Director of fundraising jobs

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to support our Public Fundraising team. In this varied role, you'll help deliver engaging fundraising campaigns, manage supporter journeys, and ensure our fundraising efforts run smoothly.

You'll also provide key administrative and project support to the team and the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, with the chance to develop your skills in digital fundraising, data reporting, and campaign coordination. If you're detail-oriented, a great communicator, and passionate about making a difference — we’d love to hear from you!

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About You

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be a confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to draft professional documents and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital collaboration tools and CRM systems is essential. You’ll also have good numeracy skills and experience maintaining financial records. A natural team player, you’ll be adaptable, able to prioritise a demanding workload, and remain calm under pressure — particularly during emergency fundraising appeals.

Key responsibilities:

· Assist in the coordination and delivery of public fundraising activities during emergency appeals, including managing content and materials, liaising with member agencies, and supporting with reporting and updates for senior stakeholders.

· Provide high-quality administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing Director and wider team, including diary management, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and general team logistics.

· Help develop and deliver fundraising materials across direct marketing and digital channels, gather content, and ensure assets are approved and shared with key stakeholders.

· Maintain and update fundraising budgets, process invoices, and support post-appeal reviews with external suppliers and partners.

· Contribute to digital activities by supporting basic analytics, user journey testing, and content creation for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with opportunities to take part in digital innovation workshops.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
• Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
• Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
• Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during

Headway is seeking a passionate and driven Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting people affected by brain injury by helping us grow and nurture our individual donor base.

About the Role

You will lead on managing and developing our portfolio of individual donors, including Friends of Headway members, regular givers and cash appeal donors, and in-memory supporters. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Marketing Manager, you’ll deliver engaging campaigns, strengthen donor relationships, and help us meet vital income targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver donor appeals and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Implement stewardship programmes to increase long-term donor support.
• Manage donor journeys and CRM data, to maximise income and engagement.
• Expand in-memory giving and support legacy fundraising
• Collaborate across teams to raise Headway’s profile and fundraising impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in individual giving fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Strong data and CRM skills (e.g. Salesforce).
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to Headway’s mission.

At Imago Community, we believe in creating change together and we’re looking for a creative, confident, and people-focused Fundraising Manager to help us grow our income and inspire more people to support our work. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team who share ideas and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to make a positive impact.

In this varied and exciting role, you’ll take the lead on developing and delivering imaginative fundraising initiatives, events, and campaigns, both in-person and online. You’ll connect with new supporters and nurture existing relationships, building a community of people who are passionate about making a difference.

From planning engaging events and writing compelling funding applications, to exploring new digital opportunities and telling stories that inspire, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Imago can continue to deliver vital services.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• a natural relationship-builder – confident, engaging, and comfortable making the ask for support
• experienced in fundraising or a related field like charity communications, marketing or event and project management
• creative, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• skilled at telling stories that demonstrate impact and turning great ideas into successful fundraising initiatives
• motivated to achieve results while working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

You’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT abilities, and a commitment to compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR. The role is based at our head office in Tunbridge Wells (moving to Lamberhurst in 2026). A Full UK Driver’s Licence and access to a car are essential as you will visit our other offices, activities and events.

If you’re excited by the idea of inspiring generosity, building lasting connections, and helping us grow our impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Whether you're diving into admin, or rolling up your sleeves for event setup, you'll be the go-to person keeping everything running smoothly within the Marketing and Fundraising team. Alongside supporting a passionate team, you’ll also lead your own exciting projects. Excellent admin skills, a calm and diplomatic approach, and a knack for keeping things on track will ensure you succeed in this role. Charity experience is a plus, but what really matters is your background in marketing, fundraising, events, or similar and a passion for our ethos and values. 

You will be based at our Maidstone HQ, set in wonderful grounds and woodlands, home to 2 friendly resident cats, sheep, donkeys, and guinea pigs. This hybrid role blends remote flexibility with 2–3 days a week on-site or at events, supporting a warm, experienced team that’s passionate about making a difference. If you love variety, teamwork, and are seeking a role in which you can really make a difference, this could be your perfect fit!

Director of Fundraising

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 to £74,000 per annum, depending upon experience
Hours: Full Time

Who we are:

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they are never forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, we maintain cemeteries and memorials at over 23,000 locations worldwide, preserving their heritage and stories for future generations.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC and the home of this role. We engage people through fundraising, events, and educational programmes that share the inspiring stories of those who served and highlight the CWGC's ongoing work.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Director of Fundraising, you will lead the strategy and delivery of all fundraising and membership activities for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF). This senior leadership role is critical to securing sustainable income and growth for the future.

