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About GSG Impact
GSG Impact is a global network of National Partners working to build impact economies that mobilise capital for measurable social and environmental impact. Through its network spanning more than 48 countries, GSG Impact works with governments, investors, regulators, development finance institutions, and ecosystem actors to strengthen the enabling conditions for impact-oriented economies, where capital flows to create positive social and environmental outcomes.
Position Summary
The Head of Fundraising will lead GSG Impact’s fundraising function at a critical stage of organisational growth and income diversification. The role is responsible for delivering GSG Impact's fundraising strategy, supporting the achievement of annual income targets of approximately £3 million per year, converting strategic priorities into fundable propositions, and building the systems, processes, relationships, and team capabilities required to secure sustainable long-term funding.
Working closely with the Chief of Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, senior leadership, fundraising team, Trustees, and National Partners, the Head of Fundraising will oversee the development of a diversified funding portfolio and will be responsible for building and managing a robust fundraising pipeline, strengthening donor stewardship, improving cost recovery, and ensuring fundraising activity is aligned with organisational priorities and financial sustainability goals.
This role requires a proactive fundraiser who can originate opportunities, open senior relationships, develop compelling narratives, lead complex proposal processes, and create a culture of shared fundraising responsibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Business development, Prospecting and Pipeline Conversion
Build and maintain a prioritized list of top institutional, philanthropic, bilateral, multilateral, DFI, corporate, and family-office, and high-net-worth prospects aligned with GSG Impact's strategic priorities.
Proactively identify, research, qualify, and cultivate new prospects, with a particular focus on funders aligned with impact economies, domestic capital mobilisation, climate adaptation and resilience, impact transparency, policy reform, investment vehicles, and emerging markets.
Develop and manage a rolling pipeline of high-quality funding opportunities, moving prospects from initial identification through cultivation, concept development, proposal submission, negotiation, and grant close in collaboration with programme staff and National Partners.
Translate GSG Impact’s strategy into compelling fundable propositions, including unrestricted/core support, restricted programme grants, regional funding, National Partner support, and special initiatives.
Personally lead the development and conversion of the highest-value opportunities, especially prospects requiring senior-level cultivation.
Identify and develop new revenue opportunities, strategic partnerships, and funding models that support GSG Impact's long-term sustainability and income diversification
Proposal Development and Grant Acquisition
Lead the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and donor engagement materials.
Ensure strategic alignment of all proposals with organisational priorities and donor interests.
Ensure all proposal budgets meet or exceed GSG Impact's cost-recovery targets
Set and ensure implementation of standards for proposal quality, narrative framing, and budget methodology across the fundraising team
Donor Management and Stewardship
Support the Chief of Engagement and Partnerships with relationship management of GSG Impact's most significant donors and strategic prospects
Lead the annual stewardship strategy, ensuring renewal and growth of key funding relationships
Oversee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring high quality, consistency, and timeliness
Functional Leadership
Manage the fundraising team, providing coaching, oversight, performance management, and professional development
Ensure compliance with Fundraising Regulator, GDPR, and relevant UK legislation
In collaboration with colleagues across the organisation monitor and update the information in CRM for fundraising contacts and other relevant information.
Implement strong financial tracking, reporting, and forecasting processes
Foster a culture of fundraising responsibility across GSG Impact teams
Innovation & Growth
Identify new funding opportunities and diversify income streams
Explore digital fundraising and emerging trends
Drive continuous improvement in fundraising performance, effectiveness and operational excellence.
External Representation
The Head of Fundraising plays a key role in relationship management with GSG Impact's most significant funders and prospects. They represent the organization at key sector events and convenings as delegated by the Chief of Engagement and Partnerships.
Qualifications
Demonstrable track record of originating new donor relationships and converting them into six- or seven-figure grants.
Experience in building prospect pipelines from a limited starting base.
Strong understanding of institutional philanthropy, bilateral and multilateral funding, DFIs, and/or impact investing funders.
Proven ability to develop fundable propositions from complex, technical, organisational strategies, including on policy, systems-change, market-building, or ecosystem-development initiatives
Experience working directly with CEOs, Boards, Trustees, or senior principals on donor cultivation.
Strong commercial discipline: pipeline management, probability weighting, forecasting, and cost recovery.
Ability to write or lead the development of high-quality proposals under tight timelines.
Competencies
Alignment with GSG Impact mission and values
Proven fundraising track record in international development, impact investment, philanthropy or social sector
Strategic thinking and fundraising planning
Senior donor relationship management
Team leadership and coaching
Strong written communication and proposal development
Budget and cost-recovery literacy
Collaborative working style
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria for this role.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 22 June 2026.
