Fundraising manager jobs in bury, greater manchester
About the role
We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South West Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.
With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.
This role reports to the Head of Communications with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South West Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.
With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.
About the team
The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in South West, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.
About you
You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.

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First Steps ED are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those we support. First Steps ED provide person-centred support to our service users for a range of disordered eating and eating disorder presentations.
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to diversify and grow our income streams, strengthen our brand, and increase engagement with key audiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the postholder will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships across trusts and foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and community supporters. This role will also oversee all aspects of external communications and marketing, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice for the organisation across digital, print, media, and stakeholder channels.
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will provide line management and strategic direction to the fundraising and communications team, with accountability for delivering income targets and enhancing the charity’s profile and impact.
Role Overview:
This position requires a strategic leader who will be a proactive engagement lead and support the charities overall strategy and mission. You will have a proven background of successful fundraising activities, diversifying engagement and income and cultivating key relationships through communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to develop and shape the fundraising and communications strategy for a growing charity, in an are that is getting more and more attention. The role will require an agile mind to adapt to the ever changing environment, and in return the charity leadership promises flexibility and understanding, as we test learn and adapt these strategies.
Some of the area you are expected to work on are the following, and the rest can be defined by you:
- Budgets and Targets: You are directly responsible for the budgets, and income targets attached to Fundraising and Communications.
- Engagement and Income Diversification: Develop and implement strategies to diversify income streams, including legacy giving, corporate partnerships, individual donations, and major donors.
- Marketing and Communications Strategy: Create and implement strategies to reach a wider audience through innovative marketing and communications channels.
- NHS and Private Sector Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NHS and private sector.
- Relationship Management: Manage key relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Team Leadership: Manage and support Fundraising, Marketing and Communications officers, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and charity objectives overall.
- Lead our flagship campaigns: This year we are developing an online campaign, currently called Scroll Safe, to tackle the issues with online safety, we are included in the parliamentary act, and we wish this to be a multi-year campaign. It is in development for 2025, and you are expected to hit the ground running. Other campaigns include Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and Christmas.
- Digital Agency and PR Management: Oversee the work of digital agencies and PR consultant to enhance online presence and engagement with public relations and media outreach.
- Ambassadors and Patrons Management: Engage and manage relationships with ambassadors and patrons to leverage their support and influence.
- Web Development Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of the charity's website to ensure it effectively supports fundraising and communication efforts as well as providing clear and concise support to our service users, carers and professionals.
- Manage our portfolio of events: We have an emerging trend in challenge events, and we manage these carefully and mindfully especially long-distance sporting events. This requires key insights in trends and work with our marketing team on key insights.
- Working with the CEO: You will identify opportunities for strategic communications and growth. You will network with likeminded individuals from other charities and build sector connections.
- Senior Leadership Team: You will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team, which means working across the whole charity on tasks that may pop up, and planning with the team our Organisational Development.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior fundraising and communications role, preferably within the charity sector.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Relationship Management, or a related field.
Skills:
- Strong strategic planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Company events
- Blue Light Card
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App
- Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home (depending on role)
- Accredited training programme towards CPD
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Should we met our target number of applications we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date.
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Job Title: Known internally as Relationship Manager
Location: Home-based covering Scotland. Candidates should ideally reside in the Glasgow area and have access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £34,616 per annum
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
· Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income ideally from community and corporate opportunities
· Someone who can create and deliver strong stewardship plans to maximise income and retain our supporters
· Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers
· Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment
This role would be focusing mainly on the West of Scotland but covering the whole country as needed, with some additional supporters based in Northern Ireland.
What we offer:
· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
· Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
· Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by the end of 13th July. 1st interviews held online on 21st July and 2nd interviews held face to face in Scotland on 4th August.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick yes on the application form.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touchwith the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





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Role: Fundraising CRM & Data Manager
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for leading & managing fundraising data, and strategic oversight of fundraising data systems and processes, managing a team to employ process efficiencies and improve data quality ensuring seamless integration between CRM systems and external platforms to drive income generation across the full spectrum of the donor data landscape and deliver fundraising operations. You’ll also lead on behalf of fundraising on CRM development and enhancement requests to support data-driven fundraising decisions and strategies.
