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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.
Role
Greyhound Rescue Wales is seeking a motivated and compassionate Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer to grow and steward this important income stream. This role will nurture, develop and manage our corporate and individual giving programme, including legacies, ensuring our supporters feel valued and informed.
As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Trusts & Foundations Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to help deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate relationships, membership and donors, whilst developing new partnerships and individual giving, including development of our legacies programme.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Start your fundraising career with a leading national anti-prejudice charity and help build the relationships that make our work possible.
Gain hands-on experience across trusts, donors, events and fundraising operations while developing valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven team.
The Anne Frank Trust UK empowers young people to challenge all forms of prejudice through education and dialogue. We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our Development Team and play a key role in supporting the fundraising activity that enables our work to reach thousands of young people each year.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into fundraising or the charity sector. You do not need extensive fundraising experience. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. In return, you will receive hands-on training, mentoring from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.
As Fundraising Assistant, you will support all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement. From processing donations and managing supporter records to helping deliver events, steward donors and support trust and foundation fundraising, you will gain broad experience across multiple fundraising disciplines. As your confidence develops, you will have the opportunity to contribute to funding applications and manage smaller grant requests independently.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting donor visits, fundraising events and school engagement opportunities, while helping to ensure our supporters receive an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey with the Trust.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn. If you enjoy building relationships, are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and want to be part of an organisation committed to equality, diversity and youth empowerment, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a strong foundation in fundraising while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that helps empower young people create across the UK to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
SALARY: £28,860 (Includes London Weighting)
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Usually Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm.
4 days out of 5 (Monday to Thursday) in the office in London.
Occasional work required outside usual time for events with Time Off In Lieu provided.
Office Based – with a day to work from home and occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
BENEFITS: The postholder will be entitled to the Trust’s standard benefits, pro-rated where applicable, and subject to scheme rules and eligibility. These include: 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays in England and Wales and any additional discretionary closure days in December; contributory pension (10% total: 5% employee/ 5% employer) with option to increase to 17% (7% employee, 10% employer) post-probation; cycle to work scheme; Employee Assistance Programme
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Maintain and update the fundraising database, ensuring supporter records are accurate, complete and up to date.
· Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, emails and receipts in line with donor stewardship standards.
· Manage Gift Aid administration, including data checks, record maintenance and submission processes.
· Provide administrative support to Fundraising Officers, including diary management, meeting scheduling and preparation of briefing materials.
· Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, donor visits and receptions.
· Coordinate donor and community representative visits to schools in collaboration with the Education Team.
· Assist with the preparation of fundraising reports, presentations and internal documentation.
· Support general department administration to ensure the smooth running of the fundraising function.
· Conduct basic prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities.
· Prepare supporting documents, budgets and attachments for grant applications.
· Maintain accurate records of application deadlines, reporting requirements, funding decisions and income forecasts.
· Assist with drafting sections of funding applications and reports.
· Support the management of smaller grant applications and reports, with the opportunity to lead applications of up to approximately £5,000 as experience develops.
· Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure officers are supported to meet all requirements.
· Prepare thank-you letters, impact updates and other donor communications.
· Support the administration and delivery of the organisation’s Patrons Programme.
· Assist with donor stewardship activities and ensure timely follow-up actions are completed.
· Support the tracking and management of donor journeys in collaboration with the Communications team.
· Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and stewardship activity on the fundraising database.
· Help ensure donors receive a positive and consistent experience across all engagement touchpoints.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· An interest in fundraising, philanthropy or the wider charity sector.
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Good administrative skills and confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
· A proactive, reliable and positive approach to work.
· Willingness to learn, accept feedback and develop professionally.
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
· An understanding of and interest in fundraising, donor stewardship or supporter engagement.
· Experience using a CRM, fundraising database or supporter management system.
· Experience supporting events or coordinating projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with relevant stakeholders.
· Ability to use initiative, problem solve and be a team player.
· Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
· Excellent presentation skills.
VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
· Enthusiasm for Anne Frank, the Trust’s work including our commitment to youth empowerment.
