Donor research manager jobs

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June in Maggie's Newcastle.

About Degrees

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of the Global South to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM) geoengineering, a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that the Global South should be empowered to conduct its own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for fifteen years, and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

We seek a Fundraising / Development Manager to manage relationships with our existing funders and to help bring in new donors and partners to diversify our funding base. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to increase the capacity of a field-leading charity, help empower the Global South, and contribute to one of the world’s most important climate-change debates. If you are an ambitious, relationship-driven fundraising leader with an interest in climate policy, science or global development, this is an opportunity to step into a role with purpose, international influence, and real impact.  

The charity is rapidly scaling up, recently doubling its annual budget to £6 million. Degrees has partnered with leading climate change funders and research partners including the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Open Philanthropy, Crankstart, Navigation Fund, Outlier Projects, LAD Climate Fund and UK Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). Transparency of funding is essential to our work. We do not accept support from anonymous donors or funding from the fossil fuel industry.

Role

We now seek a full-time team member to build on this base. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and working closely with the Founder & CEO and the Chair of the Trustees, the Fundraising / Development Manager will support and coordinate fundraising efforts aimed at securing multi‑year, diversified funding. He / she will also introduce robust processes for pipeline management and donor stewardship, and will support and coordinate the complete donor lifecycle (from identification to cultivation to solicitation and stewardship) of a portfolio of top prospects. The post holder will receive initial onboarding support from the Senior Philanthropy Advisor. As fundraising grows, the team may expand in the future.

Initial priorities include expansion beyond the current donor pool, with a strong push to engage new funders, and putting in place the systems (CRM, reporting cadence, key performance indicators) to support growth at scale.

As this is a new role, responsibilities are expected to evolve but some key items will include: 

Strategy & planning

• Work with the CEO, COO, Senior Philanthropy Advisor, the Chair of the Trustees, and other senior staff to support the development and implementation of a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organisational objectives; 

Pipeline development & new opportunities 

• Maintain and coordinate the fundraising pipeline, supporting the fundraising activities of senior staff and the Chair; 

• Support the identification and development of new funding opportunities from trusts and foundations, government funders, and multilateral donors in the development and climate sectors on an ongoing basis; 

• Reach out to networks of climate philanthropy advisors for referrals; 

• Manage contact with funding opportunities; 

Grant writing 

• Draft and coordinate the preparation and submission of grant proposals; 

Donor stewardship & reporting 

• Maintain excellent relations with existing funders by keeping them informed on charity and sector updates, inviting them to events, and ensuring the delivery of annual reports and notices; 

• Ensure and manage ongoing reporting; 

Events & engagement 

• Working with the Events Manager, help design and deliver fundraising events for existing and potential funders, particularly in the UK and US; 

• Manage invitation lists, track attendance and ensure bespoke follow-up to attendees; 

• Assist in the design of events that will inspire and engage funders while involving Southern experts in the Degrees research community; 

• Coordinate all fundraising outreach and related programming for the Degrees Global Forum (a conference to be held in 2027); 

Processes, systems & administration 

• Support the development and implementation of structured processes across the entire fundraising and donor lifecycle; 

• Develop and track KPIs, providing regular reports to senior staff and the Trustees; 

• Be responsible for fundraising data, contacts and administrative records. 

Qualifications 

Essential 

• At least ten years’ experience in fundraising or transferrable relevant experience;

• Track record of helping secure six- and seven-figure grants income from foundations, major individual donors, and/or public agencies; 

• Strong organisational and project management skills; 

• Experience and comfort with Microsoft 365, fundraising CRMs and other common software tools; 

• Experience organising events; 

• Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively in English with a keen attention to detail; 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, including an ability to work with people of all levels and backgrounds; 

• Experience creating and maintaining fundraising processes; 

• Ability to adapt and remain comfortable in a dynamic, remote start-up environment in a small organisation; 

• Ability to travel internationally; 

• Legal right to work in the UK. 

