assurance A, I
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and tailor communication to different audiences without jargon A, I
- Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills I
- Ability to translate technical concepts into day-to-day actions A, I
- Able to advise on lines of defence, mitigations and reasonable actions A, I
Personal Attributes
- Confident and able to take decisions I
- Personable and able to build good relationships quickly I
- Proactive, problem-solving attitude I
- Flexible and able to work in a changing and fast-moving environment I
- Discreet and comfortable with holding confidential information I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of negotiating and overseeing corporate insurance policies and the renewal process A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of corporate insurance in the charity sector I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Reporting To: Head of Philanthropy & Special Events
Salary Range: £45.000 - £50.000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, across London sites. Old Street, Canary Wharf & Poplar.
Working days/hours per week: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm
Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Nurturing high-value relationships with major donors to maximise support to drive growth in income targets.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Build relationships with a portfolio of prospective major donors, understanding philanthropic motivations and tailoring opportunities for engagement to inspire major gifts
- Leading the creation of new product ideas to encourage repeat, sustainable, mid-level gifting
- Foster a deep understanding of the charity work and strategy, including the regional network, to enable value adding support of frontline charity visits and tours
- Develop innovative and personalised stewardship plans to deepen donor relationships
- Develop compelling written communications, including emails, proposals, and reports to showcase the impact of donor support
- Work with colleagues across the Fundraising function to maximise cross over opportunities between income areas
- Staying up to date with trends and data form the charity sector to optimise donor experiences and identify new opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and consistently update cultivation plans
- Actively participate in budget setting and quarterly forecasting
- Ensure compliance with Funding Regulations and GDPR
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role
- Proven experience in developing strong relationships with donors, securing major gifts, and stewarding donors to become repeat supporters
- Experience of collaborating with senior leadership to leverage connections ad increase support
- Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work with complex budgets and production of associated donor reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing proposals and presentations, with the ability to engage at all levels with diverse stakeholders
- Proficient level of IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of managing projects or varying scale and scope
- Experience in event management.
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application Procedure
Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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About The Big House
The Big House Multibank is committed to improving lives and building a more sustainable Scotland by reducing waste, maximising resources, and ensuring essential goods reach families who need them most. Working with partners across business, government, and the community, we divert surplus products from landfill and distribute them to households facing hardship. Our work delivers social, environmental, and economic impact - strengthening communities while tackling poverty and waste at scale.
Role Overview
As we grow our reach and deepen our impact, we are seeking a highly capable team member to lead our partnerships and fundraising work. This role is central to securing the resources, relationships, and income needed to ensure our Multibank meets rising demand across Scotland while contributing to the wider ambitions of the National Multibank network.
Working to a strategy agreed and developed with the CEO, the Partnerships & Fundraising Manager will build strong corporate, community, and referral partnerships; unlock surplus and donated goods; and secure sustainable income through grants, corporate giving, and strategic collaborations. This is a dynamic, relationship-led role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating opportunities, strengthening networks, and helping drive organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development
- Build and manage strong relationships with businesses, retailers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to secure surplus goods and in-kind support.
- Expand and maintain a network of referral partners, including schools, health professionals, local authorities, and community organisations.
- Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that extend the Multibank’s reach and strengthen supply.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and progress these independently, escalating strategic or high-value decisions to the CEO as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the National Multibank and Regional Multibank network, building and nurturing strong relationships and contributing to shared partnership and fundraising opportunities.
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Work closely with the CEO to develop and deliver a pipeline of funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and individual supporters.
- Prepare compelling funding proposals, business cases, and impact reports that clearly communicate need and demonstrate value.
- Secure restricted and unrestricted income to support operational costs, cost-price procurement, and strategic initiatives.
Innovation & Strategic Support
- Work closely with the CEO to identify and secure funding for pilot projects and new delivery models.
- Help shape partnership approaches that support test-and-learn innovation, wrap-around support, and new community pathways.
- Represent The Big House at meetings, events, and stakeholder forums, helping raise the profile of the Multibank and its mission.
