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About Us

The Marfan Trust is a small, niche medical charity and the only one of its kind in the UK, dedicated to improving and saving the lives of people affected by Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes, which are inherited and life threatening due to heart involvement. We support patients and families through a personalised medical helpline, raise awareness and educate both the public and professionals through high-quality resources, webinars, and symposia, and fund cutting-edge research into improved treatments.

We are committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of employment and service delivery. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

Fundraiser Job Description

Within a small, dynamic medical charity, the Fundraiser will play a pivotal role, engaging supporters through creative campaigns and cultivating strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.

The role is currently home-based in the UK, with remote staff communications.  Attendance at events across the UK is required, so the ability to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Monitor and track fundraising income in collaboration with the accountant
• Forecast income targets and plan campaign budgets and expenses
• Draft fundraising budgets and coordinate payment processing
• Analyse income trends and adapt activity during quieter periods
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in all fundraising finances

Sponsorship & Donor Relations

• Identify, approach, and secure new sponsors and major donors
• Develop compelling funding bids and sponsorship packages
• Maintain strong relationships with existing donors, demonstrating the impact of their support
• Act as a consistent point of contact for sponsors and supporters
• Acknowledge and steward donations appropriately

Marketing, Campaigns & Communications

• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to support fundraising activity
• Create engaging content such as blogs, newsletters, brochures, videos, and appeals
• Write persuasive copy for donation pages and fundraising materials
• Maintain and update fundraising content on the website
• Coordinate with external designers, printers, and agencies as needed

Social Media & Digital Fundraising

• Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with fundraising goals
• Create, schedule, and manage content across multiple platforms
• Promote campaigns, appeals, and events online
• Engage with supporters and monitor online conversations
• Track and report on engagement and fundraising performance
• Design and deliver online donation drives, Giving Days, and email campaigns
• Support paid advertising and collaborations with partners or influencers

Supporter Engagement & Community Building

• Share impact stories and donor recognition (with consent)
• Encourage peer-to-peer fundraising
• Foster an engaged and supportive online community

PR & Media Relations

• Forge relationships with local and national media
• Draft press releases and pitch fundraising stories
• Manage publicity for fundraising events
• Coordinate media opportunities, photo calls, and branded event materials

About You

You will be based in the UK.

You will have experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to deliver successful campaigns and grow income across multiple channels. You are confident writing persuasive copy, using data to inform decisions, and managing campaigns from inception to completion.

You are well organised, take initiative, and communicate easily with others. You work collaboratively, bring creativity to what you do, and pay close attention to detail. Confidence using Microsoft Office is essential. Most importantly, you care about the mission of a charity, and an interest in healthcare and medicine would be a welcome addition

Help us make a difference

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Trusts Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and help secure the income that makes our work possible.

You will research and identify new funding opportunities, write compelling applications and reports, and build strong, lasting relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. You will also have opportunities to support wider fundraising activity across corporate, philanthropy, community and individual giving.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent writing, research and relationship-building skills, who is highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

You will ideally have experience of fundraising, grant applications, bid writing, relationship management or a similar role, together with the ability to produce persuasive written content tailored to different audiences.

Experience of using a CRM system, particularly Salesforce, would be desirable.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about making a difference and share our values of Determined, Empowering, Valuing Others, Integrity, Nurture and Empathy.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your fundraising skills to have a direct impact on local children and families. You will join a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will make a real difference.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

If you are a great communicator, excellent writer, a natural relationship builder and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Alexander Devine is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Occupational Health clearance.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

Location: home based with regular travel throughout the specified area. Regular travel to the London Head Office for team meetings, along with occasional travel more widely to support the team as required.

Region: Wales and West Midlands

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
• life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
• health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Due to internal promotion, Dementia UK is looking for their next Regional Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. It’s an exciting time to join the team as we have recently expanded in response to sustained year-on-year growth and our ambitious five-year organisational strategy. As a Regional Fundraiser you will lead on developing and managing relationships with a great network of supporters across the Wales and West Midlands region — including individuals, community groups, and corporate organisations.

You will play a key role in delivering our community fundraising strategy by identifying new opportunities, nurturing long-term relationships, and inspiring people to take action and raise vital funds. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will proactively build a strong pipeline of supporters, delivering tailored stewardship journeys that deepen engagement and increase lifetime value. You will collaborate with teams across the charity to promote campaigns and events, contribute to regional content and represent Dementia UK at external events and presentations.

