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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’) As a result, the Spear Partner Fundraising Manager role requires raising funds for both churches and charitable trusts.
About the role
Spear is an exciting time of growth, as we expand our work nationwide. You will play a pivotal role in equipping new and existing Church Partners to build sustainable, thriving Spear Centres that transform young people’s lives.
With an annual fundraising target of £125k, you will combine strategic insight, relationship-building and hands-on application writing, as well fundraising advice to help Church Partners grow diverse and resilient fundraising streams. Working closely with Trustees, Church leaders and Spear’s Central teams, you will strengthen funding pipelines, unlock new opportunities and ensure partners are supported every step of the way.
Key information
- Salary: £37,000
- Contract: Full time (4 days considered) permanent. Monday – Friday with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration. Ad hoc regional travel required to deliver training and support to partner churches.
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Creative, self-motivated forward planner who exercises initiative, with the ability to prioritise workload, including working well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality fundraising applications
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to relate confidently to a range of stakeholders both, internally and externally
- Experience in fundraising, Trust and/or community fundraising desirable, with good working knowledge of other fundraising streams is desirable but not essential
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who experience mental health issues and socially isolated.SLT was created to be radically different from other local charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded. We create safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces to build confidence, connection and hope. You will be joining a small friendly team, where we care about staff wellbeing.
Founded in memory of Stuart Low, who tragically took his own life aged only 27 when he couldn’t find the right support, SLT has been embedded in Islington’s community since 1997.Today we support over 500 adults per year through social groups -creative arts, nature-based activities, wellbeing workshops and peer support.90% of participants report improved mental health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a transformative role in a small but impactful charity. Your work will directly enable adults experiencing isolation to access safe, creative and life-affirming activities. You will help shape the next stage of SLT’s growth — strengthening financial resilience while being rooted in compassion, inclusion and community. We believe in trusting the expertise of our staff and giving them the freedom to thrive with regular support on hand when needed.
Why this Role is Different
You will be stepping into an organisation in a strong position to build on:
- Multi-year funding security (63% of next year’s income already secured through multi-year grants, 4 months’ free reserves, annual income circa £250k).
- Trusted funders include City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston, Sport England and leading City Livery Companies.
- Strategic Plan 2024–28 with clear goals.
- An expert consultant designed fundraising growth roadmap for the exciting opportunities in and around Islington (tech companies, creative industries, City of London including livery companies).
- Excellent impact measurement systems.
- A highly experienced Chief Executive with 30 years in the sector.
- A collaborative and supportive team, who understand fundraising is everyone’s responsibility.
We are small, respected, financially stable — and ready for our next phase of development.This is a strategic role, but very hands-on. Perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity where you can see the impact of your work every week.
Who we are seeking
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys writing high-quality grant applications and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a primary focus on strengthening our trusts and foundations pipeline, while building on our existing corporate, community and individual giving to diversify income, particularly among local supporters and City-based businesses.
We are seeking a fundraiser who combines:
- A strong track record securing trust and foundation income
- Experience growing income beyond trusts (corporate, community or individual)
- Excellent storytelling and bid-writing skills
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- Emotional intelligence and relationship-building strength
- Comfort working autonomously in a small team
- Experience in a mental health organisation or small charity is desirable but not essential.
Summary role description
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will:
Lead & Strengthen Trusts and Foundations Income
- Own and develop a strong pipeline.
- Write compelling, high-quality applications.
- Deepen funder relationships to secure renewals and uplifts.
Diversify Income (Strategic Growth Area)
- Develop corporate partnerships in Islington, King’s Cross tech, creative industries and the City.
- Build community and individual giving, especially among affluent local residents.
- Shape meaningful long-term partnerships, not transactional asks.
Build Sustainable Systems
- Strengthen stewardship journeys.
- Improve unrestricted income streams.
- Use donor tracking systems and explore AI tools intelligently and ethically.
- Contribute to fundraising communications and our profile-building.
What You’ll Gain
- Real autonomy and ownership
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector
- Opportunity to shape a three-year diversification journey
- Direct strategic influence in a respected charity
- A genuinely collaborative, values-led culture
Location
Based at Jean Stokes Community Centre, Islington (5 minutes by bus from King’s Cross)
Application instructions
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI.This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role.Thank you.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 11.30pm
Interviews: Monday, 20th April 2026
Estimated Start:June/July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want your fundraising expertise to help more people to have a healthier heart for longer?
