Fundraising research manager jobs in birmingham

About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
• Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
• Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
• Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
• Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
• Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
• Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
• Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
• Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
• Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities

Leadership

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
• Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
• Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
• Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
• Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
• Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience

Person Specification
Essential

• Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
• Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
• A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
• Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
• Significant experience of managing high performance teams
• Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
• Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
• A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
• Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of charity law
• Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
• Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one of our six regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering London & Central England, you will focus on our key audiences of individuals, supporter groups, community organisations, regional corporates & volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

Come and join us and be part of a mission to save lives and end economic abuse forever!

In 2024, a staggering 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse at the hands of their current or former partner. The rising cost of living has only exacerbated the devastated impact of this form of domestic abuse. 

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.

Since our founding in 2017, we’ve proudly campaigned successfully for the recognition of economic abuse in UK law and influenced wide-ranging systemic change to transform responses to it. We're now entering an ambitious new phase, and we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and values-led Head of Income as part of the Senior Leadership Teamto help drive it forward.

This is a critical time for SEA. With a bold three-year strategy now in place, we’re looking for an experienced income-generation leader to oversee and diversify our income streams — across high-net-worth giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and earned income through consultancy and training. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Income will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation and enabling us to scale our impact.

The Head of Income will lead a talented team, including our Senior Fundraising Manager (trusts and foundations) and Corporate Development Manager (strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships), and collaborate closely with our CEO, Trustees and earned income delivery teams (consultancy and training) whilst also being hands on in relationship development. Your approach will be collaborative, survivor-centred and driven by SEA’s values. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong experience in high-value fundraising and/or commercial income generation.

What we’re looking for in the Head of Income

• Proven success in income generation from high-net-worth individuals and/or corporate partners
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow multi-stream income
• Experience of working in a small, agile organisation and line-managing high-performing teams
• Experience of working at Senior Leadership Team level, or readiness to step into the role
• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• A commitment to SEA’s feminist ethos, values and mission
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What we offer the Head of Income

• 25 days annual leave + 5 wellbeing days + bank holidays
• Home-based and flexible working options
• Reflective practice and wellbeing support
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave, carers leave, sick pay
• A dynamic, purpose-led team where your impact is tangible

How to apply for the SEA Head of Income

Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will support you with your application. Please send your CV to her directly in the first instance or here to her via Charityjob. You will then also be asked to complete a short anonymised application form via the Surviving Economic Abuse website. Charlotte will guide you through that step and a link to the form will be provided. 

The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is midnight on 28 July 2025.

SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also welcome job share applications as a joint application. 

First nterviews will be held week beginning 4 August 2025 (held online – questions will be shared in advance). 

We really look forward to hearing from you.

About The Role
Are you a direct marketer looking for and opportunity to broaden your experience into new channels and products? 
Would you like to be part of a large and friendly team who are all passionate about the special and selfless gifts we receive through Wills?
 
Yes? We have a fantastic 9 month Fixed Term Contract with opportunities for internal collaboration and personal development!

We are excited to be able to offer an amazing vacancy for a Legacy Marketing Executive. This varied and diverse role will support us to deliver our ambitious marketing strategy, bringing in a third of the charity’s income through gifts in Wills to help give help and hope to people living with dementia for years to come. the successful individual will have opportunity to work across marketing channels both online and offline, as well as strategic projects across the wider fundraising team!

About you

- Data driven and detail oriented
- Experienced in direct marketing through paid channels (direct mail, paid social, press adverts among others)
- Experienced in all aspects of day-to-day campaign management (creative development, data segmentation, supplier management, results analysis)
- Have a creative flare and passion for delivering the best possible supporter experience
- A confident communicator and able to work with multiple stakeholders across the organisation and externally

What you’ll focus on: 

- Rolling out our new legacy proposition: Help shape the future of our programme and bring our new messaging to life
- Exploring emerging digital channels: Lead on some of our newest digital channels including LinkedIn
- Leading our podcast campaign: Develop engaging “host-read” podcast ads that connect emotionally with listeners
- Reporting on our annual status check campaign: Finalising our direct mail and email campaigns with our agency partner
- Creating our biggest press inserts campaign ever: Collaborate with Open to develop standout creative for major newspapers and magazines

 About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

LEGACY PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER (LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST ENGLAND)

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum

Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Reports to: Legacy Partnerships Team Leader

Location: Home-based/Field based covering London and South-East England. Candidates need to be based in this region or within 20 miles of patch due to business need. This region will cover as far north as Luton, as far east as Canterbury, as far south as Brighton and as far west as Newbury. Please note that candidates are required to have a valid driving license and will be expected to travel throughout this region as and when required.

Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Legacy Partnership Manager. This is a unique opportunity to develop, manage and grow Cancer Research UK's legacy relationships with high value solicitor partners. Our team works with around 800 offices across the UK, empowering legal professionals to speak about legacy giving and our life saving research.

This a flexible home-based role, which will require travelling around your division meeting with legal professionals.

What will I be doing?

• Identifying, developing, and managing relationships with solicitors and will writing firms.