Whilst the post is homebased, the ideal candidate will be based in the Wales and West Midlands region, as there is regular travel within this area and to our London head office. A full, clean driving licence and access to a car are also required to meet supporters and volunteers across the region and build strong relationships within local communities. You may have multiple community engagements in one area on the same day, and some locations can be remote with limited public transport options, particularly in Wales.

Wales is a bilingual country, with both Welsh and English used routinely. Whilst the ability to speak and write in Welsh is not an essential requirement for the role, an understanding of the importance of Welsh language and culture is desirable.

We are looking for you to have a background in community fundraising, experience of working in relationship management or new business. You will have an understanding of community fundraising across both relationship management and new business development with proven success of building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.

If you are someone who thrives on connection and purpose and want the opportunity to help families affected by dementia receive the support they need, when they need it most, then apply now.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. 

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).  

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, contact us.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. 

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

Drive fundraising growth for a well-established humanitarian aid charity, developing corporate partnerships, community fundraising, individual giving and events that turn support into practical help for people in crisis.

About Goods For Good

Founded in 2014, Goods For Good is a UK humanitarian aid charity that works with businesses to redistribute new surplus, overstock and quality seconds to charity partners supporting people in crisis in the UK and overseas. Clothing, footwear, bedding, toiletries, hygiene products and other essentials reach communities that need them, while usable goods are kept out of landfill.

We are entering a period of transition and growth under our recently appointed CEO, Jo Godsmark. We are now looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to strengthen our fundraising and help deliver the charity’s next phase of development.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the development and delivery of an organisation-wide fundraising strategy and annual plan, with responsibility for agreed income targets. You will grow income through corporate partnerships, community fundraising, individual giving and fundraising events, while strengthening donor journeys, stewardship and the effective use of our Beacon CRM.

You will manage and develop the Corporate and Community Fundraising Officer and work closely with colleagues leading trusts and foundations, marketing and corporate relationships. This is a hands-on role for someone who can set direction, build lasting relationships and turn plans into action.

About You

You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of delivering fundraising growth, including responsibility for generating six-figure annual income. You will bring demonstrable success in donor stewardship and in developing income through corporate partnerships, community fundraising, individual giving, campaigns or events.

You will be a confident relationship-builder who can influence and engage others, manage competing priorities and maintain a clear focus on results. You will also be comfortable using a fundraising CRM and performance data to improve supporter relationships, monitor progress and inform decisions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter and answer the three competency questions posed in the application process. The cover letter should outline candidates' motivation for the role and how their experience aligns with Goods For Good’s mission and future goals. Applicants should include examples of their approach and achievements in fundraising, including any innovative events or initiatives, to deliver greater impact.

Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026

1st stage interviews expected: w/c 14 September with appointment expected early October

The full job description provides further information about the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Goods For Good is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work and recruitment practices.

Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential?

If that's you, then Tearfund's Fundraising Marketing team could be the right place for you! 

As a member of the Direct & Digital Marketing Squad, you would be responsible for the delivery of fundraising appeals and supporter engagement activity,to show our supporters the impact of their support and give them the opportunity to become even more engaged in Tearfund's mission.

We are particularly looking for a fundraiser with a passion for direct marketing, who has experience in delivering multi-channel individual giving and supporter engagement campaigns. We are especially keen to hear from those who are experienced in both print and digital direct marketing.

Do you have the following experience?

• Planning and delivering direct marketing fundraising or individual giving campaigns, such as direct mail appeals.
• Planning and delivering multi-channel supporter engagement campaigns to a range of audiences
• Working across print, direct mail and digital channels to deliver campaigns
• Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality
• Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including creative agencies

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through activity from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality.

If your skills, experience, and passion match these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Hybrid Working: This role offers hybrid working. You'll work from Tearfund's Teddington office and from home, as agreed with your line manager.

Contract details: 12 month full time, fixed term contract (35 hours per week). The salary is £41,186 per annum.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.

This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

About BrainWaves Research

BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.

We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.

BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.

The opportunity

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.

The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.

You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.

This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising and income growth

• Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.

• Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

• Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.

• Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.

• Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.

• Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.

Major donors, corporates and supporters

• Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.

• Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.

• Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.

• Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.

• Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.

CRM, data and fundraising operations

• Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.

• Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.

• Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.

• Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.

• Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.

• Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.

Collaborative working

• Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.

• Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.

• Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.

About you

You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.

You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.

• Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.

• Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.

• Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.

• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.

• A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.

Desirable experience

• Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.

• Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.

• Experience of corporate partnerships.

• Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.

• Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.

• Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.

• Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.

• Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.

• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.

• Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.

• A flexible, predominantly home-based role.

• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata.

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.

• Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.

Help shape the future of a globally recognised university as Durham builds towards its bicentenary and an ambitious fundraising campaign.

Location: Durham / Hybrid - At least two days on campus

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 24th August 2026.

Who we are
Durham University is one of the world's leading universities, combining academic excellence, a distinctive collegiate community and a global network of more than 200,000 alumni and supporters.

As we approach our bicentenary in 2032, philanthropy will help us widen opportunity, support world-leading research, enrich student experience and invest in projects that benefit future generations through an ambitious fundraising campaign. The campaign will build on almost 200 years of achievement and create new opportunities for students, researchers and communities.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office sits at the centre of this work, building lifelong relationships with supporters and securing philanthropic investment.

About the role
This is a pivotal appointment at an important moment in Durham's fundraising journey.

The Head of Principal Giving will focus on developing and securing transformational philanthropic support from some of the University's most significant donors and prospects. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer, senior academic leaders, Campaign Board members and influential volunteers, you will help shape the next phase of principal giving at Durham.

You will manage a carefully selected portfolio of high-potential relationships, leading conversations that result in seven- and eight-figure gifts. Alongside securing major commitments, you will help strengthen Durham's principal giving capability, build a sustainable pipeline of future support and contribute to the success of the bicentenary campaign.

The role also offers the opportunity to engage with philanthropists and global networks across key international markets, including North America and Asia, helping to unlock new opportunities for investment in Durham's future.

What we are looking for
We are interested in experienced fundraising professionals who have secured significant philanthropic support and enjoy building long-term relationships with donors, colleagues and partners. You may already lead a major or principal giving programme within a university, or bring experience from another setting where you have worked with major philanthropists, family foundations, trusts, corporates or high-profile supporters.

You will be comfortable operating at a senior level, building credibility with influential stakeholders and translating complex ideas into compelling opportunities for support. You will be collaborative, thoughtful and motivated by the impact philanthropy can have on people's lives. You will enjoy working across a large organisation and bringing people together around shared ambitions.

If you are excited by helping to shape Durham's future through transformational giving, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 24th August 2026

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to join our Individual and Legacy Giving Team and play a leading role in shaping the future of legacy fundraising across Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity.

At a pivotal time for legacy giving, this role offers the opportunity to drive significant growth through the development of a compelling new legacy proposition, scaled pipeline development, and the creation of a sector-leading stewardship programme. As part of our new 10-year fundraising strategy, the Legacy Giving Manager will help realise the growing potential of gifts in Wills, delivering insight-led acquisition campaigns and exceptional supporter experiences that inspire long-term support and lasting impact for patients, families and communities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a fundraiser who wants to make a lasting impact, shape the future of legacy giving within a leading NHS charity environment, and contribute to a programme with ambitious plans for growth and sector leadership.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Individual and Legacy Giving to develop and implement an ambitious legacy giving strategy, through a calendar of cross-channel acquisition campaigns, stewardship programmes, including development and delivery of a high-value stewardship vehicle, as well as developing a culture of legacy giving across fundraising thereby contributing to the success of the Fundraising department.
• Increase responses to campaigns and produce detailed reports for all campaigns, including results, testing analysis and recommendations.
• Explore and manage implementation and review of new methods of recruiting and retaining or developing donors and pledgers, including volume-based and relationship-based acquisition, and supporter journey development.
• Provide best-in-class stewardship to Legacy supporters. 

Communication & Networking

• Work across all fundraising teams to develop confidence in legacy fundraising, building and maintaining a culture of legacy fundraising.
• Work with personnel at the hospitals and community healthcare providers to ensure the successful delivery of donor acquisition campaigns.
• Work with the Experience & Engagement team to ensure brand messaging is appropriate.
• Liaise with the Supporter Care function to ensure that all gifts are recorded and receive appropriate acknowledgement within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Data function so that suitable data analysis is carried out in order to inform new approaches and further campaigns.