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is embarking on an exciting journey to significantly grow our philanthropic income over the next five years – and we’re looking for talented, driven fundraisers to help us achieve our vision.
About the role
As our Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts, you’ll play a vital role in delivering this ambition by building strong relationships with high-value supporters, securing five and six-figure gifts to power vital cardiovascular research.
Managing a diverse portfolio, you’ll renew, steward, and uplift support from high-net-worth individuals and charitable trusts and foundations. As part of an ambitious and supportive team, you’ll work collaboratively to identify opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and deliver exceptional tailored donor experiences.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects, securing five and six-figure gifts and pledges.
- Identify, research and qualify new prospects, building a strong and sustainable pipeline.
- Build strategic relationships with supporters, leading meetings and making confident, timely asks.
- Develop compelling proposals and written communications that inspire support and demonstrate impact.
- Provide exemplary stewardship to donors with engagement through events and other organisational opportunities
- Deliver income targets, contribute to forecasting, and maintain accurate records.
About you
You’ll have a proven track record of securing five and six figure donations or pledges, with demonstrable experience managing and delivering tailored stewardship across a portfolio of major donors. This will include high-net-worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and institutional funders.
You bring experience identifying and cultivating new funders, and maximising funding opportunities through proactive, relationship-led fundraising. You’re confident developing persuasive proposals and written communications, clearly and succinctly conveying complex information (experience within medical research is desirable but not essential).
Your outstanding communication skills enable you to engage confidently and credibly with senior stakeholders, building lasting relationships built on trust and professionalism.
Highly organised and collaborative, you have strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You’re also proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge, or similar platforms).
This opportunity is well-suited to an experienced major gifts fundraiser who thrives in relationship-led fundraising and is looking to advance their career within an ambitious, supportive and innovative philanthropy team.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London office, E1, with the team meeting in person to collaborate once per week. There is also the expectation of travel as required (usually 2-4 times per month) across London (and potentially) the UK to meet with donors. Homeworking options in line with our Crisis Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
Crisis is in the first year of our new strategy, and philanthropy is critical to achieving our organisational goals, especially the £20m Housing Supply campaign, an ambitious initiative at the heart of our strategy to deliver genuinely affordable homes and end homelessness for good.
You would use your proven ability to build strong relationships and secure four- to five-figure gifts to manage a dynamic portfolio of major donors and prospects, applying your understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle to engage, inspire, and retain support. Confident in working with high-profile individuals, you would use your excellent communication and influencing skills to deliver compelling cases for support, represent Crisis with professionalism, and create meaningful donor experiences.
Proactive and creative in your approach, you would work collaboratively across teams, integrate digital techniques to enhance engagement, and measure success against KPIs and targets. Above all, your work would be driven by a deep commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values, equity, inclusion, and the belief that together we can end homelessness for good.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious and relationship-led fundraiser who is passionate about making a tangible difference and inspired by Crisis’ mission to end homelessness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of moves management and the major donor solicitation cycle, using these principles to strategically cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value supporters. With a proven track record of securing four- and five-figure gifts, you will be confident in engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals, understanding their motivations and inspiring their confidence in Crisis’ work. You will combine excellent communication and influencing skills with creativity and independence, managing a dynamic portfolio of donors while working collaboratively across teams to deliver outstanding supporter experiences. Highly organised, results-driven, and innovative in your approach, you will be motivated by achieving targets and growing income. Above all, you will share Crisis’ deep commitment to equality, inclusion, and social justice, and be driven by the belief that homelessness can, and must, be ended.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 23:59
Interview date, location and process: The interview process will be two stages. For the first-round interview you will be asked to prepare a short task in advance which can be presented verbally, this will be followed by a competency-based interview. This will be on either Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 March via Microsoft Teams. The second-round interview format and location TBC but will happen promptly.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
The Individual Giving and Legacy Manager will report into the Head of Public Fundraising and sits within the wider CoppaFeel! Fundraising Team. In this pivotal role you will leverage your individual giving digital skills, knowledge and passion to drive our fundraising efforts to new heights. Your innovative approach and data-led mindset will grow our income and supporter base, and ensure we’re on track for our mission to educate and empower young people of early detection of breast cancer.
You will need to have experience in both acquisition and retention programmes particularly in paid digital, new product development and developing multi-channel supporter journeys. You will be a great project manager, be confident in managing budgets across multiple income streams and using data to make evidence-based decisions. You will also have excellent attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to generate ideas and solutions.