You'll drive innovation across individual giving, legacy campaigns, corporate partnerships, and membership, while inspiring and guiding a small, motivated team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver a long-term fundraising strategy.

· Grow unrestricted income and membership.

· Oversee legacy giving, major donors, and corporate partnerships.

· Launch innovative fundraising products and digital campaigns.

· Ensure compliance with governance and best practice.

· Represent CWGF externally, building strong donor relationships.

What You Need to Have

· Proven track record in senior fundraising leadership and income generation.

· Experience across multiple fundraising streams, including digital and legacy giving.

· Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and assess opportunities.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.

· Financially incisive with experience in budgeting and strategic planning.

· Knowledge of charity governance and compliance.

You'll join a team that values Commitment, Ambition, Respect, and Excellence (CARE) and works collaboratively to achieve meaningful impact.

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, along with a paid week off prior to Christmas
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

How to apply:

Apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.

JOB TITLE: Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

LOCATION: Flexible, with regular travel to London

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive

DIRECT REPORTS: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, Marketing Manager, Fundraising Manager

HOURS OF WORK: Full time, 35 hours per week

DURATION: SALARY / GRADE: £65,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits

TEAM SIZE: 6 FTE (with growth plans of up to 12 fte by 2030)

JOB PROFILE

ABOUT ADOPTION UK

Adoption UK is the leading national voice for adoptive families. We exist to ensure that every child and young person who cannot grow up with their birth parents gets the right support at the right time – from childhood into adulthood.

Every year, thousands of children in the UK are adopted – most having experienced trauma, loss, or neglect. Adoption transforms their futures, but it is rarely the end of the story. Adoptive families face unique challenges: children struggling to trust, thrive in school, or feel safe; parents battling to secure the right support; young people navigating identity and belonging. Without the right help, too many families reach breaking point. Adoption UK is there to change this. We are a lifeline for families – offering community, advice, advocacy, and practical support. We champion their voices with government and professionals, driving changes in policy and practice so that no adoptive family feels they are facing the journey alone.

With over 6,000 members, strong credibility with policymakers, and a powerful lived experience community, we are uniquely placed to influence change. Our mission is urgent and nationally significant: to ensure that every adoptive family can thrive, and every adopted child has the chance to fulfil their potential.

DIRECTORATE PURPOSE

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate is responsible for:

• Income generation across trusts and foundations, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, public donations, and legacies, alongside relationships with commissioners and public sector funders.

• Partnership development, engaging businesses, philanthropists, trusts, and volunteers.

• Marketing of services and membership to families, adoptees, commissioners, and professionals in health, education, and social care.

• Awareness raising and thought leadership, ensuring adoption and permanence issues have a strong voice nationally.

Currently a team of six, the directorate has strong ambitions to grow in size and scope, with scope to re-imagine its structure to meet future needs.

THE ROLE

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of fundraising, marketing and communications at a charity of national importance.

As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications you will:

• Build unrestricted income in a competitive funding environment

• Lead the transformation of Adoption UK’s income model, scaling from £500k to £2m+ contribution (by 2030) to organisational income growth from a £4.2m baseline.

• Develop and deliver a bold, integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications strategy.

• Build Adoption UK’s brand and profile with families, adoptees, commissioners, policymakers, funders, and the wider public.

• Inspire, coach, and grow a talented team, embedding a culture of confidence, creativity, and innovation.

• Personally cultivate and steward high-value donor, corporate, and foundation relationships, working with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and ambassadors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the design and delivery of a multi-year fundraising, marketing, and communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities.

• Act as a cultural change leader, shifting from risk-averse to confident, outward-facing engagement.

• Contribute fully to the Senior Leadership Team, influencing strategy, governance, and financial planning.

Income Growth & Diversification

• Oversee all voluntary income streams – trusts, major donors, corporates, community/public fundraising, legacies – while also strengthening public sector and commissioning relationships.

• Oversee marketing and growth of membership as a core element of income and impact.

• Deliver long-term growth targets.

• Use and promote data-driven decision-making, supporter journeys, and digital fundraising/marketing effectively.

• Design and deliver a signature annual Showcase event, alongside new products such as a Giving Circle and Corporate Club, ensuring clear ROI and upgrade potential.

• Personally lead cultivation of transformational donor and partner relationships, supported by trustees, ambassadors, and patrons.

• Identify and test new funding streams and partnerships to diversify income and reduce risk.

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy covering fundraising, membership, services, training, campaigns, and advocacy.

• Ensure a compelling and consistent case for support and brand identity across all channels.

