Head of community fundraising jobs

Battersea is embarking on a transformative journey with our Launchpad Programme - a major cross-organisational initiative to consolidate all customer and animal data into one integrated CRM system. As part of this ambitious project, we are creating new roles to support our teams as they contribute to programme activity.

Supporter-Led Fundraising has been identified as a major growth opportunity in our Income Generation strategy, and we have ambitious plans for it going forward. This contract role will independently manage the planning, development, and delivery of Battersea’s Supporter-Led Fundraising programme, as well as provide support to the wider Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising team on other projects.

We are looking for a Senior Events & Supporter-Led Fundraising Officer (DIY/Community), with experience in Supporter Led Fundraising programme development, who can hit the ground running to lead on the delivery of our ambitious plans.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 27th July 2025*

Interview date(s): First round interviews: w/c 4th August 2025. Second round interviews: TBC

*All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Harris Federation’s impactful fundraising efforts through vital administrative assistance. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and other team members, you will help celebrate and acknowledge our donors by crafting thoughtful reports and heartfelt communications. Your contributions will ensure donors feel valued through timely updates, expressions of gratitude and meaningful engagement.

You will also establish and maintain an efficient system to manage our donation records, ensuring that every contribution is acknowledged and appreciated.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships and Alumni department of the Harris Federation
• Supporting the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and colleagues with donor reporting, including managing invoices, preparing thank-you communications, providing timely updates and sending reports to funders
• Maintaining an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Coordinating and tracking fundraising activities, deadlines and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns
• Assisting with scheduling meetings, managing calendars and organising internal and external communications
• Supporting the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations and other documentation as required
• Handling incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly
• Contributing to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard
• Excellent prioritisation skills and time management

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

Senior Business Development & Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid (Coalville, Leicestershire)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (34 hours/week)

Closing Date: 06 August 2025

Lead Strategic Growth at a Disability-Inclusive Charity

At Enrych, we empower disabled people to live with purpose. With nearly 40 years of impact, we’re now entering an exciting new phase of growth—and we need a dynamic leader to help us get there.

As our Senior Business Development & Fundraising Manager, you’ll shape and deliver a bold income generation strategy that supports our mission and expands our reach. This is a rare opportunity to build a new function from the ground up, join our Senior Management Team, and make a lasting difference.

What You’ll Do

- Develop and lead a sustainable income generation strategy aligned with our new organizational strategy and ambitious five-year plan.
- Secure funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners—including core costs.
- Identify and grow new income streams such as commissioned services, legacy giving, and social enterprise.
- Lead business development for new and existing services, including employability and wellbeing.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure funding proposals reflect real community needs.
- Represent Enrych externally to raise our profile and build strategic partnerships.

What We’re Looking For

- Proven success in securing five- and six-figure income from grants or commissioned services.
- Experience developing and delivering income generation strategies.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of the charity sector and funding landscape.
- Passion for disability inclusion and social impact.

What We Offer

- £40,000 salary
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing support
- A values-driven, inclusive culture where your work truly matters

How to Apply

(before applying, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached below)

Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining:
- Why you want to work for Enrych
- How your experience aligns with the role and person specification; by clicking on 'Apply Now'

We welcome the use of accessibility tools but value authenticity—please ensure your application reflects your own voice and experience.

As an equal opportunities employer and disability confident leader, we actively encourage applications from people who consider themselves to have a disability.

Please see the full Job Description for further details.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too

Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.

Job Summary

The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.

How to apply: 

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August 

• Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August 

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week 

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home 

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take ad-vantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Employee eye-care scheme 

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles 

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation 

• Organisation wide away days 

• Thorough induction and training 

• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups un-derrepresented in our current team. 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.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.

Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders. With a mix of small templated applications and large bespoke bids, trusts work is underpinned by thoughtful stewardship and a collaborative, well-resourced approach across teams.

We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins. 