This is a fixed term contract of 12 months and a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Development and delivery of the Individual Giving Programme across regular giving, cash, lottery, legacy and in memory activities and income streams with a digital first approach.
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Work with the Head of Public Fundraising in developing and delivering the public fundraising strategy to support growth over the next 3 years.
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Manage budgets against financial and non-financial KPI’s and targets. Be involved in setting budgets and regular re-forecasts, working closely with the Finance team to ensure all income and expenditure is coding and recorded correctly.
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Develop supporter journeys across the programme and organisation, monitoring to optimise when necessary.
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Manage external suppliers and partners to make sure that CoppaFeel! Is getting the best value for money and high quality services.
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Lead on building the legacy programme to acquire new supporters and embed as a giving product in the organisation.
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Manage and develop the in memory income stream with a view to grow over the next 3 years and integrate with other income streams which share the same motivation to give.
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Embed the EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) strategy, increasing diversity in the Individual Giving portfolio; broadening our appeal, relevance and accessibility within our work.
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Collaborate and coordinate with internal teams to amplify public fundraising and ensure delivery of projects and activities are integrated where possible and delivered successfully.
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Future Line Management: as the organisation evolves may take on line management responsibilities, overseeing team members and fostering their professional growth
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Ensure quality data management: Act as a data steward for fundraising, maintaining high standards of data management.
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Willingness to work flexibly and sometimes remotely with occasional out of core hours work (time off in lieu given)
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These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
Skills, Experience, & Qualification
Essential
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Detailed knowledge and experience in digital fundraising, including paid media
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Experience in developing complex online supporter journeys and delivery platforms
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Knowledge of individual giving programmes including prize-led fundraising and legacies
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Experience in managing external suppliers
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Experience utilising CRM systems (Beacon) and analysing data to provide insights, trends, performance and reporting
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Budget development and management experience
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Excellent project management skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the department and organisation
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Strong team player self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working for CoppaFeel!
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Ability to analyse data and translate insights into recommendations
Desirable
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Knowledge of email automation, Mailchimp, and media planning
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Fundraising or Marketing qualifications
Application information
Applications will close at the end of 8th March 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 16th March.
We will be having a rolling interview process for this role, so we encourage early application. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
We are recruiting for a temporary community fundraising mananger for a childrens hospice,This role will focus on supporting the delivery and development of the hospices community fundraising programme, maintaining strong relationships with supporters, and helping to grow income from local communities. Working closely with the wider fundraising team, you will help coordinate community fundraising activities, support key supporters and volunteers, and ensure the programme continues to deliver meaningful engagement and sustainable income.
Hybrid working min 2 days in the office , need a enhanced DBS
The Company
Support the delivery of the hospices community fundraising programme and associated income targets
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, and local businesses
Identify opportunities to grow income through community partnerships and supporter-led fundraising
Represent the hospice at community events, fundraising activities, and local meetings
Provide excellent stewardship to community supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers
Offer guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities
Ensure supporters feel valued and connected to the impact of their fundraising
Support the development of new community fundraising opportunities and initiatives particularly across our new geographic catchment
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to maximise supporter engagement
Contribute ideas and insight to help strengthen the community fundraising programme
The Role
Experience in community fundraising or a relationship-based income generation role
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident in public speaking and able to present to an audienceStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities
Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills.
Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle Knowledge of community fundraising methods and supporter stewardship
Experience working in the charity or hospice sector
Experience of using Raisers Edge database
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead high value fundraising and build transformational relationships with major donors and partners.
Position: Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Location: Remote within the UK with occasional travel
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026. (We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found)
About the Role
This senior fundraising role leads the strategy and delivery of high value income including major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.
You will manage key relationships, develop compelling funding proposals and lead strategic collaborations that generate significant income and long term impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering strategy for high value fundraising streams
- Managing and growing a portfolio of major donors, trusts and corporate partners
- Developing partnership proposals and cases for support
- Leading stewardship plans to secure long term partnerships
- Identifying and pursuing new high value funding opportunities
- Leading and developing colleagues within the fundraising team
- Working with senior leadership to support organisational income strategy
- Ensuring effective reporting, compliance and pipeline management
About You
You will be a senior fundraiser with a strong track record in securing major gifts and developing strategic partnerships.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in high value fundraising or partnerships
- Proven success securing large gifts or strategic partnerships
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills
- Experience developing fundraising strategy and income plans
- Ability to lead and develop teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
About the Organisation
This organisation works in partnership with Indigenous and local communities to protect rainforests and tackle the climate crisis. By supporting community led conservation and providing practical resources, they help protect vital ecosystems while strengthening resilience against environmental threats.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Head of Philanthropy, Major Gifts Manager, Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Head of Fundraising, Development Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Twickenham, SW London (hybrid working)
Closing date: 23rd March
Are you a passionate major donor fundraiser who’s ready to change the future of UK healthcare? If so, we have the perfect Philanthropy Manager opportunity for you.
