Individual giving jobs

Mercy Ships UK

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

About Mercy Ships UK

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international charity bringing safe surgery and healthcare to people living in some of the world's poorest nations. Through our hospital ships, Africa Mercy and Global Mercy, we deliver life-changing surgical care, medical training and healthcare system strengthening across sub-Saharan Africa.

As we continue to grow our supporter community and fundraising impact, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Legacy Manager to lead and develop our legacy giving programme.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of legacy fundraising at Mercy Ships UK. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our legacy strategy, growing long-term income, stewarding supporters and managing legacy administration with care, professionalism and empathy.

Working closely with colleagues across Supporter Development, Communications and Marketing, you will help inspire supporters to leave a lasting legacy that will transform lives for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Mercy Ships UK's legacy fundraising strategy.
• Grow legacy income and increase the number of confirmed legacy pledges.
• Manage a portfolio of legacy cases, acting as the key contact for solicitors, executors, beneficiaries and family members.
• Deliver engaging legacy marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Develop meaningful stewardship journeys for legacy supporters and enquirers.
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
• Ensure all legacy administration is managed sensitively, efficiently and in line with best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for supporter care.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience managing legacy giving programmes and stewardship activities.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising principles and best practice.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising or legacy marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
• An analytical approach with experience of reporting and forecasting.

Why Join Mercy Ships UK?

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Annual Learning & Development budget of £1,000 (pro rata).
• Hybrid working.
• Free onsite parking.
• Travel and training loans.
• Christmas office shutdown.
• The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation transforming lives through hope and healing.

Our Values

Following the model of Jesus, we seek to:

• Love God
• Love and serve others
• Be people of integrity
• Strive for excellence in all we say and do

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we appoint before the advertised closing date.

Help create a legacy of hope, healing and transformation. Join Mercy Ships UK and make a lasting impact on lives around the world. ������

Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. This role plays a key part in inspiring and growing our worldwide community of supporters as we work to end factory farming. 

Senior Global Donor Development Manager  

Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term (End of August 2026 - May 2027) 

Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office: Team days Tuesdays & Thursdays) The office is based close to Godalming station, with direct trains to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.  

Salary: £45,000 -£50,0000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)     

Anticipated start date: End of August 2026 

About the role   

As our Senior Global Donor Development Manager (Maternity Cover), you will support the delivery of our global individual giving donor development and retention strategy across multiple international markets.  You will be responsible for retaining, inspiring and developing tens of thousands of donors worldwide, supporting year‑on‑year income growth and building strong, long‑term supporter relationships. This is a senior role within the Global Individual Giving leadership team working closely with fundraising, digital, CRM and campaigns colleagues at HQ and across key country markets. 

As part of this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to): 

• Delivering the global individual giving donor development and retention strategy
• Driving continuous testing,learningand improvement acrossourdonor journeys
• Providing strategic oversight and guidance to donor development programmes in key markets
• Shaping donorfacingappeals,content and supporter journeys that inspire engagement andlong termcommitment
• Drivingthedeliveryofa newmonthlygiving membershipproductacrossall ofour markets
• Shapingsignificantfundraisingbudgets andmakinginvestment decisions
• Acting as a key point of contact withinternal andexternal suppliers, including creative agencies

About you  

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced individual giving fundraising professional with a strong track record of delivering income growth through effective donor development, retention and digital engagement strategies, and able to work well with teams across multiple countries.  

Skills and experience you’ll need to bring to this role: 

• Expert knowledge of individual giving fundraising,stewardshipand donor development
• Proven experience in online donor conversion andmonthlygiving growth
• Strong digital fundraisingexpertise, particularly email and social media
• Experience using analytics, targeting and segmentation to improve performance
• Experience leading large‑scale projects and managing senior stakeholders
• Line management experience, with the ability to coach and develop others
• Strong budgeting andfinancial managementskills
• Clear, confident communication skills

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. 

Why join us? This is an opportunity to lead global donor development work that directly supports Compassion’s mission to end factory farming. 