Working closely with a highly experienced and supportive peer, you’ll enjoy a shared, balanced portfolio and the space to focus on great fundraising. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in writing successful 5- and 6-figure bids, excellent storytelling skills, and confidence in translating data into compelling narratives.

As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:

• Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
• Collaborate closely with a peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
• Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
• Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
• Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team

Ideal skills and experience:

• A strong track record of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
• Comfortable managing and interpreting impact data, financial information, and project detail
• Highly organised and efficient, able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
• Collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

Looking to use your career to stand up for human rights?

Join a bold human rights team taking on China’s occupation of Tibet, and help power the resistance through fundraising. We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer/Senior Officer to grow our movement and amplify Tibetan voices worldwide.

About the Role:

We’re up against a global superpower. Here, your fundraising fights back.

At Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, we are small but tireless: up against one of the world’s most powerful regimes, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We’ve adapted rapidly to an unpredictable fundraising landscape, and we’re looking for someone equally bold, creative and committed to help us grow. You may be early in your fundraising journey or already have experience generating income from individual giving or trusts and foundations. Either way, if you want to build your skills while contributing to urgent and meaningful human rights work, we want to hear from you. Depending on your experience, we will appoint at Fundraising Officer or Senior Fundraising Officer level.

About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch:

We stand with Tibetans: for their homeland, their identity, their future, and against China’s brutal occupation.

Behind closed borders, injustice thrives. We break them open with facts and campaigns. Tibet Watch exposes the truth from inside occupied Tibet through evidence and world-leading research. Free Tibet turns that truth into action, with hard-hitting campaigns and relentless advocacy that make the world pay attention. Together, we’re building a global movement that’s impossible to ignore. Tibet can be free. It must be free. And one day, it will be.

Job Description: Fundraising Officer / Senior Fundraising Officer

• Location: Brixton, London / Remote

• Salary: £29,000-£32,000 pro rata, depending on experience

• Hours: 4 or 5 days per week (28-35 hours)

• Reports to: Fundraising Manager

• Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 4 August 2025

• Interviews from: Monday 11 August 2025

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, mission-driven team

• A culture that values both results and staff wellbeing

• Robust remote working policies and flexible hours

• Generous leave: 25 days + public holidays

• Strong training, development and career progression

• Interest-free season ticket loans

• Pension contribution

Main responsibilities

• Assist the Fundraising Manager with income-generation activity across the organisation.

• Support the Fundraising Manager with the execution of the fundraising strategy.

• Assist Fundraising Manager with Major Donor fundraising.

• Work to ensure that you and the Fundraising Team’s KPIs and targets are met.

• Take ownership of all direct marketing campaigns including postal and online appeals, upgrade and reactivation mailings, email campaigns, regular giving recruitment and lead generation.

• To lead on all fundraising logistics, which includes having full responsibility for the incoming and outgoing post.

• Coordinate paid recruitment by collaborating with the Digital Engagement Team and work on supporter journeys, with sign-off from the Fundraising Manager.

• Provide monthly analysis and reports on fundraising campaigns/appeals and recruitment of new supporters/grants.

• Research new funding opportunities.

• Write and coordinate applications for financial support from appropriate trusts and foundations.

• Regularly check in on prospective trusts and foundation donors/application progress and reporting.

• Coordinate, attend and assist with organising events. 

• Ensure that supporter records are all kept up to date (in-keeping with GDPR guidelines) on the database/CRM. 

• Ensure that supporter journeys are regularly assessed and of the highest standard. 

• Be responsible for handling fundraising queries from supporters and ensuring they are answered promptly and appropriately.

• Recruit and manage (1-2) fundraising volunteers to further support the Fundraising team and activities.

• Craft strong fundraising/marketing copy for the organisation as a whole

• Contribute to Free Tibet’s twice annually printed magazine, where needed.

• Support the Fundraising Manager with budgeting and spotting key areas of success/failure and aiding in the prompt response to either situation. 

General responsibilities

• Assist with responding to queries from supporters and donors on a daily basis.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly finance/fundraising meetings.

• Support the Head of Income in all areas of fundraising activities. 