We are committed to equality and diversity of opportunity and positively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. All applicants will also be asked to complete a short equality and diversity monitoring form, which is held separately from your application and plays no part in shortlisting decisions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Duchenne UK works tirelessly to challenge barriers, deliver practical solutions, and speed up progress for families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The charity collaborate with leading researchers, clinicians, industry and charity partners to deliver hope and measurable progress for people living with DMD in the UK.
Founded by two mothers whose sons were diagnosed with DMD, the charity has raised more than £34 million to accelerate research, improve care and help transform outcomes for families affected by this life-limiting condition.
As the charity enters a new phase of growth, it is investing in the structures, stewardship and fundraising expertise needed to build on that success while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and close community connections that have made it so successful.
A newly created role, the Head of Relationship Fundraising will lead a diverse portfolio spanning Family & Friends fundraising, community fundraising, mid-value and major donor relationships, charity partnerships and corporate fundraising opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will inherit an established portfolio of supporters and partners while identifying new opportunities for growth across the Duchenne community and beyond.
A key focus will be Duchenne UK’s Family & Friends Funds programme, a nationwide network of more than 50 family-led funds. You will combine ambitious income generation with exceptional supporter care, building trusted relationships with families, supporters, partners and donors whose connection to DMD is often deeply personal.
Working closely with the Director of Income Generation, CEO and co-founder Emily Reuben OBE, co-founder Alex Johnson OBE, and wider senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of relationship fundraising and helping to build a more strategic and sustainable fundraising programme for the years ahead.
As Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will:
- Lead delivery of Duchenne UK’s relationship fundraising strategy, driving sustainable income growth across multiple income streams
- Develop and grow Family & Friends fundraising, community fundraising, mid-value, major donor, partnership and corporate fundraising opportunities
- Build and steward a pipeline of supporters and prospects, developing meaningful long-term relationships
- Develop the Family & Friends Funds programme, ensuring excellent and compassionate supporter experiences
- Develop supporter journeys, stewardship plans and relationship management processes that increase engagement and retention
- Strengthen fundraising systems, processes and ways of working to support future growth
- Operationally lead relationships with charity partners and key stakeholders
- Monitor fundraising performance, pipeline activity and KPIs
- Line manage the Community & Events Fundraiser and help shape the wider fundraising function’s future direction, structure and growth
Essential skills and experience:
- Significant experience in relationship fundraising, with a track record of delivering sustainable income growth
- Experience managing complex supporter or donor relationships in emotionally sensitive or values-led environments
- Experience working with high-value supporters or philanthropy audiences
- Experience developing community, peer-to-peer, high-value or partnership fundraising relationships
- Demonstrable success in achieving income targets and building fundraising pipelines
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience developing supporter journeys and stewardship approaches that improve engagement and retention
- Strong financial awareness, including pipeline management and forecasting
- Excellent communication skills and experience using CRM systems effectively
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, empathy and a commitment to outstanding supporter care
- A proactive, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
- Experience within a health, medical research or disability-related charity
- Experience of diagnosis-led, in-memory or bereavement-related fundraising
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and Gift Aid
- Experience using Salesforce
Employee benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
- Team wellness day and team away day
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Application at this initial stage:
- Your CV, ensuring alignment with the person specification
- Answers to the two screening questions (click on Apply Now to answer these)
Suitable applicants will then be invited to an initial call and full support will be provided for formal application (CV and supporting statement).
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to play an essential role in our Partnerships Team. This role will play a key role in supporting the execution of our new business strategy; identifying leads to build a strong prospect pipeline, creating proposals and pitching to secure exciting and impactful new partnerships for CoppaFeel!.
You will be the first point of contact when enquiries arrive from our website or our corporate inbox and you will manage the stewardship and donor journey of these leads.
