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The Wave Project is seeking a Trust & Grant Fundraiser to help secure the income that powers our life-changing Surf Therapy programme, supporting over 2,600 children and young people each year with their mental health and wellbeing.
As part of an ambitious fundraising team generating £1.7m annually, you will manage and grow a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, securing grants ranging from smaller awards to significant six-figure gifts. You will develop compelling, impact-driven applications and reports that clearly demonstrate how funders’ support transforms young lives.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will strengthen existing funder relationships while building a robust pipeline of new prospects. Using digital fundraising tools and research platforms, you will identify and qualify new trust opportunities, combining data-led insight with creative engagement approaches.
This role is ideal for someone who is a strong writer, confident relationship manager, and proactive prospect researcher — motivated by the opportunity to expand access to Surf Therapy for children and young people who need it most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome 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.
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.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a part time Global Trust Fundraiser to join a small team and play a critical role in securing funding from diverse sources to support the charity with their innovative development initiatives.
The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.
This is a remote working role.
The charity
A passionate international development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact.
The Role
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.
Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.
Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.
The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.
Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionJoin Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll be at the heart of building and championing our volunteer community. You will work closely with local fundraising and volunteering groups, inspiring them to create meaningful activities that raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with passionate fundraising colleagues to grow and energise our volunteer network—helping new and existing volunteers feel empowered, supported, and excited to make a difference in their communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups, building trusted relationships and nurturing an engaged, motivated volunteer community.
- Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, working alongside volunteers to maximise reach and impact.
- Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement through active outreach, events, and relationship-building.
- Collaborate across teams and with external partners, ensuring volunteers have what they need to thrive and succeed.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice, safeguarding volunteers and supporters.
- Use social media and local communication channels to celebrate volunteer achievements and inspire new supporters to get involved.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in individuals and groups.
- Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases or CRM systems.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region, including some evenings and weekends.
To view the job description, please click .
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Thursday 5th March 2026
Salary: £27,450 - £30,500
Contract: Full time hours (35 hours per week)
Based: Home-based role with occasional office visits(once per week) and county travel (once per month) frequency will vary based on business needs
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments
Additional InformationFor more information or an informal chat please contact Thomas Howell on [email protected]
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
At Deafblind UK, we support people living with sight and hearing loss to live the life they want.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing fundraising team as we look toward the charity's 100th anniversary in 2028.
The Fundraiser - Corporate & Events will play a pivotal role in enabing Deafblind UK to achieve its goals - helping us to reach more supporters, inspire long-term giving, and raise vital funds through corporate partnerships and charity-led fundraising events. You’ll be at the heart of building relationships, creating impact, and driving income that directly transforms the support available for people with dual sensory loss.
Reporting to the Fundraising Development Manager, the Fundraiser - Corporate and Events will be responsible for growing our existing supporter base and driving engagement, loyalty and income through innovative corporate fundraising activities and charity-led fundraising events. You will be responsible for implementing fundraising strategies, coordinating campaigns, and developing strong connections with businesses in order to generate income and meet targets.
The role includes helping to market and promote Deafblind UK events, with a focus on writing compelling copy for online and offline promotion. The postholder will have a flair for creativity and innovation, with outstanding supporter relationship management skills; to help enhance income generation through mass participation events. Our aim is to ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to the highest standards and are well-planned, exciting, safe, creative and challenging.
This is a highly rewarding position for a creative and dynamic individual to make a genuine difference to the support available for the 450,000 people across the UK who are deafblind.
This position is based remotely with frequent travel as and when required to carry out the duties of the role.
The role will also include:
- Building and managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering engaging activities such as networking events, golf days, and workplace fundraising.
- Leading on the planning and delivery of charity-led fundraising events, ensuring they are successful, safe, accessible, and memorable.
- Developing and stewarding lasting relationships with businesses, supporters, and volunteers, ensuring excellent supporter experiences.
- Growing income through creative initiatives, from collection pots in high-footfall areas to securing pro-bono and in-kind support.
- Working closely with our Fundraising Development Manager and Marketing Team to deliver fundraising targets and raise Deafblind UK’s profile.
You will bring to the role:
- A minimum of two years in a fundraising role, with a flair for building and maintaining strong relationships.
- A natural talent for networking and the ability to inspire passion in others.
- Proven experience in managing events and a demonstrable track record of meeting fundraising targets.
- Creativity to spot opportunities paired with the organisational skills to deliver them seamlessly.
- A self-motivated, energetic, and passionate approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- A flexible, can-do attitude to some evening and weekend working as the needs of the role requires.
- Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience of database management preferably CRM.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Fundraiser in a newly created role focused on nurturing relationships and unlocking high-value opportunities across Wales.
Fundraiser – Relationship & Partnerships Focus
Wales (Remote) | Ideally based in or accessible to Cardiff
£31,500 – £36,500 + £500 per annum home working allowance
Full driving licence and access to a car preferred
You’ll be working closely with a long-standing and exceptionally well-connected volunteer board that has been in place for over 20 years. The heart of this role is relationship management — building trust, supporting board members to leverage their networks, and working collaboratively across teams to identify and secure corporate partnerships, major supporters and high-net-worth individuals.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a role from the outset, with real scope to influence growth and strengthen income streams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the key relationship manager for a well-connected volunteer board
- Nurturing and stewarding senior supporters and local networks
- Working across departments to identify and develop corporate partnership opportunities
- Supporting the cultivation of high-net-worth individuals and major supporters
- Helping turn introductions and connections into sustainable income
- Contributing to income planning, reporting and pipeline development
- Representing the organisation at events and meetings across Wales
About you:
- Experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and volunteers
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire
- Organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously
- Ideally based in Wales, within reach of Cardiff
- Access to a car and ability to travel across the region
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-led fundraising and wants to play a visible, strategic role within a supportive and well-connected network.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest and relevant experience by Monday 2nd March 2026 9am
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristic.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraiser – South East (Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the South East region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering the South East you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Kent, Surrey or Sussex?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
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.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Are you looking for the perfect summer job or a recurring seasonal opportunity?
