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Major Gifts Fundraiser
£27,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension, flexible working options available)
Leatherhead, Surrey (Office-based with some flexible, remote working options available)
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, proactive and excellent communicator to help our major donors achieve their philanthropic goals through their relationship with Rainbow Trust.
Reporting to the Major Donor and Trusts Manager, this newly created role, in our expanding team, will help manage and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals as part of our major gift programme. The Major Gifts Fundraiser will be responsible for reaching new donors and increasing sustainable income growth, contributing to driving our key fundraising campaigns and events, and will also manage a small portfolio of donors.
With our growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the team and raise funds to support seriously ill children and their families. Whilst previous experience of fundraising or working with high-net-worth individuals would be useful, it is not essential as this role will provide an opportunity to develop fundraising, research and communication skills.
What we’re looking for:
· A poised, confident and persuasive communicator – you have clear and creative writing and presentation skills, communicate confidently in person and over the phone
· People-oriented and outgoing – you are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. An ability to quickly connect with and motivate others
· A goal-oriented and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and can adapt quickly to change
· A helpful and supportive team member
· You thrive working at a faster-than-average pace on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment
· Confident use of MSOffice with a strong attention to detail, comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Company car for front line care posts
· Time off in lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus scheme
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The role is a two day a week commitment. (16 hours) £150 per day. We are flexible on working from home but would prefer that at least one of the two days is at the office with the other two staff members, our Office Administrator and CEO.
It involves –
Monitoring and recording all income for the charity
Sourcing funding, at present primarily from Trusts and Foundation or individuals
Collaborating with the office team on other fundraising initiatives and events
Support the delivery of digital fundraising activities
Being a small team, other tasks may come up from time to time
Exploring and obtaining fundraising from Corporate entities.
It requires –
A good knowledge of a CRM database, preferably Advantage nfp
Good writing and communication skills
Someone with attention to detail
Someone who can work flexibly in a team.
The charity has an office in Bermondsey
To apply please email with a CV and covering letter outlining any experience of health or stroke related work additional to your fundraising experience.
InterAct is an award winning charity dedicated to supporting stroke recovery through reading and storytelling.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Development Manager to join our team and lead the West team of Community Fundraisers to reach ambitious goals and grow our presence with our West region.
Position: Community Development Manager (West)
Location: Home-based, within our West region which includes South West England, West Midlands, Wales, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire.
Salary: Circa £43K per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, personal safety app, and option to join our healthcare scheme.
Closing Date: Friday 30th May. Early applications will be considered as they are received and, as a result, the closing date may be brought forward.
About the Role
Brain Tumour Research is a growing charity with a diverse range of exciting and fast-paced campaigns and activities. Our Community Fundraisers are at the heart of everything we do, and responsible for income generated through Regional Workplace Fundraising, Challenge Events, Fundraise your Way (including schools, individuals and community groups), Fundraising Groups and our flagship campaigns which are Walk of Hope and Wear A Hat Day.
The Community Development Manager will lead of team of Community Fundraisers across the West of England and Wales, stewarding supporters to generate and grow income in order to achieve a regional team target of approximately £1 million. You will work within an innovative and supportive fundraising team, who are passionate about our cause as well as cross-functionally with teams such as PR and Comms, and the Research, Policy and Fundraising departments.
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. You will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
To apply: Please send your CV via our Application System. See attached for a copy of the JD.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you build and support a fundraising community to help tackle health inequalities for people affected by cancer in the North West?
Are you passionate about the power of communities to make real change happen through fundraising?
Working for a leading cancer charity as their brand-new Regional Fundraiser, you'll help schools, community groups, individual volunteers and local businesses to fund world-class research. Through award-winning, high-impact campaigns, you'll challenge the cause, improve the care and find the cure for cancer.