Desired

• Experience successfully fundraising from climate donors; 

• Experience with a strong network of international funders; 

• Experience building and scaling a fundraising effort; 

• Experience supervising staff (as we expect the team to grow in future); 

• Tech savvy and eager to work with new software solutions; 

• Knowledge of climate science, policy and SRM. 

Benefits of working at Degrees 

• You will join a growing and dynamic charity operating at the intersection of climate change and global development.

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a potentially high-impact issue by helping shape global conversations on climate science, empowering researchers in the Global South, and collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.

• The role is fully remote, allowing you to live anywhere within the United Kingdom. The charity has no central office and offers each employee up to £250 per month (including VAT) to cover co-working space costs. The team meets face-to-face at quarterly ‘awaydays’ in the UK, which are organised and paid for by the charity.

• Degrees provides an 8% employer pension contribution with no required employee contribution, which is generous by the standards of the UK third sector.

• The role includes opportunities for international travel.

• You will receive 36 days of annual leave per year, including UK public holidays.

• Personal development budget of £1,000 per year.

Following an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Senior Special Events Executive to join our high performing Special Events team. Together, the team delivers a range of special events which raises vital funds to save the lives of people with cancer,  including:

• Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception; 
• The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and
• the Ever After Garden, our flagship and high profile annual remembrance garden in Chelsea, which last year was visited by HRH The Princess of Wales and over 190,000 visitors

In this role you will help deliver our portfolio of events, which will include:

• coordinating speakers, 
• liaising with suppliers, 
• managing senior volunteers, 
• supporting in donor meetings,
• securing high value auction and raffle prizes, and 
• writing donor communications. 

Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to grow our portfolio and deliver income growth from high value fundraising committees and special events.

About you 

You will have a passion for relationship building and a proven track record in delivering events, ideally with the purpose of raising funds. You will be ambitious and proactive, and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals. 

Why join us? 

We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer 

• Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000 
• Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton 
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm 
• 27 days annual leave rising with length of service 
• Training, support and development opportunities 
• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
• Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities 
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes 
• Opportunities for training and career development 

Inclusion matters

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

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

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised grant manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, to manage all aspects of grants from The Christie Charity to the NHS Trust.

The role will take responsibility for collating project information and supporting internal teams to communicate and demonstrate project impact and ensure accountability to our external partners and audiences.

This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

We are seeking an experienced, driven and creative Marketing Manager to join Nottingham Hospitals Charity at a senior level. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in working alongside our appointed agency to shape and implement multi-channel marketing plans that support fundraising, engage existing and new supporters as well as bringing our brand to life.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a 360-marketer, utilising your expertise in various channels and collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation and external agency partners. You will lead on planning, delivering, and evaluating marketing campaigns to maximise the charity’s impact.
 

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the NHC marketing plan and introduce content marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with charity goals
• Lead on brand awareness campaign to improve awareness, engagement and income
• Be key point of contact with appointed agencies to deliver the marketing and development strategy
• Lead on income generating marketing campaigns from initial concept to delivery and evaluation, ensuring they deliver measurable results
• Work alongside the Communications and Media Manager to oversee the creation and distribution of content across various channels, including digital, social media and email
• Lead on e-marketing from ideation to delivery to support fundraising, supporter and NUH engagement
• Drive fundraising marketing, working closely with Fundraising Leads to identify opportunities and evaluate supporter needs, using insights to inform marketing activity
• Support campaign management, supporter engagement and awareness for Legacy and in-memory giving
• Implement brand guidelines consistently, ensuring all marketing activity reflects Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s values and identity
• Lead on marketing planning to ensure appropriate cadence of communications to supporters and donors
• Repurpose content to ensure maximum engagement and reach
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including NUH Trust Communications teams to create integrated marketing plans that support diverse audience engagement opportunities
• Drive successful lead generation initiatives to deliver data acquisition, conversion and increased income
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to identify innovative opportunities for growth