Join the team at Pagham Harbour and become part of a passionate team dedicated to wildlife conservation and inspiring public support!
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Pagham Harbour (Reserve-based)
Ref: FEB20263152
Location: Pagham Harbour
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Until the end of August/Early September 2026
Closing Date: Sun, 1st Mar 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
About Pagham Harbour
Pagham Harbour is a glorious and peaceful nature reserve, one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coast. Watch Black-tailed Godwits and Little Egrets by day, then linger when skies are clear for an amazing sunset.
One of the highlights of summer at Pagham is our tern colony on Tern Island. The sound of chattering terns drifts across the languid waters mingled with the harsher squawks of the Black-headed Gulls. Common, Sandwich and Little Terns all nest on the island and it is a delight to watch these elegant seabirds fishing in the harbour, hovering briefly before diving into the water for small fish.
About the Role
As a Reserve based Seasonal Fundraiser at Pagham Harbour, you’ll work alongside our friendly staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the importance of this extraordinary site, and inspire them to support the RSPB’s vital conservation efforts.
The role is target-driven and requires confidence, resilience, and enthusiasm - but for those who thrive on purpose and people, it’s truly rewarding.
This position may be well suited to students or individuals seeking a recurring seasonal role each year.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge necessary.
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) ensuring stable income.
- Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week to suit your schedule.
- Inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
- A chance to make a real difference for nature.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation - we’ll teach you the rest!
- Resilience and positivity when facing challenges.
- Confidence speaking with members of the public and working toward clear targets.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often independently.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable, not essential).
Additional Information:
- Fixed-term, Until Early September 2026
- The successful candidate will attend an in person induction and training at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- Start Date: March 2026 - For a full list of our start dates please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form.
Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re best suited for this role.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Trust and Grants Fundraiser
Women in Prison
Part time job share – 21 hours per week
Remote with flexibility
£42,225 FTE
Women in Prison (WiP)is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as women resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
We are looking for a professional to join WiP’s new fundraising team which secures funding from a range of sources including individual donors, corporate supporters, and charitable trusts and foundations. This role will contribute to the foundations for Women in Prison’s ambitious fundraising plans leading on securing gifts from trusts and grants and ensuring that all secured grants are well managed and effectively reported on. You will be responsible for identifying new funding opportunities and ensuring these are assessed and responded to in collaboration with staff across the organisation. This is a new addition to the team and you will be working alongside the current part time Trusts and Foundations Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive and Fundraising Assistant.
If you are a trust and grants fundraising professional with a proven track record, and your values resonate with ours, we would welcome an application from you.
How to apply
Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your work experience to date meets the scope of the responsibilities. As a general guide, your Supporting Statement should be around two sides of A4.
Closing date: Midnight Monday 23rd February 2026
First interviews: Week beginning Monday 2nd March
Final interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th March
Role Overview: Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Fundraiser will lead funding applications, relationship-building with donors and stakeholders, and the development of systems and tools to support sustainable growth and income generation through fundraising.
Role Tasks and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Leadership:
- Inform development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission, long-term goals, and emerging priorities.
- Identify and develop fundraising-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Provide strategic advice to the CEO on funder requirements, including appropriate metrics, outcomes, and impact reporting expectations.
Fundraising and Income Generation:
- Develop a detailed fundraising blueprint, outlining language, approach, and strategy for each voluntary income stream (e.g. Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, Corporate Partnerships).
- Identify, develop, and submit funding bids and proposals.
- Ensure that the charity's website and digital channels are optimised to support fundraising efforts, including donor journey mapping and supporter newsletters.
- Develop, launch, and oversee a legacy donation programme, including campaign planning.
- Use and develop AI ‘training’ document/s to enhance the efficiency and quality of funding applications.
Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Map and cultivate relationships with donors, funders, members, and other stakeholders, including individuals within the network who have capacity to give.
- Attend the board’s fundraising subcommittee, working closely with the CEO and trustee board subcommittee representative to agree agendas and facilitate meetings.
- Provide regular updates to the CEO on fundraising progress, opportunities, challenges, and risks.
Operational Development and Systems:
- Support the adoption and use of Beacon (CRM platform), contributing to the development of internal fundraising systems and processes.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold and promote EoLDUK’s mission, values, and policies.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all professional matters.
- Undertake additional duties related to fundraising as required by the EoLDUK CEO and Board.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Based in and has permission to work in the UK
- Demonstrable success in securing high-value funding
- Excellent verbal/written communication and persuasive writing skills for making compelling cases and reports to diverse audiences
- Understanding of EoLDUK’s work, mission, ethos and ability to represent it clearly and professionally
- Reliable, detail-orientated, and organised
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong IT capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Office, completing online applications, using AI tools to streamline application drafting)
- Demonstrates commitment to EoLDUK’s mission
- Experience of using and maintaining a fundraising database
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing fundraising strategy
- Previous experience of using a CRM system to manage fundraising
- Previous experience of using AI tools for funding applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