How to Apply
To apply for the Partnerships & Fundraising Manager role, please submit:
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A current CV, outlining your relevant experience and career history
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A cover letter (maximum two pages), clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and why you are interested in the role
Please download the job description for full details.
The Big House Multibank reduces waste and supports families in Scotland by redistributing surplus goods to families across the country.

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Be the spark that turns creativity into impact.
Help Age Exchange grow arts & heritage programmes that change lives in social care.
Age Exchange—embedded in social care and powered by the arts—is hiring a Business Development Manager to ignite partnerships and funding that deliver innovative programmes across the UK. If you come from museums, galleries, archives or cultural organisations and can spot opportunities, craft compelling bids and open doors fast, this is your stage. Lead the growth of projects that boost health, wellbeing, learning and social connection—so creativity reaches the people who need it most.
The role will require someone who can work from our head office in Blackheath and the role will include some national travel as and when required so the ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of the Community Hub in Blackheath, London.
What is The Deal for you?
- Flexibility! You will be working 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekend work.
- Location: You need to be based within a commutable distance to our Community Hub in Blackheath, London.
- Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
- Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life
This role will design and secure a portfolio of national and local strategically aligned, market-relevant and impactful programmes which use arts, culture and creativity to achieve a positive impact on our target audiences. These programmes will empower the health, wellbeing, learning, social mobility and social connection of people supported by Age Exchange and Community Integrated Care. The role holder will play an essential role in leading the growth, reach and sustainability of Age Exchange by generating funding and commercial revenue and new partnerships.
What You'll do (list not exhaustive):
- Win funding & partnerships that fuel our programmes and core costs—trusts & foundations, corporates/sponsorships, individual giving, and earned income.
- Build and manage a high-quality pipeline—prospect, cultivate, write compelling bids/proposals, negotiate, and steward partners.
- Collaborate across the delivery team—aligning with colleagues so proposed projects and tenders are fundable, impactful, and on-brand.
- Report outcomes & learn—own quarterly KPI reporting and iterate approaches to hit clear income and partnership targets.
Our ideal Candidate:
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
- Proven success in bid writing and securing projects/tenders of £250k+.
- Strong experience in fundraising, commercial development, and project management within a funded environment.
- Creative thinker with the ability to design innovative programmes aligned to strategic objectives.
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at senior levels.
- Skilled communicator and presenter, able to craft compelling proposals and pitches.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
- Bring proven success in the arts or heritage sector (e.g., museums, galleries, performing arts, creative health, community arts) with a track record of securing grants and/or sponsorships.
- Are a confident storyteller and bid writer who can turn creative ideas into fundable, strategically aligned propositions.
Why join us ?
- Be part of a nationally recognised charity making a real difference in people’s lives.
- Lead ground-breaking projects that combine creativity and social impact.
- Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Success in this role means:
- Meeting funding and growth targets.
- Delivering a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes.
- Enhancing the charity’s profile through impactful projects and partnerships.
Ready to make a difference ?
Apply now and help us shape a future where arts and creativity empower communities across the UK.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
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The Sick Children's Trust
Salary: £46,000
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week in London EC2A)
Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026
Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with The Sick Children's Trust to recruit their new Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a warm, values-driven organisation that provides vital 'Homes from Home' supporting thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital.
For over 40 years, The Sick Children's Trust has been giving families a free place to stay, just steps from their child's hospital bed. Their ten 'Homes from Home' across England provide more than a welcoming place to stay - they also give comfort, stability, community and compassion at the most difficult moments in a family's life.
With 91% occupancy, 48,062 nights of accommodation provided last year, and over 3,200 families supported, the impact of this charity is profound. This role sits at the heart of expanding that life-changing reach.