Salary: £29-34k (able to appoint across the band)
Contract: Permanent, either full time, part-time or reduced hours
Location: Homebased, with regular travel across your local patch (and team meetings held in Liverpool) To cover North Manchester and Lancashire
Benefits: 25 days (+ bank and Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution
Culture: Flexible, supportive, able to work with autonomy
About the charity
Living in the North West, we're 25% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than elsewhere in the UK and many cancers are much more common across the region. The region also suffers from extreme social-deprivation and health inequalities which, when combined, lead to a lower-than-average life-expectancy and poorer quality of life for our communities.
Community fundraising is an important vehicle to challenge this - by raising money and awareness.
This role will cover North Manchester up to Lancashire - you'll be homebased with travel across the patch to meet supporters.
What will I be fundraising for?
Recent fundable projects include a groundbreaking annual Regional Report on cancer and the innovative Lab-Coat Learning education programme for the region's schools.
You'll act as the face of the charity out in the community, spreading the word about how fundraising can drive positive change. You'll develop relationships with volunteer fundraisers, community groups and local businesses, encouraging and motivating them to fundraise.
You'll deliver interactive presentations, activities and outreach sessions at schools and volunteer groups, offering support, advice and guidance on how people can supercharge their fundraising.
About you
You join a passionate and well-established fundraising team, who genuinely care about and support one another.
Key attributes we're looking for in our new Regional Fundraiser:
- Experience working in a face-to-face role, either fundraising, sales, account or volunteer management.
- Engaging presentation skills, able to inspire people to take action.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A self-motivated individual, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Target-driven, comfortable and confident working with achievable KPIs and targets.
- A team player, someone who brings the best out in other people.
- Flexibility to attend fundraising events, including some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel independently across the North Manchester and Lancashire.
If you're driven by making a difference in the fight against cancer, then step forward: we'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: Please note, as this has been advertised previously, we'll be working on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
If a rolling deadline disadvantages you in any way, please get in touch with Ellen and she'll do her very best to ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Could you build and support a fundraising community to help tackle health inequalities for people affected by cancer in the North West?
Are you passionate about the power of communities to make real change happen through fundraising?
Working for a leading cancer charity as their brand-new Regional Fundraiser, you'll help schools, community groups, individual volunteers and local businesses to fund world-class research. Through award-winning, high-impact campaigns, you'll challenge the cause, improve the care and find the cure for cancer.
Salary: £29-34k (able to appoint across the band)
Contract: Permanent, either full time, part-time or reduced hours
Location: Homebased, with regular travel across your local patch (and team meetings held in Liverpool) To cover North Manchester and Lancashire
Benefits: 25 days (+ bank and Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution
Culture: Flexible, supportive, able to work with autonomy
About the charity
Living in the North West, we're 25% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than elsewhere in the UK and many cancers are much more common across the region. The region also suffers from extreme social-deprivation and health inequalities which, when combined, lead to a lower-than-average life-expectancy and poorer quality of life for our communities.
Community fundraising is an important vehicle to challenge this - by raising money and awareness.
This role will cover North Manchester up to Lancashire - you'll be homebased with travel across the patch to meet supporters.
What will I be fundraising for?
Recent fundable projects include a groundbreaking annual Regional Report on cancer and the innovative Lab-Coat Learning education programme for the region's schools.
You'll act as the face of the charity out in the community, spreading the word about how fundraising can drive positive change. You'll develop relationships with volunteer fundraisers, community groups and local businesses, encouraging and motivating them to fundraise.
You'll deliver interactive presentations, activities and outreach sessions at schools and volunteer groups, offering support, advice and guidance on how people can supercharge their fundraising.
About you
You join a passionate and well-established fundraising team, who genuinely care about and support one another.
Key attributes we're looking for in our new Regional Fundraiser:
- Experience working in a face-to-face role, either fundraising, sales, account or volunteer management.
- Engaging presentation skills, able to inspire people to take action.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A self-motivated individual, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Target-driven, comfortable and confident working with achievable KPIs and targets.
- A team player, someone who brings the best out in other people.
- Flexibility to attend fundraising events, including some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel independently across the North Manchester and Lancashire.
