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The Alumni Engagement Manager is a key role dedicated to nurturing lifelong relationships between the School and its global alumni and parent(s) of alumni community. By leading meaningful engagement, communications, and events, the role supports strategic initiatives that build a strong sense of community and encourage ongoing philanthropic support.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK currently. We are unable to offer a visa sponsorship for this position.
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Engagement and events:
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Execute a successful series of annual alumni and parents of alumni events locally and in the US, ensuring robust attendance, and driving successful event-based fundraisers when applicable
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Plan and support annual milestone reunions
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Schedule and host alumni tours and visits to the campus
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Actively facilitate meaningful networking and connection opportunities among current students, employees, and alumni, including alumni-to-alumni engagement
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Oversee the alumni and Grade 12 mentor program with the Office of Student Advising
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Manage the onboarding of the graduating Grade 12 class into the alumni network throughout the students’ final year at ASL, with event engagement and a fundraising appeal, in partnership with the high school leadership team
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Coordinate with the Director of Development and Giving Manager to annually promote fundraising appeals and giving challenges at alumni events and in alumni communications
Communications:
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Execute alumni communications in coordination with the Director of Development and the Communications team
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Write, design, and publish a monthly alumni newsletter, London Calling
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Research, meet, and conduct interviews with alumni of note in order to write monthly in-depth feature stories in London Calling
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Serve as lead on alumni networking software (ASLConnects, a Graduway site)
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Develop alumni content for ASL social media and online alumni platforms.
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Partner with the Giving Manager to drive success and class engagement during Grade 12 class gift campaign drive each year
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Monitor and provide updates for alumni web pages
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Assist with copywriting for alumni fundraising around the Annual Fund and other fundraising initiatives as requested by the Director of Development
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Work with the Web Editor to ensure that alumni pages of ASL website are up-to-date, relevant, and compelling
Additional responsibilities:
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Design and occasionally send mass broadcast emails and invitations related to alumni and/or parents of alumni, in coordination with the Director of Development
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In partnership with the Communications team, build monthly London Calling features on ASL (a Finalsite website), including news stories, in memoriam notes, and class notes
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Handle daily alumni inbox communications, including processing web login and alumni portal access requests
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Manage the Eagle mascot volunteers, and select student-facing events
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Photograph alumni and parents of alumni groups and events
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As requested, provide occasional copywriting and copy editing support to the rest of the Development team, including non–alumni specific projects
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Perform any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, including occasional weekend and evening hours for event coverage
Essential qualifications/experience:
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A proven track record of event planning experience with high attention to detail, time management, budget oversight, specific management knowledge of AV and decor, and handling multiple event projects simultaneously
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, highly organized and a problem-solver, positive and friendly, strong people management and interpersonal skills
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Collaborative team colleague and a self-starter
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Ability to adjust to dynamic event environments with ease
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A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
Desirable qualifications/experience:
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Demonstrable alumni relations experience, building and developing effective relationships
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Educated at degree level
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Independent and/or international school experience
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Knowledge proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
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Knowledge proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
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Experience working with volunteers
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Fundraising experience as it relates to cultivation and stewardship
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Experience working with effective digital marketing and communication tools including web-editing, social media communications and bulk email marketing
Join Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind and play a vital role in growing the support that makes life-changing mental health services possible. This is a unique opportunity to use your fundraising skills to make a genuine difference in local communities.
We are looking for a motivated and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. In this role, you will help generate sustainable income to support our mission of ensuring that nobody has to face a mental health problem alone. You will work closely with supporters, partners, and the wider community to develop and deliver engaging fundraising activities that inspire long-term support.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, delivering creative campaigns, and seeing the tangible impact of their work.
What you will be doing:
You will plan and deliver a range of fundraising activities, including community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and trust and foundation applications. You will help develop campaigns, support fundraising events, and identify new income opportunities to help us grow and diversify our funding.
You will build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and inspired to continue supporting our work. You will also support fundraising events, maintain accurate records on our CRM system, and help track and report on fundraising performance.
Why join Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind?
You will be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation making a real difference to people experiencing mental health challenges. Your work will directly contribute to sustaining and expanding services that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
We offer a flexible, part-time role with the opportunity to shape fundraising activity, develop your skills, and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking someone who is proactive, organised, and confident in building relationships. You will have experience in fundraising or income generation and a genuine passion for supporting mental health and community wellbeing.
You will be a strong communicator, able to engage supporters and partners effectively, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, lasting impact.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Deafblind UK, we support people living with sight and hearing loss to live the life they want.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing fundraising team as we look toward the charity's 100th anniversary in 2028.
