Fundraising manager jobs

Contract: 6 month FTC, with possibility of extension.

Salary: £40,517-£47,377

Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025

Interviews will be held: week commencing 8th September 2025

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an Interim Supporter Care Manager to join our Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team based in London.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.

The Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team deliver the Fundraising strategy and provide high quality operations to support the Fundraising Directorate.  The team has a variety of different functions including Supporter Care, Strategic Liaison with Service teams, Compliance, Supporter Journeys and Communications as well as general administration. This role will be managing the Supporter Care team of three people.

About you

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a busy supporter care environment, working to tight deadlines
• Experience of writing donor correspondence and creating data capture guidance
• Proven experience of supporter care campaign management including creating clear processes and flow charts and managing, negotiating and liaising with suppliers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage a variety of projects and activities to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to develop strong working relationships with external suppliers and internal departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and produce written documents to a high standard

What you’ll be doing

• • Overseeing the Supprter Care team, leading and managing the vision of the team and ensuring that outstanding levels of service are provided to our supporters.
  • Third party supplier management- pint of contact for third party suppliers, advising on process from Supporter Care prospective.
  • Budget Management - managing the annual Supprter Care budget for fulfilment.
  • Cntact Centre and Zendesk Management - providing proactive and responsive support to Fundraising teams to enhance fundraising efforts

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Interim Supporter Care Manager click ‘Apply’ now!

Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world.  Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society. 

The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the RES achieve its strategic goals by developing, building and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. The individual will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and bid development

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnerships opportunities to support existing RES activities
• Seek funding for new activities in line with the Society’s goals.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective partners including funding bodies, trusts and foundations, sponsors, major donors, corporates, universities and others.
• Write high-quality, persuasive funding bids and proposals, working with RES staff, trustees, and partner organisations.
• Develop cases for support, theory of change frameworks and budgets to underpin funding applications.
• Respond to calls for funding with tailored and timely applications that align with funder interests and the Society’s strategic priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the funded activities, where appropriate overseeing these directly.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain RES group and institutional memberships.

Business Development and External Engagement

• Monitor trends in research funding, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships relevant to economics and learned societies.
• Horizon-scan and build a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities.
• Represent RES externally at funder meetings, networking events, and partnership development discussions.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with colleagues shaping and costing funding proposals and ensure bid quality and compliance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues on funding opportunities, bid development, and funder expectations.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accurate invoicing, renewals, and financial forecasting.

Reporting

• Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
• Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.

Other

• Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

1. Proven experience of successful fundraising, bid writing or business development, preferably in a learned society, research organisation, professional body or in higher education.
2. Understanding of impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
3. Ability to support the development of budgets for funding bids and to track/report against income target.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive funding bids, cases for support, and briefing materials.
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
7. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Desired Skills

1. Familiarity with the research, higher education, or economics funding landscape.
2. Experience of working with a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors.
3. Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
4. Understanding of how charitable governance interacts with fundraising, including experience supporting committees or preparing reports for Boards.

Application Process

Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.

Purpose: The Fundraising and Admin Officer is responsible for delivering key administrative and fundraising activities that support the achievement of Vision Action’s income generation targets. The postholder will take a lead role in researching and applying to smaller trusts and foundations, while contributing to the development of larger funding proposals as needed. They will also support the coordination of fundraising campaigns and events, maintain the prospect pipeline, and identify new fundraising opportunities. Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, this role contributes to the effective functioning of the fundraising team and plays an important part in fostering a collaborative, impact-driven organisational culture.

KEY AREAS:

- FUNDRAISING (80% of time)
Trusts & Foundations and Prospect Research

• Lead on the development and submission of applications to smaller trusts and foundations (up to £25,000), including drafting proposals, tracking deadlines, and updating the pipeline.
• Maintain and update the pipeline of prospective donors across income streams (trusts, corporates, government, and institutions).
• Conduct desk research into comparable organisations, donor trends, and partnership opportunities.