The Corporate Partnerships Executive will sit within the Partnerships Team as part of the Fundraising Directorate, and will work closely with the other Corporate Partnerships Executive and Corporate Partnerships Manager. They will report to the Corporate Partnerships Manager. This role will support the team with stewardship of existing partners and fundraisers as well as administration; such as sending invoices, writing thank you letters, sending out fundraising materials, and much more. This role also will be required to attend fundraising and partnership events to represent CoppaFeel!.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager with building and maintaining a pipeline of prospect corporate partners, nurturing relationships to grow into long-term collaborations
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Ensure all corporate enquiries receive timely acknowledgement and communication, putting donors on the right supporter journey
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Researching and completing due diligence on prospects and partners
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Support on writing, reviewing, developing and presenting proposals and pitches
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Research sector trends and opportunities to identify new business prospects
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Design and execute creative approaches to prospects in line with CoppaFeel’s brand
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Support on account management some of our smaller newly acquired partnerships throughout the year, and particularly during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Source raffle prizes and gift-in-kind for partnership events
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Attend partnership events and wider fundraising events representing CoppaFeel! and sometimes working out of office hours (TOIL given)
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Support with copy-writing and content creation for internal and external communications channels including website content, social media posts, e-newsletters, blog posts and content for partner channels
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Support the day-to-day administration of the partnerships team across both new business and account management workstreams
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Coordinate fulfillment of fundraising materials requested by partners and supporters
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Work with the Finance team to keep accurate up-to-date income records for partnerships
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Keep CRM systems and partnership records up-to-date and accurate
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Keep diary and shared calendar up-to-date, shared communications across the organisation including desk booking systems, People HR, Weekly Round Up and contribute to team meetings
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Support CoppaFeel!’s EDI strategy, to ensure our partnerships are helping us reach as many young people as possible
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Support the Corporate Partnerships Managers, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Partnerships and wider fundraising team as and when needed during busy periods.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
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Experience working on a fundraising team for one year
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Experience working within a corporate fundraising team
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Experience of supporting on the new business process
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Experience of communicating with stakeholders over email and telephone
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Experience in writing donor communications
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Good research skills
Desirable
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Experience of managing relationships
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Experience working on a donor CRM system
Application information
Applications will close at the end of the day on Sunday 14th June with the aim to commence a shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews week commencing Monday 22nd June.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
It’s an exciting time to join War Child. We are sector-leading in our heritage, connections and relationships across music, gaming and events, with an incredible network of supporters ready to champion our work. Backed by a talented and ambitious team, we deliver bold, creative fundraising that inspires people to take action for children affected by conflict.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven partnerships professional with a passion for gaming to join our Gaming team at a pivotal moment of growth. You will help grow income and impact through gaming, building relationships with developers, publishers, platforms, creators and gaming communities to deliver creative and effective fundraising partnerships.
As Gaming Partnerships Executive, you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing gaming partners, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise their involvement in War Child campaigns. You will also support new business development, helping to build a strong pipeline of prospective partners and contributing to outreach, pitching and securing new collaborations.
Working closely with the Gaming Lead and wider Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will help shape and deliver innovative campaigns at the intersection of gaming, streaming and digital fundraising. This includes supporting key partnerships such as Jingle Jam and contributing to campaign planning and delivery across the gaming calendar.
You will act as a visible ambassador for War Child within the gaming industry, attending events, building new connections and raising the profile of our work to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and income generation.
As part of our growing Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will work closely with colleagues across Partnerships, Communications and Digital Marketing to develop strong pitches, proposals and activations that deliver real impact for children affected by war.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, meetings and relationship-building, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person where appropriate.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Your role
The Gaming Partnerships Executive will work closely with the Gaming Lead to grow the team’s income sustainably by focusing primarily on business development and managing a portfolio of gaming relationships. You will seek out and build new relationships with developers, games publishers, platforms and gaming communities to contribute to the pipeline of new gaming partnerships and opportunities for War Child. You will also manage a portfolio of gaming relationships that will be called on to join our campaigns and activations throughout the year. As a key member of War Child’s award-winning Gaming team, you will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict.
Your responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of gaming sector relationships, developing long-term engagement plans and identifying opportunities in support of our campaigns to increase strategic and income value..
- Support the delivery of our strategic partnership with Jingle Jam, as directed by the Gaming Partnerships Manager.
- With the Gaming Lead, build a pipeline of prospective gaming partners inclusive of developers, publishers, creators, platforms and the wider gaming community to support the sustainable growth of the Gaming Team.
- Personally lead on researching, approaching and securing new gaming partners, working towards your own new business target annually.
- Contribute to the development of pitches, proposals, cultivation plans and presentations to potential gaming partners
- Work collaboratively with the Gaming Team on developing and implementing the campaigns calendar.
- Build strong relationships with other teams in War Child (Partnerships, Communications, Digital Marketing), representing the Gaming Team where appropriate in working groups to enable smooth delivery of propositions, pitches, activations and campaigns.
- Act as a War Child Ambassador in the gaming industry, attending events and conferences to raise the profile of War Child and make new connections to support business development.
- Support the marketing and promotion of all gaming activations to maximise audience engagement.