About You
- Extensive experience working across CRM platforms (including D365 Mission CRM or similar), managing system selections, and leading CRM enhancement projects.
- Skilled in data analytics, building reporting frameworks, and using database languages like SQL, along with managing data imports and Direct Debit processes.
- Proven ability to automate processes while ensuring compliance with GDPR and data security best practices.
- Demonstrated leadership and change management experience with a collaborative approach, influencing senior leaders in complex organisations.
- Competent in Microsoft applications, including Dynamics and the MS Office suite, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to organisational values and attention to detail.
About the Role
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and optimised data processes and lead the transition from manual to automated solutions.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising data strategy and performance monitoring mechanisms to support sustainable income growth and informed decision-making.
- Work closely with senior Digital, Data & Technology teams, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders to build integrated data solutions and embed insights into fundraising strategies.
- Oversee fundraising data processes, reporting frameworks, compliance with data protection regulations, and manage best practices in data handling and campaign operations.
- Lead change management initiatives, including training, documentation, and managing the Fundraising Operations Lead to ensure effective implementation of data processes and systems.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
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Come and join us and be part of a mission to save lives and end economic abuse forever!
In 2024, a staggering 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse at the hands of their current or former partner. The rising cost of living has only exacerbated the devastated impact of this form of domestic abuse.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.
Since our founding in 2017, we’ve proudly campaigned successfully for the recognition of economic abuse in UK law and influenced wide-ranging systemic change to transform responses to it. We're now entering an ambitious new phase, and we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and values-led Head of Income as part of the Senior Leadership Teamto help drive it forward.
This is a critical time for SEA. With a bold three-year strategy now in place, we’re looking for an experienced income-generation leader to oversee and diversify our income streams — across high-net-worth giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and earned income through consultancy and training. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Income will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation and enabling us to scale our impact.
The Head of Income will lead a talented team, including our Senior Fundraising Manager (trusts and foundations) and Corporate Development Manager (strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships), and collaborate closely with our CEO, Trustees and earned income delivery teams (consultancy and training) whilst also being hands on in relationship development. Your approach will be collaborative, survivor-centred and driven by SEA’s values. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong experience in high-value fundraising and/or commercial income generation.
What we’re looking for in the Head of Income
- Proven success in income generation from high-net-worth individuals and/or corporate partners
- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow multi-stream income
- Experience of working in a small, agile organisation and line-managing high-performing teams
- Experience of working at Senior Leadership Team level, or readiness to step into the role
- A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- A commitment to SEA’s feminist ethos, values and mission
What we offer the Head of Income
- 25 days annual leave + 5 wellbeing days + bank holidays
- Home-based and flexible working options
- Reflective practice and wellbeing support
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced family leave, carers leave, sick pay
- A dynamic, purpose-led team where your impact is tangible
How to apply for the SEA Head of Income
Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will support you with your application. Please send your CV to her directly in the first instance or here to her via Charityjob. You will then also be asked to complete a short anonymised application form via the Surviving Economic Abuse website. Charlotte will guide you through that step and a link to the form will be provided.
The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is midnight on 28 July 2025.
SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also welcome job share applications as a joint application.
First nterviews will be held week beginning 4 August 2025 (held online – questions will be shared in advance).
We really look forward to hearing from you.
In the first instance, and for a full pack, please send your CV to Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot or submit it here on CharityJob. You will then be invited to complete SEA's full application form in advance of the application deadline at midnight on Monday 28 July 2025.
SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome application from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser
Salary: £34,835 - £38,706 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working
Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Closing date: Monday 14th July
Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties,
multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.
We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.
In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.
About the role
Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets
- Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects
- Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support prospecting to grow the portfolio.
- Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.
- Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.
- Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.
- Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.
What you will need for the role:
- Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.
- Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.
- Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.
- Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.
- Excellent communication and relationship development skills.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.
What we can offer you:
Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.