If you're driven by making a difference in the fight against cancer, then step forward: we'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: Please note, as this has been advertised previously, we'll be working on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
If a rolling deadline disadvantages you in any way, please get in touch with Ellen and she'll do her very best to ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.
The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.
You will be one of our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering Scotland, Northern Ireland & Cumbria, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.
You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the region.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
- Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
- Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the community across the region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
- Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
- Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
- Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious Fundraising Team in our Leeds based hospice.
About us
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is located in Headingley, Leeds and provides expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families.
This is a very exciting time to join a motivated fundraising team who are ambitious to do more across Leeds and the wider area. Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and this role will give you exposure nationally as well as making an inspirational difference locally.
About you
You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on corporate, community and events income streams and a robust understanding of budget setting and management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the delivery of income to target through our key income streams, with a focus on driving corporate, community and event relationships.
- Manage direct line reports to deliver income and achieve KPIs.
- Champion and facilitate consistent and exceptional supporter care experience.
- Maintain high quality data on the Charity’s database.
- Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives.
- Work with Head of Fundraising to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 20th May 2025
Interview date: w/c 2nd June
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
Are you a strategic and results-driven fundraiser with a passion for creating long-term impact? Do you have experience securing grants and sponsorships, delivering high-profile events, and building strong corporate partnerships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Florrie is seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead on all income generation activity across the organisation. This pivotal role will focus on securing funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources; delivering major fundraising events like gala dinners and donor receptions; and developing meaningful partnerships - particularly with Liverpool-based businesses - to support our charitable programmes and growth.
As one of Liverpool’s most iconic community spaces, The Florrie has been at the heart of South Liverpool for over 130 years. Housed in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, we are a vibrant social, cultural, educational, and charitable hub. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of community impact by helping ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior team to shape and deliver a bold, effective fundraising strategy. We’re looking for a confident, creative professional with a strong track record in income generation and relationship-building—someone who brings fresh ideas, strong networks, and a proactive mindset to support The Florrie’s future.
For more information on this role please find the full job pack attached.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Fundraising Management
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Work with senior staff to develop and deliver The Florrie’s fundraising strategy, aligned with organisational priorities.
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Set and monitor income targets across grants, sponsorships, and events, reporting regularly to leadership and the board.
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Collaborate with the Finance Team to track income, manage funding pipelines, and address shortfalls.
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Ensure fundraising activity complies with legal, ethical, and data protection standards.
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Research, write, and submit compelling funding bids, building strong evidence-based cases for support.
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship
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Identify and engage potential corporate partners, especially Liverpool-based businesses.
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Create tailored sponsorship packages that reflect The Florrie’s mission and community impact.
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Cultivate long-term relationships with corporate supporters and represent The Florrie at external events and forums.
Fundraising Events
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Lead the planning and delivery of major fundraising events (e.g. gala dinners, donor receptions).
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Manage logistics, budgets, and promotion in collaboration with the Events Coordinator.
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Align events with organisational goals and evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement.
Communications & Advocacy
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Produce fundraising proposals, supporter updates, and promotional content.
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Raise The Florrie’s public profile through PR, digital media, and stakeholder engagement.
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Act as a passionate advocate for The Florrie’s values, vision, and community mission.
Essential Requirements
Person Specification
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Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
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Passion for community impact, aligned with The Florrie’s mission.
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Experience managing high-profile events and corporate partnerships.
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Proactive, creative thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.
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Comfortable working with senior staff and contributing to strategic planning.
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Strong multitasker who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
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Excellent writing skills, particularly for grant applications.
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Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities.
Experience & Qualifications
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Proven success in setting and achieving income targets, with a track record of generating over £100,000 per annum.
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Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering major fundraising events.
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Experience building and managing corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
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Familiarity with fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices.
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A relevant qualification in fundraising, communications, or nonprofit management (desirable).
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This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
Benefits
The Florrie is a much-loved community hub with a proud history. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, down-to-earth team that values collaboration, creativity, and community.
