Fundraising lead jobs in birmingham
Friendship, an NGO based in Bangladesh, is a social purpose organisation of over 8,000 people, giving direct services to more than 7.5 million of the poorest people annually. It has delivered over 24 million healthcare services and 8.3 million days’ worth of emergency food support, and gives over 80,000 people daily access to safe drinking water in coastal areas. Friendship was recently awarded the prestigious 2025 Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William, in the “Fix Our Climate” category.
Friendship International UK was established as a CIO in 2020, having previously been active as a Trust since 2010. Its objectives include the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education as well as the prevention and relief of sickness and the advancement and preservation of health.
Job overview
Remuneration: day rate £250-350 for 8 hours depending on experience, anticipated 4-5 days per month.
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees, on a day-to-day basis through the Head of Partnership Development who is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Contract: The initial contract is for 6 months with potential extension up to 2 years on meeting key fundraising targets.
Anticipated start date: January 5th, 2026
Location: Generally working remotely (from home), with occasional in-person meetings, normally in and around the City of London.
Role description
The Fundraising/Partnership Development Officer will
· Manage the development and implementation of Friendship’s fundraising, partnership development, and partnership management activities in the UK
· Build a fundraising strategy that incorporates a range of activities and income streams, together with the Friendship International UK Board
· Develop a concrete action plan and core indicators or targets for fundraising in the UK on quarterly basis, which is to be presented to the Friendship International UK Board.
· Foster relationships with supporters, groups and organisations that fund or have the potential to fund Friendship International UK and be the first point of contact,
· Update the UK section of Friendship’s website with information related to fundraising and other information
· Manage social media platforms with information relating to fundraising activity
· Contribute to the work of the Friendship International UK Board, reporting to the Board and attending meetings as needed
· Maintain coordination with Friendship in Bangladesh for the development and finalization of documents, budgets, reports, etc. for submitting to existing and potential donors and partners.
Person specification
Essential
· Have good experience working with CSR funds, grant-making trusts, institutional funders based in the UK, and foundations and high net worth individuals.
· Demonstrate initiative and positive ROI in generating funds.
· Be able to follow up fundraising opportunities independently.
· Be able to follow up, finalize, and submit donor required narrative and financial reports, in close collaboration with the team in Bangladesh.
· Be friendly and personable and able to build strong working relationships with a range of people, including the team in Bangladesh.
· Be reliable, organised and efficient, capable of multi-tasking and reacting to changing priorities.
· Have good communication and writing skills.
· Be located within commuting distance of the City of London; willing and able to travel for occasional meetings and events.
Desirable/Useful
· Experience working with website administration
· Experience in producing social media content
· Experience in the income generation / development sector.
· Experience in the charity sector.
· Experience in running crowdfunding campaign online targeting UK market.
Application process
Application deadline: 9.00 am on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.
Interviews: either Tuesday December 2nd or Thursday, December 4th (by video link). A subsequent interview will be held in person in the City of London).
To apply: Please upload your CV and covering letter as pdf files (max. two A4 pages each). In the covering letter, please describe why you would like to work with us as our Fundraising Officer and how you meet each of the qualities listed in the Person Specification in the attached document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fundraising & Partnership Lead will report to the Head of Smart Works Birmingham and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of income generation for the charity. In collaboration with the Head of Centre and Trustees, with the responsibility for Fundraising, the successful candidate will design and implement the centre’s annual income generation strategy. The position will concentrate on diversifying income streams, fostering corporate partnerships, and cultivating relationships across the West Midlands to support all fundraising initiatives, thereby ensuring the organisation's long-term sustainability.
For full details and requirements, please see the attached job pack.
Please apply via our online portal by submitting your CV and cover letter (which answers the following questions) by 9am on Monday 17th November.
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works Birmingham? (max 250 words)
- ·What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (max 400 words)
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the charitable events space? (max 400 words)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Stop Ecocide International is an international, single purpose advocacy NGO with high-level networks and grassroots teams around the world. We are the driving force at the heart of global momentum towards recognition of ecocide as a crime at national, regional and international levels, in order to deter, prevent and sanction the worst harms to nature.
