Fundraising officer jobs

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

We are recruiting for a dedicated Legacy Officer to join our Finance team and be responsible for the administration of the legacy income process. Reporting to our Finance Business Partner, you will take ownership of the recording of our legacy income, an important area of growth for Mary's Meals.

Key responsibilities

• Set up records and create case files on Salesforce for all legacy bequests received from solicitors and from notifications of bequests on the Smee and Ford website.
• Record the details of all legacy bequests in the case file on Salesforce.
• Set up a SharePoint folder for the notified legacy bequests.
• Upload all legacy documentation received into the legacy case files on salesforce and into the SharePoint folder.
• Respond to the solicitor or personal executor acknowledging the legacy bequest, thanking the next of kin on behalf of major giving and requesting any further documentation.
• Raise tasks on the salesforce legacy case files as a reminder to follow up with the solicitor or the personal executor as to the progress of the legacy administration.
• Correspond in a timely manner with solicitors and personal executors to enquire into progress of the legacy administration.
• Throughout the legacy administration process update the legacy case files with notes of the correspondence with the solicitor or personal executor.
• On receipt of the legacy income complete the documentation requested by the solicitor and close the legacy case file on Salesforce.
• Escalate any issues identified to the Finance Business Partner Income.
• Review the open legacy case files with the Finance Business Partner Income and follow up on actions raised.
• Highlight any improvements/enhancements to the legacy process to the Finance Business Partner Income.

To apply for the role of Legacy Officer based at Mary’s Meals UK, please follow the apply instructions on Charity Job.

Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Context

Our vision is to bring hope to every one of our patients across London, when they need us most, where they need us most. Our mission is to use everything we know, our specialist skills and unmatched experience to save lives and ensure the best outcomes for every one of our patients and their families. We’re a charity that works alongside the NHS and our life-saving service is made possible by our supporters.

About the role

As Senior Face-to-Face Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our direct marketing strategy. You’ll deliver inspiring training presentations to our agency face-to-face fundraisers as well as cultivating our relationships with external agency partners.

You’ll be central in creating and developing our training materials, involving networking with our operational team of world class doctors and paramedics as well as our pilots and fire crew.

You’ll have an awareness of the fundraising regulations enabling you to effectively monitor and manage the day-to-day operations of our face-to-face fundraising campaigns, ensuring donor recruitment targets are met and to a high standard.

If you’re passionate about inspiring and motivating others and enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and agency partners, as well as delivering training programmes, then this is the role for you!

About the person

You’ll be a determined and passionate individual who wants to make a real difference to critically injured patients in London by being a crucial link between key internal charity stakeholders and external fundraisers, trainers and account managers.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with people and thrive on presenting. You’ll enjoy networking with our operational team to bring our work to life and from this inspire our face-to-face fundraisers.

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote Working, with national travel requirements for meetings, events and collaboration, occasional travel to Warwick, London, Birmingham
Key Relationships: NHS Charities Together supporters, NHSCT development, fundraising and engagement staff, wider staff team, Member Charities, external agencies and other third-party suppliers.
Reporting To: Fundraising Executive

Overall Purpose

The role’s focus is on helping steward relationships, deliver first class engagement opportunities and support the development and delivery of partnerships with high-value supporters, including Corporate, Philanthropists and Charitable Trusts.

You will play an essential part in our plans to grow our mission through delivering the income enable our work, and through increasing funding to our NHS Charity members.

Overall objectives

The role will work flexibly in support of the work of the Development team, in particular working in support of the Partnership & Philanthropy Manager and Fundraising Executives.

The postholder will play a key role in:

• Delivery of income for NHS Charities Together and our members, working closely with colleagues across our development team and wider organisation to devise and deliver fundraising strategies at a local level.
• Creating surprise and delight engagement opportunities that will help to maintain and grow relationships and income across the partnership and philanthropy portfolio.
• Supporting development team colleagues to maintain effective relationships with our portfolio of partnerships.
• Supporting wider fundraising activities across the team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below:

Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy:

• Support the creation and delivery of effective fundraising within our key strategic partnerships, working with and through our network of over 200 members. This includes some established national multi-year corporate relationships.
• Assist in the creation and scheduling of strategic communications between partners and members, working closely with the colleagues within NHS Charities Together.
• Support and facilitate the creation and delivery of volunteering opportunities for partners on both a national and local level, working closely with NHS charity members and wider NHS Charities Together staff.
• Support in the coordination of national and local partnership activities during peak moments in our calendar and employee engagement campaigns.