Decision Making, Planning & Problem Solving

• Provide a creative and proactive approach to developing and implementing new campaigns.
• Effectively manage the campaign budget, as agreed with the Head of Individual & Legacy Giving, allocating resources to achieve maximum value and delivering to agreed timescales.
• Develop new guidelines and procedures when necessary.

Innovation & Portfolio Development

• Strive to deliver continuous improvement and fundraising product development, utilising innovation methodologies.

Service Delivery

• Manage our legacy fundraising activities, including but not limited to, managing free will services, online giving platforms, stewarding legacy pledgers and intenders, providing suggested will wording and other new opportunities as appropriate.
• Manage our legacy administration contractors, ensuring decision making adheres to our delegation of authority schedule, liaising with Foundation colleagues on matters arising, and financial planning and management of our caseload pipeline.

Analysis & Research

• Report, review and statistically analyse past and current performance within the programme to inform future developments and establish ongoing targets.
• Compile result reports using the CRM, digital metrics and other relevant data sources.
• Evaluate all appeals and activities to modify and grow their strategic objectives.

Teamwork, Teaching & Development

• Co-ordinate activity with other fundraising teams and key stakeholders across Fundraising and the Foundation.
• Undertake opportunities for cross-working between teams to build the pipeline to giving.
• Assist the Individual Giving team with other campaigns and special projects as and when necessary.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Individual & Legacy Giving.
• Uphold and promote the department’s core values.

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and multiple projects for self and team members.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills with the ability to communicate fundraising information to a wide audience.
• •Ability to use initiative and make quick decisions under pressure.
• •Ability to work on own initiative to deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• •Motivated by high standards with excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience of working in legacy fundraising.
• Experience of managing and delivering a broad variety of marketing and retention activities from conception to completion, and of measuring and analysing results to ensure continuous improvement.
• Experience of managing a range of agencies and suppliers including digital, creative, media, data and print.
• Experience of building strong working relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Experience of developing and managing budgets to ensure projects meet departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Knowledge and understanding of charity law and data protection regulations

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education, and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2027, and you will join a team that is skilled, committed, enthusiastic and future focused. This is a key role that will be supported directly by the Farm Director and will lead in the growth and development of our income streams, enabling the organisation to continue delivering our mission to our community.

The main purpose of the role is to lead the development of VCF’s fundraising strategy, with a view to securing funding from trust and foundations, statutory sources, corporate giving, individual donations and legacies. Capitalise on the fundraising potential of any events and activities taking place, while maintaining accessibility to our local community.

Community Fundraiser – East Midlands

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 an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser – East Midlands, to join our Income Generation and Development team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in our East Midlands region (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland)?

Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack attached below. 

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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

Closing Date: 06th September 2026

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.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000

Hours per week: 28 hours 4 days per week

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)

Role Description

The Senior Fundraising Manager will play a key strategic role in supporting the mission and ministry of St Edmundsbury Cathedral by developing and delivering a diverse range of fundraising activities, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, major funding opportunities, donor stewardship and the growth of sustainable income.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role will identify and develop new funding opportunities, build strong relationships with Trusts and Foundations, and lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications and reports. The postholder will also oversee the Cathedral’s Patron and donor relationships, legacy and regular giving activity, and provide strategic oversight of major fundraising events and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Legacy and Appeals

• Support and develop the Cathedral’s legacy giving strategy, helping to encourage and secure gifts in wills.
• Work with colleagues and volunteers to develop appropriate legacy communications and stewardship activity.
• Provide strategic support for the delivery of fundraising appeals, including the biennial ‘Gift Day’.
• Review and evaluate fundraising appeals, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and income.

Trusts and Foundations

• Develop and implement a Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy to increase income and diversify the Cathedral’s funding base.
• Research and identify new Trusts, Foundations and other institutional funding opportunities aligned with the Cathedral’s mission, ministry and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective Trusts and Foundations, ensuring effective stewardship and ongoing engagement.
• Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications, working with colleagues across the Cathedral to gather relevant information, budgets, impact measures and supporting evidence.
• Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of funding opportunities, applications, deadlines and outcomes.
• Ensure funders receive timely, accurate and engaging updates on the impact of their support.
• Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for a range of projects and priorities.
• Support colleagues with grant applications where appropriate, providing guidance on funder requirements, application development and reporting.
• Monitor changes in the funding landscape and identify emerging opportunities for the Cathedral.