At a pivotal moment in our growth, we'rerecruiting an outstanding Fundraising Lead, who will play a key role in accelerating Stop Ecocide International’s income growth at a crucial inflection point in our movement.
This role is mainly working from home but occasional meetings in London, Stroud or at international conferences are an essential part of the role. It can be full-time or part-time, with salary and hours flexible for the right candidate.
This is an unique opportunity to make a difference in one of the most exciting and transformative initiatives on the planet right now.
Job Description: Fundraising Lead
The Fundraising Lead is both a new business development and relationship management role: you will proactively secure new, high-value philanthropic and corporate partnerships while managing and uplifting existing relationships with foundations, HNWIs, and private sector partners.
You will bring a strong sales and new business mindset, capable of inspiring and influencing senior decision-makers across sectors, while stewarding long-term, strategic partnerships. Working closely with the small but agile wider team and senior management, you will deliver against ambitious income targets, build a robust pipeline, and ensure Stop Ecocide International maximises its fundraising potential as momentum for ecocide law builds globally.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
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Lead the identification, research, and development of a pipeline of new philanthropic, corporate, and HNWI prospects.
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Cultivate and secure six and seven-figure partnerships across the private and philanthropic sectors.
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Develop compelling, tailored propositions and pitches that inspire significant investment in SEI’s mission.
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Use creativity and influence to engage prospects in new markets and sectors, positioning SEI as a partner of choice.
Account Management & Uplift
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Manage and grow existing funder and partner relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and maximising renewal, uplift, and multi-year commitments.
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Deliver high-quality reporting, impact updates, and engagement opportunities for funders.
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Build strong internal relationships to ensure funder deliverables are met and partners are inspired to deepen their support.
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
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Contribute to the development and delivery of SEI’s fundraising strategy, ensuring philanthropy is central to organisational growth.
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Represent SEI at senior-level meetings, events, and networks to strengthen our external presence and relationships.
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Work cross-organisationally, briefing and engaging colleagues and leadership in fundraising opportunities.
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Promote an income-generation culture across the organisation, building confidence and ambition in fundraising.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
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Demonstrable track record of securing six or seven-figure philanthropic or corporate partnerships.
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Strong sales and new business experience, with proven ability to build and close a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
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Experience in account management, with a focus on growing existing funder partnerships and securing uplift.
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Excellent relationship-building skills with senior leaders, HNWIs, and corporate decision-makers.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of turning complex ideas into compelling narratives.
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Entrepreneurial, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to operate at pace and deliver results.
Desirable
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Knowledge of international systems change, governance, climate, environment & legal funding landscapes.
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Experience of working in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.
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Experience using CRM systems and tracking documents for pipeline management and reporting.
Reporting to: COO
Working with: COO & CEO
Benefits
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Remote with occasional travel to donor meetings, conferences and events. Easy access to London useful.
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Pension scheme
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5.6 weeks FTE annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital (BWC) Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our women and sick kids. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and confident individual to join our charity. An integral role, you will provide operational, administrative, account management and customer service support and build and maintain long-term relationships with our charity supporters
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be an ambitious individual, with the skills to work in a
fast-paced environment. You’ll be required to:
• Manage accounts and registrations, successfully motivating and inspiring supporters
to increase the charity’s total number of annual eventers. Responding to all inbound
enquiries in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the Challenge Events Manager to deliver flagship events such as the
Great Run Series, overseeing up to three third-party events per year.
• Monitor digital fundraising challenge participant groups, managing admin processes
through GivePanel and JustGiving and coordinating with fulfilment partners to ensure
supporters receive their fundraising packs on time.
• Support the wider public fundraising team with administration tasks such as dispatching
fundraising materials, processing personal data, maintaining donor records on Salesforce
and working with the Supporter Services Team to create, monitor, improve and
automate excellent supporter care journeys.