Appeals & Campaigns

• Support the coordination of Vision Action’s seasonal and thematic fundraising appeals (e.g. World Sight Day, Christmas, Summer).
• Lead on the planning and delivery of smaller appeals, including supporter follow-up, donor profiling, and managing campaign logistics.
• Log donor information and engagement history accurately in Donorfy CRM.
• Support the development of appeal-related materials in collaboration with the Fundraising Manager and Communications Officer.

Events & Community Fundraising

• Support the planning, recruitment, and delivery of fundraising events such as the London Marathon and other sporting and challenge events.
• Provide guidance and logistical support to individuals, volunteers, schools, and community groups running their own fundraising events.
• Represent Vision Action at relevant fundraising and community events, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Support the stewardship and cultivation of individual donors, sponsors, and prospects through phone, email, and written communication.
• Assist in developing supporter journeys for regular givers and community fundraisers.
• Process thank you letters and acknowledgements using Donorfy.
• Manage day-to-day donor enquiries via the fundraising inbox and phone line, ensuring timely and professional responses.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data using Donorfy CRM.
• Produce donor and campaign performance reports as required.
• Support with administrative tasks related to fundraising compliance, filing, and data security.

- COMMUNICATION SUPPORT (20% of time)
Digital Media Marketing and Engagement

• Support efforts to grow Vision Action’s digital presence by creating engaging content for social media platforms, ensuring consistent and compelling storytelling aligned with our mission.
• Support membership relationship stewardship by developing regular updates, thank-you messages, and creative engagement campaigns to nurture and retain supporters.
• Assist in the design and production of quarterly progress reports, collaborating with colleagues across Vision Action to curate stories, impact data, and visuals that resonate with donors and partners.
• Update and maintain website content to ensure it remains current, accurate, and reflective of organisational priorities, campaigns, and news.
• Attend relevant internal and external events or meetings to capture content, live-post updates, and strengthen Vision Action’s online visibility and supporter engagement.

Administrative Support and Organisational Culture

• Provide targeted administrative support to the Fundraising & Communications team, including managing the Fundraising inbox, logging and responding to supporter enquiries, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Help maintain well-organised digital filing systems (e.g. SharePoint) for communications assets, membership materials, and donor stewardship documents.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives by contributing communications materials and ensuring alignment of messaging across teams.
• Actively contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to team meetings and organisational activities.

Please note:

• This role includes some out of hours working e.g. evenings and weekends to support events, agreed in advance with Line Manager and eligible for Time Off in Lieu
• The role works with many different cultures and religions and work may span between different time zones.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This is a varied and forward-facing role within a small and busy team. You will bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to engage with supporters, donors, and colleagues. You will be comfortable working independently on routine tasks while also contributing creatively to campaigns and events.

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience in a fundraising, administration, or supporter-facing role
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills (face-to-face, phone, and email)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident written skills, with experience drafting letters, emails, or fundraising materials
• Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and confidence working across digital platforms
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Understanding of or interest in trust and foundation fundraising
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing or social media engagement (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)

Desirable

• Experience of using a CRM system to manage supporter or customer relationships (Donorfy or similar)
• Experience supporting or delivering fundraising activities or events
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) and/or email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Understanding of the UK charity sector and/or international development
• Confidence in presenting or representing an organisation externally
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events
• Degree or equivalent qualification

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

About the role

Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Manager. The role will be focused on raising funds from high-net-worth individuals capable of giving six-figure gifts and key in achieving our strategic priorities. It will involve working both independently and closely with senior stakeholders in order to cultivate and maintain relationships with new and existing funders, securing income towards a diverse range of core and capital projects.

Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team and reporting into the Senior Philanthropy Manager (HNWI), the role will cultivate and build relationships with a portfolio of potential and existing funders, engaging with them through correspondence, meetings, events and creating compelling proposals to secure funding. The role will provide exemplary stewardship and create robust and long-term pipelines, whilst actively supporting the Philanthropy Executive with their portfolio.

About you

The appointed person will be able to secure and manage gifts from high-net-worth individuals, and have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and engaging manner. They will have an ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues and be able to to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues. The person will be able to work proactively and constructively with colleagues to develop high-quality project proposals and act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts. Finally, they must have exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and meet regular deadlines whilst working under pressure.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. 
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi

Hybrid working

We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events.  We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.

Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.

Closing date: 23:59 on 31 August 2025

Interviews expected: w/c 15 September 2025

Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.

About you

You’re entrepreneurial, independent, and driven. You treat your work like it’s your own business - spotting opportunities, testing ideas, and chasing results.

If you’re a traditional charity fundraiser, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re excited by risk, growth, and pace - keep reading.

Over the past three years, we’ve bought and scaled swim events, turned others down, failed fast, and doubled our unrestricted income. We want someone who’s up for that kind of journey over the next three years too.

You’re as comfortable pitching to a corporate partner as you are writing fundraising copy, tweaking button text, or building a forecast. You can move between detail and vision, instinct and data, phone calls and spreadsheets.

You know how to deepen supporter journeys, grow fundraising per head, and develop new income streams. Bonus points if you like outdoor swimming.

About us

We’re a Founder-led charity working to solve learn-to-swim for disabled children - and we aim to do that in the next ten years.

We’ve grown our impact 5x in the past three years and now raise over £1m in unrestricted income annually through our swim events. Our events attract 5,000 swimmers and 3,000 fundraisers, and we own and operate some of the UK’s most iconic outdoor swims - including the Dart10k and Bantham Swoosh - alongside a growing series of 24-hour relays in lakes and lidos.

We’re small, ambitious, and fast-moving. Strategy and delivery happen side by side. We work on multiple projects, test constantly, and keep things flexible and responsive. You’ll need to thrive in that environment to enjoy the role.

The role

We’re all driven, and you’ll need to be too - this is a fast-paced, ambitious environment with lots of learning and change.

We’re looking for a strategic, creative Head of Fundraising to lead our next phase of growth.

Your first focus will be stewarding our 3,000 fundraisers - overseeing segmented email journeys, managing a £40k prizing fund, and improving supporter care through deeper, more personal touchpoints. That might mean calls, events, or just finding ways to help people feel more connected to their impact.

Beyond that, you'll help us develop and test new income streams - from matched giving and regular giving, to sponsorships, repeat fundraising, and post-event conversion. You'll also play a key role in evolving our Challenge Events portfolio across in-person, virtual, and blended formats.

This role requires someone with a strong track record in fundraising growth, a test-and-learn mindset, and the ambition to build something big.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy aligned with the charity's objectives.
• Identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities to diversify income streams.
• Defining our fundraising growth strategies, specifically around our event series.

Community and Events Fundraising

• Oversee the planning and execution of community fundraising initiatives, specifically with our event fundraisers.
• Engage and mobilise volunteers and supporters for fundraising activities.

Fundraiser Care

• Customer Lifetime value / retention / regular giving.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, ensuring effective stewardship.
• Develop and implement donor retention strategies to increase long-term support and regular giving.

Trusts and Foundations

• Working closely with our Head of Programmes to oversee our bids process, working with specialists and utilising learnings from previous years.
• Deepen strong relationships with grant-making bodies and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Corporate Partnerships

• Manage and develop corporate partnerships and event sponsorships. 
• Develop tailored proposals and pitches to attract corporate support.

Team Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and manage a small fundraising team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members for both fundraising and marketing.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and report on fundraising performance against targets.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role.
• Proven experience working on fundraising events and event fundraising.
• Demonstrable success in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
• Strong track record of securing major gifts, grant funding and/or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in digital fundraising and leveraging social media platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Optional / Ideal Responsibilities

Marketing & Comms

• Developing Level Water’s marketing and communications strategy
• Leading strategy implementation and ensuring that we’re representing our Programmes work and impact work in the best possible way to our different groups of stakeholders. 

Digital Fundraising

• Leverage digital platforms, advertising and social media to enhance fundraising.
• Implement innovative online fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Event growth and innovation

• Understanding the mass participation event landscape and its opportunities, ideally within the swimming sector but other sports experience very welcome.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the mission and values of Level Water.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a positive attitude.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.