We are very excited to partner with St Mary’s University as they embark on a ground-breaking chapter: the launch of one of the UK’s first socially accountable medical schools, opening in 2026. With £3.6m already secured and a bold £20m campaign underway, this is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven institution at a defining moment in its history — shaping a project with national significance and deep social purpose.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing the University’s major donor programme — securing transformational five? and six-figure gifts that will help tackle health inequalities and support the training of the next generation of socially conscious doctors. You will have direct access to influential stakeholders and an ambitious campaign board, making this is an exceptional platform for a proactive, entrepreneurial fundraiser who wants to make a measurable impact.
To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
- A proven track record of securing major gifts (five or six figures) from individuals, trusts, or foundations
- Strategic creativity and the ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support
- Experience working with senior leaders and volunteers to secure philanthropic support
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please get in touch and quote the reference 2895JP
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 on our website.
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 reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Centre 404 is looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising & Engagement Manager to lead and grow our fundraising and engagement activity—helping us provide vital support to people with learning disabilities and their families.
You will oversee the development and delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and engagement campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and increased visibility for the organisation. As an expert in your field, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners, to champion Centre 404’s mission within local communities and beyond.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Centre 404’s fundraising strategy and drive innovative approaches across individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community fundraising. You will play a key role in shaping our income generation, increasing our visibility, and maximising our impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Fundraising Strategy - develop and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. Identify new opportunities and drive year‑on‑year income growth.
- Engage & Inspire Supporters - build strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Create compelling fundraising campaigns, events, and cases for support. Nurture long‑term supporter loyalty, including legacy and in‑memory giving.
- Secure Grants & Manage Bids - research and secure funding from trusts and foundations. Monitor reporting requirements and maintain excellent funder relationships.
- Grow Community & Corporate Partnerships - network widely to raise Centre 404’s profile. Secure financial support, gifts in kind and employee engagement. Support individuals and teams to succeed in their own fundraising efforts.
- Strengthen Communications & Impact - work with the Communications Team to create engaging digital content and newsletters. Champion consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all platforms.
- Lead with Purpose - Embed a fundraising culture across the organisation. Implement a CRM system to manager data effectively. Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.
About You
- Substantial experience in fundraising from at least one of the following: trusts and foundations, corporates or individual giving.
- Substantial understanding of charity sector regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical fundraising standards.
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
- A track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and campaigns.
- Excellent project management, data monitoring, and CRM experience.
- A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 70 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
Job Summary
The Philanthropy Manager will develop a philanthropy strategy, building on the partnerships and resources already in place. You will develop a pipeline backed up by robust prospect research (some administrative assistance will be provided), and instigate a cultivation and stewardship programme, typically adopting a staged approach to major asks.
You will be accountable for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of high value supporters for CUF, both individual philanthropists and non-statutory grant-making bodies. You will develop and strengthen relationships with existing donors, as well as identifying warm prospects currently not supporting CUF financially. A key part of your role will be meeting and engaging major donor prospects to grow the pool.
You will engage with Trustees and senior leaders, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.
You will lead on developing cases for support and writing grant applications, helped by the wider staff team.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, and the ability to both develop and operationalise strategy as a member of a small team. You will have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings, as required.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards please see job pack for details.
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (please note that only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) of no more than 2 pages, outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, please see job pack for details.
Closing date: 17:00 Tuesday 24th March, with interviews to be held on 2nd April online.
Please note that only CV's accompanied with a cover letter will be considered for shortlisting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) on a fantastic Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager role. This pivotal position will work to accelerate their corporate and individual major gifts programme. Taking a thoughtful, supporter-first approach, you’ll secure six-figure gifts that drive real change for people as they become parents across the UK.
You’ll join at an exciting moment, as the charity enters its 70th Anniversary year!