· A deeply held belief in equality and diversity with a willingness to learn.
·A commitment to helping young people recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
· Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK and work evenings and weekends when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Educated to at least degree level or equivalent, ideally with a relevant professional qualification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Enhanced DBS check on appointment
The application process is submitting your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the Anne Frank Trust UK (no more than 1,000 words).
Please upload your CV and Cover Letter via the Charity Job portal.
The closing date is 28th August but we reserve the right to close the posting early if enough suitable candidates are found.
First stage interviews will take place in person in our London office on Monday 14th or Wednesday 16th September with a second stage in person interview to follow.
Learning from Anne Frank and the Holocaust, we empower young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice.
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In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. The Boparan Charitable Trust exists to create brighter futures for them. Over the last decade the charity has continually increased the number of children it helps year on year. Whilst maintaining its core values of being accessible and flexible to families, offering one of the quickest turnaround times for applications of any charity in the UK, receiving and average of 2000 applications per year.
After a successful few years of growth, the charity has ambitions to continue to meet the increasing demand for its services, making this an exciting and pivotal appointment, as you will become part of the driving force behind this motivated team.
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised Charity Support Officer to work alongside our in-house team on a variety of third sector functions
You will need to have excellent communications skills, be persuasive, articulate and results driven, with top class administration and organisational abilities. Competent in Microsoft Office packages and various social media platforms.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES
BENEFICIARIES:
· Be the first point of reference for beneficiary enquires and queries regarding the charity application process.
· Support the beneficiary manager in all aspects of the application process for the charity, to ensure a consistent high level of service delivery and administration.
· Ensure accurately maintained beneficiary records in accordance with GDPR and data protection guidelines.
FUNDRAISING:
· Provide administrative support to the events and fundraising manager as required
· Take ownership of the charity supporter / donor thank you process, in conjunction with the events and fundraising manager.
· Support on the wider charity events, such as the Bright Star Ball, Boparan Golf and Football Tournament.
SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE UPDATES:
· In conjunction with the Charity Director, develop a social media / website calendar. Ensuring consistent year-round messaging for the charity supporters.
ADMINISTRATION:
· Oversee the charity office space, ensuring everything is kept in a tidy and good order for the wider team.
OTHER DUTIES:
· Undertake other reasonably requested duties under the direction of the Charity Director.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
· Previous charity experience desirable.
· Ability to work independently but also as part of a highly motivated team.
· Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
· Strong IT and administrative skills.
· Organised and proactive approach.
· Flexible and able to travel throughout the UK.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application is by way of a CV and supporting statement.
All interviews will take place at the charity offices in B37 7BQ.
Closing Date for Applications: 12th August 2026.
**(The Boparan Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a DBS check where appropriate.)
Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. This is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust.
The Fundraising and Communications Officer plays a vital and diverse role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate and London Youth as a whole. As well as taking on your own specific projects, you will offer support to the wider Fundraising and Communications Directorate across events, different income streams, and communications projects as we work to achieve our targets in excess of £3.6m. You will collaborate with colleagues, funders, and partners and meet youth workers and young people as we look to engage and inspire audiences in support of transformational youth work.
What you will be doing
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to deliver challenging events, digital fundraising and volunteering.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and delivery of events, including the London Youth Awards, site visits, lunch and learns, Born Ambitious, and the AGM.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and implementation of a new income stream.
- Support the Communications team on the development and delivery of on and offline communications assets.
- Be the first point of contact for all fundraising and communications enquiries.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure all pages on our website are up to date, accurate and compelling, and position our charity as a credible partner of funders.
- Undertake research on behalf of the Fundraising and Communications teams as appropriate.
- Provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
- Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint.
- Contribute to the team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts where appropriate.
- Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations.
- Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations.
- Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- A good understanding of income streams and how fundraising teams function.
- A good understanding of communications teams, their key responsibilities, and how they function.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.
- Proven administrative experience.
- Experience of support on the development and delivery of events.
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking and present research.