We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:  

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access 
• Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support 
• Premium Calm App subscription 
• Electric car schemeavailable
• Defined contribution pension scheme 
• Enhanced discretionary sick pay 
• Hybrid working model (role and location dependent) 
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station 
• Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options 
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 

About Compassion  

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe. Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.  

To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based. Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.  We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector.  We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.  

GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fairer opportunities for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to join GoodWork at a pivotal moment in our growth. Founded in 2022, we’re a fast-growing organisation with real impact and big ambitions to drive systemic change for the community we serve. 

About the role 

As our first dedicated Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with our Partnerships & Development Manager and small income generation team, helping to grow and diversify the funding that sustains and scales our mission.

This is a hands-on, varied role with real scope to develop your fundraising career in a fast-growing charity. You'll support the income generation team with day-to-day fundraising activities across multiple income streams, with a focus on trusts and foundations alongside corporate partnerships, high net worth individuals and individual giving.

You’ll be:

• Preparing funding applications and grant writing: researching, developing, and submitting high-quality applications to trusts, foundations, and corporate funders, drafting compelling proposals that bring GoodWork's impact to life
• Prospect research and pipeline management: support with identifying new funding opportunities and maintaining accurate records of all fundraising contacts, applications, and deadlines, and helping to monitor income targets and reporting cycles
• Relationship management: supporting with building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with current and prospective funders
• Funder reporting: managing reporting cycles and producing accurate, engaging impact reports that demonstrate GoodWork's value to funders
• Events and engagement: supporting the coordination of funder engagement opportunities and events
• Cross-team collaboration: working across the GoodWork team to gather impact data and programme insights that strengthen funding applications and reports

Like any growing charity, our work is constantly evolving and this is a great opportunity to be part of shaping our organisation for the future. We’ll encourage you to share your feedback and suggestions regularly.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an ambitious, motivated fundraiser who is driven by GoodWork's mission and ready to take ownership of a varied and impactful role. For this role, we’re looking for someone with at least a year's experience in a charity fundraising team, with exposure to trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, high net worth, or community fundraising.

• Excellent written communication and grant writing skills: a proven ability to write compelling, persuasive funding proposals and funder reports that translate complex information into clear, motivating narratives, with strong attention to detail
• Analytical skills: confidence working with data and numbers, including the ability to pull together impact information and basic budget figures to support funding applications and funder reports
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and colleagues at all levels
• Strong organisational skills: comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting cycles, and taking ownership of your own workload

We work with a diverse group of young people from underserved communities. We particularly encourage applications from minoritised ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme, particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key Info

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent contract
• Target start date: w/c 21 September 2026
• Salary: £33,280 annually with 4% employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid (London), 3 day/s a week in-person with the team at GoodWork HQ, Warren Street.
• 25 days holiday per year (pro rated), plus Bank Holidays and additional leave during our annual Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS Check. GoodWork operates in line with safe recruitment practices and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy is essential.

Life at GoodWork: 

Making GoodWork a great place to work is hugely important to us, and as a small charity we’re continuously working to improve our offer. For now, our team benefits from:

• Personal training budget to invest as you’d like, as well as access to more in-person and online training through our membership of London Youth and the Charity Learning Consortium
• Access to individual coaching to support professional development with qualified coaches, through our corporate partners
• Quarterly official team socials and ad hoc team social activities, recent highlights have included a team Iftar, pottery painting, a Monopoly Deal and Pizza Night and team crafting lunchtime
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Enhanced Maternity and Shared Parental Leave, after a year’s service
• A dog-friendly office ��
• The option to work up to two weeks a year ‘super remote’ (from anywhere)
• A values and mission driven team (find out more about our values here) and the opportunity to be part of shaping a rapidly growing organisation

Please apply via our website no later than 9am on 27 July 2026.

Are you a talented digital marketer with a passion for using digital channels to grow supporter engagement and fundraising income?