Working closely with our Chair of Trustees, Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll help unlock new networks and opportunities. You’ll be the key link between internal and external conversations — taking ideas from first spark, through a brilliant ask, and into smooth delivery — while also helping to build the infrastructure that makes high-value fundraising work at scale (KPIs, reporting and supporter management).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify new funding opportunities and partnership prospects to expand the organisation’s reach.
- Lead engagement activities, including events and campaigns, to increase visibility and support.
- Collaborate across teams to develop compelling proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership outcomes to inform future strategies.
- Represent the organisation at external events and forums, strengthening its presence in the sector.
Person Specification
- Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Has a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solutions.
- Strong understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit funding landscapes.
- Adaptable and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to inclusive practices.
- Possesses strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or partnership management is desirable.
What’s on Offer
Salary: 45,000
Location: Remote, with regular travel to corporate and major donor meetings
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, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About Fields in Trust
Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating through the UK we work to legally protect thousands of spaces forever ensuring that millions of people have access to a green space close to home.
We act as the long-term stewards of these protected spaces and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have influenced the creation of thousands more. We’re proud of our 100 year legacy and excited about our bold new five-year strategy to grow our impact and strengthen our influence.
Job Description
Relationship Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Director Income Generation and Communications
Salary: Circa £50,000
Role Overview
This is the ideal role for someone who is genuinely people‑focused, thrives on building meaningful relationships, and takes pride in doing what they say they’ll do — and doing it brilliantly. You’ll inspire potential supporters and surprise and delight funders through thoughtful stewardship, timely communication, and personalised engagement that stands out.
You’ll work as part of the Income Generation Team to build engaging relationships with potential funders, helping to grow our income and deepen the connections that fuel our mission. Working closely with colleagues across our small, collaborative team, you’ll inspire supporters with compelling stories about our work, connect their passions with our purpose, and deliver exceptional experiences that grow and strengthen long‑term support.
Responsibilities include:
Relationship Management
- Build and steward relationships with major Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors, and high‑value volunteers.
- Maintain strong rapport so key contacts feel valued, informed, and inspired.
- Represent the charity as a warm, credible ambassador.
- Provide exceptional stewardship that surprises, delights, and strengthens funder connection.
- Deliver high‑quality updates, reports, and personalised communications.
- Organise meetings, calls, visits, and events that deepen engagement and show impact
Income Generation and Proposal Development
- Write tailored, compelling applications to strategic Trusts and Foundations.
- Deliver inspiring and engaging content to potential Major Donors, working with the wider senior leadership team as appropriate.
- Work with teams across the charity to gather stories, data, and insights that strengthen cases for support.
Internal Collaboration and Cross‑Team Working
- Partner closely with colleagues — everyone plays a role in income generation in a small team.
- Share pipeline updates, opportunities, and challenges transparently.
- Act as an internal advocate for potential funders, ensuring colleagues understand expectations and commitments.
Data, Systems & Compliance
- Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records of all interactions, applications, and activities in the charity’s Customer Relationship Management system (Donorfy).
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with data protection laws and fundraising standards.
- Track pipelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements to support effective planning and forecasting
Qualifications
- Experience working with high‑net‑worth clients, building strong relationships and networks.
- Clear understanding of commercial vs. philanthropic giving, with the ability to tailor conversations to donor motivations.
- Experience writing bids, proposals, or tailored funding submissions.
- Natural relationship‑builder — warm, confident, and personable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience or clear aptitude in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations, or account management.
- Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Curious, proactive, and quick to follow up.
- Passionate about the charity’s mission and impact‑driven.
- Collaborative team player who enhances visibility and understanding of the charity’s work.
- Confident using CRM or database systems to keep accurate records
Additional information
- 25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service, up to five years).
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Two employee volunteer days per year.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Social Media and Online Fundraising Manager to join a small grassroots health charity to engage the beneficiaries and stakeholders through various online channels.
The Charity
A passionate and collaborative health charity dedicated to prioritising quality of life for those in need and their support networks. You would be joining an incredible organisation with a supportive culture offering flexible home working with quarterly meet ups in London. This is initially an 18 month contract with the potential to go permanent.
The Role
This is a brand new role to support the Chief Executive and Co-founder for a niche health cause with a strong patient support network.
You would create an online fundraising strategy and deliver a practical plan for a series of annual events, focusing on activities, personal challenges or social events.
You would create a communication strategy for social media and a practical annual plan that incorporates the different type of content that will engage new stakeholders and to share engaging content, relevant information, knowledge and research for the different audiences.
There is the opportunity to participate at in-person at events in the UK and abroad, recording live content on social media in an accurate, sensitive and engaging way.