• Raise Adoption UK’s national profile with media, commissioners, professionals, and the public.

• Lead digital transformation: CRM upgrade, supporter journeys, analytics, social media, and digital marketing.

• Manage media relations and reputation, including crisis communications alongside the CEO.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, inspire, and grow a team of talented and motivated individuals.

• Model authentic, adaptive, and inclusive leadership – balancing ambition with staff wellbeing.

• Act as a coach and mentor, supporting professional growth and building the next generation of leaders.

• Champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and embed values-led behaviours across the team and all external engagement.

• Foster cross-organisational collaboration so fundraising and marketing are understood and supported across Adoption UK.

Financial & Governance

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis for the directorate.

• Report regularly to CEO and Board of Trustees on progress, opportunities, and risks.

• Lead fundraising due-diligence and reputational risk processes, with regular reporting to Trustee-led committees (e.g. Finance & Risk).

• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code, GDPR, charity law, and safeguarding standards.

• Embed robust CRM, data, and analytics to support continuous improvement.

External Engagement

• Act as a visible ambassador for Adoption UK with donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, policymakers, and media.

• In collaboration with the CEO and Chair, direct ambassadors and patrons to open doors, advocate, and steward transformational relationships.

• Represent Adoption UK externally at events, forums, and national platforms.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Significant experience leading multi-stream fundraising, with success in at least two of: trusts, corporates, major donors, public fundraising.

• Experience developing marketing and communications strategies beyond fundraising – including brand, service promotion, membership, campaigns, and digital engagement.

• Track record of delivering growth, innovation, or transformation in income and/or organisational profile.

• Strong people leadership skills: ability to coach, inspire, and develop staff, including senior managers.

• Exceptional relationship-builder – credible with philanthropists, corporates, trustees, commissioners, and media.

• Strategic thinker with financial acumen (budgets, ROI, investment planning).

• Authentic communicator with excellent storytelling ability.

• Commitment to Adoption UK’s mission and values, with an inclusive and collaborative leadership style.

• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

• Contributes to an open and honest culture

• Supports, encourages, and motivates colleagues.

• Encourages challenge, creativity and innovation.

• Leads by example.

• Values transparency and consistency.

• Understands the role of individual and collective accountability.

• Actively contributes to Adoption UK’s mission.

• Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities

• Shares skills and knowledge.

• Promotes Cross Functional team working.

• Offers outstanding service to members.

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders.

• Identifies and uses the most appropriate form of communication.

• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

• Treats colleagues and other stakeholders with respect, honesty, fairness and courtesy

• Is responsive to colleagues, third party professionals and service users.

• Takes pride in own development.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards and meeting agreed objectives.

• Takes an active interest in recognising professional and personal development needs and priorities within Adoption UK.

Desirable

• Experience in child welfare, family support, education, or adoption.

• Evidence of leading digital transformation in fundraising, marketing, or CRM.

• Existing networks in philanthropy, corporate CSR/ESG, or foundations relevant to Adoption UK’s mission.

This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation.

Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

The Opportunity

This is more than a fundraising role — it is an opportunity to lead transformational change for a cause of national importance. You will:

• Shape and lead a directorate spanning fundraising, marketing, and communications.

• Deliver transformational income growth and secure Adoption UK’s sustainability.

• Build Adoption UK’s brand and reputation as the national champion for adoptive families.

• Market services, membership, and campaigns so more families and professionals engage with our work.

• Lead cultural change, inspiring a confident, outward-facing, and innovative fundraising and marketing function.

Few roles offer such scope to combine fundraising growth, brand leadership, and culture change in a mission of such national importance. This is your chance to make a lasting impact – on Adoption UK, on your career, and on thousands of children and families across the UK.

Timetable:

The closing date for this role is 20th October 2025. However, Adoption UK reserves the right to end the application period sooner so we would recommend you complete the application form as soon as possible.

Shortlisting will be carried out on 22 to 24 October 2025 and you should be notified of an outcome within fifteen working days of the closing date.

The panel will shortlist based on those applicants who best meet the criteria for the role.

The date(s) scheduled for first interviews will be 3rd November 2025. These dates may be subject to change and applications will be advised in advance should this happen.

QuarterFive are delighted to partner with The Outward Bound Trust to find an experienced and strategic Director of Fundraising to lead a capable, established team and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth and impact.

The Outward Bound Trust's mission is to inspire young people to believe in themselves and achieve more than they ever thought possible. For over 80 years, its outdoor learning and adventure programmes have helped hundreds of thousands of young people develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive in life and work.