The Salvation Army is looking for a Senior Digital Marketing & Fundraising Officer to help drive our digital fundraising ambitions and expand our reach to new audiences.

Working within our Digital team, you will act as the Digital Lead for a number of fundraising teams, providing expert guidance and support to help them deliver effective digital activity. You will lead the planning, delivery and optimisation of digital campaigns across channels including paid social, PPC, display and email, helping to generate new supporter leads and grow income for the organisation.

You'll play a key role in developing innovative lead generation campaigns, creating engaging supporter journeys, analysing performance and sharing insights that improve results. You'll also help build digital capability across the department through training, coaching and collaboration.

We're looking for someone with strong experience in digital marketing and fundraising, a test-and-learn mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering measurable impact.

Join us and use your digital expertise to help The Salvation Army continue transforming lives and communities across the UK and Ireland.

Happy to talk flexible working: At The Salvation Army we strive to make flexible work arrangements available to everyone. Therefore, for this position, we are open to considering options that meet your needs and the needs of the department. Our flexible options include agile working (a mix of remote and a minimum of 40% Office Based), agile flex (Less than 40% office based), job sharing and compressed hours (full-time hours condensed into a shorter week).

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

 Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on the Government website.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years. 

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations) to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.

You will be working with a diverse range of supporters - from family trusts through to major grant-giving foundations. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing and stewarding our current partnerships, and securing new supporters in order to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising targets.

This is a varied and exciting role, ranging from rolling your sleeves up to meet a tight deadline, completing a bid for a major new funding opportunity, through to leading and inspiring team members to meet our strategic goals.

The role at a glance

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Start date:
September 2026 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours:
09:00-17:30, Monday to Friday. 

Our Head Office team typically works in-person 4 days per week with 1 day from home. The in-person time will mainly be in the office with other members of the team, but will also include regularly attending meetings and events at corporate partners and hosting them on visits to IntoUniversity centres.

Salary: 
£43,000 - £48,000 (including £2,800 London contribution) Depending on experience

Location: 
IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ

Annual Leave: 
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

The Freedom Fund

The Freedom Fund is a global non-profit dedicated to ending modern slavery. Since 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into frontline organisations and coalitions, helping to shift power to local actors and create lasting systems change. Our new strategy doubles down on this commitment, investing in anti-slavery movements, fostering collaboration, and working as a trusted partner to the incredible people and organisations driving this work forward. 

About the position

The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - Individual Philanthropy (SSPM) is a key member of the Freedom Fund’s partnerships team, responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s individual fundraising strategy. Based in New York and reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. to build and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and help shape the broader strategic partnerships strategy.

This is a strategic, high-autonomy role with responsibility for building and managing a global portfolio of individual donors and prospects, guiding them through all stages of the donor lifecycle - from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. The SSPM will lead the design and execution of a donor experience strategy to enhance engagement, deepen relationships, and increase long-term support. They will design, curate and host donor salons, convenings, and engagement events in New York City and other priority cities, in order to grow our networks and generate new leads. They will also manage and coordinate the strategic involvement of senior leadership - including the CEO, Managing Director of External Relations, and Head of Strategic Partnerships - in high-level donor engagement.

Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing  29th July 2026
Please see the job description for all details.

About BeyondAutism

BeyondAutism is a leading UK charity dedicated to empowering autistic children and young adults through specialist education, training and support services. Our vision is a world where every autistic learner belongs, succeeds and shapes their own future.

Founded by parents in 2000, we provide specialist education from Early Years through Post-19, alongside outreach, training and innovative support services. We are passionate about creating opportunities for autistic people to achieve greater independence, choice and quality of life.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead the growth of our voluntary income and strategic partnerships.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Fundraising, you'll develop and manage income from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and legacy giving. You'll also build long-term relationships with supporters and partners while helping deliver our Fundraising Strategy 2030.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, identifying new funding opportunities and making a genuine impact within a growing charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations, major donors, corporate partners and legacy prospects.
• Secure funding through high-quality grant applications, proposals and funding reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, supporters and strategic partners.
• Identify new income opportunities aligned to BeyondAutism's mission.
• Represent BeyondAutism at networking events, meetings and fundraising opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, Trustees and senior leaders to develop compelling cases for support.
• Line manage and support the Fundraising Officer.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, fundraising reporting and income forecasting.
• Ensure fundraising activities comply with GDPR and fundraising regulations.