- Contribute to team-wide income forecasting and annual planning processes.
- Use all tools available to ensure compliance and our ethical fundraising policy are adhered to, this includes partnership agreements, due diligence processes, CRM database management as well as GDPR and fundraising regulations.
- Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Safeguarding and PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment) Policies.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All staff are expected to actively contribute to this by embedding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their day-to-day work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, partners, and supporters.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are
- Knowledgeable about gaming or have worked in the sector and can demonstrate understanding of how to harness gaming communities and the industry more widely for fundraising purposes.
- Familiar with digital marketing and gaming platforms & services, e.g. Steam, Twitch, YouTube, Discord and Tiltify.
- Awareness of creator-led fundraising and community-driven campaigns and wider gaming culture.
- Able to demonstrate success in achieving financial targets through partnership management, account management, business development or sales activity, including identifying and developing new opportunities.
- An excellent communicator, confident in building and managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Able to use audience insight, engagement data or campaign performance metrics to inform partnership activity and decision-making.
- Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to develop new commercial ideas and translate into proposals that achieve results
- Proactive with a growth mindset, capable of managing and prioritising your own workload to ensure new business targets are met.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with the ability to respond proactively to new opportunities.
- Able to demonstrate success in contributing to projects or teamwork
- Able to maintain accurate records with the help of a Client Record Management system. Salesforce experience a plus
- Awareness of fundraising compliance, due diligence and partnership contracting processes
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK is looking for a Stewardship Executive to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team. This is an exciting new role to the charity as a result of our five-year strategy and ambitious plans to grow and diversify our income. This role will help to deliver a consistent and meaningful experience for supporters across Philanthropy and Partnerships.
This is a varied coordination and supporter stewardship role at the centre of the team. You will play a key role in coordinating stewardship activities such as thanking, supporter communications and cultivation and stewardship events, including our annual carol concert. You will support internal processes, ensure fundraisers are well-supported to build strong relationships and hold some of your own, and support the Prospect Research Manager with prospect tracking and pipeline processes.
We are looking for you to have experience of administrative or coordination work ideally in a fundraising, charity or customer-focused setting or have an interest in this setting. You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities. You will have strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues and supporters.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to step into a new function within Dementia UK and build a career in fundraising within a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team. If this sounds like you and you are passionate about helping Dementia UK deliver an excellent experience for supporters and partners, then we’d love to hear from you.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.
This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.
You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.
What you’ll be doing
· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy
· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity
· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects
· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)
· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact
· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.
You will bring:
· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)
· A track record of building effective external relationships
· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support
· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.
Why join us?
Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth
Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team
See the direct impact of your work on children and families
Flexible working arrangements
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete our application form.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.



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Fundraising Manager
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region
Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
Purpose:
Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity.
As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region.
Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships & Business Development
- Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters.
- Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners.
- Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support.
Trusts & Foundations:
- Research and identify funding opportunities.
- Write compelling funding applications and reports.
- Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications.
Fundraising Strategy & Income Development:
- Develop and implement a fundraising plan.
- Diversify income streams.
- Monitor performance and report to leadership.
Communications & Supporter Engagement:
- Support fundraising campaigns and communications.
- Share impact stories and case studies.
- Represent the charity at events.
Fundraising Operations:
- Maintain accurate donor records.
- Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters.
- Support fundraising systems and processes.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in fundraising or partnerships.
- Strong relationship-building ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Experience working to targets.
- Confidence networking externally.
- Good IT skills and record keeping.
- Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience in corporate partnerships.
- Experience writing trust applications.
- Knowledge of CRM systems.
- Experience in a small charity environment.
(We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Our mission is to get as many people with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage across Berkshire & Oxfordshire into sustained paid employment

QuarterFive are delighted to be supporting STEM Learning, a leading educational charity that believes every young person deserves access to high-quality education and career support, regardless of their background.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead the organisation's fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates. You’ll be responsible for expanding their funding base, deepening key relationships, and ensuring the organisation has the partnerships and resources to achieve its mission.
Fundraising has developed rapidly in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships, there is an exciting opportunity to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
We’re looking for a relationship-driven leader who will take an entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities for new funds and develop long-term, high-impact partnerships.