• Plan and deliver risk assessments, logistics, income and expenditure, account
reconciliation and evaluations to shape future recommendations and continuously
improve effectiveness.
• Attend supporter or charity-organised fundraising events, always acting as a proud and
inspiring ambassador for the charity.
• Build and maintain relationships with key supporters, utilising the Fundraising Hub to
communicate information about the impact of the charity and the changing fundraising
needs.
• Maximise all opportunities with supporters and potential fundraisers, using persuasive
and motivational skills to drive support for the charity on a long-term basis.
• Lead on the creation of event content for the charity website and social media platforms
with support from the wider events team and Marketing and Communications Team.
• Input into existing and future plans for data capture, making updates and additions
to policies and procedures, being responsible for developing and meeting a range of
performance KPIs.
• Support with key strategic projects to ensure the charity’s sustainable income growth
and impact within the hospital
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Information Pack and then send through your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is midnight 1 December Interviews will be held in Birmingham on 11 December . Please note, we will close applications early if we receive sufficient applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for protecting our rivers and waterways?
Environmental non-profit Planet Patrol is at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. We’re now seeking a proactive, highly organised fundraising professional to help continue this growth. If you have a proven track record in strategic partnership creation, grant fundraising, and have a knack and thirst for hitting financial targets, ideally for environmental causes, we want to hear from you!
About Planet Patrol
Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.
About the role
The Fundraising Lead (Corporate & Grants) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of income generation for Planet Patrol, including the planning and delivery of our fundraising strategy; with a focus on corporates and grants. You will secure new partnerships and sponsorships, and develop high-value, multi-year commitments that align with both Planet Patrol’s priorities and our funders objectives. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent.
About you
You must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers, so being a team player is a must! This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact, so if you like having agency and being innovative, Planet Patrol would be a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Relationship Building
- Meet and exceed the annual new funding target of £300k, whilst maintaining existing funding agreements.
- Secure sponsorship for at least three organisational priorities worth a minimum of £50k each.
- Write and submit innovative, engaging and impactful funding applications.
- Prospect new supporters and build long-term, high-value relationships.
- Quickly and efficiently respond to calls for proposals, maximising all opportunities..
- Work with colleagues across Planet Patrol to develop and deliver bespoke opportunities aligned with funder priorities.
- Host cultivation events and support other team members in engaging prospective sponsors.
- Ensure due diligence in line with Planet Patrol’s ethics and due diligence policies.
Strategic
- Lead on the development and delivery of Planet Patrol’s fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director.
- Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Campaigns to develop exciting, innovative and impactful funding propositions.
- Contribute to the wider Organisational strategy and annual Business Plan.
- Keep abreast of sector developments and funding opportunities to ensure plans are timely and effective.
Account Management
- Maximise our existing portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events.
- Oversee reporting to funders, sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value.
- Manage budgets within the fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
Marketing & Communications
- Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across Planet Patrol platforms.
- Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from colleagues.
- Positively represent Planet Patrol at events and conferences.
Role requirements:
- A minimum three years working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- A demonstrated ability in securing funding worth five-and-six figures.
- Experience working remotely and making impactful relationships online.
- Be able to communicate effectively with senior corporate leaders.
- Experience in providing excellent stakeholder engagement, ideally through an integrated CRM.
- A natural networker and innovator, you’ll always be spotting opportunities.
- Excellent general IT skills and knowledge of new platforms to enable efficiency (Trello, Slack, HubSpot, Xero).
- Passionate about the environment and the importance of data.
- A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
- A clean, full driving license is preferred.
What we offer
Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.
Application details
If you believe in the work we’re doing and think you could add something to it then we would love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to process incomplete applications.
Applications close midnight Wednesday 26 November.
First stage interviews will be held virtually on Monday 01 December.