Cultivation & Stewardship:

• Work with the Development Team to devise and deliver programmes of engagement for major corporate donors.
• Support in the creation of partnership reports, newsletters and regular updates.
• Provide support to the wider Development team at moments of peak activity, including supporting events and other campaigns

Relationship Management:

• Maintain accurate records of interactions with partners, donors and members in our database & CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge, Beacon), working in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations)
• Support the development of stewardship plans to recognise and retain partners and donors.
• Maintain close working relationships with members of the team across the organisation to support the delivery of our fundraising plans
• Maintain important relationships with external stakeholders including corporate partners, stakeholders and NHS charity members.

Other Duties

• Maintain and develop knowledge of fundraising trends and innovations especially within the corporate and philanthropy fundraising market.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand the work of the charity and how we can bring this to life in creative ways for our supporters.
• Visibly live NHS Charities Together’s values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Together’s policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
• Working flexibly, prioritising workload and working effectively as part of a team.
• Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards, and conduct due diligence on donors as required

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required. We are currently a small team, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

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AMMF is the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to raising awareness of and funding research into cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).  The charity works closely throughout the UK with clinicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, patients and their carers, as well as actively collaborating across Europe and globally.  

The role of the Fundraising Support and Admin Officer is to deliver high quality, responsive fundraising support across all areas of fundraising, and to drive forward AMMF’s fundraising activities, strategy and relationship development with supporters and funding partners, including the development and use of social media, and Microsoft Office, to achieve this.

It is expected the Fundraising Support and Admin Officer will develop an understanding of AMMF’s aims and objectives and its policies and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Successfully co-ordinate and manage all fundraising activities – which include individual giving, digital fundraising, events, In Memory, legacy giving and online shop sales.
2. Support all aspects of contact with AMMF’s supporters and fundraisers, via social media platforms, the discussion groups and forums, email, including e-shots, mail and telephone.
3. Manage and maintain the fundraisers’ events diary.
4. Develop, maintain and manage a comprehensive database of supporters and fundraisers using a CRM system.
5. Manage and record all information relating to fundraisers’ activities, results and income, including recording Gift Aid.
6. Record, reconcile and provide accurate financial information to the CEO and trustees as required. 
7. Identify and progress fundraising opportunities to generate sustainable income.
8. Support the Head of Events and Campaigns with the delivery of fundraising campaigns, ensuring they are cost effective and maximise income.
9. Support the development of a fundraising and communication strategy.
10. Manage all aspects of the charity’s online shop.
11. Attend external AMMF networking, partner and fundraising events when required.
12. Attend the annual AMMF conference and fulfil duties as required.   
13. Produce ad hoc reports to support senior management team as and when required.
14. Carry out projects and/or any ad hoc tasks as required by the CEO and Head of Events and Campaigns.

General:

1.  Effectively communicate internally and externally, providing a professional and courteous service at all times.
2. Support team members, fundraisers, supporters and volunteers to be as effective as possible in their work for AMMF.
3. To be prepared to work flexibly, when required, to best meet the needs of the charity.
4. To participate in team meetings, training courses, events, and e-learning where required/appropriate.
5. Ensure that all administration associated with this role is delivered promptly, with particular focus on database management and communication with fundraisers and supporters.
6. Ensure all activities and actions comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant charity Codes of Practice.

Person Specification:

Essential criteria

1. Previous experience and understanding of working within the charity sector and, in particular, of fundraising using a range of techniques including social media, and knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Justgiving, Enthuse, Benevity, Charities Trust, Much Loved, CAF. 
2. Competent with Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and with emailing services such as Mailchimp, virtual meeting platforms Teams and Zoom, and social media platforms, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and Hootsuite.
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
4. To be sensitive to the areas of work AMMF is involved in.
5. Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues, fundraisers and supporters.
6. Willing and able to work outside usual office hours to support external events where, when and if required.
7. Current driving license and access to /use of a vehicle (useful not essential).
8. To possess or achieve a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits:
Annual leave: 31 days including Bank Holidays

Pension

On-site parking

Please note this is a full-time, office-based position (37.5 hours per week). Applications for a four day week will be considered (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), with salary offered on a pro rata basis.

MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD

Is seeking to recruit the following:

JOB TITLE

Fundraising Officer - Grants and Trusts

Hours:

21 per week

(May Include Evening and Weekend Work)

Salary: £30,997 p.a. - £33,705 p.a. (Pro Rata)

Grade 6 Pt. 21-24

Fixed Term Funded to 31st December 2028

Do you want your work to truly make a difference?