Each year, around 25,000 young people take part in Outward Bound programmes across the UK, delivered through partnerships with schools, youth groups, and employers. Around 80% of school participants receive charitable bursary funding, ensuring that financial barriers never prevent young people from accessing these life-changing experiences. Bursaries are central to OBT’s purpose, underpinning its commitment to equity of access, diversity, and the belief that every young person, regardless of background, should have the chance to experience adventure, challenge, and growth.

The Outward Bound Trust is now delivering its 2030 Strategy, which sets out an ambitious plan to grow reach, strengthen partnerships, and invest in its six heritage outdoor centres. 

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll directly manage four experienced team heads and oversee a high-performing team of 18 who generate bursary, unrestricted, and capital income. The role sits on the Senior Management Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity to connect fundraising with programme delivery, marketing, and business development, ensuring shared priorities and greater collective impact. You’ll also play a key role in the Fundraising and Marcomms Steering Group, ensuring effective working between fundraising and external engagement.

This is a broad, strategic role combining leadership, direction, and hands-on relationship management at one of the UK’s most respected youth charities. You’ll work alongside a supportive CEO and senior leadership team, lead an experienced and capable department, and shape a fundraising strategy that will help thousands of young people access the power of outdoor learning and adventure.

As Director of Fundraising, you will:

• Lead and support a multi-disciplinary fundraising function spanning major donors, corporate partnerships, legacies, trusts and foundations, and events
• Deliver growth across bursary, unrestricted, and capital income, ensuring fundraising priorities align with organisational strategy and long-term sustainability
• Develop and implement capital fundraising plans, supporting the upgrade of existing outdoor centres and laying the groundwork for a potential new site acquisition
• Review and refine OBT’s approach to new business and innovation, identifying where to invest, consolidate, or reshape activity to maximise return
• Build and steward high-value relationships, personally managing key donors, corporate partners, and foundations capable of transformational giving
• Ensure fundraising, business development, and marketing operate in partnership to maximise opportunities for income growth and profile building
• Contribute to organisational leadership as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting financial planning, strategic decision-making, and cross-directorate collaboration
• Represent OBT externally with senior supporters, funders, and government stakeholders, acting as a visible ambassador for outdoor learning and youth development

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Substantial senior-level fundraising experience with demonstrable success in leading multistream teams
• Proven ability to secure and steward six- and seven-figure partnerships and relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and foundations
• Strategic and analytical mindset, confident in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating performance
• Experience of capital fundraising or large-scale campaigns advantageous
• Credible, empowering leadership style – able to guide senior managers, foster collaboration, and provide clarity of direction
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, able to engage confidently with trustees, senior stakeholders, and external partners
• Motivated by The Outward Bound Trust’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and enable all young people to thrive through outdoor learning

Employee benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 24 days plus bank holidays (increasing by one day per year to 30 days).
• Life Assurance (3 x salary)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’), absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date
• Employee Assistance Programme: with easy access to medical and mental health support, including instant GP appointments, physio and counselling services
• Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash (after completion of probation; taxable benefit)
• 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months
• Personal Adventures! Outward Bound has a positive attitude to extended/unpaid leave (forward planning is required)

At Global Witness, we’re on a mission to shift the balance of power from the polluters profiting most from the climate emergency to the people most adversely affected.

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

We are all determined and confident that together we can secure a better tomorrow for everyone. If you are inspired to join us as we investigate and expose abuses of power, tell the stories the world needs to hear and campaign for systemic change, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Director of Fundraising, you will lead the strategy to grow and diversify our income, building on our existing generous donor base and creating a compelling case for support that attracts new philanthropic partners in the UK, US and internationally.

You will also help us connect fundraising with our public outreach, building communities of support and inspiring funders and the public to stand with us.

As an active member of the senior leadership team, you foster a culture of respect and excellence that empowers our staff to be the best that they can be.

About you

We are looking for an experienced leader who combines bold strategic vision with practical drive, who can build trusted relationships across sectors and geographies, and who will empower and inspire a talented team. You will have a successful track record of delivering income growth, most likely within an international non-profit setting.

A deep understanding of human rights and/or climate issues is highly advantageous, though we also welcome exceptional fundraisers from other campaigning environments who bring a deep personal commitment to our mission.

You will be a courageous, kind and inclusive leader who thrives in collaborative environments and who knows how to build a culture of excellence, accountability and reward.

Working for Global Witness

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.

We are currently in the first year of a shorter working week pilot where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

Every two hours, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury in the UK. Aspire is a national charity supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live independent, fulfilled lives. We work alongside spinally injured people from the moment of injury, through rehabilitation and beyond, creating opportunity, choice and independence.

