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This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow St Luke's corporate partnerships programme. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will play a leading role in generating new income and developing relationships with businesses whose values align with our mission. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships that support St Luke's work through sponsorship, charitable giving, employee fundraising, volunteering and wider social value initiatives.
This role will focus primarily on new business development and income generation while supporting the development of long-term, mutually beneficial corporate relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnership Development
· Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners whose values, CSR, ESG and social value objectives align with St Luke's mission
· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects using effective prospect research, networking and outreach activities
· Develop, cultivate and convert relationships with business decision-makers and corporate stakeholders
· Secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities that generate sustainable income and community impact
· Deliver agreed income targets and partnership KPIs
· Generate new opportunities through networking, referrals, events and direct engagement
Proposal Development and Income Generation
· Develop compelling and tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations and pitches
· Create funding opportunities across St Luke's programmes and services including digital inclusion, employment and skills, health and wellbeing, food security and social isolation initiatives
· Negotiate partnership agreements and secure financial support from businesses
· Work with colleagues to develop innovative and attractive corporate engagement opportunities
Relationship Management
· Support the successful onboarding of newly secured partners
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and achieve their partnership objectives
· Identify opportunities to increase partner engagement through employee fundraising, events and volunteering
· Support partnership renewals and the longer-term development of corporate relationships
Marketing and External Engagement
· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of St Luke's corporate partnerships offer
· Produce engaging partnership materials, impact reports, case studies and promotional content
· Represent St Luke's at networking events, business forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings
· Act as an ambassador for St Luke's and promote the organisation's values and impact
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate records of partnerships, prospects, meetings and income activity using CRM and reporting systems
· Monitor progress against agreed targets and KPIs
· Provide regular reports on pipeline development, income generation and partnership activity
· Gather and communicate impact data and stories that demonstrate the value of corporate support
General Responsibilities
· Promote equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of the role
· Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and organisational policies
· Attend meetings, events and occasional evening/weekend engagements as required
· Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all of the following key competencies during the selection process if you are shortlisted.
Essential Experience and Skills:
· Experience of generating income, securing partnerships, winning new business or delivering against sales targets.
· Experience building and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
· Experience producing persuasive proposals, funding applications, presentations or business pitches.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
· Ability to identify opportunities and take initiative.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
· Experience using databases, CRM systems or fundraising platforms.
· Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Essential Knowledge and Attributes:
· Understanding of, or strong interest in, corporate fundraising, business development, sponsorship or partnerships.
· Understanding of, or interest in, CSR, ESG and social value agendas.
· Commitment to the values and mission of St Luke's.
· Genuine interest in community development and social impact.
· Professional, enthusiastic and results-focused approach.
Desirable:
· Experience within the charity, voluntary or community sector.
· Experience of corporate fundraising or sponsorship.
· Knowledge of the London business community.
· Experience organising networking or stakeholder engagement events.
· Experience supporting employee volunteering or community engagement programmes.
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Base of Work: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week at the Community Impact Bucks Office in Aylesbury
Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 FTE (£14,629 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how data and insight is used at Community Impact Bucks. You will strengthen our data practices, lead our monitoring analysis to ensure data is used effectively to support continuous improvement, planning and shape future projects and priorities. You will work closely with team members and project leads to understand how they collect and use data and insight across the organisation, being proactive in identifying and driving improvement.
The role will report to the Head of Programmes and Business Development.
About the charity
Community Impact Bucks is a charity that uses its expertise to deliver, support and empower positive change for local charities, communities and people. Our mission is to enable and develop strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We support charities, communities and volunteers to be the best they can be by:
Building capacity empowering sustainable not-for-profit organisations and communities through practical support and development.
Enabling volunteering through Volunteer Bucks.
Developing partnerships and collaborations to influence change.
Delivering community-based services and projects to help people stay connected and independent.
Providing leadership and advocacy strengthening our sector’s voice and influence.
At the heart of Buckinghamshire’s communities, Community Impact Bucks is a locally rooted charity committed to helping communities and charities thrive. Our impact is made possible by a passionate and committed team who believe in the power of local action and understand the places and people they serve.