- Demonstrable experience of leading on projects.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive, underpinned by a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Collaborative team member, willing to seek advice and support from others.
- Creative mindset.
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment.
- Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team.
- Passion for personal and professional development with willingness to learn new skills.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days).
- Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Fundraising Development Officer to lead the development and delivery, raising funds to support Woodland Trust priorities and specific projects focused within Northern Ireland.
This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at 30 per week.
The Role:
- You will work alongside the Northern Ireland team to create, implement and deliver an agreed Northern Ireland fundraising plan for all relevant areas including Treescapes and consideration of relevant Acquisitions.
- Create, build and nurture relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, partners and organisations, creating opportunities that inspire long-term support and blended giving, including leaving a gift in will.
- Develop and deliver compelling funding plans, proposals, grant applications and Northern Ireland focused appeals to meet fundraising targets.
- Be a key Northern Ireland advocate working with UK colleagues to ensure that they see the importance, beauty, passion and impact of Northern Ireland woodlands and projects to ensure wider UK funding secured.
- Play a key role in planning and supporting philanthropy events across Northern Ireland and on occasion the wider UK, maximising opportunities to engage supporters.
- Drive forward exciting projects, working with passionate colleagues, partners and supporters to deliver impactful fundraising campaigns.
- Bring creativity and energy to events, proposals and bespoke opportunities, all while ensuring best practice and compliance in fundraising.
- This is a homebased role, with access to WTNI office in Clandeboye Estate, requiring regular travel to locations within the Northern Ireland landscape, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
- This is a fixed term contract for 13 months.
The Candidate:
- Experience working in fundraising, the third sector or within a targeted communications environment.
- Confidence in planning and developing engaging materials tailored to different audiences and objectives.
- Strong communication skills and are comfortable using both formal and informal methods to inspire and connect with a wide range of individuals.
- Exceptional planning and organisational abilities, especially in busy, target-driven environments.
- Experience in negotiation and collaboration skills, and thrive in partnership work with enthusiasm, influence, and strong networking capabilities.
- A proven track record of securing commitment from individuals at all levels, including major donors.
- Strong commercial awareness and understand the dynamics of relevant markets.
- IT literate, with solid experience using Microsoft Office and managing databases.
- Full clean driving licence
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 26th & 27th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.
· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
· Salary: £28,000 p/a
· Location: London-based
· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL
· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead
Application open: Monday 3rd August – Friday 21st Aug
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 10th August, with the second round interviews taking place week commencing Monday 24th August.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.
As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.
This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.
BENEFITS
- Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- Birthdays off
- Two Mental Health “Me Days”
- Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
- Personal development budget
- Team socials
- Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING
- Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
- Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
- Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
- Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
- Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters
TRUST FUNDRAISING
- Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
- Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
- Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects
GENERAL
- Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
- Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
- Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
- Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
- Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
- Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
- Strong research skills
- A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
- Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
- Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite
DESIRABLE
- Experience of fundraising
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Experience working hybrid
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Sabre Education is an international NGO which, since 2004, has been providing children in Ghana with the best possible early childhood education by partnering with government to implement play-based learning at scale. Sabre focuses on:
Influencing early childhood education (ECE) policy & practice.
Training teachers and school officials in quality early childhood education.
Transforming learning environments to facilitate positive play-based learning.
Sabre has directly trained more than 6,000 teachers and over 700 Ghana Education Service officials, transforming the early years education of more than 361,000 children through high-quality play-based learning. Our teacher training model has been successfully piloted and replicated across 17 districts in Ghana, with partners extending its reach to a further 48 districts.
Building on this success, the Ghana Government is now scaling play-based learning to every public kindergarten in the country, with Sabre as a technical assistance partner, training around 29,000 teachers and reaching an estimated 1.2 million children each year.
Sabre’s new 2026–2029 strategy builds on these achievements by expanding its impact to other countries across sub-Saharan Africa, sharing Ghana’s experience of successfully scaling play-based learning nationwide. Alongside this expansion, Sabre will continue its work in Ghana, implementing a bold early childhood education system-strengthening strategy in close partnership with the government and wider sector stakeholders.