About You

Essential

• Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations.
• Experience developing fundraising pipelines and managing prospect portfolios.
• Strong bid writing, proposal writing and reporting skills.
• Experience building relationships with funders, supporters or external stakeholders.
• Experience working towards income targets and fundraising KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage fundraising activity.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience in major donor fundraising.
• Corporate partnership development experience.
• Legacy fundraising or individual giving experience.
• Previous line management experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR.
• Experience working within the charity, education, disability, health or social impact sectors.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.

What We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive pension scheme
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Professional membership fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite counselling support
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Referral Scheme

Safeguarding

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

BeyondAutism is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you'd like an informal conversation about the position before applying, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a collaborative, organised and supporter-focused Supporter Experience and Journeys Lead to help us deliver excellent experiences for the people who support St Catherine’s Hospice.

St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.​

We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.​

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The Role:

This is a key role within our Income Generation & Marketing department, helping to strengthen supporter relationships, improve stewardship and maximise income so we can continue providing outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care across our community.

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This post is offered on a part time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate around business need. 

​At St Catherine’s we offer work from home opportunities however this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite attendance is required.

About You:

You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of supporter journeys, working closely with fundraising, supporter services, data and insight, marketing and communications colleagues to ensure every supporter receives timely, empathetic and professional communication.

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You will help identify supporter needs and pain points, test and improve journeys, and create practical guidance that enables teams across the hospice to take a consistent, supporter-first approach.

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​You will bring a wealth of experience of working in a supporter journey role, with a strong understanding of what excellent supporter care looks like. You will be confident building relationships across teams, able to manage multiple priorities and committed to improving supporter experiences through insight, empathy and attention to detail.

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​Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
• Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
• Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.

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How to Apply:

If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today on our website.

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We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.

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Terms & Conditions:

• Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.

• Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.

• Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.

• We understand that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support some applications, whilst we do not discourage this, please ensure any documentation and applications submitted accurately and truthfully reflect your own experience and suitability for this role.

• Please note we operate an internal recruitment function and are not engaging agencies at this time.

We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.

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If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please visit our website.

Join NAPA as Our Fundraising Officer

At NAPA, we're looking for an energetic, creative, and relationship-driven Fundraising Officer to help grow the resources that power our mission.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns.
• Build and nurture relationships.
• Organise and support fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work closely with colleagues to share the impact of our work through engaging stories and communications.
• Help shape the future of our fundraising strategy.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in fundraising.
• Is an excellent communicator with outstanding people skills.
• Can inspire others to support a worthwhile cause.
• Is organised, proactive, and results-focused.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Please note: this is a part time 18 month fixed term contract. 

Why Join NAPA?

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Make a tangible difference every day.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Help create sustainable change through innovative fundraising.
• If you're ready to use your talent, creativity, and ambition to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help NAPA build a brighter future.

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you will play a key role in developing and delivering an engaging programme of fundraising activities. Working closely with the Head of Income Generation & Engagement, you will help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and ensure events are delivered to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and delivering a community and events fundraising programme to achieve income targets
• Building strong relationships with fundraisers, supporters and community groups to maximise engagement and retention
• Planning and managing a range of events including challenge events, special events and third-party activities
• Supporting participants to maximise their fundraising potential through excellent stewardship
• Identifying new fundraising and event opportunities, including sponsorship prospects
• Monitoring event performance, managing budgets and reporting on outcomes
• Maintaining accurate supporter data using CRM systems and contributing to reporting
• Representing the organisation at events, meetings and within the community

This is a varied, fast-paced role offering the opportunity to make a real difference to mental health support in the local community.

