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The Pepper Foundation is a local charity funding children’s hospice care at home, specialised play and family days for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will be joining Pepper at an exciting time as we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy. Backed by committed investment and with full Board approval, we are delighted to be growing the charity to deliver sustainable income that directly supports local children and families with hospice care in the comfort of their own homes.
Working closely with the Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will play a pivotal role in increasing income from trusts and foundations by developing and managing a strong pipeline of funders, securing new grants, and building long-term relationships that lead to increased and multi-year support. You will research and prepare compelling applications to both new and existing funders, alongside producing timely, engaging reports that clearly demonstrate impact.
This role requires a highly organised and motivated individual with a passion for writing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver exceptional cultivation, stewardship and relationship management of trusts and foundations aligned with our mission.
Your work will directly support hospice at home care, specialist play services, and meaningful family days out for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions – making a tangible difference to families during the most difficult of times.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week working from home – applicants must live within Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire (or surrounding counties)
Salary: £19,800 per annum for 22.5 hours per week (£33,000 FTE per annum)
Key requirements:
- Work with the Head of Trusts & Foundations to agreed income targets and growth.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of small and medium trusts and foundations (giving up to £10,000).
- Produce high-quality, tailored applications to prospective funders aligned with agreed criteria.
- Prepare meaningful update reports, demonstrating the impact of a funder’s support, whilst ensuring all reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
- Deliver excellent relationship management and stewardship through regular reporting and tailored communications.
- Conduct prospect research to identify and prioritise new trust funding opportunities aligned with The Pepper Foundation’s work.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications on the Donorfy CRM database whilst keeping abreast of GDPR.
- Stay up to date with current trends in trust fundraising.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice, and internal Safeguarding Policies.
- Represent The Pepper Foundation at events as required.
How to apply: For further details about the role, please download our recruitment pack. Please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you would make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description.
Closing date: 1st June 2026 at 5pm
Interview dates: First-round interviews on 10th and 11th June and second-round interviews on 15th June 2026.
Interviews will take place at our office in Berkhamsted. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
If appointed, an enhanced DBS check will be required.
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Location: You can be home-based within the South West or from a CHSW hospice (regular regional travel required)
Salary: £34,133 - £40,075 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Forging purpose-driven partnerships to support children and families
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is seeking a passionate and commercially minded Regional Partnerships Fundraiser to grow and manage corporate partnerships that span the South West region (and beyond). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled relationship-builder to make a tangible difference for children with life limiting conditions and their families.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder with a strong income-generation mindset to play a key role in securing vital funding that supports babies and children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
About the Role
As Regional Partnerships Fundraiser, you will be responsible for recruiting, stewarding and growing region-wide and national corporate partnerships, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and hospice teams.
You will:
- Drive new corporate partnerships through proactive prospecting, pitching and relationship management
- Lead on regional corporate campaigns and initiatives, maximising income and engagement
- Act as the key point of contact for partnerships spanning all three CHSW hospice sites
- Manage CHSW’s involvement in Together for Short Lives (TFSL) national partnerships, ensuring compliance and effective internal delivery
- Coordinate and grow the CHSW Business Club, developing a compelling annual events programme
- Develop and manage corporate sponsorship, CRM and CPA agreements in line with legislation and best practice
- Contribute to, and deliver against, CHSW’s fundraising strategy for regional corporate income
About You
- Experience in fundraising, sales or marketing with a proven track record of meeting income targets
- Strong experience building and managing external relationships
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Desirable:
- Experience in charity or not-for-profit fundraising
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising regulations (e.g. CRM, CPA)
- Fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate in Fundraising)
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel across the South West, with occasional UK travel
- Flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings and weekends
What We Offer
We value our people and are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive working environment, along with:
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with service
- Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay)
- Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption pay
- Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life insurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Strong environmental and green agenda
- A genuine chance to make a real and lasting difference
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 21st May 2026
Anticipated Initial Interview (online) : 3rd or 4th June 2026
For further information, visit our website or contact us directly.
Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.
Charity Registration Number: 1003314
You may have experience of the following: Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager (Charity Sector), Corporate Relationship Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Commercial Fundraising Manager, Corporate Engagement Manager.
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