About the role
This is a senior strategic position within the organisation, sitting on the senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO and working closely with colleagues across the UK and Ghana.
As the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will lead on strengthening and building relationships with Sabre’s growing portfolio of key funders, including trusts, foundations, institutional and corporate donors. Working with leadership and the team, you will also deepen the charity’s profile, reputation and brand.
Key responsibilities include:
- Nurture excellent relationships with Sabre’s current donor community.
- Work with the fundraising team proactively to attract, cultivate, secure and steward grant funders.
- Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to identify, cultivate and secure new institutional multi-year grants.
- Work closely with the CEO and SLT to develop other income streams when strategically beneficial.
- Provide strategic leadership for all of Sabre’s communications, profile-building and marketing agendas.
- Lead, develop and manage the fundraising and communications team of four.
- Contribute to the organisation’s overall strategic mission as a member of the SLT.
Who we are looking for
This is a leadership role for someone with a proven track record as a senior fundraiser with considerable experience in trusts, foundations and institutional funding and team management. Crucially, you will be passionate about our work in early years education and motivated by the opportunity to shape our fundraising and communications work.
We are also seeking someone with:
- Experience developing and implementing a growth fundraising strategy.
- Strong experience writing technical proposals.
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication.
Sabre Education is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where individual differences and contributions are truly recognised and valued.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement opportunities and other methods to support staff from different backgrounds.
Sabre is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Delivery
· Deliver challenge and community fundraising campaigns and events that achieve agreed income and participation targets.
· Support the Community & Challenge Events Manager with the delivery and stewardship of Back Up's London Marathon programme, taking ownership of agreed areas of delivery.
· Support delivery of The Push, No Limits Ride, Do the Loop and other Back Up Challenge Events.
· Deliver accessible, inclusive Community fundraising opportunities.
· Coordinate suppliers, volunteers and event logistics.
· Maintain accurate CRM and financial records.
Supporter Experience & Stewardship
· Build long-term supporter relationships that maximise fundraising, retention and lifetime value.
· Coach and motivate supporters to exceed fundraising targets.
· Deliver timely stewardship, thanking and impact reporting.
· Identify opportunities to improve supporter experience, fundraising performance and operational efficiency, making recommendations to the Community & Challenge Events Manager.
Planning, Performance & Insight
· Monitor recruitment, participation, fundraising and stewardship KPIs across the community and challenge fundraising portfolio.
· Maintain accurate supporter records, event information and financial data within the CRM and fundraising platforms.
· Produce performance reports and updates for the Community & Challenge Events Manager.
· Gather and share supporter feedback and learning to help evaluate and continually improve fundraising activities.
· Support the effective administration and evaluation of fundraising activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with fundraising policies and procedures.
Collaboration
· Work with Communications & Marketing on recruitment and stewardship.
· Work with Services to engage participants and volunteers.
· Support Corporate Partnerships.
· Champion fundraising across the organisation.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
· Experience delivering community or challenge fundraising.
· Excellent supporter stewardship skills.
· Experience achieving income targets and KPIs.
· Strong project management and organisational skills.
· Experience with CRM systems and online fundraising platforms
· Ability to use data and insight.
· Creative, proactive and collaborative.
· Commitment to inclusive and accessible fundraising.
· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
· Experience delivering London Marathon or other mass participation events.
· Experience working with volunteers.
· Experience working with people with lived experience of disability/health conditions
· Knowledge of fundraising regulation.
· Experience with Salesforce, Fundraise Up, Raisley and Enthuse platforms
· Understanding of spinal cord injury or disability sector.
Please apply via charity jobs,
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 9-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £29,849 - £35,493
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 17th August 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Supporter Care Officer to join our Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team based in London on a 9-month fixed term basis.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Fundraising Strategy and Operations team delivers high quality operations support to the wider Fundraising Directorate including Strategic Liaison with Service teams, Compliance, Supporter Journeys and Communications, and Supporter Care.