We receive very limited statutory funding, therefore almost everything we do is powered by the generosity of our supporters. That’s why fundraising is at the heart of our mission. Every pound raised changes lives: providing accessible housing, adaptive technology, specialist advice, and innovative rehabilitation support that helps people achieve their full potential.

This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment in Aspire’s journey. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Fundraising to lead, grow, and transform our income-generation strategy. You’ll bring creativity, commercial acumen, and passion for our cause — shaping a sustainable, multi-channel fundraising portfolio that delivers significant growth over the next five years.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the autonomy and support to innovate — from building valuable corporate partnerships and maximising legacy giving, to developing compelling digital campaigns and unforgettable events. Most importantly, you’ll ensure that every supporter feels part of Aspire’s story.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job. Please note, we will not accept AI-generated letters.

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Calibre Audio is a national charity providing free, unlimited access to audiobooks for people who cannot read print due to sight loss, disability, or health conditions. Every day, around 1,500 books are distributed to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature.

Long established as a trusted service with a respected legacy programme and consistent success with trusts and foundations, Calibre is now entering a new chapter. With a bold strategy, national debates on literacy and inclusion gaining momentum, and the 2026 Year of Reading ahead, this is a pivotal moment to grow income, raise their profile and increase impact.

This new role brings fundraising and communications together for the first time. By unifying storytelling, campaigns, and fundraising propositions, the Director will amplify Calibre’s voice, grow income, and ensure that profile-building and fundraising reinforce one another.

This is a strategic and hands-on role, setting direction, managing key relationships and leading change, while securing income and providing clarity and structure for the teams. You will benefit from strong CEO commitment, external consultancy support with bid writing, and the freedom to shape team structure and invest in growth.

As Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will:

• Sit on the Executive Management Team alongside the CEO, COO, and Head of Communities & Learning, driving strategy and cultural change
• Develop and deliver an ambitious strategy across both functions, aligning activity to drive income, membership growth, and visibility
• Build on Calibre Audio’s respected legacy programme, deepen trust and foundation partnerships, and explore untapped opportunities with major donors and individual supporters
• Personally manage and cultivate high-value relationships with trusts, foundations, and major donors, while shaping new opportunities in corporate and individual giving
• Strengthen legacy and in-memory giving, and oversee compelling member appeals
• Lead the development of a powerful case for support, positioning Calibre as a force for change in literacy, disability inclusion, and mental health
• Partner with the Head of Marketing to deliver bold, creative campaigns that amplify Calibre’s national voice and directly support fundraising

About you

This role will suit a senior fundraising leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery.

You will bring:

• A strong track record of securing significant income from high-value donors and funders
• Expertise in developing fundraising strategies and compelling cases for support
• Experience of leading, or working closely with, communications and marketing teams
• The credibility and emotional intelligence to influence at senior leadership level
• Strong staff management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing team
• The ability to unify and bring clarity to fundraising and communications
• This role offers the chance to seize momentum, tell Calibre’s story in new ways, and harness national conversations about literacy and inclusion

Employee benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
• 7.5% employer pension contribution

Friends of Ibba Girls School (FIGS), which supports Ibba Girls’ Boarding School in South Sudan, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop its fundraising strategy, secure new donors, meet ambitious fundraising targets and raise awareness of and support for FIGS through a variety of communication methods.

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS)

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS) was set up in 2011 in response to a specific request from local community leaders to help them translate into reality their vision to build and develop a girls’ boarding school in South Sudan in order to enable girls to complete primary and secondary education rather than drop out of school due to poverty and family pressures.

FIGS has raised over £4.9 million over the last 10 years, particularly through relational fundraising from the wide network of individuals who donate through regular giving, mainly in the UK but also internationally.  Other sources of funds include schools, churches, trusts and foundations, corporates, and business philanthropists, as well as a yearly campaign through the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

FIGS has a committed and hardworking body of trustees, chaired by Chris Trott, former British Ambassador to South Sudan, and now British Ambassador to the Holy See based in the Vatican City, Rome.  The charity currently employs 2 staff who work on fundraising, communications and administration.

In 2023 FIGS Trustees commissioned Windle Trust International (a well-managed UK charity with a long track record of effective work in South Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa) to act as FIGS managing agents in South Sudan, and to provide professional, technical and management advice and support to Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS). 

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS)

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) now educates over 300 primary and secondary school girls from across the whole of Western Equatoria State (an area the size of Scotland but less densely populated) and employs 42 staff (teachers, matrons, cooks, grounds maintenance, night guards and other support staff). The school is on a large, 100-acre green campus and provides not only high-quality teaching in the core subjects on the national curriculum, but also a wide range of co-curriculum subjects like drama, debating, sewing, and farming.