Second stage interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 09 December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
As Fundraising Assistant at sister charities, ACCT UK and CCFA, you will play a key role in the growth of existing fundraising and in the creation of new income streams. Stewarding fundraisers, helping to develop new and existing fundraising campaigns, building relationships internally within the cadet organisations and externally with Trusts and Foundations, corporates and major givers. You will provide administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database. Working closely with the rest of the Development team and in particular the Marketing department to ensure that both charities can provide increasing financial support to cadets and adult volunteers across the UK.
Essential Skills
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of Word and Excel
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: home based with regular travel to support your team as needed and also to the London head office
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)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, 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
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, where you will lead, inspire and empower your talented team of Regional Fundraisers and Fundraising Managers to unlock the full potential of our highest-value supporters—individuals, community groups, and regional corporate partners—across the UK.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our community fundraising strategy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving innovation in supporter engagement. Championing a relationship-led approach, ensuring every supporter feels valued and inspired to raise vital funds. You will lead collaboration with other teams such as National Corporate and the Marketing and Communications team to drive new business pipelining and amplify Community Fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent Dementia UK at external events and sector initiatives.
You will be responsible for effectively recruiting, training and developing staff, creating an aspirational culture where the team are motivated to meet and exceed targets. Using insight, analysis and audience understanding, you will inform strategic decisions and continuously evolve our regional fundraising approach to maximise impact and income.
We are looking for you to bring a strong background in community fundraising and a track record in growing fundraising income. Confidence in setting and managing large budgets, reporting on KPIs and adjusting plans as necessary is essential. An understanding of delivering community fundraising products and scaling ideas that support donor acquisition and retention is vital, with the ability to use insight to shape pipeline and stewardship planning. You’ll also be an experienced team leader who can motivate and guide others to deliver results.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with us.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
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. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.
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
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising.
Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation 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 across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
- Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
- Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
- Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning
Essential skills and experience:
- A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
- A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
- Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
- An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks
STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions.
This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss.
Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants.
Please ensure that your CV aligns with the person spec above, or add notes to cover letter option.
Candidates meeting the essential criteria will be invited to an initial briefing and screening call. Full support will be provided with formal application, including cover letter writing.
QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
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About Dreams Come True
We deliver moments of magic with lasting impact to children living in poverty who have a serious illness, disability, or life-limiting condition. We are the only wish granting charity focused solely on children living in social deprivation in the UK.
About the Role
Dreams Come True is seeking an ambitious, strategic and highly skilled Head of Fundraising to lead and expand its income generation and manage and drive a high performing team. This senior role prioritises the development and delivery of an ambitious major donor and individual giving strategy - cultivating, stewarding, and upgrading supporters, including high-net-worth individuals and regular donors. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will diversify income streams, maximise philanthropic support, and ensure the charity's long-term sustainability whilst leading, managing, motivating and inspiring the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a growth-oriented fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on major donor fundraising and individual giving (regular giving, donor journeys, legacy giving).
- Build a robust pipeline of major donors, personally managing relationships with high-value supporters, cultivating new prospects, and maximising lifetime value through tailored stewardship.
- Oversee the design and execution of engaging campaigns and supporter journeys for individual and legacy donors.
- Direct and support building other fundraising streams (trusts & foundations, events, digital, community), setting ambitious yet achievable income targets.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on fundraising performance, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities and refine approaches.
- Inspire, manage, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and innovation.
- Ensure policy, governance and compliance with all relevant fundraising legislation and sector regulation.
- Represent the charity in external meetings, building networks and leveraging senior volunteers and Trustees to extend philanthropic reach.
- Translate complex beneficiary needs into compelling cases for support, proposals, and stewardship reports that resonate with donors and partners.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrated success in major donor fundraising, including personally securing substantial gifts (five and six figures); proven ability to build from scratch, cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Proven expertise in individual giving, including donor journeys, donor retention and engagement, and developing bespoke campaigns.
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building, motivating, and developing high-performing fundraising teams.
- Up-to-date understanding of the fundraising compliance environment (Fundraising Regulator's Code, GDPR, PECR).