The Role
As Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy, you will lead the growth of an ambitious and high-performing corporate partnerships programme. This is a senior, income-generating role focused on securing new business, stewarding high-value relationships, and influencing philanthropic support through senior networks.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and managing two corporate fundraisers (South and North), you will:
Lead Corporate New Business
- Develop and deliver a strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of five- and six-figure prospects
- Create compelling, bespoke proposals, pitches and presentations
- Confidently deliver senior-level pitches to CSR leads, directors and boards
Maximise Relationship Value
- Provide excellent stewardship to high-value partners
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage major donors, trustees and influential supporters
- Spot opportunities to bridge corporate leaders into philanthropic giving
Collaborate and Innovate
- Work with Operations, Communications and Marketing to build impactful partnership propositions
- Shape co-branded campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, corporate volunteering and events
- Act as an ambassador for the charity at external and sector events
Lead and Develop Others
- Line manage and mentor the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South) and Corporate Officer (North)
- Monitor performance, forecast income, and report against KPIs
- Use DonorFlex to maintain accurate, high-quality records
About you
We're looking for someone who brings a proven track record of securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships, with the ability to craft high-quality proposals, pitch decks and presentations that win major support. You will be confident pitching to senior and influencialaudiences, and skilled at building strong, strategic relationships across both corporate and philanthropic stakeholders. You'll have experience engaging major donors or senior supporters, combined with the creative thinking needed to shape compelling partnership propositions. Alongside this, you will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
The Sick Children's Trust offers a generous package including:
- £46,000 per annum
- 35-hour working week
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Wellbeing support (EAP, eyecare, flu jab, life assurance)
- Additional benefits post-probation (bonus day off, enhanced pension, PHI, Medicash, Digicare+, travel loan)
Interested in this incredible role?
For the full job pack and details on how to apply, please share your CV with Kevin who will be in touch with further information.
Closing date: Thursday 5th March
First stage interviews: W/C Monday 9th March
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Coach Core is an education and employment charity that improves the life-chances of under-represented young people across the UK, who experience barriers, discrimination and a lack of opportunities. We help people age 16-24 develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to unlock long-term employment opportunities through the power of sports apprenticeships. Since 2012, we’ve enabled over 1,100 young people to find meaningful employment across 21 UK locations.
Do you have exceptional skills in driving income through mass participation and special events? We are seeking an experienced, events fundraiser who organising events and stewarding supporters so that we can raise vital funds for under-represented young people.We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and exceptional organisation to help us deliver events that inspire, engage and raise vital funds for young people across the UK.
In this pivotal role, you’ll join our friendly Fundraising & Marketing team and take the lead on planning, promoting and delivering our challenge events programme – including the iconic TCS London Marathon and Coach Core’s own Sports Days, Golf Day and a 24hr National Three Peaks Challenge.
Your work will put you right at the heart of our mission. You’ll be the person who:
- empowers event participants to hit ambitious fundraising goals
- builds warm, lasting relationships with supporters, sponsors and partners
- ensures every Coach Core event (large or small) is well‑run, memorable and aligned with our values
Behind every successful fundraising event is someone who can hold all the moving parts together…and that’s where you come in. From recruitment and stewardship to logistics, on‑the‑day management and post‑event follow‑ups, you’ll make sure every participant feels supported and every event runs smoothly, safely and on budget.
If you love bringing people together, thrive in a collaborative environment and want to use your skills to help young people achieve things they never thought possible, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
Salary: £37,332 (FTE) £31,110 actual for 30 hours per week
Hours:30 hours per week – ideally over 4 days (flexible working considered)
Location: London / Hybrid
Holiday:25 paid holiday days per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata plus discrertionary days over Christmas period
Application Closing Date: 5:00PM Friday 13 March
Application Details:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your CV
- A cover letter outlining why you are a strong fit for this role
- Two examples of past work you are particularly proud of, submitted separately, with a short explanation of why you have chosen them and how they demonstrate the skills set out in the job description
At Coach Core, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives. If you come from a different industry or background and bring fresh insights, innovative thinking, and a commitment to our mission, we encourage you to apply, regardless of not meeting all the criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager - Tiphereth
About Tiphereth
Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh providing residential care and day services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are part of the wider Camphill movement, which emphasises intentional community living, meaningful work and shared life between people with and without support needs.