At Merseyside Youth Association, we don’t just run projects — we transform lives. From dynamic creative workshops to vital one-on-one interventions, we open doors for young people and celebrate every step of their journey, big or small.

This is your chance to:

· Create life-changing opportunities

· Champion a whole-person approach

· Build skills that last a lifetime

We’re on the lookout for a driven, passionate and proactive Fundraising Officer to fuel our mission. This isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about creating brighter futures.

Your role will include:

· Identifying and securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, and Grant-Giving Bodies

· Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Leadership Team and expert consultants

· Supporting existing projects and helping to launch new, impactful initiatives

· Maintaining a well-managed donor database and ensuring GDPR compliance

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has a track record in Trust and Grant Fundraising

· Can spot funding opportunities a mile away

· Brings a compelling voice to our cause

· Is deeply passionate about empowering young people

Join a team where your success will help young people across Merseyside believe in themselves, adapt, thrive and achieve the futures they deserve.

Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children. 

The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.

Closing Date for Completed Applications:  Midnight Friday 20th March 2026

Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment

This role provides vital operational and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of CALM’s fundraising activities and the delivery of exceptional supporter care. Your responsibilities will cover everything from CRM accuracy and financial processing to merchandise fulfillment, event coordination and supporter stewardship.

Responsibilities

CORE

• Contribute to CALM’s Fundraising Revenue targets, through excellent administration and compliance to fundraising practices

• Work with the Fundraising team to ensure all supporters receive excellent care from CALM as well as completing all assigned admin tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

• When required, be an active and engaged member of CALMs EDI Supergroup.

• Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management.

• Support the fundraising team with financial data queries

Role specifics

Stewardship:

• Monitor and help deliver the multi channel supporter enquiries process, ensuring response rate is in line with CALM’s SLA and fundraisers are directed to the appropriate support.

• Proactively support fundraisers, when directed, throughout their journey, to support with the effective planning and delivery of supporter activities. 

• Support with the planning, set up and delivery of stewardship events (both CALM owned and supporter led), assisting with logistics, supporter communications and delivery as required. 

• Support the wider team in the development, optimisation, testing and ongoing maintenance of stewardship journeys, including carrying out key messaging updates to core email journeys across all Fundraising streams when needed.

• Support on the maintenance, optimisation  and creation of relevant pages on the CALM website.

• Support the fundraising and Marketing & Communications team to identify supporters we can profile and champion by regularly checking fundraising pages, social media and event registrations. 

• Support the Social Fundraising Manager with ad moderation where required

Operational and administrative support:

• Carry our regular, financial and administrative processes to a high standard with the Salesforce CRM

• Act as first point of contact for individual donors via email, phone and post, processing office donations and completing payment runs to the bank. 

• Support retention activities, including upgrade, reactivation and loyalty journeys.

• Provide administrative support for acquisition and retention campaigns

• When relevant coordinate mailing logistics (briefing agencies, checking proofs, managing print and fulfilment)

• Work with the Fundraising team to continuously update and maintain fundraising documentation, processes, templates and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and supporter experience. 

• Support the teams with finding cost effective travel and hotels to support event delivery.

• Support the Head of Public Fundraising with month end financial reconciliation processes

• Identify and code income across various fundraising platforms.

• Preparing data and  uploading into CRM Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and quality are maintained by identifying improvements to process and working with the CRM team to deliver 

Fulfilment:

• Work with the Product team to maintain the supporter merchandise online portal, reporting on sales of merchandise and managing kit restock and reordering processes across fundraising.

• Act as the main point of contact for the relationship with our fulfilment partner, managing enquiries and escalation issues. 

• Oversee stock management, ensuring our supporter store availability reflects current stock levels and being responsible for co-ordinating timely restocking.

• Run daily checks of the supporter store to ensure order fulfilment can be carried out.

Your profile 

Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A keen eye for detail

• A high level of computer literacy

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

Desirable

• Passion and flair for fundraising

• Data analysis skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative and forever-changing environment.

Reports to: Senior Fundraising Manager

Contract: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight

Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Salary: £30k - £35k per annum

A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026.

Legacy Case Officer

Location:  London

Hiring range: 33,000-39,000 GBP per year

Hybrid schedule: 2 days/week in office

The Legacy Case Officer is responsible for the professional administration of a substantial portfolio of UK estates in which the charity is a beneficiary. Managing approximately half of the charity’s active UK caseload, you will ensure gifts left in Wills are realised efficiently, compliantly and in line with the charity’s values. This role is central to safeguarding and maximising legacy income and you will exercise sound judgement, manage risk, and build relationships with executors and legal professionals to secure timely and accurate distributions.