This is a hybrid but mostly home-based role, with monthly team meetings and occasional overnight stays at the N.England headquarters, and fortnightly attendance at the London office. All travel costs covered.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead on fundraising strategy with major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates, focusing on driving new funder engagement and developing long-term, high-impact partnerships
- Secure high-value, multi-year funding partnerships with major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates, achieving six-figure and above income targets
- Manage, develop and inspire a team of five, fostering a proactive, collaborative, innovative and high-performing culture
- Build and maintain a strong, diversified pipeline of new and repeat funders aligned to organisational priorities and ethical fundraising principles
- Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
- Work closely with programme and delivery teams to create compelling funding propositions and ensure excellent stewardship and impactful reporting
- Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning
Essential skills and experience:
- Success in securing and growing income from a range of sources, including HNWIs and trusts and foundations — delivering six-figure and multi-year partnerships
- Skilled relationship builder with experience developing and stewarding complex, multifaceted partnerships that deliver mutual value and long-term impact
- Strong managerial skills to empower teams and support their professional development and enjoyment in their role
- Strategic business developer with the ability to build and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities, identifying, cultivating, and converting prospects to meet fundraising targets
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the confidence to identify, shape, and present compelling cases for support
- Collaborative and influential, experienced in working across matrix structures and with remote or cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring alignment and effective delivery
- Highly skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to diverse audiences and tailoring messages to inspire and engage at all levels
- Strong networker, eager to represent the organisation at events and conferences, identifying new opportunities, and staying informed on market trends and developments in the philanthropic and corporate partnership landscape
Desirable, but not essential:
- An understanding and general knowledge of the education landscape in the UK
- Experience of establishing or maintaining a Fellowship programme
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 15% employer pension contributions
- Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Annual salary review
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme
In the first instance, application by CV only and answering the two screening questions.
It is not necessary to provide a cover letter at this stage. If you have any questions or wish for us to be aware of anything relating to the working arrangements or contract, please add to the notes section.
Suitable applicants will be invited to a briefing call where we will discuss your relevant experience and we will share a detailed brief from STEM Learning's CEO. Full support with formal application will be provided.
Please note that it may not be possible for us to reply to all applicants.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering our portfolio of mass participation and challenge events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and sustainable income growth.
The role will lead on recruiting and supporting event participants across a mixed portfolio (including guaranteed places, third-party event and challenge providers, international challenge events and CCLG-owned events such as our Big Hike. You’ll also take a pro-active role in growing CCLG’s own events programme, identifying, testing and helping to scale new opportunities, while maintaining strong reporting, compliance and supporter care.
Events fundraising is a key area of growth for CCLG, and we’re looking for a passionate, focused and driven individual to support the team to make our ambitious growth plans a reality.
We’re looking for a confident communicator, with strong organisation skills, who’ll use their own initiative and ability to manage a varied workload. You’ll be self-driven, motivated by achieving targets and delivering the best possible supporter experience. The role involves project management and innovation, and you’ll be responsible for confidently driving projects forward, whilst confidently managing a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of two days per week in our Leicester office.
About CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association
CCLG is a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. Powered by expertise, we unite the children and young people’s cancer community, driving collective action and progress.
Research is the key to better treatments, improved care, and potential cures. We fund and lead world-class research, fuelling groundbreaking work led by brilliant minds. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach—bringing together the right people and organisations to drive progress and deliver real impact.
We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.
Through our professional membership, we bring together the brightest minds in children and young people’s cancer, creating a national network that drives progress. Together, we shape better treatment and care - developing guidelines, sharing knowledge, offering expert advice, leading pioneering research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals. Our collective expertise sets the standard, advocating for excellence at every level—local, national, and global.
Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of fundraisers, donors, and supporters who share our mission. Every pound raised helps fund our research, provide trusted information for families, and brings together experts to improve treatment, care and outcomes.
The fundraising team at CCLG drives our mission forward by ensuring we have the financial resources to carry out our work, playing a vital role in ensuring we delivery on our strategy and commitments, and ultimately improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
CCLG is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits of Working at CCLG
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6 additional closure days per year (usually 2 at Easter, 4 at Christmas) (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life insurance and employee assistance scheme
- Defined contribution pension scheme: 8% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
- Hybrid working model
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Application instructions
For your application, please upload a CV (which should include details of two referees, including your current/most recent employer - we will not contact references without your consent or prior to a provisional offer being made) along with a covering letter. Your covering letter should be bespoke to this job application, demonstrating how your experience makes you suitable for the role and showing how you meet the person specification.
We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.
We are CCLG, a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer
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We are The Bike Project, a charity that collects second-hand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. That brings better health, freedom and independence to people rebuilding their lives in the UK. That’s vital when many are living on less than £10 a week.
A bike links people to essential services, including foodbanks and legal advice, as well as the local community.