The role sits within our friendly and dedicated Supporter Care team. In addition to providing operations support to the Fundraising Directorate, the team provides a high standard of customer service to Centrepoint supporters and members of the public.
The role works alongside two other Officers and the team Manager to help steward and grow our compassionate supporter base, securing Centrepoint’s long term future, and enabling us to reach our strategic goals through helping to maximise fundraised income and increase donor loyalty.
The role involves working independently, collaborating with colleagues and third-party suppliers, and using a variety of technical systems to fulfil a range of supporter-related responsibilities.
These include, but are not limited to, liaising with existing and prospective supporters, managing fundraising complaints, processing donations, processing supporter data; and ensuring all tasks are carried out in compliance with GDPR, Data Protection, and other regulatory requirements.
There is also the opportunity to work on projects, volunteer at events, and participate in a range of training to support personal and professional development.
About you
- Experience of working in Supporter Care or customer focused team
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to work well with others and on your own initiative
- Ability to investigate and resolve problems
- Ability to be flexible and switch between tasks as needed
- Literate in IT with experience of using MS Office – prior CRM use (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) is desirable
- Basic understanding of GDPR and Data Protection
What you’ll be doing
- Interacting with existing and prospective supporters via multiple communication channels
- Resolving complaints in line with our policy, escalating feedback where necessary
- Listening to and quality checking calls handled by the third-party contact centre
- Supporting with required training of the third-party contact centre call handling team
- Processing fundraising donations
- Maintaining supporter records on the Raiser’s Edge CRM system
- Helping to ensure team processes are accurate, efficient, and up to date
- Helping to ensure the team meets its service SLAs and KPIs
- Maintaining a good understanding and working knowledge of new sector regulations
- Supporting the delivery of strategic projects in line with the Supporter Care strategy
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a fixed term Supporter Care Officer click ‘Apply’ now!
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Job Title: Community Engagement & Fundraising Officer
Location: Locations across Guildford borough, the office and home working
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week)
Contract: 12-month Fixed term Contract
Salary: £28,000 per annum, pro rata (£11,351 per annum actual for 15 hours per week)
Line Manager: Business & Administration Manager
Are you passionate about building relationships, engaging local communities and making a real difference to families?
Home-Start Guildford is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Community Engagement & Fundraising Officer to help grow income, strengthen community partnerships and raise awareness of our work supporting local families with young children.
About Home-Start Guildford
Home-Start Guildford is an independent charity supporting local families with at least one child under five who are struggling to cope with the challenges of family life. We believe every child deserves the best possible start and every parent should have the support they need to thrive. Working alongside trained volunteers and skilled staff, we provide compassionate, practical and emotional support to families when they need it most.
About the Role
This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to help shape how Home-Start Guildford engages with supporters, businesses, schools and community groups across Guildford Borough. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will play a key role in developing community fundraising, local partnerships and supporter engagement, helping to build the charity's long-term sustainability and impact.
The role is for 15 hours per week, ideally worked across 2–3 days, with a preference for one of the days to be on a Thursday. We are happy to discuss and agree working days with the successful candidate.
The position is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis as part of our commitment to strengthening community engagement and developing sustainable income streams. We hope to build on the success of the role and explore opportunities for it to continue beyond the initial contract period, subject to funding availability and organisational need.
What we offer
Home-Start Guildford is a family-friendly employer, providing a supportive, engaging and flexible working environment. Alongside ongoing development and training opportunities, we offer:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- An additional three days leave between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- 5% contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
- Company sick pay scheme following probation
- Family-friendly policies, including paternity, adoption and compassionate leave
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing support, supervision and development opportunities
- Individual Learning and Development Budget (after 3 months)
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to local families
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in fundraising, community engagement, partnerships, supporter engagement, business development, events, marketing or communications. If you are passionate about building relationships and helping a local charity thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule and Interview Process
Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 26th August 2026
Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day, Friday 28th August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start Guildford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Home-Start Guildford welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Home-Start Guildford is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity and diversity. This role is subject to DBS checks.
No agencies please.