About IFAW

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global leader in animal welfare and conservation. We work tirelessly to protect animals and their habitats around the world. We help animals and people thrive together. Legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our critical work worldwide.

Join us in making a lasting impact for animals and the planet, through careful legacy case management.

Role and Responsibilities
Portfolio & Case Management

• Independently manage a diverse caseload including pecuniary, specific and residuary gifts from notification through to final distribution.

• Assess Wills, communications and estate accounts to confirm entitlement and identify risks.

• Proactively progress cases, minimising delays and protecting the charity’s interests.

• Maintain clear case files, identifying where further information is required.

• Escalate complex, high-value or contentious matters in line with internal processes.

Income & Financial Handling

• Contribute to reliable income forecasting through active case monitoring and accurate valuations.

• Support timely and appropriate accruals.

• Ensure estate accounts are reviewed, approved and distributions recorded in line with internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to maximise value where appropriate and proportionate.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with solicitors, executors and co‑beneficiaries, communicating clearly, confidently and with empathy.

• Represent the charity’s interests with a balance of income protection and reputational awareness, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure estate administration complies with UK probate and charity law, applying proportionate challenge where it appears inconsistent with the charity’s entitlement.

• Maintain accurate, audit ready records and provide recommendations to progress cases requiring management/Trustee input or carrying reputational risk.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in estate administration, probate casework or legacy management, with working knowledge of UK probate processes and estate documentation.

• Experience reviewing estate accounts and financial information.

Desirable

• Professional qualification or study toward CiCLA, LMAP, STEP, a law degree or equivalent.

• Experience managing residuary or contentious estates and understanding legacy income recognition in a charity context.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable probate or estate administration experience, even if they have not worked within the charity sector.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpretation of Wills, legal documents and financial accounts; excellent attention to detail.

• Skilled in risk assessment, proportionate decision‑making and accurate CRM use.

• Effective caseload management with clear written communication.

• Confident engagement with legal professionals and executors, handling sensitive matters empathetically.

• Proactive, resilient and collaborative when progressing complex estates.

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Application deadline:  31 March 2026

To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest at Legacy Case Officer | Opportunities

We need someone who would contribute to the implementation of an agreed strategy for increasing income targeting individuals, networks and organisations within the community whilst delivering first class support and fundraising advice to individuals and groups within a set geographical area (Bolton, Bury and Stockport). 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.

At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.

We are an independent charity and everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds. 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national health charity in the search for a Fundraising & Stewardship Officer to join their growing team. 

This organisation is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those who care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives. They work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support, so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively. 

As the Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, you will be responsible for supporting fundraising and supporter engagement across all income streams. This will involve supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, excellent supporter engagement to ensure retention and acquisition, and ensuring fundraising data and reports are accurate. 

This person will have some experience across fundraising already, and ideally, knowledge of community fundraising and managing fundraising databases. They will be confident working in a small team to achieve team income, but also be able to work autonomously to achieve impact. 

This is a permanent role, that is 26 hours per week and offering a salary of £31,000 FTE. It will have hybrid working of 1 day per week in their Essex office. 

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 Rhiannon Mehta at 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Location: The Upper Room, St Saviour’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,500 per annum (full-time equivalent), £30,000 actual salary for 4 days per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 1 day per week in the office
Reports to: CEO

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About the Role

The Upper Room (TUR) works with individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and involvement with the criminal justice system. Through UR4Meals, UR4Driving and UR4Jobs, we provide practical support, dignity and opportunity to some of the most disadvantaged members of our community in West London.

TUR anticipates an annual income of approximately £725,000 in 2026/27, with around 57% generated through trusts and foundation grants. We have strong, established relationships with the majority of our funders, including a number of multi-year grants already in place.

We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to lead, shape and grow our income generation activity at a pivotal time for the organisation. This role is responsible for securing and sustaining the funding required to meet growing demand across our services.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead on trusts and foundations and community fundraising initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping strategy while also delivering high-quality funding applications and maintaining strong funder relationships.

This role suits someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and who is confident representing the organisation externally.