Please send a CV and Cover Letter (which can be a 2-3 minute video) to apply.

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

This role leads our individual giving fundraising through direct marketing and supporter care, helping grow sustainable income and engagement. It plays a vital part in delivering the Refugee Council’s strategy to expand our supporter base and amplify positive narratives about refugees.

Responsibilities include line management, using insights to inform strategy, ensuring brand alignment, and compliance with data and fundraising regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporter acquisition across digital and offline channels, campaign planning and analysis, agency management, and donor databases. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. 

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more. 

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today. 

Closing date: Monday, 1st September 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as Fundraising Operations Manager, a newly developed role recognising the need for operational excellence across all fundraising streams to support and enhance the donor journey.

This key role will oversee the administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the fundraising department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. They will have responsibility for ensuring the best donor care to our supporters; working across the income streams to enhance our supporter journeys and increase income for the Charity.

We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about fundraising as the work we do as a Charity to join our Operations team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the fundraising department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations including:

• Implementation of key fundraising processes and guidelines.Overall management of our CRM database.
• Oversight of our payment portals and platforms to ensure effective integration.
• Manage and oversee community and third-party fundraising events.
• Ensure compliance and good practice.
• Reporting, insight and data selection.

Person Specification:

Knowledge and experience

• A keen appetite for problem solving, with experience in identifying and delivering on improvements to operational systems and processes.
• Previous knowledge and experience in a fundraising role is essential, preferably community, events or individual giving.
• A proven track record of meeting financial targets and driving income growth.
• Attention to detail is an absolute must for this role, the ability to spot trends, issues or risks will ensure we are efficient, effective and compliant.
• An understanding of the fundraising landscape, especially fundraising regulation, and its implications for our work.
• A knowledge of donor stewardship and developing key relationships with stakeholders and fundraisers.
• Experience working with a donor database system in a complex environment.

Skills, abilities, and behaviours

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
• Confident with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, to target and deadline.
• Good team player who is willing to support and help others in the team.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, diplomatic and discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.

Job Description

As Fundraising Assistant you will be part of a growing and busy team currently responsible for raising £2.7million to fund the charity’s work to take on heart diseases. This role is integral to the team, supporting a variety of fundraising activity including our flagship anonymous heART project, third party challenges such as the London Marathon and Great North Run, fundraising activities organised by our supporters or third party challenges through an external supplier, digital fundraising activities as well as supporting some of our other income streams and administrative functions.

This is a brilliant role for someone looking to start a career in fundraising, giving broad experience across fundraising disciplines, with a particular focus on events, and scope to take on individual projects.

Given the nature of the role, it will require the postholder to be able to manage their time and workload effectively across a variety of tasks, while actively contributing to our work to generate income and achieve our targets.

Key Responsibilities

· To assist with the co-ordination and delivery of all art-related fundraising activities – including liaising with artists, promoting art sales and the anonymous heart project (in conjunction with the marketing team), and supporting the administration of these fundraising activities.

· To support third party challenge events (via external suppliers), including assisting with the administration, marketing, recruitment and stewardship of participants for such events as the London Marathon and the Great North Run and supporting with marathon event weekend activities.

· To support event day activities, including attending events to support our participants

· To steward supporters who are organising their own community fundraising activities, ensuring they feel valued and have everything they need for their events

· To come up with ideas and identify opportunities to deliver effective, exciting and appropriate fundraising activities

· Contribute to the planning and delivery of agreed national campaigns

· Provide additional administrative support across the fundraising team as needed – including but not limited to use of the database, thanking donations, sending out fundraising materials and packs etc. This includes providing cover for the Supporter Care Officer when they are on annual leave or on non-working days.

· Ensure all activities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner to meet agreed targets

· Ensure that our supporter database (Beacon) is kept up to date with accurate and timely information, in line with our processes and GDPR requirements

· Understand and comply with all internal fundraising policies and procedures, as well as working in line with the Fundraising Code of Practice, abiding at all times by the rules set out in the GDPR.

Senior Events Officer.