Our community brings together over 200 people with our members, staff, vocational co-worker and volunteers across residential homes, supported living services and vibrant day services. We operate craft workshops, horticulture programmes, a pop-up shop and participate in local markets. Our work is underpinned by anthroposophical principles and a deep commitment to human dignity, inclusion and the belief that everyone has a meaningful contribution to make.
Tiphereth is at an exciting point in its development. Following a successful financial recovery and the launch of our Five-Year Strategy, we are investing in our capacity to grow sustainably. This new Director-level role is central to that ambition, leading our efforts to diversify income, build lasting supporter relationships and tell the story of our community to the wider world.
Role’s Primary Objective
The Fundraising (and associated marketing development) Manager is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting alongside other senior managers on the Senior Management Team. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape Tiphereth's external engagement and income generation strategy.
In Year One, you will be hands-on across the full breadth of fundraising and marketing activity, building the infrastructure, strategy and relationships needed for long-term success. From Year Two onwards, you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a small team covering marketing and communications, community fundraising, and grant and trust applications.
This role requires someone who can operate strategically whilst also delivering at pace. You will need to be equally comfortable presenting to the Board as you are drafting a grant application or stewarding a major donor. Above all, you will need to connect authentically with our ethos and be able to communicate the distinctive value of Camphill community life to diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Tiphereth's Five-Year Plan and organisational values
• Work towards strategic income targets including a minimum £250,000 in major donor engagement over five years and increasing non-government income to 10% of total revenue
• Identify, develop and secure new fundraising opportunities to maximise income potential and expand Tiphereth's supporter base
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising trends, opportunities and risks
• Build business cases for capital projects and new initiatives requiring external funding
2. Major Gifts and Philanthropy
• Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family foundations with capacity to make transformative gifts
• Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for capital projects and programme development
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship and regular impact reporting
• Support the CEO and trustees in their donor engagement activities, preparing briefings and facilitating introductions
• Maximise tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid and other mechanisms
3. Grants and Trusts
• Research and develop a pipeline of grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with Tiphereth's work
• Write and submit high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively with service managers to develop project proposals
• Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes and reporting requirements
• Build relationships with programme officers and foundation staff to strengthen future applications
4. Marketing and Communications
• Lead the development and implementation of Tiphereth's marketing and communications strategy
• Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels, including timely responses to donors and interested parties
• Develop engaging content including the Annual Impact Report, newsletters, social media and website
• Champion digital fundraising initiatives and enhance supporter journeys to improve engagement and retention
• Raise Tiphereth's profile through media engagement, events and participation in sector networks
5. Community Fundraising and Events
• Develop and grow community fundraising income including individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes
• Plan and deliver fundraising events and supporter engagement activities that reflect Tiphereth's values
• Support and coordinate third-party fundraising by community supporters
• Explore corporate partnership opportunities aligned with our ethos
6. Team Development and Management
• Build the case for and recruit specialist roles in marketing, community fundraising and grant-writing as capacity grows (from Year Two)
• Lead, manage and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Manage budgets for fundraising and marketing activities, monitoring performance and return on investment
• Provide clear reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO and subsequently to the Board
Terms and Conditions
Salary
ca. £50k
Annual Leave
33 days including public holidays, rising with service
Pension
Total contribution at 9% with auto-enrolment pension scheme
Probationary Period
Six months
Notice Period
Three months
Additional Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, professional development opportunities, mileage allowance for work travel
Safeguarding: Tiphereth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a PVG scheme membership check.
Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability.
Tiphereth Limited is a registered Scottish charity (SC016530) and a company limited by guarantee (SC100167)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate and Events Fundraiser
Reports to: Corporate Partnership Manager
Location: 80 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BY - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in the office and some travel to Corporate Patron Meetings and events.
Salary: £28-£32k per annum
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
About CRASH:
CRASH charity was founded in 1996 and thanks to the support of companies and individuals in the property & construction industry, for the last 30 years we have constructed places that care for people.CRASH is a respected and unique charity that lies at the heart of the property and construction industry.