About you

• Proven experience as a 360-marketer, delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to diverse audiences and achieving measurable results
• Have demonstrable experience of bringing a brand to life with internal and external audiences
• Strong knowledge of content marketing, audience segmentation, and repurposing content for different platforms
• Experience in implementing brand guidelines and maintaining brand consistency across all marketing outputs
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset, with experience conducting market research and using insights to inform marketing plans
• A proven track record of driving successful lead generation initiatives
• Creative and proactive approach, with a track record of identifying and implementing innovative marketing ideas
• A keen eye for detail and excellent copywriting skills
• Demonstrable experience in line management, including the ability to mentor and develop team members

Marketing experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a marketing environment, with a proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns
• An understanding of the charity sector and/or prior experience in a fundraising environment is desirable
• Experience working with CRM systems is also desirable

 For an informal chat about the role, contact Sam Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – High Value Events Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a High Value Events Manager to help create inclusive, inspiring and impactful high-value event experiences that deepen relationships and generate transformational philanthropic support for the charity.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.

This role will be part of a newly built High Value Events function and will develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value engagement and fundraising events that advance the charity’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the High Value Event Team Manager and collaborating across Income Generation and wider teams, the postholder will create values‑led, relationship‑driven events that celebrate impact, inspire generosity and deepen connections with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior volunteers. They will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, mission‑focused, inclusive and delivers strong return on investment, while strengthening long‑term philanthropic commitment to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s life‑changing work.

This role requires a proven track record in planning and delivering high‑value fundraising or engagement events generating £100k+, alongside experience working with major donors, high‑net‑worth individuals, committees and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong stewardship‑led fundraising expertise, excellent relationship management skills and a history of meeting income targets while maximising return on investment. Outstanding organisation, project management and communication abilities are essential, as is the confidence to engage and influence high‑profile supporters. Personally, the postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills, a creative and solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine passion for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s mission, able to communicate impact in a compelling and inspiring way.

This is an exciting opportunity to help an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss, please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 25th May, 9.00 am. 

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 8th June in Maggie's Swansea.

Have you worked as a sole Prospect researcher before in a busy fundraising department?  A charity offering excellent flexible home working options, is seeking their next sole Prospect Researcher on a permanent basis.

The role:

You will be supporting the Corporate, Trust, Community and Regional fundraising teams on pipeline development.  As Prospect Researcher your responsibilities include research, network mapping, lead qualification and due diligence.  
 
Essential criteria:

• Experience of delivering prospect research activities
• Ability to provide support as the sole researcher
• Experience of due diligence processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience implementing and improving processes

 
Salary:  £36,000 - £41,000
 
Closing date:  ASAP
 
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About HCPT

HCPT is a UK-based Catholic charity that provides life-changing pilgrimage experiences to Lourdes for children and adults with disabilities, complex medical needs, and social challenges of all faiths, and none. Every Easter and Summer, HCPT brings together thousands of volunteers, medical professionals, and chaplains to support pilgrims in a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment. Our work is rooted in Christian values, community, and the belief that every person is uniquely gifted and loved.

We are ambitious. We are growing. And we are looking for exceptional people to help us get there.

Role Overview

This is a rare chance to join HCPT at a pivotal moment in our new strategy. As Fundraising & Events Manager, you will work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Director to build new income streams, develop compelling funding applications, and deliver high-impact fundraising events that bring HCPT's mission to life.

We are looking for someone who is energised by growth; someone who sees a blank canvas as an opportunity, who thrives on building relationships, and who measures success by outcomes rather than activity. Attitude and ambition matter as much as experience here. We want someone who wants to be sector-leading, not just sector-present.

In the early stages of this role, your focus will be predominantly business development and event cultivation. As income grows and the team expands, you'll help shape what a sector-leading fundraising function at HCPT looks like, and play a central role within it.

