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Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement (9-Month Maternity Cover)
Location:
Remote with some travelling needs to Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey and other areas related to Fundraising Team activities
Salary:
£55,000 per annum plus SeeAbility benefits
Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Fixed Term, 9 Month (Maternity Cover)
Join us in transforming lives
SeeAbility is a specialist charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live ambitious, fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished fundraising leader to step into a well-established role, providing strategic leadership to our public fundraising and engagement programme during an important period for the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead our public fundraising and supporter engagement activity, driving income growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, challenges and supporter stewardship.
You will manage and motivate a talented team, ensuring delivery against ambitious income targets while continuing to build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring fundraising professional who can quickly build relationships, provide strong leadership and maintain momentum across a busy fundraising portfolio.
You will have:
Why Join SeeAbility?
At SeeAbility, you'll be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role, contribute immediately and help shape the future of our fundraising and engagement activities.
We offer:
Apply Today
If you are an experienced fundraising leader looking for an exciting interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the Job Profile for extensive details about the role.
Join SeeAbility and help us create a world where people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss can achieve extraordinary things.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Clergy Support Trust's outstanding External Relations Team as External Engagement Officer (12-month maternity cover) and play a key role in fundraising, events, and digital comms. Use your creativity and organisational skills to support historic events, engage supporters, and make a real impact for clergy families.
About the Role
The External Engagement Officer provides vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications. This is ideal for someone in their second role, looking to develop a broad range of skills in a supportive environment. Working in a small and dynamic team, the External Engagement Officer supports and leads on projects, with a focus on communications, fundraising, events, marketing, and press.
About the candidate:
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising and Data Support
2. Events – Logistics and Administration
3. Communications and Digital Engagement
4. General / Team Support
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for a broad-scope role to development their skills in comms, engagement, events and fundraising in a high-performing team.
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
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!
Every child deserves something wonderful to look forward to. At The Dream Factory, we create life-changing dreams for children and young adults aged 3–25 with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, severe disabilities and serious illnesses. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to help grow our income, strengthen supporter relationships and ensure we can continue making dreams come true for even more families.
Join Rays of Sunshine at an exciting stage of growth and help create unforgettable supporter experiences that bring joy and hope to seriously ill children.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Public Fundraising Executive (Community & Challenge Events) to join our ambitious Fundraising team and help support, develop and grow our Challenge Events programme, alongside delivering Community Fundraising activity.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves working with people, enjoys making things happen and wants to see the direct impact of their work.
With an initial focus on our expanded London Marathon programme, you’ll help recruit, onboard and support runners and challenge event participants, ensuring they feel motivated, informed and part of Team Sunshine throughout their fundraising journey.
You’ll also support the development and delivery of our wider Challenge Events portfolio, helping us strengthen existing events, explore new opportunities and grow participation and income across a varied programme of third-party and supporter-led events. You’ll work closely with colleagues and supporters to ensure each event is well planned, well promoted and delivers a brilliant experience from sign-up through to event day and beyond.
Alongside this, you’ll support our wider Community Fundraising programme, building relationships with individuals, wish families, schools, groups and local organisations, and helping them make the most of their fundraising.
You’ll play a hands-on role in:
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, events, supporter care, community engagement, customer service or another people-focused role.
You’ll be highly organised, confident communicating with a wide range of people and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Most importantly, you’ll genuinely care about giving supporters a fantastic experience and helping them feel connected to the difference their fundraising makes.
Experience in Community or Challenge Events fundraising, particularly the London Marathon or another large-scale event, would be an advantage.
Why join Rays of Sunshine?
Rays of Sunshine exists to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and young people across the UK through our Sunshine in Hospitals programme, life-changing wishes and Wish Community.
We’re also incredibly proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Our latest employee survey found:
You’ll be joining a supportive, positive and values-led team where kindness, connection, empowerment, integrity and joy are at the heart of everything we do.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
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Community Fundraising Manager
Location: London, Hybrid – 1 days a week in the office
Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Term: Permanent
Aquilas is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic children’s charity to recruit a Community Fundraising Manager.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, builds long-term supporter relationships, and increases awareness of the charity’s fantastic work.
The role will lead the development of community fundraising, supporting and inspiring individuals, families, schools, volunteers, and local groups and companies to fundraise for the charity. In addition, you will manage a portfolio of challenge and special events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong financial returns.
This is a relationship-driven role that requires a proactive and innovative Fundraising Manager with strong project management skills, experience of supporter-led fundraising, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across diverse audiences.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in community fundraising, events fundraising, or a related supporter-led income stream. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Experience of managing and delivering successful fundraising events. Line management responsibility.
To Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your community fundraising and events experience to recruiter button
(Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged)
For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:
Kieran McGorrian, Director – Fundraising Appointments, Aquilas
Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey
Regional Youth and Community Director
OASIS UK – Youth and Community (OCP)
0.6 FTE, Permanent
Salary:£31,487 (FTE £52,479)
We’re excited to be recruiting for a key leadership position supporting Oasis’ youth and community work in the North West region (covering delivery in Greater Manchester and Bradford).With accountability to the Oasis Community Partnerships CEO the role of the Regional Youth and Community Director has three main functions:
1 Strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams
2 Regional development, working alongside other functions within the Oasis family
3 Being part of the national Youth and Community leadership team
The Youth and Community Director will have strategic management oversight of local Youth and Community teams in the region, providing accountability and support to the local leaders and charity boards. This responsibility area falls into two categories; those the Director is directly responsible for, and those they are responsible for ensuring are carried out by leaders within their region.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Oasis neighbourhoods are local places of activity that provide integrated, high quality and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community. The Oasis ethos stems from our Christian roots and is an expression of our character - it is a declaration of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. This is encapsulated by the following five statements:
a passion to include everyone
a desire to treat everyone equally, respecting differences
a commitment to healthy and open relationships
a deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed
a sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul
An Oasis neighbourhood is a community movement and the joining together of all the work Oasis does in any one place, which could include foodbanks, debt advice centres, family support and advice services, healthcare, youth work, children’s work, alongside other Oasis activities in that community, including formal education through Oasis Academies.
The Youth and Community function of Oasis is responsible for the wider community work that takes place within Oasis neighbourhoods, working closely with the wider Oasis family to outwork our vision. In relation to governance, Oasis Community Partnerships is the national charity, with each local team operating from their own local Oasis charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, whilst also influencing the national landscape. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
Please contact us to arrange for an informal conversation with our CEO to find out more about the role. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Tuesday 8th September.
Interviews will take place week beginning 21st September. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting)
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 08749179
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Relationship Fundraiser, you'll support and inspire individuals raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Through excellent supporter care, you'll help maximise fundraising income while ensuring every supporter feels valued and recognised.
We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and meaningful connections that encourage ongoing engagement and long-term support. Whether your background is in fundraising, sales or account management, you'll be confident achieving targets and skilled at managing competing priorities.
As a Relationship Fundraiser, you'll work from home and travel across North and East Yorkshire including York, Bridlington, the Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate, building strong local connections and support fundraising activities.
Main Responsibilities
About You
Essential requirement: This role requires regular travel to locations that are not reasonably accessible to public transport and/or travel between locations within working hours. Applicants must therefore hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle for business use. This is an essential requirement of the role due to the nature and location of the work. The MND Association will consider reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraising Manager
Salary: Outer London Business Support Scale, Grade 5\6 (Spine Points 21.1 – 28), £32,064 - £36,579 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; travel across all OHC&AT sites and to external meetings required, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given. Full time, 36 hrs per week, 8.45am – 4.30pm (M-Th) and 8.45am – 4.15pm on Friday. A term time only contract with a pro-rata salary could be considered for the right candidate.
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions.
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Securing community and corporate fundraising income
· Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
· Developing fundraising campaigns and events
· Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
· Supporting social media and fundraising communications
· Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
· Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
· Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
· Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
· Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHC&AT sites and external locations.
Working at OHC&AT means joining a values-driven organisation where every partnership, event and donation helps create life-changing opportunities for our pupils and students.
OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Sarh-Jane Lummes directly.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
How to Apply:
You will be redirected to our E-teach portal to create an account and apply online.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midnight on 15/09/2026
Interviews will take place on: Date TBC, but will be in late September
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
OHC&AT exists to support, enable and champion the talents, skills and rights of the most complex and vulnerable people in our society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.
This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
About BrainWaves Research
BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.
We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.
BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.
The opportunity
You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.
The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.
You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising and income growth
Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.
Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.
Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.
Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.
Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.
Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.
Major donors, corporates and supporters
Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.
Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.
Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.
Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.
Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.
CRM, data and fundraising operations
Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.
Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.
Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.
Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.
Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.
Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.
Collaborative working
Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.
Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.
Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.
Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.
You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.
Essential experience and skills
Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.
Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.
Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.
Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.
Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.
Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.
Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.
A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.
Desirable experience
Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.
Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.
Experience of corporate partnerships.
Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.
Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.
Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.
Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.
Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.
What we offer
The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.
Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.
Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.
Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.
A flexible, predominantly home-based role.
25 days’ annual leave pro rata.
Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.
Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.