In return, we offer:
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Pension scheme
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Discount in our on-site cafe
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On-site parking
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Development and training
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Access to free wellbeing activities such as yoga, keep fit, walking group, gardening
If you’re ready to take on a meaningful role where your skills will make a difference, apply today!
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Ambitious, professional, committed and friendly. That describes us. If it also describes you and you have a passion for corporate fundraising, then we’re keen to hear from you.
We have 600 volunteers supporting unrepresented litigants in the civil and family courts in England and Wales, helping over 50,000 times last year. At a time when legal support is increasingly limited, we have a vision that no one should have to go to court alone. To make this vision a reality we have a focused fundraising strategy to ensure the charity has the resources it needs and our corporate partnerships are key.
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team, to steward existing partnerships and grow new connections, especially with those in the legal sector. As well as running our Guardians’ network, you’ll arrange key supporter events and develop bespoke partnerships.
It’s a busy role and you’ll be supported by an assistant and a close working fundraising team. You’ll also be able to build on the firm foundations we already have in place.
We’re open to applications from experienced corporate fundraisers, as well as corporate fundraisers ready to step up into managing the corporate income streams.
Interviews will be held on the 14th May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us At Bath Cats and Dogs Home, we believe that every cat and dog should have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. None of this is possible without the generosity of our supporters and the skill of our fundraising team, who ensure we have the income to deliver our vital work. By acquiring and stewarding those who share our passion for animal welfare, we can continue to make a real difference. This is an exciting moment for us – with the renovation of our main office complete, we’re working in a fully collaborative space, As leaders in animal welfare, we’ve also upgraded our Vet Suite, Animal Intake, and Rehoming rooms to speed up recovery, reduce stress for animals, and offer a better experience for those giving up or adopting pets. Alongside this, we're shaping a bold new strategy for the future of Bath Cats and Dogs Home.
The Role Due to investment in the Corporate, Community and Events team you will spearhead the expansion of our Corporate and Community Giving portfolio. This role involves enhancing relationships with current donors, partnerships with new businesses, and playing a critical role in our Fundraising & Trading Department. You will be instrumental in managing income streams projected to raise £150,000 this year, with ambitions for future growth. Your role will also encompass being a prominent figure in the community, delivering fundraising talks, and attending networking events and being an advocate for Bath Cats and Dogs Home.
About You You are a dynamic individual with a successful track record in corporate fundraising, capable of securing significant income through corporate and community events. Your skills include:
- Exceptional leadership and the ability to manage and mentor a team.
- Strong marketing abilities, both online and offline, to achieve financial and recruitment targets.
- Excellent public engagement and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in IT and CRM databases, ideally with experience in Raisers Edge.
- A deep-seated passion for animal welfare and alignment with our values.
This role includes some evening and weekend commitments for which TOIL will be given, we work flexibly around core hours. If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the drive to lead and inspire, we would be thrilled to consider your application.
Join us at Bath Cats and Dogs Home and make a tangible difference in the lives of animals every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Fundraising and Engagement Officer will be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for supporting all activity across community and events fundraising.This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship for our calendar of community and events fundraising and enhancing supporter engagement. You’ll build relationships with individual supporters, promote fundraising and donor opportunities and help deliver impactful events, all while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship and being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory.
ABOUT US
We are a children’s charity supporting cardiac, respiratory and intensive care at Royal Brompton and its network of partner hospitals throughout London and the South East.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fundraising or similar role. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key. If you like the sound of our role then this could your opportunity to join a children’s charity with great credibility and big ambitions as we broaden our reach and significantly increase our impact.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Fundraising
- Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.
- Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.
- Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.
Community Fundraising
- Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partners, such as (small) businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
- Provide stewardship for in-memory and in-celebration fundraisers, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential.
- To represent the charity as and when required in schools, engagement events and cheque presentations.
Supporter Care
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship that enhances their experience with the charity.
- Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
- Manage our CRM database.
- Maintain accurate records to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
- Continuously evaluate the supporter journey, aiming to enhance retention and engagement.