Other benefits include:
- Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
- Paid Enhanced DBS
If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Christie Charity is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. As an independent charity, everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fundraiser who will be focussed on securing gifts from trusts and foundations. You will have previous experience of researching and writing detailed information. You should be a team player with excellent communication skills and be highly IT literate.
You would be part of a successful, high achieving collaborative team and be joining The Christie Charity at an exciting time, with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income.
If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the Northwest please apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Venn Group are delighted to be working with a brilliant Charity with a mission to tackle social injustice, to recruit for a new Finance and Fundraising Administrator. This role will be working closely with the Head of Finance in a small team and carry out various accounting and fundraising income administration duties.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Process and record donations received via donor platforms into Beacon and Xero.
- Conduct a daily review of bank transactions to ensure prompt and accurate coding.
- Process and pay supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with the procurement policy and scheme of delegation.
- Process and pay staff expenses, participant payments, pensions, and PAYE.
- Reconcile bank accounts weekly and assist with month-end tasks, including journals and accruals and ensure monthly bank reconciliation sign-off.
- Review and submit monthly Gift Aid submissions and prepare relevant journals.
- Prepare monthly journals and reconciliations for prepayments, accruals, amortisation, and depreciation.
- Assist with financial reporting and record-keeping, including preparing financial documents and reports.
- Support payroll and tax processes, including completing and submitting VAT returns and pension contributions online.
- Assist with year-end preparation and the audit process.
- Support cash flow monitoring and generate routine internal finance reports.
- Maintain accurate financial records for audits and funder reporting.
- Track contract and grant payments, ensuring compliance with financial terms.
- Record and reconcile income from fundraising platforms and grants in Beacon and Xero.
- Assist with financial reporting for funders, ensuring the timely submission of accurate data.
- Support Gift Aid claims and maintain donor records.
- Liaise with the Partnerships and Programmes Manager to track income allocations and grant deadlines.
- Review financial terms in funding contracts and agreements.
Ideal candidate profile:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a finance role for a Charity
- Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero.
- Experience using Beacon fundraising system.
- Ability to reconcile income and manage financial data across systems.
- Understanding of Gift Aid, restricted/unrestricted income, and grant compliance.
- Knowledge of charity finance operations and funder reporting.
Agency reference number: J89512
Duration: 6 months FTC with chance to move to permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Fully Remote
Start date: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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About us
Madina Mercy envisions a world of hope, growth and opportunity for all. We strive for the health, education, and financial stability of every human being in every community. We have been, combatting food and water poverty in the UK and abroad since 2012, supporting single mothers, widows, orphans and the homeless. For over 30 years Madina Mercy has tirelessly supported the right to education, working with the global community to improve literacy rates with thousands of students of knowledge having benefited from its programs. The candidate themselves does not need to be a practicing Muslim but must match our values and want to further the impact that Madina Mercy can make. A core principle of Madina Mercy is to serve all of humanity, without prejudice nor discrimination, as we believe that 'giving is living'.
Role purpose
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing financial support to continue our vital humanitarian work. With the goal of expanding outreach and strengthening our services, this role will be at the heart of driving real impact in the lives of the homeless, families/households, refugees displaced by war and natural disaster.
From organizing community-led events and securing grants to managing fundraising campaigns, the Head Fundraiser will play a key role in ensuring our mission thrives. Whether it's providing meals to those in need, distributing essential seasonal supplies, or supporting youth and educational programs, the money raised will go toward uplifting communities and those in need in the UK and beyond. Our ethos is simple – if you have a need, Madina Mercy is here to facilitate.
This role has a huge potential for growth, being at the forefront of fundraising for the organisation and with success, will be able to build a team and lead the way for how our fundraising is carried out.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Identify and apply for at least two grants each week to support Madina Mercy's charitable projects.
- Develop and implement online marketing campaigns for fundraising, collaborating with the marketing team and volunteers.
- Expand the volunteer base by reaching out to communities and identifying new recruitment opportunities.
- Identify key festivals and activities where Madina Mercy can promote its work, providing guidance and facilitating involvement.