The Fundraiser - Corporate & Events will play a pivotal role in enabing Deafblind UK to achieve its goals - helping us to reach more supporters, inspire long-term giving, and raise vital funds through corporate partnerships and charity-led fundraising events. You’ll be at the heart of building relationships, creating impact, and driving income that directly transforms the support available for people with dual sensory loss.
Reporting to the Fundraising Development Manager, the Fundraiser - Corporate and Events will be responsible for growing our existing supporter base and driving engagement, loyalty and income through innovative corporate fundraising activities and charity-led fundraising events. You will be responsible for implementing fundraising strategies, coordinating campaigns, and developing strong connections with businesses in order to generate income and meet targets.
The role includes helping to market and promote Deafblind UK events, with a focus on writing compelling copy for online and offline promotion. The postholder will have a flair for creativity and innovation, with outstanding supporter relationship management skills; to help enhance income generation through mass participation events. Our aim is to ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to the highest standards and are well-planned, exciting, safe, creative and challenging.
This is a highly rewarding position for a creative and dynamic individual to make a genuine difference to the support available for the 450,000 people across the UK who are deafblind.
This position is based remotely with frequent travel as and when required to carry out the duties of the role.
The role will also include:
- Building and managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering engaging activities such as networking events, golf days, and workplace fundraising.
- Leading on the planning and delivery of charity-led fundraising events, ensuring they are successful, safe, accessible, and memorable.
- Developing and stewarding lasting relationships with businesses, supporters, and volunteers, ensuring excellent supporter experiences.
- Growing income through creative initiatives, from collection pots in high-footfall areas to securing pro-bono and in-kind support.
- Working closely with our Fundraising Development Manager and Marketing Team to deliver fundraising targets and raise Deafblind UK’s profile.
You will bring to the role:
- A minimum of two years in a fundraising role, with a flair for building and maintaining strong relationships.
- A natural talent for networking and the ability to inspire passion in others.
- Proven experience in managing events and a demonstrable track record of meeting fundraising targets.
- Creativity to spot opportunities paired with the organisational skills to deliver them seamlessly.
- A self-motivated, energetic, and passionate approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- A flexible, can-do attitude to some evening and weekend working as the needs of the role requires.
- Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience of database management preferably CRM.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s.
As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.
This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.
You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel.
Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March in Maggie's Barts.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re seeking an experienced and driven Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to help change the lives of young carers. In this pivotal role, you’ll secure vital funding from charitable trusts and foundations, building strong relationships and crafting compelling cases for support. You’ll lead on high-value applications, identify new funding opportunities, and play a key role in shaping our income growth. Working with a passionate, mission-led team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work every day. If you’re persuasive, and inspired by making a lasting difference for children, we’d love you to join us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Community and Events Fundraising Officer
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Location: London, UK.
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% (2 days) of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team:
This role is in the Community, Events and Education team who sit within the Mass Engagement department. The team manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising and engagement activity ranging from challenge events, our partnership with Glastonbury festival to a busy community fundraising programme, our volunteer Speaker Network and an education engagement programme.
The team delivers far more than income by deepening the engagement of new and existing supporters and raising awareness of WaterAid’s work.
About the Role
The Senior Community and Events Fundraising Officer is responsible for managing fundraising partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises, including developing new business opportunities and creating stewardship journeys for employee fundraising. The role also manages WaterAid’s corporate events such as WaterAid’s Dragon Boat Race, working with choir groups to fundraise as part of the Sing for Water event, and stewards the 4Water volunteer network.
In addition, the role supports the delivery of WaterAid’s virtual fundraising products, including Walk for Water, Just Water and Swim Marathon. This includes delivering excellent supporter journeys and developing fundraising resources to effectively steward and engage these audiences.
To be successful, you’ll need:
We are looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser with experience in community, events and corporate fundraising. You will have:
- At least 4 years’ experience working within a community and events fundraising team, with responsibility for corporate or SME fundraising and employee engagement, events management and delivery, and fundraising product development.
- Experience of managing budgets, analysing data, and reporting on performance.
- Experience of working on virtual fundraising products.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to inspire supporters and communicate the impact of their support.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 23 February.
1st interview via Teams on Thursday 26 February PM time and Friday 27 February AM time. 2nd interviews are expected to take place face to face at our Canary Wharf office on Wednesday 4 March PM time.