The role
The Data, Insight and Impact Lead will help us understand, demonstrate and increase the difference we make. Working across our programmes and services, you will turn data into clear insights, reports, dashboards and impact stories that improve services, support decision-making and shape future priorities.
Working alongside the Head of Programmes and Business Development and colleagues across the charity, you will bring together information from different programmes and systems. With strong analytical and reporting skills, experience of monitoring and evaluation, and confidence working with complex datasets, you will support colleagues to improve data quality, meet reporting requirements and use evidence to improve services and identify future opportunities.
A key element of the role will be building a strong understanding of all areas of our work and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation. This will include regular in-person activity and collaboration with team members and the Senior Leadership Team.
The role will be responsible for
Developing and improving data, insight and impact reporting across the charity.
Analysing monitoring and evaluation data to demonstrate impact and support service improvement.
Producing clear reports, dashboards, visualisations and impact stories for different audiences.
Supporting project teams to collect accurate and useful data that meets operational and funder requirements.
Improving data quality, consistency and validation across systems and supporting GDPR-compliant practice.
Helping colleagues build their confidence and skills in using data and producing reports.
Identifying effective digital tools and new approaches to data collection, analysis and reporting.
Leading the preparation of data and insight for annual impact reporting.
Promoting learning, reflection and evidence-informed decision-making across the charity.
What we offer:
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
Onsite parking and lovely office setting
Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive environment with lots of positivity
Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Diversity and inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 4 October at 10pm.
For more information, please download the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of this ad, or visit our website - Community Impact Bucks.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Aylesbury. Interviews will take place week commencing 12 October.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.

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Cure Parkinson’s is the only organisation in the UK solely dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s, one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world. All of our work goes towards finding ways to slow, stop or reverse the condition.
We believe that we are closer than ever to a cure and are acting with urgency to make this a reality for the 166,000 people in the UK and 11.8 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising and Events Assistant to join our Public Fundraising Team on a temporary contract until May 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would like to develop their skills in relationship, events and community fundraising. You’ll manage administrative tasks on behalf of our team, whilst delivering high-quality stewardship to our supporters. You’ll also gain hands-on experience of event management on some of our most exciting annual fundraising events such as the TCS London Marathon and our Walk To Cure Parkinson's.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced role with plenty of variety, who can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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PWSA UK is looking for an individual who is experienced in individual supporter fundraising, capable of growing our income from our community network, individual givers including seasonal and capital campaigns. You will have the drive to make a difference for our stakeholders, be able to build strong supporter relationships at a distance and create compelling proposals that connect donors with PWSA UK’s mission and will enjoy working independently in a small team.
About the role
This is a new role and you will manage and maintain a regular giving programme for new and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities for the community that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will support community fundraising, establish an effective individual giving programme using the CRM and increase the number of legacy pledges achieved over time
• Build and manage an individual giving programme.
• Support and build upon the community fundraising activity
• Develop persuasive campaigns, cases for support and donor communications.
• Maintain the CRM and utlise it to its full potential
• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised fundraising manager, with experience in individual giving and community fundraising. You will be confident communicating with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the opportunity please visit our website
Every person with PWS community has access to high quality care, opportunity and support to overcome the challenges of PWS



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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.
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Join the London District and become part of a collaborative, supportive team.
As our Operations Support Assistant, you will be a key member of the team, contributing to the many workstreams that support the life of Methodism across London. We are looking for an excellent organiser who can manage their own workload, support others and provide first-rate administrative assistance. You will also be confident using a range of IT applications. We value people who think independently, take initiative and work collaboratively - sharing ideas and helping to turn them into action. You will work closely with the existing Operations Support Assistant in a job-share like partnership, keeping in touch and sharing information to support one another. This part of the job-share partnership will focus on managing the District Chairs diaries, coordinating room bookings and leading support for the Justice and Mission Group.
Why work with us?
You will enjoy a central office in Westminster, the flexibility to work remotely and the support of welcoming colleagues. We also offer flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, a pension and generous annual leave. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - and to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
Take a look at the job description to find out more. If the role sounds right for you, complete the application form. If you have any questions, please get in touch - we would be happy to hear from you.