• Being responsible for delivering a seamless end to end supporter journey for the professional audience, through outstanding relationship management

• Using data to make value insights about our partners performance, making recommendations for improvement and exploring opportunities for building and deepening partnerships

• Being responsible for delivering regional activity for Legal Professionals, including regular partnership review meetings and CPD events

• Supporting the wider team in the development of the Legacy Professional Partnership strategy.

What skills will I need?

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to quickly get buy in and work collaboratively

• An ability to understand and translate data, and utilise it to make strategic decisions

• Proven ability to work well under pressure

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, creating connections to make great things happen

• Proven ability to identify and build on new opportunities

• A flexible approach, to comfortably manage ambiguity and changing environments/contexts.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Tom’s Trust, a charity dedicated to providing clinical psychology support to children, with brain and central nervous system tumours, and their families.  We currently have services in East Anglia, the North East, North West of England and Thames Valley and have ambitious plans to extend our reach but need your help to do so!

Are you a passionate, highly motivated and organised individual? Do you have brilliant application and report writing skills and are able to build effective relationships with donors? If you are, we are seeking a Trusts & Foundations Manager to be an integral part of the Fundraising team where you will be responsible for submitting applications to Trusts & Foundations for our services in the UK.

You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience at management level and will be working to deliver Tom’s Trust’s ambitious targets for trust and foundations income for the coming years and beyond. The post-holder will help to research and explore new avenues for funding and building a strong pipeline of new donors who have the potential to support the charity over multiple years. You will be building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at charitable trusts and corporate foundations and preparing and delivering targeted funding applications to those organisations.  You will be able to build upon and develop a compelling case for support for both the services we offer as a whole and for specific projects that reflect our work.

Applications are open until 9am on Friday 24th July but we will interview on a rolling basis and will appoint sooner should we find someone suitable so please apply at your earliest convenience.

Tom’s Trust actively welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. Tom’s Trust is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity, and productivity of each individual.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our West region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base in South Wales, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. ​​

Key Responsibilities: ​​

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• ​Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure ​

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​If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

Freelance Marketing & Communications Professional (Remote | 3-month contract)
Lead two high-impact projects and help change lives in the rare disease community.

Dravet Syndrome UK is the only UK charity supporting families affected by Dravet Syndrome, a severe and life-limiting  condition. We’re looking for an experienced and creative marketing and communications professional to help us deliver two urgent and vital projects over the next three months.

This fully remote freelance role (approx. 3 days/week) offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference, working at the heart of a small, committed team. You’ll take the lead on:

�� Project 1: Fundraising Video

You’ll oversee the creation of a powerful 2–3 minute video to drive our Autumn Appeal and engage new supporters. The film will tell the emotional, real-life stories of families living with Dravet Syndrome — helping us recruit regular donors and attract the attention of major funders and corporate partners.

�� Project 2: ‘Little Moments Matter’ Awards

You’ll coordinate our new national awards programme recognising professionals in health, education and social care who go above and beyond for families in our community. From campaign content to event comms, you’ll manage all aspects of promotion and delivery leading up to the awards ceremony in November.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in charity marketing and communications

• Strong track record in video production (especially for fundraising)

• Excellent project management and ability to work independently

• Great communication skills and sensitivity when working with vulnerable families

Familiarity with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, and Google Suite is a plus.

Partnerships Manager (Corporate and Philanthropy) 

Remote, with UK travel 

4 days or 30 hours per week 

£40,000 FTE, pro-rata £32,000 

If you are imaginative, entrepreneurial, and able to persuade people and organisations to support one of the most important causes in the UK today, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your professional brand in a transformed organisation with ambitious plans for the future. 

For more details see job description.  

To apply, please send us a CV describing your achievements to date in your career. As we have an immediate need to fill this role, please give details of your availability to start date.  

Shortlisted applicants will then be asked to submit a short PowerPoint presentation (no more than 10 slides), demonstrating both your understanding of the opportunities for AMR Action UK to partner with Corporates and with Philanthropic individuals/organisations, and why you are the right person for the role.  

As we have an immediate need to fill this role please apply early as shortlisted applicants may be asked for their PowerPoint presentation and to interview quickly. 

The closing date is 13th July 2025.  

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.  

About the opportunity
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next five years. Success in your role will enable the Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure, and support people living with dementia today.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).

Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you, and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
This is a homeworking role, and you will be required to regularly travel across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.

About you

- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Able to analyse data and information to make decisions.
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.

Person Specification:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail.
- A passionate advocate for the Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference.
- A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience.

Regional Fundraiser – Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire.
Closing Date: 8th July
Interviews: WC 21st July
Location: This is a home-based role, covering the following regions: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
This is a newly created role within our Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team, offering a dynamic opportunity to work flexibly across corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts to help drive our plans for growth in our new 2025-2029 Fundraising Strategy. 
 
The primary focus of the role will be to secure new corporate partnerships, with a particular emphasis on national partnerships within priority sectors, corporate donations and sponsorships. A key responsibility will be to independently secure sponsorship for our events throughout the year — specifically targeting companies to support research and clinical care conferences.
 