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Fundraising Officer
Fundraising & Engagement | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £24,000 per annum (0.8 FTE, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000)
Hours: Part time (28 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and efficient Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of our online and offline activities within a diverse fundraising portfolio.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and experienced fundraiser who can adapt, react to and maximise income opportunities in a challenging fundraising landscape; someone who is genuinely excited about our vision and mission, can work independently as well as within a team structure and can translate our work into credible, effective and powerful fundraising messaging. Your primary focus will be driving our medium- to long-term income streams i.e. regular giving and legacies.
Important Information
· This is a UK-based role
· Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
· We are unable to offer sponsorship
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 09:00 (BST)
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached below this advert.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please see contact details within our EDI statement attached below this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Key responsibilities:
The Marketing Officer (Retention) at CBM UK is an important role in making our lifechanging work possible. The position holder is responsible for producing direct mail and digital fundraising appeals for individual supporter audiences that will elicit strong engagement and ongoing financial support.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing and across the Fundraising, Impact and Communications department, the Marketing Officer (Retention) plans and delivers 10-12 fundraising appeals per year to existing supporters. These include one off cash fundraising appeals, newsletters, and prayer diaries, which are produced through working with external copywriters, designers and printers. The role works across multiple
marketing channels, including direct mail, email, web, and telephone, towards an agreed income target.
The position holder also supports the development of fundraising plans, supporter
(customer) journeys, and the testing of new channels and messaging.
Cultivation appeals (60%)
a. Direct mail: Deliver regular and inspiring off-line direct mail campaigns to existing supporters on time and within budget. The role-holder will plan, co-ordinate and prepare fundraising appeals. This involves creating briefs, working alongside
freelance copywriters and designers, and managing print and fulfilment suppliers.
b. Email marketing: Plan, build, and send mass marketing and fundraising emails to existing supporters.
c. Online landing pages: Build landing pages (using WordPress) to support individual fundraising and offline marketing appeals. Ensuring landing pages on the CBM website are integrated with offline appeals and are engaging to existing audiences. This includes utilising Search Engine Optimisation tools aimed at maximising online traffic and income.
d. Newsletters and prayer diaries: Lead on the planning and implementation of reporting back to existing supporters about CBM UK’s work as part of their donor journey, through delivering supporter newsletters, e-news, and prayer diaries, currently produced three times per year.
e. Internal briefings: Prepare internal marketing materials for colleagues and provide briefings for supporter facing teams ahead of each appeal.
f. Agency and freelancer management: Develop excellent working relationships with existing and new agencies and suppliers, including marketing agencies, freelance copywriters and designers, print suppliers, and mailing houses. Evaluate and source new agencies and suppliers as appropriate.
High donor fundraising (20%)
a. High donor direct mail: Lead on CBM UK’s high donor fundraising programme, through planning and managing regular direct mail communications and fundraising asks to this segment of supporters, working towards achieving annual income targets.
b. Relationship development: Work alongside the Supporter Relations team to develop and carry out a donor journey for high donors, including the planning,
briefing and reporting of personalised communications, carried out by the Supporter Relations team through phone, email, and post.
Planning and reporting (10%)
a. Analysis and reporting: Review appeal performance against key performance indicators (response rates, average value, net income) to report back and provide learnings to support decision making around future activity.
b. Data and CRM handling: Develop a good knowledge of the CRM system (SalesForce), including the creation of data briefs and appeal selections through the CRM, and ensuring clear recording and reporting of direct marketing activity.
Other (10%)
a. Sector knowledge: Maintain awareness and anticipation of charity sector trends relating to direct marketing and keep abreast of competitor activities to enable CBM to respond and adapt quickly where appropriate.
b. Communication guidelines: Ensure the consistent implementation of CBMs brand, key messages and style guide in fundraising activities.
c. Compliance and data protection: Awareness of, and compliance across direct marketing, of Fundraising Regulator and Data Protection legal requirements (GDPR and PECR).
d. Collaboration and integration: Work alongside other teams, including the CBM Global Federation, to maximise collaboration opportunities and integrated working. Ensure fundraising plans are shared across departments.