Donor Acknowledgement and CRM Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the fundraising CRM database, Donorfy, including donation history, communications and engagement activity.
• Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place for effective donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Produce reports and analysis from Donorfy to support fundraising planning, decision-making and income monitoring.
• Ensure donors and Patrons are thanked and acknowledged appropriately and in a timely manner, including personal correspondence and letters from the Dean where appropriate.
• Use donor data and insight to identify opportunities for increased engagement, retention and income.

Planned and Regular Giving

• Work with the Planned Giving Committee to develop and implement a strategy for increasing regular giving.
• Develop communications that encourage supporters to become regular givers.

Patrons and Donors

• Manage and develop relationships with existing Patrons and key donors, ensuring high standards of engagement through regular communications, including e-newsletters, invitations and other appropriate engagement activities.
• Oversee the delivery of the Cathedral’s Patron events, including the Patrons’ Carol Service, Spring Trip and Summer Garden Party, working with colleagues to ensure events are delivered to a high standard.
• Monitor Patron membership, renewal dates and income, ensuring effective processes are in place for timely renewal communications.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure Patron income and donations are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the Cathedral’s Patron network and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement and develop supporters towards increased giving and longterm involvement with the Cathedral.

Major Fundraising Initiatives and Events

• Provide fundraising leadership and strategic oversight for major Cathedral fundraising initiatives and projects as required.
• Support the delivery team of the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project, providing fundraising expertise and advice as required.
• Oversee the fundraising strategy and income generation associated with major fundraising events, including the Grand Nave Autumn Ball, ensuring that events have clear fundraising objectives and deliver against agreed targets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues responsible for event planning and delivery, providing strategic fundraising direction, supporter engagement and stewardship.
• Ensure that income and expenditure associated with fundraising events and initiatives are accurately recorded and monitored.
• Evaluate fundraising activity and provide recommendations to maximise future income and supporter engagement.

Strategy, Planning and Reporting

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Cathedral’s overall fundraising strategy and annual fundraising plans.
• Set and monitor fundraising targets across relevant income streams, providing regular updates to senior colleagues and relevant committees.
• Use fundraising data, research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and inform strategic decisionmaking.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership, Trustees and relevant committees as required. Work collaboratively across the Cathedral to ensure fundraising opportunities are identified and developed effectively.
• Ensure all fundraising activity reflects the mission, values and ethos of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and is undertaken with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, GDPR and data protection requirements, and best practice in donor stewardship.
• Support and develop a culture of fundraising across the Cathedral, encouraging colleagues to recognise and maximise opportunities for philanthropic support.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in fundraising or a related field.

Experience

• Significant experience in fundraising or income generation roles, with a proven track record of securing income and meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with Trusts and Foundations and other institutional funders.
• Demonstrable experience of researching funding opportunities and developing successful grant and funding applications.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and delivering effective stewardship and engagement programmes.
• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies across a range of income streams.
• Experience of managing or overseeing fundraising campaigns, appeals or events.
• Experience of using fundraising data and CRM systems to support donor management, reporting and strategic decisionmaking.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Experience of preparing funding reports and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Trusts and Foundations fundraising and the wider fundraising landscape.
• Good understanding of a range of fundraising income streams, including individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, major donors, corporate and community fundraising.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, data protection and ethical fundraising practices.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial planning and monitoring in relation to fundraising.
• Understanding of effective donor stewardship, cultivation and relationship management.
• Knowledge of the principles and importance of legacy and regular giving.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling funding proposals, cases for support, reports and donor communications.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain positive relationships with funders, donors, Patrons and colleagues.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess new funding opportunities.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and funding applications effectively.
• Ability to use data and insight to inform fundraising decisions, monitor performance and measure impact.
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records using a CRM system such as Donorfy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence colleagues to support fundraising objectives.
• Ability to oversee and provide strategic direction to fundraising activities and initiatives.