About you:

We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.

You will ideally have:
• Experience in fundraising, events, sales or a target-driven environment
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to manage projects or events from planning through to delivery
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work at pace
• Confidence in building partnerships and representing an organisation externally
• IT literacy, including Microsoft 365 and CRM systems

A passion for supporting mental health and a creative, proactive approach will help you succeed in this role.

About the organisation:
Mid and North East Essex Mind is a leading local mental health charity and part of the national Mind federation. We are dedicated to ensuring that no one feels alone by delivering vital mental health services across our communities.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, with benefits including generous annual leave, flexible working, wellbeing support, training and development opportunities, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Events Officer, Community Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Events Coordinator, Partnerships Officer, Income Generation Officer, Charity Fundraiser

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

About Saferworld

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership with civil society to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and we build conditions for peace and justice. We also support analysis and learning to influence local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace and justice. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, with nine offices across those regions and offices in the UK, USA and Belgium.

Saferworld is committed to providing a safe, trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

We are seeking a strategic and inspiring Head of Funding and Programme Development with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and mobilise resources in a values-driven environment. This role calls for a leader who is deeply committed to equitable partnerships with communities and organisations in conflict-affected settings, guiding teams to raise resources effectively while advancing peace and justice outcomes. Grounded in a people-centred vision of change, you will foster collaboration, champion locally-led approaches, and steer efforts toward resourcing sustainable, community-driven, and collective visions of peace.

About the role

• The Head of Funding and Programme Development will shape Saferworld’s income profile in alignment with our organisational strategy and change process. The post-holder will lead the development and implementation of Saferworld’s funding strategy, ensuring it supports our strategic, programmatic and operational priorities.
• The role will focus on strengthening the quality, flexibility and diversity of Saferworld’s funding base, nurturing relationships with strategic institutional donors, growing philanthropic funding, and identifying new income opportunities.
• This is an exciting opportunity to influence Saferworld’s fundraising and programme development approach during a pivotal period for the organisation. The role will line-manage a small team across programme development, philanthropy and funding.

Key responsibilities

• As part of Saferworld’s senior leadership, you will support organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic decision-making. You will monitor funding trends, identify emerging issues relevant to Saferworld’s work and partnership approaches, and develop appropriate strategies to respond.
• Working closely with the Senior Operations Team, you will ensure funding plans are developed across business units and thematic/regional areas, and that income pipelines are maintained while quality assurance and active cost recovery are proactively pursued. You will oversee the funding and prospects pipeline, produce data and analysis to support decision-making, and provide regular reporting to senior leaders and the Board.
• Externally, you will represent Saferworld with key donors, partners and networks, building strategic relationships and identifying funding opportunities.
• You will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Saferworld’s funding strategy, ensuring a balanced, ethical and diverse portfolio of restricted and unrestricted income streams. This will include securing quality funding against agreed targets and supporting income diversification through trusts and foundations, commercial funding, and other sources.
• You will work closely with Saferworld’s Grant Management Team to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to donor relationship management and cultivation. You will also lead the design of multi-country and thematic proposals, as well as consortia bid development, to strengthen partnerships and support new ways of resourcing Saferworld’s strategy.
• The post-holder will set standards for collaborative and participatory programme design, manage proposal development processes from opportunity notice to contract signing, and ensure learning from donor feedback is used to strengthen our fundraising approach.
• You will lead the Funding Leadership Team to ensure cross-organisational ownership of fundraising efforts, and work closely with regional, thematic, policy and grant management colleagues throughout the funding cycle.

People and leadership

• You will line-manage the Funding and Programme Development Team and foster an environment where staff feel empowered, take responsibility and are accountable for achieving organisational objectives.
• You will ensure the team facilitates strong participatory programme design and proposal development with partners and staff, embedding Saferworld’s organisational values and principles. You will also support the team to work closely with colleagues across the organisation, grounding proposals in learning, evidence and evaluation findings.