CRASH helps homelessness and hospices charities with all aspects of their construction challenges.The companies who support us provide their professional expertise, their construction products and their donations which combine to construct places that care for people.
Job Summary:
The Corporate & Events Fundraiser will help to drive income for the organisation through the effective planning, delivery and operation of CRASH’s growing Corporate Patron programme and event portfolio.
This is a pivotal role in enabling CRASH to achieve its goals – helping developing relationships with new and long-term corporate patrons. Communicating the organisation’s work to build lasting relationships and future support. It is an important role as one of the first points of contact for CRASH, both internally and externally.
Reporting to the Corporate Partnership Manager, the Corporate and Events Fundraiser will be responsible for driving engagement, loyalty and income through innovative corporate patron fundraising activities and events.
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Patrons
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Ensure excellent stewardship of existing and new corporate donors, working with the Corporate Fundraising Manager to create innovative strategies to generate high levels of loyalty and commitment, fostering and enhancing their long-term relationship with the charity. This includes organising bi-annual meetings.
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Produce annual Corporate Patrons Social Impact Reports.
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Organise dates for lunch and learn presentations with Corporate Patrons.
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Lead of fundraising campaigns such as Big March and Christmas Campaign. These campaigns aim to achieve an income target set annually.
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Work with colleagues to ensure that any potential corporate patrons are communicated with and are developed to their fullest potential.
2. Events / Award Evening
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Organising and managing CRASH Events whilst promoting the charity's cause and engaging with attendees and volunteers.
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Support Corporate Patrons with their fundraising initiatives provide materials. QR codes and guidance on Just Giving platforms.
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Manage the Run for Charity Relationships. Draft content and communications to promote running events. Manage relationships with individuals participating in fundraising runs to ensure their needs are met and encourage continued support.
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Manage the attendance at Award Evenings preparing for attendance at award evenings and charitable collections which may include securing raffle prizes from Corporate Patrons. This may be outside of working hours, and you will receive time off in lieu to compensate.
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Recruiting volunteers from Corporate Patrons for regular events and award evenings.
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Ensure events are delivered to a high standard of safety, accessibility, participant experience and financial success.
3. Finance
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Acknowledge corporate patron donations, attending cheque presentations and photo opportunities as necessary, working with Marketing and Communications Manager to generate positive media coverage.
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Ensure the monthly management of all income is recorded and reconciled accurately and promptly on Access database.
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Ensure Gift Aid claims are completed and submitted after each CRASH event working in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
4. General
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Ensure Fundraising Calendar and activities are up to date on the website
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Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure regular and engaging content to promote fundraising activity and initiatives.
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Utilising ACT Database, maintain an accurate record of supporter details and activity ensuring they receive relevant and timely communication resulting in ongoing fundraising opportunities and development of long-term support
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To be aware of and adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Codes of Best Practice.
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To have up to date knowledge, understanding and compliance of GDPR regulations including the handling and protecting personal data in accordance with GDPR guidelines
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To represent the charity publicly when required.
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Ad-hoc travel to project visits, events and Corporate Patron meetings.
Key Relationships
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CRASH is a small team of 7 so it is vitally important that this role builds strong collaborative working practices across the organisation as well as with external stakeholders.
Benefits
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Time of in lieu is given for events worked outside of office hours
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Company pension scheme offering 5% employer contributions
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Hybrid working opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You’ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio — identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations — and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships.
In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families.
This role is for you if:
- You’re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships.
- You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement.
- You’re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks.
- You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth.
- You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning a 3–5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets.
- Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities.
- Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving.
- Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters.
- Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements.
- Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income.
- Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events.
- Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance.
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years’ experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising.
- Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships.
- Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities.
- Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications.
- Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice.
Why join us?
- Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care.
- Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees.
- Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy.
- Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network.
Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.
Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Closing date: 9 March
Interviews: 16 March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Introduction
Salford Foundation tackles disadvantage and changes lives working across Greater Manchester. Our Strategy 2025-30 focuses on creating sustainable income to meet service development and business growth. The Corporate Fundraiser supports income diversification by engaging with corporate donors and corporate partners to meet annual corporate and fundraising income targets of £350k+ p.a.