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A 24-month fixed-term contract - With the aim of extending the contract, subject to future funding and income growth
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week (flexibility available)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service.
Work location: home-based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: Mileage (at 55p per mile) and other travel-related expenses will be paid based on the distance travelled from our registered office in Birkenhead.
Training: support towards the cost of gaining professional qualifications could be considered as part of the overall package
About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.
Demand for our activities is growing, and we want to reach more people across the Wirral. We are now seeking an enthusiastic fundraiser to help us grow and diversify our income, enabling us to provide more activities, events and support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising initiatives. The role will focus on grants, community fundraising and local business support.
About the role
As our lead fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will write fundraising bids and build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.
You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and ensure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.
The post is initially offered for 24 months, with the aim of extending it if the role helps secure additional income and future funding allows.
Key responsibilities
As our lead fundraiser, you will:
Grants and trusts
Community and local fundraising
Participation, stewardship and communications
Systems, records and compliance
Person specification
Essential
Desirable
Reporting arrangements
Reporting to the Charity Manager, you will also work closely with trustees and volunteers to identify fundraising opportunities and gather evidence of impact.
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.
You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September 2026
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
At Cruse, our strategy, sets out our charity’s plans to grow our income and build on our expertise and unique position in the sector. We provide expert bereavement and grief information and support, and our charity has been supporting people for over 65 years. We support adults, children and young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, through our national services, over 80 local branches and online information about grief and bereavement.
Working within the Fundraising Operations and Supporter Care Team and reporting to the Fundraising Operations and Supporter Care Manager, the Supporter Care and Data Officer will deliver excellent customer care to our supporters, responding to enquiries, and thanking supporters to help drive income and show them how valued they are to Cruse Bereavement Support. You’ll work with the fundraising CRM to ensure and maintain the quality of information available and support the Commercial Income Team (c25% of time) with administrative tasks.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please note that if you application does not include both a CV and covering letter, your application may not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 5 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 5 October 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4 with flexibility to work from home
Salary: £26,912 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,912 per annum, increasing to £28,594 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £30,276 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Are you passionate about engaging communities and empowering volunteers? The MS Society is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to support our Community, Events & Retail Fundraising team. You’ll play a key role in recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers, helping us achieve our mission of improving the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Why Join the MS Society?
Join us in shaping a stronger volunteer community that will drive our fundraising efforts and help us continue delivering vital support and research for people affected by MS.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Anticipated interview date: w/c5 October 2026
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
Caring for you and your family
Thinking about your finances
Enriching your life at work
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS

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This role is based at the National Greyhound Centre, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX, with a minimum of three days in the office and the option to work two days from home.
Job role:
Each year, thousands of greyhounds across the UK rely on the generosity of supporters of the Greyhound Trust to find safe, loving homes. With an annual income of around £4.5 million, individual giving and gifts in Wills is central to our income generation strategy and this role lead its growth and development.
This role is perfect for an experienced fundraiser ready to own the individual giving and gift in Wills strategy end to end. You will set the direction for donor communications, appeals and the legacy pipeline, taking responsibility for income from individual donors and KPIs while working closely with the Head of Income Generation and Engagement to contribute to the overall income generation and engagement strategy.
You will take the lead in developing, testing, learning and growing the direct marketing programme and developing supporter journeys both online and offline. You’ll develop our email marketing and online supporter journeys for now and the future.
This is a broad, varied role, for a senior fundraiser. Whether your background is strongest in individual giving, community fundraising, legacies, digital or data, if you are a confident communicator with proven experience of owning fundraising strategy, income and supplier relationships ready to take your next step in animal welfare, this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities:
Essential skills and experience:
Desirable experience and qualifications:
You will be required to work or provide support outside of standard working hours for events and operational needs, so flexibility is key. This post and its role requirement will develop with the needs of the charity.
Greyhound Trust was founded in 1975. Since then we are proud to have found over 100,000 loving homes for greyhounds.



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Role
Bowel Research UK are looking for a manager with experience across either philanthropy, corporate partnerships or both to join their Fundraising team in a new role.
This role will lead and manage the corporate and philanthropy income streams, building on existing successes, spotting opportunities to engage new partners and donors, and nurture green shoots.