About you

• You will bring proven senior leadership experience in funding, with a track record of developing and implementing funding strategies and raising income through a range of donors, including individuals, institutions, trusts and foundations. You will also have experience securing high-value contracts and grants of seven figures.
• You will have strong experience of leading complex participatory programme design, including developing budgets, monitoring frameworks and proposals. You will be confident coordinating programme development processes with multiple teams and partners to ensure a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• You will have a proven track record of motivating, mentoring and managing a team, and supporting that team to think creatively about fundraising. You will also be confident developing networks, building alliances, and nurturing relationships with individuals, collaborators and funders.
• You will bring a strong understanding of key political, development and humanitarian trends and debates, particularly linked to peacebuilding, development, human rights, governance, and security and justice. You will also have sound knowledge of UK civil society and charity regulatory requirements, and an understanding of the current international aid, peacebuilding and human rights funding environment.
• Experience of working and/or living in conflict-affected contexts, and understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention, are desirable.

Skills and qualities

• You will have excellent leadership and management skills, including strategic planning and business development. You will be able to provide sound financial and compliance advice, demonstrate good financial stewardship, and bring a creative, proactive approach to your work.
• You will be able to set priorities while working under pressure, adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, and move between hands-on involvement in proposal writing and strategic oversight.
• You will bring strong communication skills, including experience of communicating across cultures and with diverse audiences. You will understand the power imbalances that may be reflected in programme design and budgeting, and bring a strong commitment to inclusive processes and to shifting power and resources to partners.
• You will be committed to Saferworld’s vision, mission and values, including equality, diversity and safeguarding. You will be able to lead by example and create a safe and respectful environment for all staff.

Application process

• Please apply through our vacancy portal on the Saferworld Jobs website.
• Upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and explaining why your experience matches the requirements of the role.

Deadline for applications: 3 August 2026
Interviews planned: Week commencing 10 August 2026

Are you interested in playing your part in making a difference to our world? Come and join our team as a Philanthropy Manager - we are hiring here at ClientEarth!

This role offers the chance to join a high‑performing, deeply collaborative Philanthropy Team within ClientEarth’s Development Department, working closely with major donors, trusts, and foundations across multiple countries.

Important dates to Note: Applications close on 20 July 2026 and if you are requested to submit additional information, the deadline to have this submitted is the morning of 22nd of July for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a resilient donor pipeline and manage prospects and donors through each stage of the pipeline.
• Actively solicit and manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio to achieve global philanthropy income target with a focus on building new income and unrestricted income
• Work with the Global Head of Philanthropy and Lead to implement agreed fundraising strategies across geographies
• Collaborating with the team to implement the Philanthropy strategy as part of the overall Global Fundraising strategy, liaising with leadership, programme leads, communications and finance to ensure ClientEarth maximises potential income from corporate, restricted and unrestricted income streams

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Fundraising management experience working in major donor fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience of securing five (or higher) figure gifts as well as multi-year commitments including unrestricted income.
• Good knowledge of donor and pipeline management, and financial processes 
• Previous line management experience 

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Job Benefits

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
 

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Build what comes next.

Big Creative Education Foundation is looking for an experienced Fundraiser to help unlock the support needed to create new opportunities for young people entering the creative industries.

You’ll lead trust and foundation applications, develop new funding opportunities, and build relationships with partners who share our ambition to open more doors into industry.

If you’re skilled in fundraising, grant writing or business development and want your expertise to create tangible outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

• Post Title: Fundraiser for Big Creative Education Foundation (0.5)
• Salary: £60k (pro rata 30k)
• Basis: Part Time (2.5 days a week)
• Weeks: 1yr fixed term contract, freelance role.
• Start Date: October 2026
• Reporting to: Alexis Michaelides MD BCT & Sacha Corcoran Principal BCA, BCEF Board of Trustees
• Location: Creative Works, Blackhorse road, Walthamstow E17 6HL

Purpose of the role:

The Part-Time Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering early-stage fundraising activity for BCEF, helping to secure income from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, and events.