Salary: circa £35,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week

Benefits:   

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. 

Why Action for Children?   

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.  

A bit about the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Senior Events Officer on a Permanent Contract. You will both lead and support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the team's UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Children's closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio, to help drive vital income growth. 

There will be an expectation to travel per the requirements of this role to Manage events across the UK portfolio.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by

• Manage and deliver events within the team portfolio, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, to budget and leading to successful outcomes being achieved. 
• Build and manage day to day relationships with high value volunteer board and committee members. 
• Take responsibility for accurate financial management of events, reporting and contingency planning. 
• Prepare reports and evaluations, sharing recommendations and providing regular progress updates against objectives. 
• Use creative, and engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate to achieve positive outcomes, ensuring clear fundraising messaging and alignment with brand and campaign messaging. 
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships, negotiate costs and contracts to support a strong ROI on events. 

Let's talk about you 

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. 

• Essential experience of working on a range of successful fundraising, engagement, and stewardship events. 
• Experience of developing positive working relationships with staff, supporters, donors, and volunteers. 
• Experience of managing relationships and stewardship with high value fundraising committees or boards. 
• Experience of developing compelling fundraising and/or engagement materials. 
• Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings/weekends as and when required. 
• Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK as there may be a requirement to travel more broadly as the high value events portfolio grows.

Good to know 

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

For more information about the role, please review our full job description by visiting our careers page!

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Founded in the aftermath of the Second World War, Cumberland Lodge works with young people to understand the causes and impacts of social conflict and division, developing the next generation of leaders to create more just and inclusive futures. Our current programme focuses on four key areas: Youth & Democracy; Rule of Law; Freedom of Religion and Belief; and International Dialogue in the Workplace.

As we approach our 80th anniversary we have ambitious plans to scale up our activities and are looking for an experienced Fundraising Officer with strong storytelling skills and a passion for making a difference.

This is a permanent part-time role, two days a week. The successful candidate will join a thriving organisation as part of a small Programme team under the leadership of the Programme Director.

We are seeking to appoint a strong team player who can also work independently, who is well-organised, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. They must be able to demonstrate success in fund-raising, and have strong knowledge of the fund-raising landscape in the UK, and preferably internationally. A background of funding raising for education or youth sector organisations would also be desirable.

Alignment with our ethos of addressing social challenges through constructive dialogue is essential.

It is expected that this role can be primarily carried out from home, but attendance one day a month in the offices in Windsor Great Park would be required.

This is a new role at Cumberland Lodge and there could be opportunities to grow with the team and become involved in other areas of our work, particularly occasional delivery of education programmes. If candidates have experience or an interest in this area please note this in your application.

Job description

Objective: To generate income that supports Cumberland Lodge’s mission by identifying, researching, and securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-giving bodies. The Programme Fundraising Officer will craft compelling proposals, develop new income opportunities, and align funder interests with Cumberland Lodge’s goals to enable impactful work with young people and the creation of more just and inclusive societies.

Reporting to: Programme Director

Working with: Programme Manager, Programme Team, Comms & Engagement Manager, Business Development & Marketing Manager

Salary: £14,000 (£35,000 FTE)

Hours: 2 days per week,

Main Duties:

Funding Development

Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with Cumberland Lodge programmes.

· Write compelling, youth and/or education focused funding applications and proposals.

· Track and manage applications, deadlines, budgets and outcomes.

Relationship Management

· Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.

· Provide timely updates, reports, and impact stories.

· Represent Cumberland Lodge at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.

 Strategy & Performance

· Contribute to Cumberland Lodge fundraising strategy and income targets.

· Collaborate with the Programme Director to monitor fundraising performance.

· Produce data-driven reports on donor engagement and fund-raising effectiveness for the

Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.

Compliance & Data

· Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant donor records.

· Stay informed on fundraising legislation and best practices.

Internal Collaboration

· Work with programme and communications teams to gather data and case studies when required for reporting to Senior Management Team, Trustees, and to develop the annual Impact Report.

· Support the Leadership Team with strategic funding advice.