This role, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications, will develop, embed and lead the corporate and philanthropy strategy. As such, Bowel Research UK needs an experienced corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
This role will manage two direct reports across community fundraising, challenge events, supporter care and data. Experience managing staff or volunteers would be helpful, but Bowel Research UK are open to applications from candidates for whom this would be a development area.
Equally, Bowel Research UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as prospecting, pitching and account management.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment at organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the deadline for expressions of interest.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack or any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can engage with the selection process, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.
Deadline for expressions of interest: EOD Friday 2nd October
Closing date for full applications: Midnight Monday 5th October
Interviews are expected to be two stages, with Stage 1 being virtual via Teams and Stage 2 in person in London.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility
Location: Hybrid-working; head office is in Cardiff however the successful applicant can be based anywhere across Wales as we have offices in multiple locations.
Purpose of Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer to help secure the funding needed to sustain and develop our vital work. Working closely with the Trust & Foundation Fundraising Manager and colleagues across the organisation, the successful candidate will be a confident relationship-builder with excellent written communication skills and a track record of securing grant funding and reporting impact to funders to maximise future support.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Work with operational teams to develop funding applications to meet agreed income targets to help fund core activities and priority projects.
To develop and maintain a list of suitable, well researched prospects and ensure that opportunities for funding are not missed by maintaining a suitable pipeline.
Regular review of income pledges and received, and the funding pipeline, reporting progress and risks to manager.
Liaise with relevant project staff to coordinate and submit monitoring and evaluation reports to funders.
Ensure all reporting requirements are met in line with agreed deadlines.
To ensure that all relevant administration is recorded accurately on the fundraising CRM and shared team databases.
To monitor payment dates and ensure payments are received when expected.
Build and maintain relationships with funders, helping them to understand the impact of their support.
Support the Contracts and Planning Team with other duties as required, contributing flexibly to wider team priorities and organisational needs
This role is subject to a Basic DBS disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in an ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?
We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join us at this very exciting time. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of around 100 prospective donors in order to raise funds for a range of key projects. They will be responsible for the entire prospect relationship management process including researching, cultivating, asking and stewarding.
This role will play an integral part in supporting donations to improve student experience and across key areas of research.
As part of an award-winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you’ll get the chance to work across the team and wider university to encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant £10k plus gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector.
You will be provided with a robust induction and an ongoing training program that will include support from the University as well as expert external providers.
As a Philanthropy Officer you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors. You will have the confidence to ask for donations, be a strong communicator, and be passionate about making a difference to some of the biggest challenges the world faces.
The Philanthropy Officer will take ownership of the end-to-end relationship management process of a prospect, from initial research to stewardship activity:
1. Personally manage a portfolio of circa 100 of the University’s (4- and 5-figure) donors and prospective donors, maintaining close relationships with each prospect and integrating them with the University whenever possible to bring the prospective donors to the point where you can ask for philanthropic support.
2. Secure over £100,000 of donation pledges in the first year and develop a sustainable pipeline of prospects and philanthropic income.
3. Demonstrate an understanding that successful fundraising is based on building effective relationships, which match a prospective donor’s philanthropic interest with an area of strength and/or opportunity at the University. Be responsible for the end-to-end relationship management process of your contacts including:
· Identifying new prospective donors from your networks.
· Making the approach and managing a cultivation process, tailored to your prospect.
· Understanding the University’s campaign priorities and bringing them to life for individual supporters. through various communication channels.
· Asking confidently, passionately and effectively for key priorities.
· Building long-term relationships that are centred on the donor, including maximising volunteering opportunities where appropriate.
· Stewarding the donor once a gift is made, ensuring the individual remains connected to the University, the project, and the impact which they have made.
4. Responsible for adhering to relevant fundraising regulation and GDPR whilst ensuring fundraising processes are ethical and that due diligence is undertaken as necessary.
5. Deliver against set targets including money raised, asks made, meetings secured and gift close rate.
6. Communicate effectively with prospects, donors, volunteers, alumni, academics, researchers and businesses using a wide range of communication skills.