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical mindset and the ability to use data to inform strategy, track performance, and drive growth.
- Creative approach to stewardship, recognising, thanking, and meaningfully involving supporters at all levels.
- Passion, resilience, and integrity aligned with the charity’s mission.
- A recognised fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate/Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent).
- Inspiring and experienced team leader.
Desirable:
- Experience with innovative donor engagement, digital tools, and CRM/database systems.
- Background in a similar scale or mission-driven UK charity.
How to Apply
Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter via CharityJob.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
The Community Fundraising Manager is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Fundrasing Team. This role is central to building relationships, engaging local communities, and driving fundraising initiatives across the region. Being based in or regularly present in Northern Ireland is essential to effectively deliver on the role’s objectives and maintain close connections with supporters and stakeholders.
In Community Fundraising we are the team that builds relationships with our supporters, families, and event participants to fundraise so that MDUK can continue to find treatments and ultimately cures through research, and to drive improvements in care and quality of life.
In this small but close team there are four other Community Fundraising Managers covering the rest of the UK and a Senior Manager who can support you and the rest of the team in delivering an excellent supporter journey to deliver the charities aims.
You will build relationships and manage both supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role may require some evening and weekend work.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home Based - Northern Ireland
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communication who will lead our fundraising and communications with vision and purpose, helping us grow our reach, deepen our impact and amplify our voice. You’ll be joining a people-centred, mission-driven team, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. At a time when vulnerable young people face increasing challenges, our work has never been more urgent. If you’re motivated by impact and driven by purpose, this is a good opportunity to contribute to lasting change.
You will be stepping into a well-established and highly effective organisation, but one that remains energised by innovation and continuous improvement. We actively welcome fresh thinking and new approaches that help us evolve and enhance our work.
What will you do?
This is a pivotal moment to join JET as we build on fourteen years of impact and enter a new chapter in our journey. We have ambitious plans to expand our reach and influence, and we’re seeking someone who can help us strengthen our funding base and sharpen our message.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and develop our fundraising team, shaping a cross-stream strategy and an integrated communications plan. You’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for fundraising, communications and events across the organisation. By doing so you will raise JET’s national profile, grow our supporter base and significantly increase income to support programme expansion.
You’ll bring strong experience across multiple fundraising streams, with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year funding and building lasting relationships with funders—both individuals and organisations. Alongside leading our fundraising efforts, you’ll take ownership of our brand, ensuring clarity and consistency in our messaging, helping partners tell our story, and securing positive media coverage.
You’ll lead the development of campaigns, fundraising and marketing activities, and digital engagement that not only enhance our national profile but also drive supporter engagement and income growth.
This is a home-based role, with travel required to and within the regions where we operate, including attendance at key events.
About you
You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and events. Your work will be closely aligned with JET’s five-year strategy, enabling continued growth in funding and programme delivery.
You’ll bring a wealth of experience in leading fundraising and communications at a strategic level, with a strong understanding of the sector and a track record of securing and sustaining major gifts and partnerships. You’ll be adept at managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and growing income through sustainable funding models.
Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to inspire and influence, with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset.
Above all, you’ll be passionate about JET’s mission to empower young people facing adversity. You’ll be a credible ambassador, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
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Flexible working
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Enhanced annual leave
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Homeworking allowance
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Occupational pension scheme
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Occupational sickness scheme
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Special paid leave provision
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Enhanced family leave
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is 16th November 2025 at [23:30].
Interview Process
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First-round interviews: Monday 24th November (online)
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Meet the team task and fireside chat: Thursday 27th November
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Final interview (in person, London): Monday 1st December
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note:
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
We also reserve the right to cancel the final stage of interview on 1st December if candidate does not meet expectations at this stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £21,000–£28,000 (£35,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (22.5–30 hours per week)
Location: Home-based within the UK, with occasional travel to London and fundraising events
Closing date: 14th November
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days annual leave (pro rata), birthday leave, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
We are delighted to be working with Overcoming MS to recruit a passionate and creative Fundraising Manager. Overcoming MS is a dynamic charity dedicated to supporting people living with multiple sclerosis through evidence-based lifestyle changes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and make a real impact by helping grow and diversify the charity’s income.