This role suits a proactive, experienced, organised fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and working closely with a board of trustees in a growing organisation, recognising, understanding and promoting its primary objects.

Big Creative Education Foundation Charitable Objects are:

• Advancement of education and training for the public benefit, particularly (without limitation) in the creative arts and in digital skills; and
• Relief of need arising from disadvantage, particularly (without limitation) by providing and increasing opportunity in relation to education and training. (“Objects”).

Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Development

• Support the development and delivery of a realistic and sustainable fundraising plan
• Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation mission
• Contribute to income targets and pipeline planning
• Identify seed funding opportunities to support operational growth

Trusts, Foundations & Grants

• Research and apply to relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-makers
• Draft high-quality funding applications, proposals, and reports
• Track deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements

Individual Giving & Corporate Support

• Support the development of individual giving and corporate fundraising opportunities
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors and supporters
• Assist with stewardship and donor communications

Events & Campaigns

• Support planning and delivery of small-scale fundraising events or campaigns
• Help develop creative fundraising ideas that reflect the organisation’s values

Monitoring & Administration

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and income tracking
• Support impact reporting and evidence collection for funders
• Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal and ethical standards
• Report into the board of trustees and Foundation advisors with regular updates
• Attend board meetings and produce board reports

How to apply

Please refer to the advert on he company website for exact details of how to apply. This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role and how you will embed the case for support in your fundraising strategy.

Case for support attached as an appendices.

Closing date for application is : 28th August

Interviews will be held the week of : 7th September

Safeguarding BCE operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to  satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.

Warner Interviews

As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique should you be invited to attend an interview.

About the Role

As our Fundraising & Events Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping to deliver the Association’s fundraising ambitions.

Working closely with colleagues, supporters and donors, you will help coordinate fundraising events, develop relationships with existing and prospective supporters, undertake fundraising research, and provide administrative and operational support that enables the successful delivery of our fundraising strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, organising events and making a genuine difference within the charity sector.

About You

If you are passionate about the charity sector and are looking to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A confident and engaging communicator who will be an excellent ambassador for the Association.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Confident in approaching prospective donors and developing positive, lasting relationships.
• Skilled at researching funding opportunities and preparing tailored fundraising approaches.
• Naturally attentive to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your work.
• Proactive, with the confidence to use initiative and identify opportunities to add value.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues whilst also being able to work independently.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service to members, donors and supporters.
• Enthusiastic, positive and committed to the mission and values of The Almshouse Association.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Support the delivery of the Association’s fundraising strategy and annual fundraising plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Support the development and promotion of the Association’s legacy giving programme.
• Arrange meetings and engagement opportunities between senior management, high-net-worth individuals, major donors and key supporters.
• Support donor stewardship, ensuring supporters receive timely acknowledgements and updates.

Events Coordination

• Plan, coordinate and support fundraising events, ensuring they are delivered successfully and provide an excellent donor experience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to maximise engagement and fundraising opportunities through events.

Research & Income Generation

• Identify, secure and manage sponsorship opportunities.
• Research new fundraising prospects, including individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.
• Prepare tailored correspondence, fundraising proposals and donor engagement materials.

Administration & CRM Management

• Maintain accurate donor records using the Association’s CRM database.
• Maintain accurate records of donor communications, funding applications and stewardship activity.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising activities.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and supporter engagement.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a respected national charity where your work will have a genuine impact.

You will become part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism and innovation, while helping to secure the future of charitable housing and the almshouse movement for generations to come.

What we offer:

• A varied and rewarding role within a respected national charity.
• The opportunity to develop your fundraising, relationship management and event coordination skills.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to build meaningful relationships with donors, supporters and key stakeholders.
• The opportunity to make a lasting contribution to communities through the work of the almshouse movement.

If you are looking for a role where you can grow professionally while helping to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.