Fundraiser consultant jobs in Manchester
Role Overview: Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Fundraiser will lead funding applications, relationship-building with donors and stakeholders, and the development of systems and tools to support sustainable growth and income generation through fundraising.
Role Tasks and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Leadership:
- Inform development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission, long-term goals, and emerging priorities.
- Identify and develop fundraising-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Provide strategic advice to the CEO on funder requirements, including appropriate metrics, outcomes, and impact reporting expectations.
Fundraising and Income Generation:
- Develop a detailed fundraising blueprint, outlining language, approach, and strategy for each voluntary income stream (e.g. Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, Corporate Partnerships).
- Identify, develop, and submit funding bids and proposals.
- Ensure that the charity's website and digital channels are optimised to support fundraising efforts, including donor journey mapping and supporter newsletters.
- Develop, launch, and oversee a legacy donation programme, including campaign planning.
- Use and develop AI ‘training’ document/s to enhance the efficiency and quality of funding applications.
Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Map and cultivate relationships with donors, funders, members, and other stakeholders, including individuals within the network who have capacity to give.
- Attend the board’s fundraising subcommittee, working closely with the CEO and trustee board subcommittee representative to agree agendas and facilitate meetings.
- Provide regular updates to the CEO on fundraising progress, opportunities, challenges, and risks.
Operational Development and Systems:
- Support the adoption and use of Beacon (CRM platform), contributing to the development of internal fundraising systems and processes.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold and promote EoLDUK’s mission, values, and policies.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all professional matters.
- Undertake additional duties related to fundraising as required by the EoLDUK CEO and Board.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Based in and has permission to work in the UK
- Demonstrable success in securing high-value funding
- Excellent verbal/written communication and persuasive writing skills for making compelling cases and reports to diverse audiences
- Understanding of EoLDUK’s work, mission, ethos and ability to represent it clearly and professionally
- Reliable, detail-orientated, and organised
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong IT capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Office, completing online applications, using AI tools to streamline application drafting)
- Demonstrates commitment to EoLDUK’s mission
- Experience of using and maintaining a fundraising database
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing fundraising strategy
- Previous experience of using a CRM system to manage fundraising
- Previous experience of using AI tools for funding applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) is a project of the Methodist Church in Newcastle upon Tyne which is seeking the wellbeing of the city through creative practice. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic individual to build up Shieldfield Art Work’s fundraising programme and contribute to our strategy. This is a vital part of our work as we seek to become more sustainable and resilient in an ever challenging climate.
Our ideal candidate will have good experience in developing and implementing a robust fundraising strategy in order to take the strategic fundraising work of our community arts hub into a new chapter. You will also be able to articulate your active Christian faith, be able to explain SAW's Christian ministry and show ability to be able to write for both Christian and secular funders with different priorties.
You will need to be self-motivated and confident in your expertise. The role is suitable for candidates who are experienced in larger and multi-year applications to trusts and foundations (ideally in the cultural sector), developing individual giving campaigns and CSR channels, cultivating donor relationships and a good storyteller, to tell the story of and champion SAW. You must be motivated particularly by the social impact and outreach work that we deliver.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February, 10am
Location: At SAW/remote working
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term
Period of work: March 2026 - February 2027
Rate of pay: £41,600 - £52,000 pro rata at 40 hours per week (£20-£25 per hour) based on experience
Number of days: 52 days, 8 hours per day
For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.
About SAW
Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) is a project of the Methodist Church in Newcastle upon Tyne which is seeking the good of the city through creative practice. We are a team of artists who support others to be creative, and use our creativity to support others. We believe that the arts help us to articulate what it is to be human and that arts participation enables joy and flourishing in unique and unexpected ways. We are blessed with a gallery, workshop room and garden on our site in Shieldfield and so try to organise ways for these assets to be a blessing to our local community.
As a Christian organisation we believe each and every person has inherent worth, bearing the image of our creator. This motivates us to listen to and seek out those whose stories may not be being heard, so that we may better understand and love those around us.
We are particularly committed to our area of Newcastle, Shieldfield, just east of the city centre. We devise and commission art projects that tell Shieldfield’s story, and consider how stories from our local area relate to life outside of Shieldfield. In attempting to reflect a God who is interested in all areas of life, we are interested in the micro to the macro – art that speaks truths about the human condition, to art which speaks to the condition of our planet, and everything in between.
Our site in Shieldfield comprises a gallery, workshop room and community garden, from which we run:
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Four sessions of Painting for Fun each week
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Twice monthly Craft Action Collective sessions
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Gardening sessions (Shieldfield Grows) every week, with a pause in winter
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SAW Reflects events which provide time and space for deep thinking and conversation
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A programme of exhibitions in our gallery that changes throughout the year
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Our community garden is open to visitors all year round.