In this role, you will lead on community and event fundraising, individual giving, and donor stewardship. You’ll develop and implement fundraising plans, manage donor relationships, and deliver engaging campaigns and events. Working closely with the Head of Income Generation and wider team, you’ll help shape the charity’s fundraising strategy and support its mission to empower people with MS.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field (ideally in a small charity setting)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to create compelling fundraising materials
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- A digital-first mindset and confidence using digital platforms for fundraising
- A passion for Overcoming MS’s mission and values
For an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2752EI when applying.
Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire. We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners. A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.
Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.
Our mission is to give homeless young people a future through advice, accommodation options, support and life skills development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll be the main point of contact for our amazing fundraisers — supporting them from their first enquiry to celebrating their success. You’ll plan, organise and coordinate community fundraising campaigns and events, help develop resources and fundraising materials, and play a key role in building lasting relationships with our fundraising supporters.
Essential:
- Experience in community or events fundraising, supporter engagement, or a similar customer-facing role.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — friendly, confident, and supportive.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Good written communication and attention to detail.
- Confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and social media platforms.
- Passion for inclusion and supporting families of children with Down syndrome
Desired Attributes:
- Experience managing small fundraising events or community campaigns
- Knowledge of JustGiving or similar online fundraising platforms
- Understanding of charity communications, supporter journeys, or stewardship best practice
Responsibilities:
- Manage the fundraising inbox, responding to enquiries and supporting individual fundraisers and community supporters.
- Develop fundraising resources and materials to support campaigns and initiatives.
- Support existing fundraisers with guidance, encouragement, and resources to help them reach their goals.
- Plan, organise, and deliver engaging fundraising and community events that raise income and bring our community together.
- Recruit and onboard new fundraisers through the website, social media, and email campaigns. Keep the fundraising sections of the website up to date and engaging.
- Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, including thanking fundraisers and maintaining regular communications. Maintain accurate fundraiser records and communications in the supporter database.
- Gather case studies, photos, quotes, and testimonials from fundraisers for publicity and marketing.
- Work with the fundraising team to develop strategies to grow fundraiser recruitment and retention.
- Manage the fundraising calendar, promoting external events (such as Tough Mudder) and coordinating DSUK-led campaigns (such as the Big PADS Push).
- Develop and support regional volunteers involved in fundraising events and activities.
- Manage time effectively to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Provide administrative support for fundraising events and initiatives as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community Fundraising Executive (North)
Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website. Please go there to apply.
Location: North (SE1 to N8)
Hours: 37.5
We’re seeking an experienced Fundraiser who will play a pivotal role in growing awareness and support within your local community.
What We Offer:
- Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life assurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
- A supportive, purpose-driven team
- Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The Community Fundraising Executive works closely with the National Community Fundraising Manager to deliver short and mid-term strategic plans and priorities for the function. The role is responsible for growing community awareness of the charity and driving fundraising activity across the region to meet income targets by proactively seeking out creating new opportunities and relationships. The key areas of activity the role is responsible for include generating and building relationships with community groups, organisations, volunteers and supporters, identifying new opportunities and leads within the region that will generate new income streams for the charity, and presenting to local organisations and groups within the regio
What We’re Looking For:
- • Recruit and steward community fundraising groups in your geographical patch.
• Develop and leverage existing relationships within the defined region to maximise income for the
charity.
• Build relationships with volunteers in the region to support income generation targets.
• Present to local organisations and groups within the region.
• Manage the database effectively to ensure access to accurate and robust reporting.
• Work with the wider Supporter care team to create a consistent supporter journey across the
function.
• Meet and exceed stretching income targets by creating opportunities through building
relationships with individuals, businesses, and communities in the region
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Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check. A full UK driving licence is required.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