About The Bike Project
The Bike Project is an award-winning charity which refurbishes second hand bikes and donates them to refugees. We were founded in 2013 by, Jem Stein, after he struck up a friendship and found a bike for Adam, a Darfuri refugee who had fled his home in Sudan after war broke out.
The Bike Project has grown into a national operation with new CEO, hundreds of volunteers, a team of committed staff, an online bike shop and two workshops, one in London and one in Birmingham.
To date we have supported over 15,000 refugees and people seeking asylum by giving them a second-hand bike. In addition, we have supported hundreds through our programmes designed to build confidence and build friendships in the local community.
We are now working towards our ambitious goal - that every refugee, wherever they are, can access the transformative power of a bike. Alongside this, we are strengthening our processes and procedures to ensure we are work efficiently and sustainably.
To help us do this we need people that are full of ideas, who love problem solving and are not afraid to suggest new ways of doing things to achieve the best possible results for our community.
Role and Responsibilities
This role will suit someone who can adapt or work in a fast-paced environment, who can prioritise activities based on the expected amount of income they generate.
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role across a wide range of fundraising activities, including supporting Trusts and Foundations grant applications, managing our challenge events programme, leading DIY fundraising initiatives, assisting with individual giving appeals, delivering supporter events, and ensuring high-quality donor stewardship. You’ll work closely with colleagues to engage supporters, drive income, and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
Skills and Qualiifcations
We’re looking for a proactive Fundraising Officer with strong digital skills and experience using fundraising platforms such as Raisely. You’ll have a track record in campaign delivery, event management, and donor communications, with excellent copywriting skills and the ability to adapt messages for different audiences. Previous fundraising experience is essential, along with the ability to take initiative and work independently to achieve results.
Location
Hybrid - At least two days per week on site in our London office (Brixton) and Deptford workshop, the remainder of your hours can be worked remotely.
Benefits
As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible work schedule: (role dependant)
Further Information and How to Apply
To apply for this position you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as a Charity. The Bike Project is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
Our hiring team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Interview stages – We will conduct first-stage interviews, followed by an assesment stage.
Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July.
Closing date: Midnight on 20th June
To request an informal chat about the role please contact us via our website.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter.
Our hiring team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager
Organisation: The Outrunners Charity
Job Description
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Job title: Fundraising Manager
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Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station)
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Salary: £36,700-£40,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £22,000-£24,000
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Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week). Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available.
Who are The Outrunners?
The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.
We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.
Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.
We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of… read on.
Our achievements
We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago - allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!
To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:
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Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.
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Hosted free training academies for ethnically diverse women and young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under the Outrunners name. Since programme launch, we have worked with over 250 people in our Academies.
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Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School run and Black to the Trails.
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Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.
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Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them a free work experience opportunity with our partner brands.
What do we want?
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for a strategic and hands-on role who loves working in a small, ambitious charity and wants to help shape the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k).
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead on income generation, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, while growing a more diverse and sustainable income mix through corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.
You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling funding propositions. You’ll support the CEO to build genuine, long‑term relationships with funders and partners who believe in movement, equity and opportunity for young people - and who want to be part of something fresh, joyful and youth‑led.
Does this sound like you?
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A driven, experienced fundraiser who enjoys leading income growth in a small, ambitious charity and taking real ownership of results.
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A strategic thinker who is also hands‑on – happy managing pipelines, writing bids and following up relationships day‑to‑day.
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Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into clear, compelling cases for support.
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A confident relationship‑builder who can engage, influence and inspire funders, partners and supporters.
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Resilient and adaptable, comfortable balancing multiple income streams, deadlines and priorities.
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Values‑led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.
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Motivated by social impact and excited to fundraise for a youth‑led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.
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Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events, funder cultivation or partner activity.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
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5+ years’ experience in fundraising, ideally within a small or growing charity.
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Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations, including prospect research, high‑quality bid writing and effective funder stewardship.
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Strong understanding of what drives successful grant applications, from alignment and evidence to storytelling and relationships.
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Experience developing or contributing to diversified income streams, such as corporate partnerships, community fundraising or individual giving.
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Ability to manage income pipelines and use systems/CRMs to track fundraising activity and performance.
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Sound understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Confident relationship‑builder with experience engaging funders, partners or senior stakeholders.
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Strong storytelling and written communication skills, with the ability to combine impact data, lived experience and insight into compelling cases for support.
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Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.
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Collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving organisation.
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Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.
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Desirable:
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Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community‑based organisations.
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Experience working with or supporting programmes for girls and young women.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth (with Chief Executive)
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Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with The Outrunners’ strategic goals and values.