- Strengthen social media presence and expand brand awareness.
General Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grant applications and sponsorship opportunities.
- Organize and execute major fundraising events throughout the year.
- Expand community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and build supporter networks.
- Manage social media and marketing campaigns to increase outreach.
- Plan and oversee awareness events to further engagement between the charity and the local community
- Work closely with volunteers and community leaders to maximize impact.
- Cultivate partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
- Monitor and report fundraising performance, ensuring transparent financial management.
- Provide hands-on leadership in fundraising activities, working closely with the charity's core team.
- Support the expansion of international aid efforts in regions affected by poverty and conflict.
Quarterly & Annual Objectives:
- Organize major fundraising dinners and events every quarter, aiming to raise at least £150,000 per event.
- Obtaining licenses and permits from the local councils for city centre and street collections/marketing campaigns, also for the distribution of aid.
- Establish connections with universities and secure permission to set up stalls at freshers' fairs to attract young volunteers.
- Guide and oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that showcases the charity's core principles and long-term mission, particularly in cities where projects are already established.
- Ideally, the candidate will have an existing network of donors and supporters that they can engage for fundraising efforts.
Closing date 18th July, 2025
Inteviews with potential suitable candidates will start from 1 July 2025
The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.
You will be one of our six regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering London & Central England, you will focus on our key audiences of individuals, supporter groups, community organisations, regional corporates & volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.
You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the region.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
- Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
- Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
- Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
- Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
- Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.
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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
We are looking for a Data & Impact Manager with a minimum of 2 years’ work experience to lead, manage and ensure the effective day-to-day execution of DanceSyndrome’s Data & Impact work. You will lead on data collection and gathering impact and evidence through a number of different tools from various Stakeholders and analyse and interpret the results to inform Organisational Strategy and Operations. The role will assist to embed DanceSyndrome’s Evaluation Framework, which has an emphasis on the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
1. POSITION IN ORGANISATION: Reporting to Head of Community
2. SCOPE OF ROLE:
1. Monitoring & Evaluation (100%)
Part 3: MAIN DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities – Monitoring & Evaluation duties:
- To develop a robust data collection system for DanceSyndrome on an annual basis.
- To develop & implement flexible, user friendly monitoring and evaluation tools to gather impact & evidence from different stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries who are people with learning disabilities, parents & carers, wider eco-system of partners and supporters).
- To ensure data is collected in ways that are accessible and co-designed, so that people with learning disabilities can help shape how their views and experiences are gathered and shared. This includes using creative and inclusive tools that reflect DanceSyndrome’s values of equality, respect, and inclusion.
- To ensure we use a consistent and streamlined approach to gathering data.
- To work collaboratively around data collection
- To have full oversight of all surveys and findings
- To update surveys as required e.g. where there is a gap in data collection
- To fulfil all funder requirements regarding data collection and reporting and to work closely with the Fundraising Lead and Communications Manager on this.
- To capture our daily activities & participation numbers (Including events) and filling in external data forms for our partners, for example Caritas Care.
- To share key learning and results with the wider team for organisational strategic development, funding applications and reports, relevant press and marketing materials.
Part 3b: OTHER DUTIES
- To undertake any relevant training as required by the charity.
- To follow all relevant charity policies and procedures.
- To contribute to the strategic development of the organisation by contributing at team meetings, writing a report for the Board on a quarterly basis and engaging with any other related work.
- To fulfil any other tasks requested by the Managing Director or the Board in order to support the continued development of DanceSyndrome.
We particularly welcome applicants from Global Majority, People with Disabilities and Older People to apply for this role.
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents
To be a sustainable community role model that provides high quality inclusive dance leadership, participation, performance and training opportunities.





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Salary: £34,000
Contract: Temporary, 5-6 Months
Location: Home-based, covering the South Coast of England (access to a car required)
Closing date: Rolling
We are delighted to be working with a brilliant national cancer charity to recruit a Relationship Manager – South Coast to join their passionate Regional Fundraising team on a contract basis for 5-6 months.