The postholder will attend quarterly evening Finance Sub-Committee meetings, providing fundraising insight and income updates to trustees. Occasional evening or weekend fundraising events will also be required. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Trusts and Statutory Fundraising

• Research, identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations
• Develop compelling funding applications and tailored proposals
• Manage reporting requirements and reapplications in line with deadlines
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing funders

2. Community Fundraising

• Develop and steward relationships with community supporters and local networks
• Support and grow individual giving and small-scale community initiatives
• Represent TUR at meetings, local events and presentations
• Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement across West London

3. Strategy and Governance

• Develop and implement TUR’s fundraising strategy
• Provide regular fundraising reports to the Board and Finance Committee
• Work closely with service managers to develop strong cases for support
• Ensure accurate record keeping, income tracking and pipeline management
• Monitor performance against income targets and adjust plans accordingly

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Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations
• Track record of successful funding applications, including multi-year grants
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Confidence presenting to external stakeholders
• Commitment to TUR’s mission and values

Desirable

• Knowledge of the West London funding landscape
• Understanding of issues affecting people experiencing homelessness and those leaving prison

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Why Join Us

The Upper Room is a values-led organisation committed to empowering people facing poverty and exclusion. You will be joining a small, committed and supportive team, with the opportunity to shape income generation at a critical time for the charity.

Flexible working arrangements are supported, with at least one day per week based in the office to ensure team cohesion and collaboration.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected West London charity delivering tangible, life-changing impact.

The Upper Room is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a covering letter (maximum 500 words) outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the criteria.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, we would be happy to arrange this.

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Recruitment Process

Stage 1: Panel interview focused on experience, approach and alignment with TUR’s mission.

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Closing Date

Monday, 23rd March 2026

Working closely with Tusk’s US Development Executive from Tusk’s UK office, the "US Philanthropy Officer" position supports a broad range of fundraising initiatives, from major gifts and annual giving to corporate partnerships, foundation grants and especially events. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance Tusk’s mission by strengthening donor relationships, driving fundraising pipelines, and enhancing our US development efforts.

The US Philanthropy Officer will help identify and research prospects, support cultivation and solicitation strategies, and ensure thoughtful, timely stewardship for all supporters. The role will manage donor records and reporting through Salesforce, prepare acknowledgment letters, assist with events, and coordinate donor communications.

The successful candidate will come to the position with a proven track record in fundraising and strong administrative and organisational skills. This is a full-time role with the possibility of some working from home following your successful probation. The role will be based in the UK and will require some travel within the UK and occasionally to the US.

Location: Camden Head Office/Hybrid (with ad hoc in person events in London as required)

Salary: £29,040 - £30,101 per annum 

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our People and Culture team as a Fundraising Officer at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.

We are seeking forward thinking, creative and motivated individuals who can manage both community and challenge events as well as wider fundraising support. This is an important time for Solace and this role will contribute to achieve sustainable growth to support our work to end violence against woman and girls.

Above all, the team is dedicated to developing innovative responses that reflect the evolving ways women experience violence. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead. 

About the Role

We are looking for a hardworking, passionate Fundraising Officer to join our team, delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. Join a dynamic and forward‑thinking team as we grow our fundraising capacity and explore new income opportunities, helping to secure vital funds for our life‑saving services.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, this role will be vital in achieving our fundraising strategy and income targets. Now is a really exciting time for Solace as we embark on a fresh organisational strategy backed by a new and ambitious fundraising strategy. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative and high‑achieving team, with opportunities to get involved across all fundraising activities, including helping to grow Solace’s high‑value fundraising from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence across key fundraising streams, including special events, digital fundraising, trusts and foundations, community and challenge events, and corporate partnerships.This will be a varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.

You’ll contribute to the wider objectives of the Business Development Team, particularly within Fundraising, by helping to build strong relationships and partnerships, raise the organisation’s profile and income, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

About You

• Proven experience in delivering community fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences in a range of formats.
• Knowledge of developing social media content and developing branded publicity materials.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in IT, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM databases. Experience with Salesforce and creative design tools such Canva is desirable.
• A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity, and inclusion - particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector.
• Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and self-improvement.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, using initiative and sound judgment.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Job Role: Fundraising CRM Officer

Salary: £16,200 per year (full time equivalent £27,000)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid

Additional information:

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options available.
• There is an expectation to attend our Bath office at least once per month.

About Julian House:

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the lead in unlocking the full potential of our fundraising data? We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new opportunity: Fundraising CRM Officer. This is your chance to shape the future of how we use data to drive impact and grow income.

For the past five years, we’ve been using Donorfy CRM to manage supporter relationships—but now we’re ready to take things to the next level. We know that great data management isn’t just about systems; it’s about insight, innovation, and strategy. That’s where you come in.