Since its opening in 2014, IGBS has become recognised as a tried and tested visible demonstration of the benefits of boarding school education in South Sudan, where most girls drop out from school before the end of primary and very few complete their secondary qualifications.  IGBS is making a substantial impact across South Sudan, by providing good quality “all-through” integrated girls’ schooling, for both primary and secondary girls, from any background and of any faith or none.

IGBS is achieving both tangible and intangible measures of success, including reduced drop out from school; excellent exam results; a safe, stimulating, happy and nurturing culture; empowering young women who can exercise leadership locally and nationally for this new nation (independent since 2011). IGBS is now attracting widespread recognition in South Sudan for lifting standards of teaching and learning, and acting as a beacon of light and hope, whose example can gradually ripple out to other schools across South Sudan. 

The Opportunity

This is a great moment of opportunity for a highly experienced fundraising and communications professional with a strong and demonstrable track record to play a crucial role (alongside a subgroup of trustees and two paid staff) in reviewing and refreshing FIGS’ fundraising strategy for the short, medium and longer term, and in raising FIGS’ profile through strategic communications. This will support FIGS to reach ambitious fundraising targets to allow us to increase the number of girls in the school to full capacity and implement multiple capital projects on the school campus over the next 5 years. The fundraising challenge also includes deepening and expanding FIGS’ donor base, while sustaining and engaging the large network of existing supporters and loyal donors, supported by effective communications and PR. You will lead and direct the fundraising work and will use your skills across a wide range of fundraising functions, including cultivating gifts from wealthy philanthropists, and through wills and bequests. You will also lead on delivering FIGS’ communications strategy, identifying opportunities to raise its profile with target audiences using a variety of relevant communications channels. You will have experience of digital and social media campaigns, and will oversee the development and dissemination of strategic communications materials in support of FIGS’ fundraising and profile-raising objectives. You will ideally have experience working on projects in fragile or developing contexts and an interest in education and gender equity.

There is plenty to enjoy in the varied work, where one can see visible results not only in FIGS’ fundraising targets, but also in the impact it has on the school, its students and staff, parents and communities across Western Equatoria State and across the nation of South Sudan.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the design and delivery of FIGS’ fundraising strategy and action plan, achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs, both financial and non-financial, as agreed with the Chair of FIGS Trustees, Treasurer and Chair of its fundraising sub-group
• To oversee and deliver FIGS’ communications strategy, and raise its profile with existing and new audiences through strategic communications and PR
• To widen the existing network of donors, based on relationship development and management
• To maintain active engagement with existing supporters and donors
• To identify and generate new fundraising opportunities, from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, as well as from other organizations, groups and individuals
• To generate a pipeline of activities across a range of fundraising streams
• To undertake PR and communications work in order to support the fundraising strategy
• To lead the design and distribution of PR and comms materials, including website, regular newsletter, leaflets, social media.
• To line manage FIGS fundraising and comms staff
• To produce progress reports for FIGS Trustees about fundraising in relation to targets and budget and make recommendations for future workstreams
• To attend key fundraising and supporter events to generate significant income, support and profile
• To act as an ambassador for FIGS
• To ensure fundraising and comms activities are in line with FIGS’ values and policies, relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.

The selection process and how to apply 

The post can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (where part-time is at least 24 hours a week).  Hours can be flexible by arrangement. The person will work mainly from home, liaising online with FIGS and WTI Trustees, staff, and volunteers and with the Board of Governors and Head Teacher of the school in South Sudan.

Some travel to fundraising and communications events in London and elsewhere will be needed. A three-year rolling contract will be offered in the first instance, with annual review and the potential for extension, subject to achievement of agreed performance measures and targets. The salary is in the range of £45-70K (or pro rata) depending on track record and experience. 

To apply please submit your CV and a statement of up to 500 words explaining how you can contribute to FIGS’ fundraising and communications work, including evidence of your fundraising and communications experience, achievements and approach.  Please provide the names and email addresses of two referees who would only be contacted after a job offer.  Please apply by 9 am 29th October 2025 through CharityJob.

First and second round interviews will take place during November. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising you will be based in the London office or work remotely and will be part of the Mass Markets Global Support Team. The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in advancing IRC’s global digital fundraising efforts by providing consultation and hands-on support across paid media, creative development, analytics, and process improvement. Serving as a strategic adviser to country teams, they will guide campaign planning, platform strategy, and performance measurement while handling key relationships with digital agencies and platform partners. They will also support creative process refinement, champion digital ads testing and optimisation, and ensure compliance with data privacy standards. Through thorough analysis and cross-functional collaboration, the role will help refine attribution models, enhance reporting infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement across digital programs. Additionally, the Deputy Director will lead special projects to streamline operations and foster knowledge sharing across the global digital network.