Administrative and Financial Support
- Process cash and cheque donations, Gift Aid and matched funding claims, ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database.
- Adhering to fundraising budgets, tracking income, and ensuring effective expenditure management.
- Manage the distribution of supporter resources, conduct stock checks for fundraising materials and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising assets.
- Overseeing our online shop.
Marketing and Communication
- Create engaging materials (posters, leaflets, stories etc) and social media content to inspire participation in fundraising activities.
- Produce regular newsletters and impact reports.
- Ensure fundraising and associated webpages are kept up to date.
- Collate information for the Head of Fundraising to support trust and foundation applications.
Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the wider team (when required) to support in-hospital and community events as well as assisting with tasks as needed to ensure smooth charity operations.
- Support team members with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
- Any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary is £27000 - £29,000 (depending on experience) per annum. The role covers 37.5 hours per week. Two days per week working in our charity office and the remaining hours working remotely. Occasional evening and weekend work subject to our events calendar.
One-year fixed term contract however there is potential to extend contract length after 12 months subject to performance.
A full driving licence or the ability to travel to events and meetings within London and the South East is essential.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity).
Any job offer and subsequent employment is subject to satisfactory references / checks and a three-month probationary period.
The Brompton Fountain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information effectively.
- Project management with a focus on meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data management.
- Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of MS Office, Adobe and WordPress is essential.
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
Experience
- Experience of successfully delivering fundraising events.
- Experience providing excellent supporter or customer care, using effective communication to build positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders to maximise impact.
- Demonstrable experience of promoting events to secure support and encourage participation.
- Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms, CRM systems and handling of personal data.
STAFF BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours to balance home / work life
- Time off in lieu for evening and weekend work
- Home office set up including phone, laptop and printer.
- Pension scheme.
- Training and development with career progression opportunities.
- Reasonable expenses paid for offsite meetings and activities
- Annual Leave: 20 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays. This is on a pro rata basis.
- Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets.
How To Apply
Apply online with covering letter highlighting your achievements, relevant experience and why your application should be considered.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful for interview selection at which point you will berequired to provide details of two referees.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve theright to close the advert early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is more than a Charity we are a lifeline to older people in our local community part of our mission is to support older people in their everyday lives and help them to live independently. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services & products to our clients.
Corporate Fundraiser
Are you a natural networker with a passion for building meaningful partnerships? Ready to turn business connections into life-changing impact? Join our dynamic team and help drive real change in the lives of older people across Leicester.
We’re looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to unlock the full potential of our local business community. This is your chance to bring together purpose and partnership—creating corporate connections that not only support our cause but also deliver incredible value to our partners.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building and nurturing powerful partnerships with local businesses and national names
- Designing and delivering compelling fundraising strategies, campaigns, and sponsorship proposals
- Running standout corporate events and initiatives, from golf tournaments to charity raffles
- Driving income growth through digital channels, employee giving, and CSR partnerships
- Representing the charity at networking events, delivering impactful presentations, and keeping our supporters engaged and inspired
- Championing corporate volunteering and ensuring every business we work with feels like a valued part of the journey
What we’re looking for:
- A confident communicator and relationship-builder at every level
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or B2B relationship management
- Creative, proactive, and results-driven
- Someone who understands the power of corporate social responsibility and knows how to turn it into impact
- Experience using CRM systems to track supporter journeys and inform fundraising strategies
Why join us?
This is more than a job—it’s a mission. You’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking charity that believes older people deserve to live with dignity, independence, and joy. Your work will help us fund vital services and expand our reach, creating real and lasting change.
We offer a supportive team, flexible working, and the opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact role with big potential. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Health care plan
- Full training and support provided
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, environment with a rewarding organisation
Hours : 37 per week
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 28/04/2025
Interview Date: TBC
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the development of our team, we'd love to hear from you
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Supporter Relationship Manager is responsible for all individual donor support processes, systems, strategies and individual giving fundraising appeals, which ensure we have excellent relationships with our donors to retain and grow our individual giving income.