General

· Participate in relevant training and development identified in conjunction with Line

Manager.

· To attend and participate in weekly team meetings.

· Promote in a positive way the work of Cumberland Lodge.

· To maintain the confidentiality of the service.

· Develop the Charity’s commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory Practices.

· Adhere to all the Charity’s policies and procedures, including health & safety and security.

· Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as and when reasonably required.

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential Criteria:

· A track record of securing five-figure grants or more from trusts, foundations and other donors;

· Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK;

· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, for a range of audiences, including creative storytelling and project framing;

· Ability to analyse and synthesise research and data into compelling reports and funding applications;

· Ability to develop full cost recovery budgets and carry out all compliant financial reporting;

· Ability to carry out all grant management reporting accurately and in a timely manner, with knowledge of GDPR-compliant data management;

· Ability to work independently, being proactive, organised and results-driven, while maintaining an ethos of collaboration and teamwork;

· Excellent time-keeping and ability to meet deadlines;

· Experience using a range of IT packages and platforms.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience working with young people, youth organisations or in the education sector;

· Knowledge of the fundraising landscape internationally;

· Experience using social media for marketing and communication.

Further information

Hours: 14 hours per week (through an annualised hours working pattern).

Location: Remote working although the successful candidate will be expected to work from Cumberland Lodge a minimum of one day per month.  Applicants should be aware that Cumberland Lodge is not easily accessible by public transport, so alternative forms of transport (bicycle, car) are helpful.

Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays which will be pro-rata. The charity is closed over the Christmas period which will be deducted from the leave allocation.

Pension: Standard Life contributory pension (up to 10% contributions to support 5% personal contributions, with the option to increase personal contributions over and above 5%).

Additional benefits: Lunch provided on-site. Death in service benefit 4 x salary after a probation period. Employee support benefits, including access to a virtual GP service and mental health support.

How to apply

We seek to embody our vision of more just and inclusive societies as an employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To apply for the role of Programme Fundraising Officer, please send a CV and a covering letter, explicitly addressing how you meet the Essential and Desirable Criteria outlined above.

Closing date: Thursday 11 September 2025

First interview:  Thursday 25 September 2025

Second interview: Week commencing 29 September 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person as it is important to get a sense of the site. On-line interviews will only be conducted in exceptional circumstances.

To see the full recruitment pack click apply now 

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic and people-focused Community Fundraiser to join our team. You will engage with individuals, schools, local businesses, groups, and volunteers to inspire and grow support for the charity at a grassroots level.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships, and organising creative fundraising initiatives. You’ll be the face of the charity in the community, motivating others to fundraise and ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

· Fundraising & Engagement

o Build, develop, and manage relationships with community supporters including individual giving, schools, local clubs, faith groups, and small businesses.

o Identify new fundraising opportunities and proactively engage new supporters.

o Organise and attend community fundraising events, presentations, cheque collections, and supporter meetings.

o Support third-party and volunteer-led fundraising initiatives to maximise income and engagement.

· Campaign Delivery

o Deliver community fundraising campaigns and appeals in line with national fundraising strategy.

o Support the planning and promotion of seasonal and localised fundraising activities (e.g. Easter, Christmas, Lapland appeals).

· Volunteer Engagement

o Recruit, train, and support community fundraising volunteers and ambassadors.

o Ensure volunteers feel valued and are equipped with the resources and knowledge to fundraise effectively.

· Marketing & Communications

o Work with the communications team to promote community fundraising stories, activities, and events through social media, newsletters, and local press.

o Support creation of fundraising packs and stewardship materials tailored to different community audiences.

· Performance & Reporting

o Set, track, and meet agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including fundraising targets, supporter retention, and event participation.

o Maintain accurate records of community activity, income, and relationships in the charity’s CRM system.

o Report regularly to the Head of Income Generation on performance, trends, and supporter feedback.

· Compliance & Best Practice

o Ensure all community fundraising activity is delivered in line with Fundraising Regulator guidelines, safeguarding policy, and health and safety standards.

o Promote ethical and responsible fundraising in all community engagement.