In developing and testing new fundraising approaches, messaging, and channels, the role holder is part of a culture of enthusiasm, continual improvement and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK. The role may also include occasional working out of normal office hours, agreed in advance, and occasional travel in the UK, as well as the possibility of travel internationall
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income Generation
• Develop funding strategies for prospective trusts, identifying the strongest organisational and project matches and recommending the most effective approach.
• Write and submit tailored and effective funding applications to meet agreed income targets.
• Monitor application deadlines and ensure timely submission.
• Work with colleagues to gather, interpret and present service data, outcomes and financial information to produce high-quality, evidence-based funding proposals and reports.
• Contribute to the development of larger or more complex funding proposals, working alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and colleagues across the organisation.
• Contribute ideas that help Back Up’s Fundraising team develop innovative approaches to trusts fundraising, stewardship and donor engagement.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by preparing and delivering high-quality impact reports and other agreed reporting, demonstrating how their contributions have been used.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trusts and foundations within your portfolio, building trusted relationships.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, year-round stewardship programme that goes beyond grant reporting, creating meaningful opportunities for funders to see the impact of their support through tailored communications, multi-media updates and personalised engagement.
Other
• Use application outcomes, funder feedback and sector learning to continually improve proposal quality, stewardship and trusts fundraising performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to gather information for compelling stewardship, cultivation, proposals and reports and maintain a deep understanding of the impact support provides to those with a spinal cord injury.
• Monitor trends in grant-making and maintain an understanding of developments affecting people with spinal cord injury to strengthen funding proposals.
• Contribute to Trusts processes for recording and sharing useful resources.
• Maintain accurate records of trust and foundation activity, ensuring Salesforce CRM and pipeline information is up to date and supports effective relationship management, reporting and forecasting.
• Use CRM, service data and organisational insight to support prospect research, develop compelling funding applications and identify opportunities for growth.
• Be an ambassador for Back Up and be part of the team at occasional Back Up events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must fulfil the following essential criteria:
Essential
· Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising with the ability to identify funding opportunities and develop successful funding proposals.
· Confident using technology, including CRM systems and AI-assisted tools and spreadsheets, to support research, prospecting and proposal development while maintaining high standards of accuracy and judgement.
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
· Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and persuasive funding proposals and reports.
· Able to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
· Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with budgets and financial information.
· Comfortable building relationships with senior volunteers, trustees and funders.
· Resilient and motivated, with a proactive approach to the challenges of trust fundraising and achieving income targets.
· A proactive approach to working towards targets.
· A strong team working approach.
· Willing and able to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel.
Desirable
· Experience in major donor fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
· Understanding of spinal cord injury and/or disability issues
· Understanding of charity finance and/ or project budgeting.
· Experience supporting donor cultivation events
· Experience producing supporter communications, presentations or impact reports.
· Experience working with trustees, senior volunteers, ambassadors or high-net-worth individuals.
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.
The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.
You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.
We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
ABOUT CFAB
CFAB is the UK's only charity with a dedicated international children's social work team and the UK's sole member of the International Social Service (ISS) network. We identify, protect and support children and families separated by international borders as a result of conflict, trafficking, migration, family breakdown and asylum-related issues.
Working with partners in more than 130 countries, we are experts in international social work, cross-border child protection, international care proceedings and overseas family placements, helping children remain connected to their families, identities and cultures wherever possible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join CFAB at an exciting stage of our development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a small charity with a global reach, securing sustainable income that enables children and families across borders to remain connected, protected and supported.
Fundraising is central to CFAB's long-term sustainability, generating almost 60% of the charity's £1million annual income. As we deliver our new organisational strategy and strengthen our External Affairs function, you will play a key role in growing and diversifying income to support our future ambitions.
Trusts and foundations will be at the heart of your role, building on our strong portfolio of funders while developing opportunities across corporate partnerships, supporter stewardship, challenge events and other emerging income streams. Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of our fundraising strategy, develop new opportunities and help strengthen CFAB's fundraising capability.