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:

• Have a proven track record of securing significant partnerships
• Be a confident communicator with the ability to present to a range of audiences
• Have experience in producing and delivering customised new business proposals
• Have strong stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships with corporates, trusts and major donors 
• Be experienced in managing high-value projects to deliver targets and goals within challenging deadlines

 
In return you’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team with a genuine commitment to flexibility. We offer a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more. 
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
 
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025. Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities. 
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic faith-based charity to find their Philanthropy Lead (Major Donor Manager). The charity offers a flexible working environment, with remote working available.

The Philanthropy Lead, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, is responsible for inspiring new prospective, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors into greater involvement with the charity. You will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Strategic Implementation & Fundraising 
• Implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income, with a target of 17.5% of overall revenue within 3 years.
• Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.
• Execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in order to identify points of engagement and draft appropriate funding bids.
• Represent the charity at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.

Person Specification:
 

• Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

To develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and the charity’s programme of health projects to ensure the charity achieves its key objectives.  To build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, Parliamentarians, policy makers, think tanks, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  Build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information work.

To be the owner and primary point of contact for FBC’s health policy and campaigning activities, working closely with the CEO to represent the interests of the charity with decision-making bodies such as UK government and Parliament, NHS, devolved health and social care bodies and other stakeholders.  The postholder will Influence key decision makers, collaborate in initiatives and comment on policy decisions to press for higher levels of research funding, organisational changes to drive earlier diagnosis and improvements in patient experience.

The post holder will have the ability to meld impactful campaigning, political astuteness and evidence-based policymaking to drive change with demonstrable sensitivity to health inequalities and other issues that affect bladder cancer patients and their families.

They will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines.

Are you looking for a fully remote, purpose-led and meaningful leadership role, one where you will be dismantling the motherhood penalty for thousands?
 

Pregnant Than Screwed  work sits at the intersection of providing information and support, research, raising awareness, and advocating and campaigning for change – always with a bold, unapologetic commitment to justice for mothers and parents.

Their impact over the last 10 years speaks for itself with 20,000 supported through their one-to-one advice line, successfully influenced key changes in UK law, including the Day-one right to request flexible working, and extended redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mums. Over 150 mentions in Parliament, Thousands of pieces of media coverage, including front-page features in The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Mail and over 400,000 followers across social media, building a powerful digital movement

Culture and Inclusion

As Head of Development, you will work with an amazing CEO, an individual who has empathy, knowledge and savviness to lead the charity through its next level of growth. She is a progressive and inclusive leader, bold and brave in her actions, knowing that words do not bring about change, only actions. A kind yet fearless leader who will offer freedom, flexibility and personal and career growth. This is a unique opportunity to work with an incredible CEO and shape the future of working mums in the UK forever.

The lived experiences we’d love you to have

Our client is not a “box ticker” instead they are a progressive and inclusive employer, one where they value your lived experiences and skills just as much and can see behind any gaps you might have on your CV.

Our client has already built a strong foundation with our fundraising efforts – particularly through trusts and foundations – but we’re just getting started. They need a determined, creative, and strategic fundraiser to not only continue to grow this vital income stream but also to develop and scale our individual giving program, including high-net-worth donors, membership opportunities, and fundraising events.

As Head of Development, you’ll oversee our fundraising efforts across key areas:

1. Trusts and Foundations: Continue to build on our existing success by nurturing relationships with funders, submitting compelling funding applications, and ensuring robust reporting and stewardship.
2. Individual Giving: Develop and execute a strategy to grow this income stream, including high-net-worth donor programmes, membership opportunities, and community engagement fundraising.
3. Corporate Giving: Establish and grow partnerships with value-aligned businesses, creating mutually beneficial relationships that generate income, amplify our mission, and align with our campaigning values.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a significant impact by developing innovative, creative approaches to fundraising while ensuring our existing work continues to thrive.

In return for your passion, commitment and hard work, you will receive some of the most competitive benefits across the sector, whilst knowing that every day you are changing the lives of parents, families and the workplace. Your passion for gender equity will be shape the lens through which you storytelling and campaign tirelessly for the good of the millions of women who continue to lose their jobs, get passed over for promotion and face a penalty for being a mum.

Here are just some of the benefits they offer:

· Flexible working is embedded in our culture with employees working different hours, and days of the week.

· 34 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays. This is pro-rata for part-time staff.

· Paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

· 2 paid ‘’Wellbeing Days’’. These are days that can be booked off with no notice and no questions asked.

· 5 days paid leave to care for dependents.

· Participation in a comprehensive workplace pension scheme with contributions from the organisation of 4%

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

· 4 days of training per year. 

· Work from home onboarding and office set up.

Next steps

We would love you to apply, which is a simple and transparent process, with a screening and interview stage with Scoutess Consultancy (recruitment partner for this role) and a one-stage interview (please see JD for full process)with our client on 22nd July 2025. Please note the advert will close on Sunday 13th July at midday, however, you may be contacted earlier if shortlisted.