Person Specification

Essential:

· Experience in community fundraising, event management, volunteer coordination, or a similar supporter-facing role.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and inspire action.

· Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and work on multiple projects.

· Confident communicator with public speaking experience and a positive, proactive approach.

· Willingness to travel regularly for meetings and events

Desirable:

· Knowledge of community fundraising trends and techniques.

· Experience using CRM or fundraising databases (e.g. Access, Raiser's Edge, BeaconCRM).

· Experience working with schools, clubs, or youth groups.

· Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and fundraising compliance.

· Opportunities for training, development, and progression in a rewarding sector.

Director of Fundraising

Location: Remote (with regular UK internal & external meetings)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: CEO

About Switch the Play Foundation

Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting sportspeople in their transition to life outside of sport. We empower individuals to thrive through and beyond their sporting careers with tailored development, wellbeing, and transition support.

As we launch our new 5-year strategy, this is a truly exciting time to join our team and help scale our impact across the UK.

Role Summary

We seek a strategic Director of Fundraising to lead and grow our income generation efforts. This role will develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to support our expanding programmes and reach. Working for a small charity like ours means your efforts will have a direct and significant impact, ensuring that fundraising is maximised to support our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our fundraising strategy across trusts, foundations, events, corporates, major donors, and individuals
• Manage and grow a small, remote fundraising team
• Meet income targets and develop new income streams
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, partners, and supporters
• Track performance and report on KPIs and ROI to the Board

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in fundraising strategy and income growth
• Experience across multiple income streams, especially corporate and philanthropic giving
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management
• A data-driven, adaptable approach
• Passion for social impact and belief in the power of sport
• Experience working in or with small charities
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for supporting sportspeople

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led, supportive, and ambitious team
• Shape a growing organisation at a pivotal moment
• Flexible working and a culture of trust and wellbeing
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution and CPD budget
• Tech allowance and expenses for UK travel
• Your voice matters—everyone contributes to our strategy and direction

Apply Now

Apply with your CV and cover letter.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. If you’re excited by this opportunity but not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or need adjustments to the application process, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Wessex Community Action is a charity dedicated to strengthening Wiltshire’s charities, community groups, and grassroots organisations who deliver vital services and drive change. We provide resources, training, and support so these groups can focus on their frontline activities, while actively collaborating on a wide range of partnerships and projects. We also act as a collective voice for the sector, advocating for their needs and impact.

We're seeking a focused and proactive Fundraising Development Advisor to help drive our mission forward. This role goes beyond raising funds; it’s about providing guidance and support to the people behind a wide range of charitable causes and activities.

We’re looking for someone who can provide hands-on fundraising support to voluntary and community groups throughout Wiltshire. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with a wide range of inspiring organisations, helping them operate more effectively and sustainably by offering tailored guidance, identifying funding opportunities, and connecting them with the right resources and partnerships.

You’ll also play a central role internally, working alongside our CEO to drive forward Wessex Community Action’s own fundraising goals, helping us grow our impact and build strong, collaborative relationships across the sector.

Key responsibilities include:

· Providing advice, guidance and support to new and established charities, community groups and social enterprises on areas including fundraising, income diversification and grant applications.

· Developing tools and resources to support others, including the production of regular, fundraising focused communications.

· Leading on the development and delivery of a regional Fundraisers Network.

· Collaborating with the CEO in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and initiatives that advance the mission of Wessex Community Action.

· Working with other community asset-based organisations to identify opportunities for best practice and collaborative working around building resilient, sustainable and thriving communities and services.

The closing date for applications is Friday 29 August.

Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period.

If you are a skilled fundraising administrator, who thrives on variety and challenge, this is an opportunity to join a small, flexible and growing charity with ambitious plans for the future. 

Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the role. 

To apply, please send us a concise CV (of no more than two pages) and cover letter.

Please be aware sifted candidates will be contacted and asked to provide a presentation, in a format of your choosing, outlining why you are the right person for the role.

All applications are through Charity Jobs site. 

The closing date is Monday 25th August 2025.