Powerful narratives, storytelling and engagement with donors is crucial to ensure that our funding need and impact is shared with supporters.
The Supporter Relationship Manager will work with the Head of Fundraising and Deputy CEO to grow our major donor, regular giving, appeal and legacy income alongside sustaining our irregular giving and Gift Aid income. The Supporter Relationship Manager will line manage the Fundraising Assistant (FA), which is a new entry-level fundraising role responsible for the development and day-to-day administration of our community fundraising income stream for individuals and our corporate community.
Person Specification Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
- Three years+ experience of working in a supporter care fundraising role.
- Understanding of fundraising principles, relationship marketing and supporter care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level copy writing skills.
- Experience of working with communications staff to support multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.Well-organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and targets.
- Good working knowledge of CRM databases and how to use them to steward supporters.
- Good knowledge of current data protection/GDPR regulation.
- Able to develop, initiate and maintain systems and procedures.
- IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel to sort and segment supporter data.
- A clear commitment to the ethos and strategic plans of FareShare South West, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





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Lead Impactful Change as Head of Fundraising & Communications – 224 Youth Zone, South Bristol
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leader ready to make a real difference? At 224 Youth Zone, we’re building a life-changing space for thousands of young people and we need your expertise to secure the £1.4m annual income that will make it thrive.
You'll lead our fundraising and communications strategy, manage and grow a high-performing team, and build lasting relationships with major donors and local businesses through our Founder Patron campaign. This is your chance to shape the future of a brand-new Youth Zone, diversify income streams, and inspire a movement of support across South Bristol.
If you're an ambitious, proven income generator with a passion for youth opportunity, this is your platform to lead with purpose and legacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Generate the requisite income (c£1.4m pa) to ensure the Youth Zone operates as per the OnSide DNA.
• Lead an effective stewardship programme to ensure the Founder Patrons, and any donors, thereafter, are retained and uplift their giving.
• Build and lead a team of fundraisers who each have personal income targets and a clear but small set of Key Performance Indicators that guide their work.
• Be personally responsible for a small but high level portfolio of prospects to drive a personal annual income target, c15-20 annually.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone is valued. Everyone matters.




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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
The philanthropy and special events team are an ambitious group of relationship fundraisers that are committed to delivering significant growth over the next five years. Charitable trust grant-funding has a key role to play in this, with our particular focus on provision of long-term committed funding for the organisation.
Our existing portfolio of charitable trust and foundation supporters includes a number of high-profile and high-value partnerships, sustained over decades in many cases.
We’re now seeking to increase, diversify, and drive our trusts fundraising programme to the next level. These roles will achieve this by significantly uplifting our conversion of prospects to major six-figure supporters. Working across our organisation, you’ll identify and match areas of our work with the philanthropic vision of our prospects; and create compelling propositions to secure high-value long-term funding.
Now is an exciting time to be joining our team, with a new organisational strategy under development, new leadership, and a host of achievements being delivered for people facing breast cancer; meaning we have lots of opportunity to engage with new prospects and existing supporters.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a passion for making a positive impact through relationship fundraising. You’ll be responsible for securing new six figure plus partnerships for the organization and helping to grow our portfolio of charitable trust and foundation major supporters. You’ll build a wide knowledge base and strong understanding of our important work to effectively engage with new, potential and existing supporters. With a keen eye for detail, adept writer and articulate in presenting, you’ll be equipped to maximize on every communication opportunity. Thriving in a team setting, you’ll play a supportive role to our wider team fundraising goals.
You’ll play a supportive role in our wider team fundraising goals while thriving in a team setting. If you’re looking for a role with line management responsibility and have the ability to develop a team member then our role that works closely with our trust officer could be the opportunity for you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. Please state clearly which role you are applying for (with or without line management responsibility) in your supporting statement. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am on 8 May 2025
Interview date 16 May, 20 May or 21 May