The Candidate
Happy to work in a small close knit charity.
Proven experience of funding raised from online engagement of communities through various events and activities.
Experience in creating engaging content on a range of social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky and LinkedIn.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The client is considering applications on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
We have created an exciting new position in our UK team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser to contribute to ambitious fundraising targets and enable Human Practice Foundation’s (HPF) impactful education programmes. Working closely with the UK Country Manager, the position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.
We are seeking a motivated, creative and confident individual, who thrives on getting out and about and meeting with supporters and can work proactively within a small team.You will have experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals making gifts privately or through family trusts, donor advised funds and corporations.
We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.
About the Human Practice Foundation
Founded in 2014 in Denmark, the Human Practice Foundation works in some of the most marginalised regions in Nepal and Kenya, where poverty and lack of opportunity keep children from reaching their potential. Our goal is simple but powerful: to empower children through education, so they can shape a better future for themselves and their communities. We take a long-term, holistic approach to this goal. Through our Child Empowerment Model, we build and upgrade school infrastructure, train teachers, support parents in creating sustainable incomes, and help students bridge the gap between education and employment. Every project is co-designed with local communities and aligned with public authorities, ensuring it meets real needs and builds lasting ownership.
Our supporters and the communities HPF works with deserve complete transparency about donations and how funds are spent. Thanks to the support of a group of Founding Partners who cover all administrative costs, 100% of project donations go directly to our programmes.
Conditions and Benefits:
- Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)
- Part time (3 days/week).
- 27 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Remote working/home-based, accessible for travel to London for meetings. Occasional travel to Copenhagen.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal ‘office’ hours for events and meetings.
- Reports to UK Country Manager.
- Works closely with other colleagues across HPF and with committed and well-connected HPF Boards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Identification, solicitation and management
- Work with the UK Country Manager to grow the donor portfolio in the UK by identifying prospects, building relationships and secure gifts from high net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications.
- Ensure excellent and timely response to enquiries and stewardship and acknowledgement of gifts.
Events coordination
- Work with the UK Country Manager to help shape and deliver events and other engagement opportunities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors.
- Take responsibility for tailored and timely event follow-up to maximise relationships and using learnings and data from past events to develop donor engagement, referrals and gifts.
Research, communications and administration
- Research potential new donors and funding streams.
- Support the production of proposals, pitches, reports and general supporter communications.
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording of interactions and progression related to all donor relationships
- Provide executive assistance to the UK Country Manager and senior stakeholders in relation to scheduling supporter meetings, drafting communications and provision of information to underpin successful supporter engagement.
- Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of HPF’s programmes.
- Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experience developing relationships with and securing funding from high-net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Entrepreneurial approach to relationship management and creating new fundraising initiatives.
- Experience in coordination and delivery of bespoke, high-quality events for influential audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and a proactive networker, able to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for HPF.
- Experience of writing inspiring, emotive, and technically fundraising communications and materials tailored to a major donor audience.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Results driven self-starter, able to operate independently and under pressure, whilst also able to engage meaningfully in a virtual team.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, across multiple teams and geographies.
- Strong IT skills, including an understanding of CRM systems.
- Strong affinity with HPF mission, values and approach.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an international organisation.
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee.
- Experience of working closely with and reporting to Boards of Trustees.
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client believes every child should have the chance to feel safe, happy, and hopeful about their future. As the Charity's CEO puts it, "this is a genuinely game-changing moment for our Charity" as the charity ramps up its most ambitious investment yet in early help and mental health support through its Major Appeal. This is a standout opportunity to play a leading role in that step-change in impact and in the philanthropy needed to fund it.
Senior Major Gifts Manager
Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements open to discussion)
Work from anywhere in the UK (regular travel and London meetings required)
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
As Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll help deliver a step-change in philanthropy by providing strategic development and hands-on leadership of a major donor portfolio, securing high five-figure and six-figure gifts, and building new deep, long-term donor relationships that power the Major Appeal. This role is not about inheriting a fully "finished" programme. This is an opportunity for someone who can roll up their sleeves in a period of change: strengthening best practice, helping embed effective ways of working, and supporting a team (three direct reports) to thrive while key systems, processes and methodologies continue to develop.
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in major donor fundraising, with a strong track record of personally securing significant gifts at high five and/or six figure level from individuals. You'll be a confident, supportive line manager, comfortable navigating key stakeholders internally and externally and evolving ways of working.
How to apply:
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.