Registered Charity
Shieldfield Art Works is a project of the Methodist Church in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is seeking the good of the city through creative practice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This represents an incredible opportunity for a hands on delivery role to be involved in a very active, transformational education charity. You will be looking for a challenging and demanding role on a freelance basis. *Applicants must be UK based.*
About Us:
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, established in June 2020 (Charity Number 1191471), was set up to enable talented economically disadvantaged Black British students to attend UK universities by providing full scholarships. Black British students are found to be under-represented at many of our universities, and individuals from affluent areas are five times more likely than those from deprived areas to attend a high-tariff university. The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation aims to remove one fundamental obstacle – the financial cost of university education.
The Foundation has already allocated 70 scholarships and maintains a busy annual schedule of activity across partner and scholarship management; fundraising, communications and governance. The charity is led by the founder, Professor Richard Oreffo, and the Trustees, with the support of a freelance Project Manager.
Job Description
An experienced Project Assistant role is offered on a consultancy (freelance contract, applicants must be self-employed) basis, initially on a 6 month contract with opportunity to extend a further 6 months; possible renewal to follow. This represents an incredible opportunity for a hands on delivery role to be involved in a very active, transformational education charity.
Key targets for the role are:
- Undertake day-to-day administration of the charity using Gmail, Google Drive and (Beacon) CRM database;
- Support the Project Manager in the operations of the charity, including in fundraising, events, and Scholar and partner collaboration, compliance and working.
- Support the founder, trustee board and Project Manager to develop strong relationship with core university and business partners, ambassadors, supporters, Scholars, alumni, and Friends of Cowrie;
- Undertake social media planning and scheduling;
- Support the running of the mentoring programme for Cowrie Scholars;
- Liaising with universities and corporate partners to share opportunities and information.
About You
You will be looking for a challenging and demanding role as a project officer and administrator in a
fast-paced charity.
- You must have at least 3+ years’ demonstrable experience in a comparable role in the charitable or corporate sector, and you will be motivated and passionate to achieve our aims as we are.
- Demonstrable familiarity with Gmail and Google Drive, CRM databases is essential (Beacon experience desirable), and social media scheduling would be an advantage.
- The ability to be proactive, a motivated self-starter, have discretion and be organised is essential. The role is not suited to entry-level applicants or applicants needing supervision or extensive training.
- Experience in Higher Education sector is desirable but not essential.
About the role:
The role is offered on an initial basis of 6 months’ probation to be upgraded to a year, with the opportunity to renew.
A weekly commitment of 10 hours per week will be paid at £25/hour. Times worked will be negotiable, but some key hours to be worked on a Thursday to support the founder. The role is predominantly virtual and the successful candidate will provide all their own working equipment, including a computer and office space. Annual opportunities to meet up with the board in person and scholars at a fundraiser annually will be available, but attendance for the Project Officer is not mandatory.
Duties to include:
Administration / Governance
i) Day to day running of the charity’s ‘virtual’ office (email / Microsoft Office / use of Beacon CRM database / Google Drive).
ii) Managing correspondence and email flagging, filing, online storage / filing and retrieval of documents.
iii) Setting dates for trustee meetings and updating board papers.
iv) Prepare board notes for regular board meetings.
v) Support the Project Manager and founder with any other project tasks.
Partner Management
i) Ensure regular communications are sent to Scholars and universities as required.
ii) Ensure Cowrie donors (businesses and individuals) are kept up-to-date with progress.
iii) Manage administration with regards to university partnerships and annual student intake.
Communications and Events
Support the marketing communication sub-group of the Board; elements will include:
i) Assist with coordinating a range of events each year including annual summer events and the annual student festival.
ii) Handling and supporting with press / external enquiries for Professor Richard Oreffo.
iii) Assist with implementing planned content through social media to engage fundraising activities, potential donors, universities and students.
Consultancy Terms
i) The role will be paid hourly - initially typically around 10 hours a week as required (will require typically hours on a Thursday) (timings and induction to be agreed) at a rate of £25 an hour on an initial six month consultancy contract with the opportunity, on joint agreement between the Charity and consultant, to extend to a further 6 months and by negotiation thereafter.
ii) Hours – Flexible working hours across the week – with ~3 core hours on a Thursday. Occasional early evening board meetings (~2 hours, 3 times per year).
iii) Location – work from home with regular meet ups with members of the board by MS Teams/Zoom and occasional UK meet up F2F as events allow/required (travel expenses will be covered on top of hours worked).
iv) Must have access to own computer, appropriate software (MS Office etc.) and phone.
v) Please note this is a freelance opportunity and as such, will require the successful individual to manage their own tax, national insurance, invoicing and associated activity upon entering a contract for services with the Charity.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a closing date of March 1st set.
How to Apply
1. Please provide a cover letter detailing how your demonstrable experience with Gmail, Google Drive, CRM databases aligns with The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation activities and our vision/mission, why you feel you would be a good fit for the role, your values.
2. Please enclose a separate copy of your CV - 2 pages maximum.
3. Please provide a detailed separate 400 word statement on how you have delivered on a specific project or programme with skills and steps used within funding constraints and how you managed risk/accountability. Applications that do not address this question will not be considered.
4. To ensure a fair process, we ask that all applications are written by the applicant. AI applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.