7. Communicate effectively with prospects and donors by phone, email, LinkedIn, letter and face-to-face.
8. Work internally with academics to showcase projects to potential donors and work with colleagues across the university to bring gifts to fruition.
9. Work closely with the Volunteering, Events, Campaign Management, Donor Experience, Regular Giving and Legacy Teams to maximise opportunities for collaboration with prospective donors.
10. Working in partnership with other fundraisers and members of DARO including sharing best practice and ensuring prospect development by playing in senior stakeholders at the right time.
11. Use Blackbaud CRM to record meetings and proposals effectively to allow accurate performance monitoring and reporting.
12. Take ownership of all processes and communications in relation to your prospects to include writing proposals, first approach communication, thank you letters and gift paperwork as appropriate.
13. Work with the Philanthropic Finance Team to ensure pledges are fulfilled and donations are correctly managed.
14. Being familiar with methods of tax efficient giving in the UK.
15. Seeking out opportunities for professional development.
16. Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff.
17. Supports the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
18. Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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The Switch Charity is looking for a dynamic, organised person with experience and a passion for supporting young people. Our Project Coordinator role is key to the success of our mission, helping prepare for, deliver, and evaluate our employability activities that help raise young people’s career aspirations.
You will be pivotal in the successful preparation, delivery and evaluation of our career development activities and programmes. You will coordinate projects with our schools and sixth form colleges, communicating with a range of stakeholders including school staff, students and business volunteers. You will help ensure the smooth running of our programme delivery work and demonstrate the positive impact our charity has on thousands of young people in Tower Hamlets every year.
You will see our young people grow before your eyes and be contributing to their better future.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
1. To support the successful delivery of projects, activities and events, through the successful management of event logistics, communications, and resource preparation. Projects, activities and events include: Primary School Financial Literacy workshops, Core Programmes for Key Stages 3 to 5, Industry Insight Days, Bespoke Workplace visits, Mentoring and Future Skills.
2. Liaise with volunteers, external facilitators, school administrative and teaching staff on school projects as needed, in the pre- and post-event stage.
3. Attend in-person events in the borough (in both schools and workplaces) to assist with delivery, volunteer management and event logistics.
4. Compile data and reports on business and volunteer activity as directed by the Senior Project Manager on the Secondary Team. Work with the wider team to produce annual impact reports and volunteer data reports on specific projects, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
5. The post has specific responsibility for the areas outlined in this document. These areas may change as the nature of projects or funding changes over time.
Please refer to the full Job Description for a detailed description of the job.
What is it like to work for us?
As a small charity we are able to provide a great work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays, Christmas shut down, training opportunities, a friendly office near Spitalfields, and a cash-back health plan.
This role is predominantly office based. You would work in the office or at an event location in East London usually 4 days per week. You would usually be able to WFH one day per week, typically Fridays.
To support our colleagues we ensure that we always pay the London Living Wage, and we also offer a £500 travel bursary with this role on top of the salary, to support high London working costs.
Please read the attached JD to understand the main tasks of this role and the skills needed to be successful.
Candidates must provide their CV and a Covering Letter of maximum 2 sides of A4, detailing how they fit the Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Skills detailed in the JD.
We operate a stringent Safer Recruitment policy. Any successful applicant will need to provide two current references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
We encourage applicants who live or have lived in Tower Hamlets and understand the community we serve. If you're from Tower Hamlets and interested in the role but feel you don't meet all the requirements, please reach out to discuss how we can support you.
By providing our local young people with essential skills and experiences of the working world, we ensure that they can reach their best future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
At Cruse, our strategy, sets out our charity’s plans to grow our income and build on our expertise and unique position in the sector. We provide expert bereavement and grief information and support, and our charity has been supporting people for over 65 years. We support adults, children and young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, through our national services, over 80 local branches and online information about grief and bereavement.
To lead and grow Cruse’s community fundraising and events programme, maximising income from existing activities/events while developing new fundraising opportunities. The postholder will take ownership of event planning and delivery, supporter engagement and volunteer and Branch fundraising coordination, helping to increase unrestricted income. This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of major events such as Cruse walks, whilst also creating new fundraising events for supporters to engage with us.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please note that if you application does not include both a CV and covering letter, your application may not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 2 October 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 12 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 12 October 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.