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY 

Authority:

In this role you will provide consultation and guidance on spending decisions about how best to utilise IRC budget on paid digital platforms to maximise income, and responsibility for suggesting, planning and delivering new and engaging ways to introduce prospects to the IRC brand. 

Responsibility for Resources: 

• Oversee Digital donor acquisition market support and cross market pilots - assessing the market needs and requirements and working with HQ functions to support local market fundraising goals and objectives
• Oversee and assess potential digital acquisition external  opportunities available to IRC and advise fundraising markets on implementation.
• Coordination and oversee the work of any and all agencies, freelancers and external consultants required to deliver on the agreed strategic plan.
• Oversee and coordinate cross market testing and channel optimisation activity.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

• External Relations colleagues globally, including the USA, UK, Sweden, Korea and more.
• Partner teams across Digital Engagement, MarTech, Global Donations Operations, Creative Studio, Analytics and other key support functions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Digital Transformation & AI Enablement to prepare digital programs for AI integration and future-readiness.
• Liaise with marketing agencies, partners and freelancers as needed. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1) Digital Media Consultation & Support— 40%

• Act as subject-matter guide and adviser on paid platforms (Meta, Google, programmatic and others) for digital country teams.
• Guide efforts to translate digital strategy into campaign and audience recommendations, investment levels and bidding strategies, and measurement approaches.
• Work with internal MarTech colleagues and external digital media agencies to ensure operational readiness - to include pixel/tagging, audiences, budgets, trafficking, and more.
• Aid in the development and coordination of digital agency RFPs, such as drafting scopes of work, gathering team inputs, and contributing to the evaluation and selection process.
• Liaise with digital media consultants and agencies as needed to support digital teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for global digital consultants, agencies, and platform representatives (e.g., Meta, Google, TikTok), managing relationships to ensure timely access to trends, product updates, and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide hands-on support to digital teams by troubleshooting issues, testing roadmap components, and resolving critical blockers to help ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Provide mentorship on data privacy standards and compliance to ensure digital media activities align with regulatory requirements and standard methodologies.

2) Creative Support for Digital Campaigns — 25%

• Support the management of digital creative production workflows and SOPs to help ensure smooth collaboration across fundraising, creative, and content teams.
• Coordinate across Creative & Content and local country teams to reduce lead times and ensure formats meet platform requirements and accessibility/GDPR standards.
• Support efforts to implement creative testing programs like A/B and dynamic creative, and translate results into scalable standard methodologies.

3) Digital Analytics & Optimisation — 25%

• Lead regular review cadences to analyse digital media performance, surface optimisation opportunities and share cross-market insights.
• Contribute to refining digital attribution models and building clarity around full-funnel performance to help inform and justify ongoing investment in upper-funnel activities.
• Define and maintain core reporting (dashboarding, conversion funnels, LTV/CPA analysis) for digital media and ensure data integrity with MarTech/analytics partners.
• Partner with experimentation and CRO leads to convert insights into prioritised tests and iterate on landing pages and donation flows.
• Lead time-boxed projects to streamline processes underpinning digital fundraising (e.g., automated reporting, audience governance, creative development playbooks).
• Support the documentation of key processes that underpin digital programs, helping facilitate change management and smooth handover to long-term owners.

4) Special Projects & Process Improvement — 10%

• ** Considerable professional experience, including demonstrated ability in deploying targeted digital media strategies to attract donors across new or emerging markets.
• ** Skilled in extracting audience insights and digital marketing tactics to engage diverse geographic regions effectively that drive donor conversion and engagement.
• ** Demonstrable extensive success in leading digital advertising campaigns across Facebook, Google ads and paid search / SEM display advertising campaigns, including optimisation of campaigns to maximise results.
• ** Extensive experience in developing strategies for digital media spending, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for the highest possible returns. Demonstrated ability to adapt financial strategies based on campaign performance and evolving market trends.
• ** Extensive experience of proposing plans and budgets for spending on paid media campaigns for the best possible return.
• Ability to maintain and enhance a comprehensive monitoring and reporting framework for digital acquisition activities, with proficiency in tracking and interpreting critical metrics to continually refine acquisition strategies.
• Experience using varied and complex online tools and platforms for digital marketing and data analysis, such as GA4, Salesforce, Power BI etc.
• Consistent record in driving email marketing strategies aimed at boosting engagement and increasing the lifetime value of supporters, employing complex segmentation and personalisation techniques.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams towards achieving digital fundraising and marketing objectives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of online marketing tools, including proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for campaign reporting and analysis.
• Experience and understanding of campaign development process and relationship with brand identity through different channels and audiences
• Exceptional IT skills including skills in digital marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Business Ad Manager, AdWords, Power BI
• Excellent numeracy with the skills to quickly analyse, interpret and act on data sets and digital fundraising results.
• Mastery of paid search and display advertising principles, with a keen understanding of how to use these channels for maximum impact.
• Fundamental knowledge in designing, setting up, and deploying HTML and CSS-based emails and landing pages, enhancing the effectiveness of digital communications.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to handle a dynamic workload.
• Able to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written English and the ability to produce well designed and high quality proposals and reports.
• Screening call online
• First round panel interview online
• Second round panel interview online