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Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on increasing unrestricted and sustainable income.
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Create and manage an annual fundraising workplan to deliver agreed income targets.
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Work closely with the Chief Executive on pipeline management, forecasting and income planning.
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Regularly review progress, learn from outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.
2. Trusts & Foundations (Primary Income Lead)
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Lead and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, from prospect research to reporting.
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Research, cultivate and secure grants aligned to The Outrunners’ youth‑led movement work.
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Write high‑quality, compelling funding applications and reports.
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Work closely with youth programme staff to gather outcomes, case studies and impact data.
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Build strong, professional relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.
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Develop approaches that encourage funder renewal, uplift and long‑term support.
3. Corporate Partnerships (Growth area)
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Support the development of relationships with values‑aligned corporate partners and brands.
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Identify opportunities for corporate grants, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering and matched funding.
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Shape clear and inspiring partnership pitches with cases for support that connect partner goals with youth wellbeing, movement and equity.
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Work with colleagues to ensure corporate partnerships are meaningful, well‑supported and mutually beneficial.
4. Community & Individual Giving (Growth area)
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Support the growth of The Outrunners’ individual giving base, including regular and mid‑level donors, working with CEO and Admin Lead.
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Develop donor stewardship approaches that support repeat and long‑term giving.
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Explore opportunities with local communities, supporter networks and high‑net‑worth individuals.
5. Impact, Systems & Compliance
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Work with our Admin Lead to maintain accurate records across fundraising and income tracking systems (CRM).
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Contribute fundraising content across our website, donor platforms and communications channels, working closely with Marketing & Comms.
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Support the creation of impact reports and case studies that reflect young people’s lived experience ethically and sensitively.
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Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
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Stay informed about sector trends and test new tools or approaches appropriate for a small charity.
What’s in it for you?
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
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Supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)
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Self-development days
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Work-related travel reimbursement
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Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses
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Working alongside aspirational brands
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.
If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by Sunday 28th June 11.59pm.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Fundraising Executive to become the local face of a well established charity within Worcestershire.
As Fundraising Executive, you will be responsible for growing income and awareness across Worcestershire by developing meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and wider fundraising team, you will help deliver regional fundraising plans, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional supporter stewardship to maximise engagement and long-term loyalty.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, relationship management, volunteer support, event attendance, and fundraising development.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of fundraising opportunities, including identifying new prospects and re-engaging previous supporters.
- Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, ensuring individuals and groups feel valued and connected to the charity's impact.
- Support and grow a network of volunteers through training, guidance, and regular engagement meetings.
- Deliver presentations, talks, and fundraising pitches to a variety of audiences.
- Provide advice and support to community fundraisers, ensuring compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets.
- Support community awareness initiatives, including educational programmes and public engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and supporter engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident communicator with excellent relationship building skills.
- Experienced in customer service, fundraising, sales, community engagement, or stakeholder management.
- Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a varied workload independently.
- Comfortable presenting to groups and acting as an ambassador for a charitable cause.
- Experienced in working towards targets and achieving measurable outcomes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
- Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community activities.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle for business travel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Desirable
- Experience in fundraising or the charity sector.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Institute of Fundraising qualification or equivalent.
Salary & Benefits
•Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
•Contract type: full time, permanent
•Location: remote- you need to be based in Worcestershire (with travel across the region)
Recruitment process: Cv to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Role description:
We are currently looking for a Head of Public Fundraising to join our Fundraising & Supporter Experience Team.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Supporter Experience, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of the charity’s public fundraising strategy, translating organisational ambition into sustainable, insight‑led and supporter‑focused income growth.
Leading an established and high‑performing team, the Head of Public Fundraising will build on strong existing foundations to diversify and grow public fundraising income at scale, while strengthening long‑term relationships with supporters and communities across Yorkshire.
The role will play a pivotal part in delivering the charity’s ambitious growth plans and supporting Yorkshire Cancer Research’s vision of a Yorkshire free from cancer.
Specifically you will:
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Lead and work in partnership with relevant Fundraising Managers to develop and deliver Yorkshire Cancer Research’s public fundraising strategy, aligned to the charity’s mission, values and organisational strategy.
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Provide clear strategic leadership across all public fundraising income streams, including individual giving, community fundraising, challenge and mass participation events, in‑memory giving,Gifts in Wills and legacy giving
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Ensure the public fundraising strategy aligns with, and complements, the philanthropy and partnerships and supporter experience strategies, delivering a coherent overall income approach and exceptional supporter journeys and interactions at every touchpoint.