We are not looking for freelance consultants or consultancies to contact us for this role, as we really want someone to embed in our team.
BrainWaves is a registered charity transforming how schools, researchers, and young people access data, tools, and learning to improve mental wellbein
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Cynthia Spencer
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people living with life-limiting illnesses across West Northamptonshire, as well as vital support for their families. Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity works alongside the Hospice to raise the additional funds needed to help sustain and develop these essential services. We are on an ambitious journey to grow our income, strengthen our relationships across the community and ensure specialist hospice care is available for everyone who needs it, now and in the future.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraiser to join our growing Income Generation & Communications team and support the delivery of fundraising events that make a real difference to local people and their families.
Reporting to the Community & Events Fundraiser Lead, you will play a key role in organising and delivering a range of fundraising and challenge events, helping to maximise income, recruit participants and provide excellent supporter experiences. You will combine strong event organisation and project management with a clear focus on fundraising, ensuring our events are delivered safely, professionally and cost-effectively while encouraging participants to develop a longer-term relationship with Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
You will work with volunteers, participants, suppliers and colleagues to ensure events are delivered successfully while building strong relationships with supporters and acting as an ambassador for Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
Duties and Key responsibilities
About You
Skills & Attributes
General Responsibilities
The postholder will:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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!
Help Change Lives. Inspire Communities. Make a Lasting Impact.
Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring supporters, and making a genuine difference to people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
At NICE, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults living with movement disorders and neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Through Conductive Education, we empower people to develop skills, confidence, and independence, helping them lead active and fulfilling lives beyond diagnosis.
This is an exciting time to join our charity. As we embark on an ambitious period of growth, we're looking to expand our community supporters and increase our regional presence.
About the Role
As our Community Fundraiser, you'll play a vital role in growing income and supporter engagement across a range of fundraising activities and events. Working alongside a passionate and successful fundraising team, you'll help develop meaningful relationships with families, community groups, individuals, and supporters who share our vision
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, bringing ideas to life, and creating fundraising experiences that inspire lasting support.
You'll work closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising team, colleagues across the organisation, and, most importantly, the incredible children, adults, and families we support.
What You'll Be Doing
About You
We're looking for a resourceful, creative and ambitious fundraiser who can inspire others and communicate the impact of our work with confidence and passion.
You will have:
Why Join NICE?
At NICE, you'll be part of a dedicated team that believes in pushing the boundaries of human potential. Every day, you'll see the impact of your work on the lives of the people we support.
We are proud to offer:
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. As a disability charity, we particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates and people living with long-term health conditions.
Ready to Make an Impact?
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and what makes you a great fit for our team.
Join us and help create opportunities, independence, and brighter futures for people living with movement disorders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
10 hours per week | £10,067 per annum pro rata (£35,235 FTE) | Fixed term for 1 year, with possibility of extension | 3% pension
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to develop and coordinate our volunteering programme and support a diverse team of volunteers across the organisation.
You will recruit, induct, train, place and supervise volunteers, including gardeners, befrienders and administrative assistants. You will also support disabled people who want to volunteer, helping them develop their confidence, skills and employment prospects through meaningful volunteering opportunities.
A key part of the role will be matching volunteers with disabled people living in the community. You will assess individual needs, skills, interests, experience and availability to create appropriate and rewarding placements. You will maintain regular contact with volunteers and service users, review placement arrangements, support individual care plans and resolve any issues that arise.
The role also involves maintaining accurate records, gathering feedback, producing reports and working with managers to identify new volunteering opportunities. You will recruit and support a Volunteer Fundraiser and help develop community fundraising initiatives.
We are looking for someone with experience of recruiting and supervising volunteers or staff, supporting disabled people who may be at risk, organising services or projects, administration and partnership working. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to motivate volunteers and manage competing priorities, and a good understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a Disabled People’s Organisation committed to the Social Model of Disability, equality, inclusion and independent living, and welcomes applications from disabled people and people with lived experience.
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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!
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Sheffield Hospitals Charity is looking for a talented Events Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of fundraising and engagement events from flagship fundraising events to brand awareness initiatives, you'll play a key role in creating experiences that make a real difference.
What you'll do:
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You'll be a natural relationship-builder with a creative mindset, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. You'll have the opportunity to shape an established events programme, bring fresh ideas to the table and help improve the lives of patients, families across Sheffield.
If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark and deliver events with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.
Location: Sheffield (hybrid working available)
Closing date for applications: 21st September
First client interview: 2nd October
Second client interview: TBC
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.
We help Sheffield’s hospitals, community teams, mental health and specialist services to cover the costs that the NHS can’t.