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, proactive and results-driven.
• Strategic and creative thinker, with the ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for delivering agreed objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Resilient, flexible and able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional, trustworthy and committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethical fundraising.
• Commitment to the values and mission of St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
• Sensitive to the Cathedral’s core mission as a place of worship, outreach, welcome and care.
• Willingness to work varying hours for fundraising activities and functions, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.

Desirable

Qualities Qualifications

• Relevant professional fundraising qualification, such as a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Experience

• Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals, major donors or philanthropic supporters.
• Experience of securing significant gifts or grants from Trusts and Foundations.
• Experience of fundraising within the Church of England or another faith-based organisation.
• Experience of working in a heritage, cultural, charitable or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of overseeing fundraising events or major fundraising initiatives.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the funding landscape relevant to heritage, faith, community or charitable organisations.
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to donors, funders, committees or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising and planned giving.
• Experience of using Donorfy or a similar fundraising CRM system.

The successful candidate will help to build an engaged community of members and supporters who love and share in our work. Alongside proven relationship-building skills, they will be a highly organised and professional team-player with strong attention to detail and a desire to develop a thorough understanding of fundraising.

The role-holder will take responsibility for the management of AAM’s Friends membership scheme. Working closely with the Head of Development, they will oversee the delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for members, donors and prospects.

Academy of Ancient Music is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music, bringing music vividly to life in committed, vibrant performances.

Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 5.30pm

Please view the Job Pack for full application details.

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000
Contract: 1-year Fixed-Term Contract
Location: London – Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
Closing date: 3rd August 2026
Benefits: Competitive employee benefits package, flexible hybrid working.
An international charity is seeking a DRTV Fundraising Executive to join its ambitious fundraising team at an exciting time of investment and growth. This newly created role will lead the day-to-day delivery and optimisation of their integrated acquisition campaigns across TV, digital, radio, print and other channels.
Working closely with agencies and internal stakeholders, you will help grow the number of supporters considering leaving a gift in their Will, while delivering an outstanding supporter experience and using insight and data to continuously improve results. This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing professional who enjoys turning strategy into well-executed, multi-channel campaigns that drive measurable impact.
To be successful as the DRTV Fundraising Executive you will need:

• Essential experience delivering integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns across TV, digital and offline media.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing campaigns from briefing and launch through to analysis and optimisation.
• Experience working with agencies and external suppliers to deliver high-quality marketing activity.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3052AJ
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Development Officer

Salary: £33,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: East London

An established philanthropic foundation and grassroots grant-maker is seeking a talented, relationship-focused Development Officer to support its ambitious fundraising plans and help increase the funding available to communities experiencing poverty and inequality.

Working closely with donors, businesses, charitable trusts, and other partners, the organisation connects philanthropy with grassroots community organisations that deliver vital support across East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within fundraising while making a tangible social impact.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior fundraising lead and working closely with the Chief Executive and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in developing supporter relationships and generating sustainable income.

You will have exposure to a variety of income streams and work alongside experienced senior colleagues, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries from prospective supporters and donors.

· Helping develop relationships with existing and prospective corporate, individual, public-sector and charitable trust supporters.

· Researching potential supporters and turning information into useful briefings and engagement opportunities.

· Supporting the development of compelling fundraising proposals, pitches and donor meetings.

· Helping deliver fundraising initiatives, sponsored activities and supporter events.

· Building strong relationships with corporate partners and supporting volunteering and wider engagement opportunities.

· Supporting wider fundraising activity and contributing to the organisation's income ambitions.

About You

You are likely to bring:

· Experience within fundraising or a related relationship-focused role.

· Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

· Confidence engaging professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

· The ability to manage several priorities within a busy environment.

· A proactive, tenacious and personable approach.

· An understanding of fundraising, or the ability to quickly develop your understanding of how strong supporter relationships translate into sustainable income.

Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and is motivated by the opportunity to help generate more funding for communities experiencing inequality.

For someone looking to develop their fundraising career, the breadth of this position offers valuable exposure to multiple income streams, different types of supporters and experienced senior colleagues.

How to Apply

To view the full job description, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement explaining your interest in the opportunity and how your experience makes you suitable for the role.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity, or if you require additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date: 27 August 2026
Interviews: 4 September 2026

Please note that the recruitment window may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.