As our senior operational fundraising lead, you'll have significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence organisational strategy while working as part of a collaborative team spanning fundraising, policy, communications and digital engagement. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation with an international impact.
You will also have the opportunity to recruit and line manage a Fundraising Coordinator from January 2027, helping to shape the next phase of CFAB's fundraising function.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, and you have the
skills, experience and passion to succeed in this role,
we'd love to hear from you.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategy Delivery and Management
Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the delivery of CFAB's fundraising strategy, translating strategic priorities into operational plans that support sustainable income growth.
You will contribute to fundraising strategy, budgeting and income forecasting, monitor performance against agreed targets and ensure fundraising activity is effectively managed through Salesforce. You will identify opportunities to improve fundraising processes, strengthen fundraising performance and support the development and implementation of new income streams and fundraising initiatives.
2. Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships
You will lead CFAB's trust and foundation fundraising programme, developing and managing a portfolio of funders, partners and supporters to maximise long-term income. You will prepare and oversee high-quality funding applications, reports and pitches, ensuring all funder requirements and deadlines are met.
You will also develop and manage corporate fundraising opportunities, identifying prospective partners, preparing partnership proposals and supporting the growth of corporate income as a strategic priority. Working alongside the Deputy CEO, you will help shape the organisation’s corporate offer and operate a shared account management model for strategic funders and high-value funding opportunities.
3. Relationship Management and Income Growth
Working with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the development and delivery of CFAB's stewardship strategy, strengthening relationships with existing supporters and creating meaningful supporter journeys for new donors. You will oversee donor communications, the supporter newsletter, and recognition processes, ensuring supporters understand the impact of their giving and remain engaged with CFAB.
You will also grow CFAB's challenge events programme, increasing participation, enhancing the supporter experience and developing challenge events as a sustainable source of unrestricted income.
Working collaboratively with the Deputy CEO, Digital Engagement and Outreach Lead, and Policy and Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver digital fundraising campaigns, including Big Give match funding campaigns, and a programme of fundraising events to grow and engage CFAB's supporter base.
4. Team Leadership and Fundraising Operations
You will line manage the Fundraising Coordinator, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising operations.
You will oversee prospect research, fundraising administration, supporter stewardship, challenge events, Salesforce management and fundraising reporting, ensuring high standards of performance, accurate data management and effective collaboration across the fundraising function.
5. Governance and Representation
You will help prepare fundraising reports, pipeline updates, income forecasts and performance information for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
You will ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, Gift Aid requirements and organisational policies, maintaining the highest standards of fundraising governance and supporter care.
You will represent CFAB externally with funders, corporate partners, supporters and sector networks, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping to strengthen its profile, reputation and long-term strategic relationships.
6. Additional Responsibilities
As a member of the wider management team, you will contribute to organisational planning, continuous improvement and cross-organisational projects. You will identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising systems, develop new ways of working and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. You will also be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend events, meetings and networking opportunities, and to carry out your responsibilities in line with CFAB's policies and relevant legislation.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
These criteria describe the core skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the role. Please ensure your cover letter demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria, providing examples where possible.
1. A successful track record of securing income through trusts and foundations within the charity sector, with experience of developing high-quality funding applications, reports and funding proposals.
2. A genuine passion for building long-term relationships with supporters, funders and partners, together with experience of identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities.
3. Experience of developing fundraising pipelines, supporter journeys and stewardship plans that strengthen relationships and maximise long-term income.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling fundraising materials and build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Experience of using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and fundraising data to manage relationships, monitor performance and inform fundraising decision-making.
6. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute strategically to the continued growth and diversification of fundraising income.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The criteria below are not essential but will help us identify candidates with additional relevant experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every desirable criterion.
1. Experience of fundraising within a children's, family support, social care or international charity.
2. Experience of corporate fundraising, challenge events, supporter stewardship or digital fundraising campaigns.
3. Experience of line management or supporting the skills and development of colleagues, volunteers or interns.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.



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