• Assist with the smooth running and financial sustainability of the organisation.

• Aid in the day-to-day running, migration and organisation-wide implementation of a new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system. 

• General administration duties. 

Person Specification

Essential 

• Clear passion and interest in fundraising — whether it be learning new skills or developing this area of expertise. 

• Some experience securing and/or managing individual giving OR major donor fundraising.

• Strong communication skills (internally with other colleagues and externally with supporters) including the ability to write clear and persuasive fundraising copy.

• The ability to write applications to secure grants from trusts and foundations and reporting.

• Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.

• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission. 

Desirable

• CRM and fundraising analysis experience.

• Digital fluency in direct relation to fundraising i.e. email marketing and social media.

• Some experience managing staff or volunteers.

• Experience working in a third-sector organisation would be an advantage.

Application Process

Please send a CV and personal statement outlining your suitability for this post to recruitment(at)freetibet(dot)org. The deadline for all applications will be Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held from Wednesday 13th August 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

Community Fundraiser 

(Maternity Cover – Temporary) 

£29,217 per annum 

37.5 hours per week 

Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working 

5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Free roadside parking off site, Free DBS check. 

Closing date for applicants: 4th August 2025 

First interviews via Teams: 7th August 2025 

Second interviews: 11th August 2025 

Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation? 

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.  Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition. 

You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining our growing community fundraising income stream by empowering and inspiring the community of Nottinghamshire to actively fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice. 

Our focus is on giving supporters the tools and support to champion our organisation whilst having fun and making as much money as they can to support our patients. 

The role will do this by focusing on; 

• Increasing our presence and fundraising income from local communities. 

• Growing and then maximising the income from supporters who choose to fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice. 

• Storytelling and communicating the impact fundraising has on those we support 

• Recruiting and supporting a team of volunteer community fundraisers. 

• Recruiting event participants and supporting their fundraising activities and developing a Hospice events programme that focuses on return on investment. 

This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team. 

Role: Fundraising Executive/Junior Consultant

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week

The Fundraising Executives provide support to the wider Fundraising team assisting with all aspects of fundraising activity. Three Fundraising Executives are managed by the Head of Fundraising and support fundraising activity across 11 segments of income generation.

The role provides an opportunity to gain a level of understanding and knowledge about each income stream and donor stewardship.

The Fundraising Executive is a varied role with involvement in each stage of fundraising activity, from research and planning to campaign or event delivery and then income processing and thanking of donors and supporters.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning about fundraising and how we as a team raise the vital funds needed to provide Trinity’s care for future patients and their loved ones.

This is an entry level role that is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about fundraising and make their first step in developing a fundraising career.

About us

Madina Mercy envisions a world of hope, growth and opportunity for all. We strive for the health, education, and financial stability of every human being in every community. We have been, combatting food and water poverty in the UK and abroad since 2012, supporting single mothers, widows, orphans and the homeless. For over 30 years Madina Mercy has tirelessly supported the right to education, working with the global community to improve literacy rates with thousands of students of knowledge having benefited from its programs. The candidate themselves does not need to be a practicing Muslim but must match our values and want to further the impact that Madina Mercy can make. A core principle of Madina Mercy is to serve all of humanity, without prejudice nor discrimination, as we believe that 'giving is living'. 

Role purpose

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing financial support to continue our vital humanitarian work. With the goal of expanding outreach and strengthening our services, this role will be at the heart of driving real impact in the lives of the homeless, families/households, refugees displaced by war and natural disaster.

From organizing community-led events and securing grants to managing fundraising campaigns, the Head Fundraiser will play a key role in ensuring our mission thrives. Whether it's providing meals to those in need, distributing essential seasonal supplies, or supporting youth and educational programs, the money raised will go toward uplifting communities and those in need in the UK and beyond. Our ethos is simple – if you have a need, Madina Mercy is here to facilitate.