Oxford Hospitals Charity is seeking an organised, collaborative and engaging individual to join our Major Gifts Team working across the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to make a tangible impact on the lives of patients and staff.

The Major Gifts & Trusts team plays a key role in securing significant income from individuals, charitable trusts and foundations to support transformational projects across our hospitals.

The role is central to ensuring fundraising activity runs smoothly and efficiently, helping to coordinate projects, maintain accurate records, manage donor and internal queries, and support engagement across the wider charity and NHS teams.

Join our small but impactful team to support our donors in funding projects that significantly improve patient care, and contribute to groundbreaking research, staff development, and training.

Interviews: 10th June in-person at our Dorfman Centre

Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)

Join The King’s Trust International and play a pivotal role in unlocking life changing opportunities for young people around the world. As our Prospect Development Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of our fundraising team driving a high-quality pipeline of prospects, delivering insightful research across individuals, corporates and institutions, and ensuring we operate to the highest ethical and compliance standards. You’ll also lead the transition to Microsoft Dynamics, shaping how we use data to power fundraising success.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a passion for impact. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, influence fundraising strategy, and champion best practice in prospect research, data use and due diligence. If you’re a proactive self starter who thrives in a fast paced, purpose driven environment, this is your chance to help scale a global organisation dedicated to helping young people learn, earn and thrive.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that. 

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 2nd June 2026 

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 11th June 2026 

The role offers the chance to work across multiple sectors including arts, heritage, education, health, sport and community organisations, helping clients to develop fundraising strategies, secure funding and build sustainable income streams.

Alongside client work, you will play an active role within the wider Cause4 Development Team, contributing to research, organisational planning, training delivery and business development activity.

Unlike many in-house fundraising roles, this position offers broad exposure across a wide range of organisations, fundraising disciplines and consultancy projects, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop their career within the charity or consultancy sectors.

This role could particularly suit:
An ambitious individual looking to build consultancy, fundraising and strategic development experience across a broad range of organisations.
Someone looking to step into their first consultancy or Development Manager role.
A fundraiser wanting broader experience across multiple organisations and income streams.
Someone currently working in the charity, arts, education or cultural sectors looking to transition into consultancy.
An existing manager looking to build their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions in the sector.

Team & Organisational Development
Contributing to Cause4's business development and growth activity.
Sharing knowledge, expertise and fundraising insight across the team.
Supporting the wider strategic and operational needs of the organisation.

Fundraising & Client Support
Supporting a portfolio of clients with fundraising strategy development and delivery.
Writing compelling funding applications, Cases for Support and donor-facing materials.
Supporting funding approaches to Trusts & Foundations, statutory funders, corporates and individual donors.
Conducting research into prospective funders, partners and opportunities.
Supporting the development and delivery of fundraising events and engagement activities.
Building positive relationships with clients, funders and wider stakeholders.
Supporting the delivery of fundraising training and wider Cause4 programmes.

Research & Consultancy
Producing high-quality research, reports and briefing papers.
Supporting the development of programme ideas, evaluation frameworks and measurable outcomes.
Contributing strategic thinking to fundraising campaigns and organisational development projects.
Supporting wider consultancy and innovation work across the organisation.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are ambitious, adaptable and keen to grow within a consultancy environment.

We are looking for:
Experience within a charity, fundraising, arts, education or consultancy environment.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality written material.
An interest in fundraising, philanthropy and organisational development.
Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building professional relationships.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Experience using Zoom or Teams.
Experience across fundraising or income generation is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and the ambition to develop into a client-facing consultancy role.

National sight loss charity, Retina UK is currently recruiting for a personable, motivated Senior Research Coordinator with experience in communicating science to a lay audience, who is educated to degree level in a biomedical or clinical science, and has excellent presentation and planning skills.

Key responsibilities will include ensuring effective communication of research into inherited sight loss, including the projects we fund, to our community, fundraisers, supporters and staff and measuring the impact of our research programme.