PERSON SPECIFICATION: 

Experience:

• ** Considerable professional experience, including demonstrated ability in deploying targeted digital media strategies to attract donors across new or emerging markets.
• ** Skilled in extracting audience insights and digital marketing tactics to engage diverse geographic regions effectively that drive donor conversion and engagement.
• ** Demonstrable extensive success in leading digital advertising campaigns across Facebook, Google ads and paid search / SEM display advertising campaigns, including optimisation of campaigns to maximise results.
• ** Extensive experience in developing strategies for digital media spending, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for the highest possible returns. Demonstrated ability to adapt financial strategies based on campaign performance and evolving market trends.
• ** Extensive experience of proposing plans and budgets for spending on paid media campaigns for the best possible return.
• Ability to maintain and enhance a comprehensive monitoring and reporting framework for digital acquisition activities, with proficiency in tracking and interpreting critical metrics to continually refine acquisition strategies.
• Experience using varied and complex online tools and platforms for digital marketing and data analysis, such as GA4, Salesforce, Power BI etc.
• Consistent record in driving email marketing strategies aimed at boosting engagement and increasing the lifetime value of supporters, employing complex segmentation and personalisation techniques.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams towards achieving digital fundraising and marketing objectives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of online marketing tools, including proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for campaign reporting and analysis.
• Experience and understanding of campaign development process and relationship with brand identity through different channels and audiences

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Exceptional IT skills including skills in digital marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Business Ad Manager, AdWords, Power BI
• Excellent numeracy with the skills to quickly analyse, interpret and act on data sets and digital fundraising results.
• Mastery of paid search and display advertising principles, with a keen understanding of how to use these channels for maximum impact.
• Fundamental knowledge in designing, setting up, and deploying HTML and CSS-based emails and landing pages, enhancing the effectiveness of digital communications.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to handle a dynamic workload.
• Able to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities.

• Excellent verbal and written English and the ability to produce well designed and high quality proposals and reports.

Language Skills: English (fluent). No additional languages are vital but German, Swedish, Korean or Spanish would be an advantage.

Location: Wolverhampton, WV3 9DH plus opportunity for Homeworking
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £60,578 - £70,900 per year (Band 8b)
 
About Us:

Compton Care is a large hospice charity based in Wolverhampton and has been serving the Wolverhampton, wider Black Country, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire communities for over 40 years. It is a much beloved local charity raising around £12million per year itself to keep services going.
 
Our services are wide ranging and include an 18-bed inpatient unit, large comprehensive community services, Living Well services and a large medical team with training functions.
 
About the role:

We are looking for an innovative, experienced fundraising professional with a high degree of energy and personal commitment to lead our fundraising function.  You should have experience of leading teams, developing and delivering fundraising strategy, influencing internal and external stakeholders and be confident working with senior staff and trustees.
 
This is an exciting time to join Compton as we review all our existing strategic plans and develop comprehensive commercial direction for the organisation.
 
The hospice sector is also going through considerable change with an increased national focus on palliative care and hospice funding.
 
What’s in it for you? 

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with long service. A salary exchange pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution from day one of employment increasing to 7% after 3 years.  A death in service benefit at two times salary. Staff discount across our coffee shops.  Access to an employee assistance program with access to unlimited telephone counselling support, 24/7 GP appointments and a staff discount platform. We are also a Blue Light Card accredited organisation. 
 
About our recruitment process:

Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th November 2025.
 
Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the published closing date when applicant volume is high.
 
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a Standard submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. It is also subject to satisfactory references and occupational health clearance. 
 
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DPP is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to lead on major donor and regular giving, as well as organise events. This is a new role within our team and would be well-suited to a fundraiser that is looking for a new challenge and to bring their experience and ideas to a small, passionate team.