To be considered for this role you will need to be a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and have significant experience developing, managing and evaluating a broad public fundraising portfolio (e.g. individual giving, community fundraising, mass participation/challenge events, and legacy giving).
For further details please refer to the role profile.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 9th June 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Maytree to recruit their new Fundraising Lead
This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, values-led relationship fundraiser to lead on income generation for Maytree, a unique and internationally respected charity offering life-saving sanctuary to people in suicidal crisis.
Fundraising Lead
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3-4 days per week, 0.6-0.8 FTE)
Location: Hybrid working with regular presence at Maytree in London
Additional: Occasional evening meetings and donor events
Closing date: 9am Monday 22 June
Interviews: w/c 29 June and w/c 6 July
About Maytree
Maytree offers time, sanctuary and compassionate presence to people in suicidal crisis. Through short residential stays and non-judgemental listening, Maytree provides a rare, non-medical alternative to crisis-led interventions. Nationally recognised and internationally respected, Maytree's relational model of suicide prevention has a profound, life-saving impact.
Following a period of redevelopment and reopening, Maytree is entering an exciting new phase focused on sustainability, growth and deeper philanthropic engagement.
About the role
This is a senior, strategic and highly relational fundraising role. Working closely with the Managing Director and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will develop and deliver an ambitious, multi-stream fundraising strategy to secure Maytree's long-term future.
You will lead income generation across trusts and foundations, major donors and philanthropy, alongside ethically grounded individual giving. This role offers real autonomy, senior-level influence and the opportunity to fundraise in a values-led, emotionally intelligent way.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned with Maytree's mission
- Secure income from trusts, foundations, major donors and philanthropists
- Build and steward long-term, values-aligned funder relationships
- Work closely with the Managing Director and Trustees on donor engagement
- Develop compelling cases for support and high-quality applications and reports
- Ensure ethical, sensitive and trauma-informed fundraising practice
About you
You will bring:
- Senior-level fundraising experience with a strong income track record
- Expertise in trusts, foundations and/or major donor fundraising
- Experience developing fundraising strategy, not just delivery
- Excellent written communication and relationship-building skills
- High emotional intelligence and confidence working in sensitive contexts
Desirable: experience in mental health or crisis services; major donor strategy development; knowledge of the UK funding landscape.
Why join Maytree?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's most distinctive suicide prevention charities, funding work that is quietly powerful, deeply human and genuinely life-saving.
Recruitment Timeline
To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Maytree's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar at 6-7pm on Tuesday 16 June. This is in place of individual informal calls with the Managing Director. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Your identity will remain anonymous throughout the session Please register your interest via email in attending this webinar by contacting Charity People.
Information webinar: 6-7pm on Tuesday 16 June
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 22 June
1st stage Interviews: w/c 29 June
2nd stage interviews: w/c 6 July. Exact dates TBC
How to Apply
In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Philippa at Charity People. If your CV matches what our client is looking for, we will be in touch with the full candidate pack and lots more details.
Formal application is via CV and supporting statement, answering the questions outlined in the candidate pack.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Fundraising Officer
Hours of Work: 3 days a week, 21 hours a week
Salary: £42,839 (pro-rata)
Duration of Contract: 1 years - renewable subject to funding
Accountable to: Executive Director
About IKWRO
IKWRO –Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is an award-winning charity founded (as the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation) in 2002. IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.
We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English. IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse.
IKWRO also provides training for women and girls to help them understand their rights in the UK. In partnership with other organisations, we assist survivors of abuse with accessing English language classes and education, training and employment opportunities.
As well as supporting women and girls directly, we offer advice and training for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors, to better understand the needs of the women and girls we represent, the types of abuse they experience and to provide best practice prevention and support services.
We campaign to increase awareness and improve laws and policies to tackle all forms of “honour” based abuse and harmful practices including; forced marriage, child marriage, marital captivity, female genital mutilation, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, discrimination by sharia courts and to push for better laws and policies to protect women’s and girl’s rights.
Purpose of Job
The Fundraising Officer will work as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team and will be responsible for:
• Nurturing relationships with existing and prospective donors
• Sustaining and developing our group of individual and community-based supporters.
• Growing income, including regular giving, donations, appeals, legacy giving, community groups and other fundraising activities.
We are looking for a strong communicator with some experience of fundraising who is keen to develop their career in this area.
This post can be undertaken on a hybrid working basis with some days home-working and some days working in IKWRO’s offices.
Deadline: 14th June 2026
Interview: Week commencing 15th June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