As the Relationship Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, supporting, and retaining regional supporters. You’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners to generate sustainable income and ensure the charity continues to make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer.
To be successful as the Relationship Manager, you will need:
- Experience in community or regional fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of supporters
- A supporter-first mindset, with empathy and compassion when working with patient-related supporters
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities
- A full UK driving license and access to a car, as travel across the South Coast is required
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2637HW
Are you a direct marketer looking for and opportunity to broaden your experience into new channels and products?
Would you like to be part of a large and friendly team who are all passionate about the special and selfless gifts we receive through Wills?
Yes? We have a fantastic 9 month Fixed Term Contract with opportunities for internal collaboration and personal development!
We are excited to be able to offer an amazing vacancy for a Legacy Marketing Executive. This varied and diverse role will support us to deliver our ambitious marketing strategy, bringing in a third of the charity’s income through gifts in Wills to help give help and hope to people living with dementia for years to come. the successful individual will have opportunity to work across marketing channels both online and offline, as well as strategic projects across the wider fundraising team!
About you
- Data driven and detail oriented
- Experienced in direct marketing through paid channels (direct mail, paid social, press adverts among others)
- Experienced in all aspects of day-to-day campaign management (creative development, data segmentation, supplier management, results analysis)
- Have a creative flare and passion for delivering the best possible supporter experience
- A confident communicator and able to work with multiple stakeholders across the organisation and externally
What you’ll focus on:
- Rolling out our new legacy proposition: Help shape the future of our programme and bring our new messaging to life
- Exploring emerging digital channels: Lead on some of our newest digital channels including LinkedIn
- Leading our podcast campaign: Develop engaging “host-read” podcast ads that connect emotionally with listeners
- Reporting on our annual status check campaign: Finalising our direct mail and email campaigns with our agency partner
- Creating our biggest press inserts campaign ever: Collaborate with Open to develop standout creative for major newspapers and magazines
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Prospect Research Manager role. This exciting opportunity is for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our client's team, leading the prospect research function and driving fundraising success. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and researching new prospects, managing existing pipelines, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact fundraising campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the prospect research function, developing and implementing strategies to identify and qualify new prospects
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Account Managers and the Prospect Research Officer, to allocate prospects and drive fundraising campaigns
- Manage existing pipelines, tracking progress and ensuring timely follow-up with prospects
- Conduct due diligence on prospects, including research and analysis to inform fundraising strategies
- Champion the use of the CRM system and ensure data protection best practices are adhered to
- Promote good practice amongst the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to drive continuous improvement
- Work closely with the team to allocate prospects and manage individual pools
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners and trusts and foundations
Person Specification
- Strong prospect research expertise, with experience of identifying and qualifying new prospects
- Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to conduct thorough due diligence on prospects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-impact fundraising campaigns
- Experience of using CRM systems
- Strong data protection skills, with a focus on ensuring best practices are adhered to
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible and adaptable approach
What’s on Offer
This role is offering a salary of £48,000 for this 12 month contract. This role can either be hybrid or remote. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with a much loved national Charity to recruit them a Relationship Manager on a 5-6 month contract.
About the role
You will be joining a friendly and face paced fundraising team to identify, support and retain regional supporters. You will be responsible for
* Driving engagement across your region (and beyond) to proactively identify, support, and retain supporters.
* Working with the wider Regional Fundraising Team and collaborate on relationships that might be across the UK
*You'll be generating a strong network of community and corporate supporters to secure sustainable income for the charity. You'll also be building a pipeline of prospects of community and corporate to ensure future support.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have
*Demonstrable knowledge of what it takes to proactively identify, develop, and cultivate supporters to maximise income and deliver against KPIs, objectives and the Community Team business plan.
*A good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and opportunities in the UK
*Experience of building and account managing/stewarding a personal portfolio of high value supporters & corporate partners, volunteers and in aid of events to achieve your financial target.
Please note that this is a home based role with travel across the South Coast. You will need access to a car and have a valid driving licence. Please note that applications are been taken on a rolling basis and an immediate start is preferable due to the contract length.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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