This role has a huge potential for growth, being at the forefront of fundraising for the organisation and with success, will be able to build a team and lead the way for how our fundraising is carried out.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Identify and apply for at least two grants each week to support Madina Mercy's charitable projects.
• Develop and implement online marketing campaigns for fundraising, collaborating with the marketing team and volunteers.
• Expand the volunteer base by reaching out to communities and identifying new recruitment opportunities.
• Identify key festivals and activities where Madina Mercy can promote its work, providing guidance and facilitating involvement.
• Strengthen social media presence and expand brand awareness.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grant applications and sponsorship opportunities.
• Organize and execute major fundraising events throughout the year.
• Expand community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and build supporter networks.
• Manage social media and marketing campaigns to increase outreach.
• Plan and oversee awareness events to further engagement between the charity and the local community
• Work closely with volunteers and community leaders to maximize impact.
• Cultivate partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
• Monitor and report fundraising performance, ensuring transparent financial management.
• Provide hands-on leadership in fundraising activities, working closely with the charity's core team.
• Support the expansion of international aid efforts in regions affected by poverty and conflict.

Quarterly & Annual Objectives:

• Organize major fundraising dinners and events every quarter, aiming to raise at least £150,000 per event.
•  Obtaining licenses and permits from the local councils for city centre and street collections/marketing campaigns, also for the distribution of aid.
• Establish connections with universities and secure permission to set up stalls at freshers' fairs to attract young volunteers.
• Guide and oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that showcases the charity's core principles and long-term mission, particularly in cities where projects are already established.
• Ideally, the candidate will have an existing network of donors and supporters that they can engage for fundraising efforts.

Closing date 18th July, 2025

Inteviews with potential suitable candidates will start from 1 July 2025

The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.

Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.

Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
 

Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar.  Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.

Bring joy, comfort and connection to thousands – and help pets change lives.

At Pets As Therapy, we believe in the power of pets to bring moments of magic. Every day, our 5,500+ volunteers and their companion animals visit schools, hospitals, care homes and more – boosting confidence, reducing anxiety and spreading smiles. Now, we’re looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help us grow this life-enhancing work.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support and deliver fundraising initiatives across individual giving, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You’ll help build meaningful supporter relationships, craft compelling communications, and bring our fundraising campaigns to life.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in charity fundraising

• Communicates with warmth and impact

• Thrives on juggling priorities and driving projects forward

• Shares our love for animals and their ability to connect and comfort

This is a home-based, full-time, permanent role, with occasional travel to our head office and events.

Salary: circa £30,000, depending on experience.

Whether you’re seeking your next challenge or looking to step up in a growing and mission-driven organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now and help us make a difference — one paw at a time.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.​

What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​​

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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We are looking for a Head of Fundraising to be the sole income lead for a wonderful social welfare charity in West London.

This is London hybrid role, 4 or 5 days and condensed hours requests considered.

The Charity
You would be joining a vibrant, independent local charity providing a range of high-quality services and activities that promote wellbeing, combat loneliness, and empower people to remain independent and engaged in their community. Growing and diversifying fundraising is a strategic priority for them, with high-level board support via their expert, invested Fundraising Working Group.

The Role
The Head of Fundraising is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CEO to develop and deliver a strategic Fundraising strategy across multiple income streams.

The fundraising income is currently c£300,000 per year (primarily from Trusts) and they have ambition to grow this to £500,000 over the next three years from a range of sources.

The charity are excited by the range of opportunities to develop income across income streams, and are keen to find an independent, pro active Head Of Fundraising to spearhead growth.

Implement and manage acquisition of potential donors, cultivating relationships, soliciting donations, and engaging in ongoing stewardship activities to retain and grow support.

The team will be looking to recruit a support for this role once in post.

The Candidate
A proactive relationship fundraiser keen to develop and deliver a broad stratgy of fundraising activity across a range of income streams.

A track record of securing significant income from at least three of the following individual giving (including High Net Worth and regular giving), trusts/foundations, corporates, community/events, and/or legacy support.

Experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies and plans.

Knowledge of Gift Aid guidelines, reporting and processes.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This charity are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please get in touch ASAP with to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.