You will cultivate strategic corporate partnerships and develop fundraising relationships with corporate partners, corporate foundations and employers. Working closely with the CEO, Business Development Manager, Digital Marketing Officer, Finance Team and Service Managers to:
Ø Manage the corporate pipeline opportunities for donors, prospects and targets
Ø Prepare and present winning proposals, bids and grant applications
Ø Create digital marketing content and corporate fundraising campaigns
Ø Lead on the corporate fundraising strategy and reporting on performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and engage with key businesses and corporate partners in the North West. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of corporate fundraising and managing strategic partnerships. You should have a good understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value with excellent stewardship, communication and marketing skills and be committed to high levels of customer service and professionalism.
Key tasks
1. Leading on the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy and annual plan.
2. Managing the corporate pipeline, identifying and researching new fundraising opportunities including corporate grants, donations, sponsorships, employee fundraising and other income.
3. Managing your workload effectively to ensure achievement of agreed annual corporate fundraising and donations targets and reporting quarterly on performance.
4. Researching and recording key contacts, relationships and actions on shared networks and systems.
5. Designing and delivering digital marketing and fundraising campaigns to engage corporate donors and generate new income.
6. Working collaboratively with colleagues to co-ordinate and plan approaches to corporate donors, prospects, targets and supporters.
7. Promoting Salford Foundation’s strategy, mission, values and services and acting as a brand ambassador to raise the organisation’s profile amongst key corporate and business stakeholders.
8. Preparing and submitting high quality and timely branded corporate proposals, partnership agreements and presentations.
9. Managing key corporate relationships, developing corporate partnerships and relationships and delivering high levels of professionalism and customer service
10. Recording, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators internally and externally to meet corporate partners, funders, SMT and Board requirements.
11. Attending and presenting at internal and external business networking, CSR, Social Value, meetings, workshops and events as required.
12. Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology.
13. Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Social Media, Fundraising; Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
14. Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager.
Essential Knowledge
· Good working knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising and business development
· Knowledge and understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value
· Knowledge and understanding of fundraising code of practice and charity law
· Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing and social media channels
Desirable Knowledge
· Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion, poverty and deprivation and their impact on children, young people and adults.
Essential Experience
· 2 years’ experience of working in a corporate fundraising and income generation role
· Experience of managing and developing relationships with corporate partners
· Experience of achieving annual income targets of £300k+
· Experience of supporting and/or developing marketing, social media and/or digital marketing campaigns
Desirable Experience
· Experience of project management and working collaboratively to develop project ideas and proposals
Essential Skills
· Ability to write accurate, creative and persuasive content to engage target audience(s)
· Ability to communicate authentically to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders
· Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
· Ability to achieve income targets and report on performance
· Good IT & digital skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages,
Desirable Skills
· Creative skills with ability to use AI, digital tools, online and social media platforms
Values and Attitudes
- Growth mindset and solutions focused with commitment to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
Special Conditions
- Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Education Trust is recruiting a Development Manager to turn evidence-led research into real-world impact for families across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to build a fundraising function from the ground up inside a respected policy organisation - with the autonomy to do it your way.
About the role
You will build and lead FET's income growth function, securing near-term unrestricted income while developing durable fundraising capacity. Your core focus is establishing a new major donor and mid-value programme and delivering a high-performing trusts and foundations pipeline.
We have streamlined administrative responsibilities so you can concentrate on what matters: income growth and donor relationships. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, who produces copy and assets for your fundraising brief.
What we are looking for
We need someone with recent, hands-on fundraising experience in a mission-led organisation who has built income, not just maintained it. Experience building a major donor pipeline is essential, along with trusts and foundations competence. You must have genuine personal alignment with FET's mission and established public positions on family policy.
The details
Salary: Up to £40,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Location: Home-based, with UK travel as required Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026
How to apply
Please read the full job description and person specification (attached) and send a CV and covering letter by 9am Monday 16 March 2026. Your covering letter should explain how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.