As our Fundraising CRM Officer, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things Donorfy. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our Fundraising Team to turn data into action—spotting trends, improving processes, and finding smarter ways to engage supporters. Your expertise will help us uncover opportunities, streamline workflows, and ultimately make a bigger difference.

If you love working with fundraising data, thrive on problem-solving, and want to play a pivotal role in shaping how we grow, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Keep our data in top shape – Take ownership of day-to-day CRM housekeeping, ensuring everything is accurate, up-to-date, and fully compliant.
• Connect the dots – Manage and maintain integrations between Donorfy and key platforms like Mailchimp, Stripe, and Eventbrite, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Turn data into insight – Build dynamic lists, dashboards, and reports that empower the Fundraising Team to track performance and make informed decisions.
• Enable the team – Deliver training and ongoing support so colleagues can confidently use Donorfy for their day-to-day activities and campaigns.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience of managing fundraising data.
• Understanding of technology relevant to fundraising data management.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues whilst supporting in a hybrid context.
• Knowledge of GDPR law, including upcoming changes to soft opt-ins and how this would impact our approach to data management.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

Reporting to: Community & Challenge Events Manager

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, normal office hours are 9:00 to 5:00, 37.5 hours per week.  Flexibility is available around start and finish times.

Location: Hybrid working – Minimum 40% of working time to be spent in the office based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Includes occasional local, regional and national travel.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious fundraiser with a track-record in income generation. This role forms an integral part of the Community & Challenge team, a small team that works with supporters including individuals, local businesses, schools, our beneficiaries, and community groups.

Job purpose

• To develop community fundraising activity and campaigns to support Willow’s strategic income goals.
• To work across Community and Challenge Events to deliver agreed financial and non-financial targets.
• To proactively develop relationships within the community including companies, schools, groups and organisations to raise income and awareness.
• Develop innovative fundraising initiatives with the Senior Community Fundraiser informed by sector insights and trends.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of Community, Challenge, and wider Fundraising Team targets.

Main duties/responsibilities

• To support and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy within agreed budgets to achieve financial and non-financial targets.
• To raise awareness of our work and to inspire support through the following activities:
• To steward our network of fundraising supporters to maintain engagement and build loyalty, by providing a highly personalised approach to supporting Willow’s fundraisers ensuring our supporters receive a positive experience throughout their fundraising activity, including sending thank you communications and ongoing stewardship. 25%
• To develop proactive relationships with various organisations within the community setting, including, schools, societies, community groups and companies. 25%
• To deliver presentations to a variety of community audiences. 5%
• To organise and deliver a calendar of fundraising activity that creates opportunities for supporters to help Willow. Ensure participation and income targets are achieved.  10%
• To develop the charity’s social media fundraising activity in collaboration with the wider team.10%
• Collaborate closely with the Communications Team, to help plan and develop multi-channel campaigns including on and offline activity that inspire and engage people. 5%
• To work with the Communications Team to produce campaign materials, share interesting stories and fundraising updates. Prepare content for newsletters, website, and social media. 5%
• To develop a team of volunteers to support fundraising activity. This could include delivering talks, attending events, and promoting Willow at community events. 10%
• To foster relationships with Willow’s network of charity shops and explore collaborative opportunities to mutually support each other's initiatives. 5%
• To ensure accurate recording of supporter information and reporting on activity through:
• Updating the charity’s database, Raisers Edge (RE) recording all donor contact and fundraising activity.
• Using RE as a tool to aid fundraising using data insight and reporting
• To prepare end of campaign reports to improve results for future campaigns and capture learnings.
• To prepare regular income reports and updates as required.
• To keep up- to- date and comply with the rules as set by the Fundraising Regulator, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good practice.
• To keep up to date with changes and trends in the UK fundraising environment
• To undertake any other tasks required

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Community Fundraising.
• Proven record of accomplishment in delivering and meeting targets
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Ability to inspire and influence others to support Willow
• Ability to develop, motivate and manage individuals and groups of individuals
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Decisive problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change
• Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas.

Desirable

• Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes
• Experience in delivering fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Fundraising database experience – preferably Raiser’s Edge
• Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector.

Other

• Regular travel across the county (occasional national travel) will be required. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Full driving license and access to a car

Special Conditions

Essential

• Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary.

General

We offer the following competitive benefits package:

• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in Welwyn Garden City
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Stakeholder pension with matching contributions up to 5%
• Occupational sick pay
• Life Assurance cover of 3 x salary
• Flexible working patterns where appropriate for the role
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to financial advice and employee discounts