How to Apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
UK Benefits:
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK Water Aiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Key Responsibilites:
Community Fundraising & Income Generation
- Proactively develop, manage and grow a portfolio of community supporters, groups, schools, businesses and individuals across the London region
- Work with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager to identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities, taking a creative and proactive approach to growing income and engagement
- Support and motivate fundraisers to achieve their goals, providing excellent stewardship and a positive supporter experience
- Work towards agreed income and activity targets, monitoring progress and adapting plans as needed
Relationship Building and Engagement
- Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing supporters, acting as a passionate ambassador for the charity
- Develop trusted relationships with our families, support them with their fundraising, and signpost them to other ways they can support the charity
- Build strong, effective working relationships with House teams across London, working closely together to ensure families’ best interests are at the heart of what we do and to maximise opportunities for income and engagement
- Build effective working relationships with the House teams across London
- Represent Ronald McDonald House Charities UK at events, meetings and fundraising activities across London, delivering presentations and ensuring we maximise PR opportunities
- Deliver clear, compelling messages about the charity’s impact, inspiring supporters to get involved
Working with others
- Interact with families supported by the charity in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, respecting confidentiality as needed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Engagement, Family Services, and other teams to maximise impact
- Contribute ideas, insight and learning to support continuous improvement across the Engagement Directorate
Planning, Events & Administration
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring fundraising activity is well planned and cost-effective
- Maintain accurate records on the CRM database, including supporter interactions, income and activity reporting
- Produce regular reports on activity, income and KPIs against targets
Knowledge and Experince
- Demonstrable experience of achieving or exceeding targets in a relationship‑led fundraising role
- Experience of working in a customer-facing, supporter-facing or community-facing role, building and managing positive relationships with a diverse range of people and groups
- Experience of developing and delivering plans and budgets, monitoring progress and reporting against objectives and financial targets
- Experience of using a database or CRM system to carry out day-to-day administrative and reporting duties
- Experience of organising events, campaigns or community activities
- Experience of working independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to positively persuade, motivate and inspire a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
- Confident in setting up, attending and following up meetings to secure engagement and support
- Confident in creating and delivering presentations in a range of settings
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence using a CRM database
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within agreed budgets and timeframes
- Self-starter, with a can-do attitude and the ability to manage own workload
- A collaborative, kind and adaptable approach when working with colleagues, supporters, volunteers and families
- Able to interact with families in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, recognising the emotional context of their experiences
- Willingness and ability to work outside of normal working hour (evenings and weekends) travel across the wider UK as required
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Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Are you looking for the perfect summer job or a recurring seasonal opportunity?
Join the team at Pagham Harbour and become part of a passionate team dedicated to wildlife conservation and inspiring public support!
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Pagham Harbour (Reserve-based)
Ref: FEB20263152
Location: Pagham Harbour
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Until the end of August/Early September 2026
Closing Date: Sun, 1st Mar 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
About Pagham Harbour
Pagham Harbour is a glorious and peaceful nature reserve, one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coast. Watch Black-tailed Godwits and Little Egrets by day, then linger when skies are clear for an amazing sunset.
One of the highlights of summer at Pagham is our tern colony on Tern Island. The sound of chattering terns drifts across the languid waters mingled with the harsher squawks of the Black-headed Gulls. Common, Sandwich and Little Terns all nest on the island and it is a delight to watch these elegant seabirds fishing in the harbour, hovering briefly before diving into the water for small fish.
About the Role
As a Reserve based Seasonal Fundraiser at Pagham Harbour, you’ll work alongside our friendly staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the importance of this extraordinary site, and inspire them to support the RSPB’s vital conservation efforts.
The role is target-driven and requires confidence, resilience, and enthusiasm - but for those who thrive on purpose and people, it’s truly rewarding.
This position may be well suited to students or individuals seeking a recurring seasonal role each year.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge necessary.
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) ensuring stable income.
- Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week to suit your schedule.
- Inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
- A chance to make a real difference for nature.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation - we’ll teach you the rest!
- Resilience and positivity when facing challenges.
- Confidence speaking with members of the public and working toward clear targets.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often independently.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable, not essential).
Additional Information:
- Fixed-term, Until Early September 2026
- The successful candidate will attend an in person induction and training at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- Start Date: March 2026 - For a full list of our start dates please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form.
Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re best suited for this role.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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Community Fundraiser – South East (Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the South East region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering the South East you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Kent, Surrey or Sussex?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraiser - Volunteer Board Fundraising
Directorate: Engagement & Fundraising (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Team/Department: Volunteer Board Fundraising (Supporter Led Fundraising)
Location: Wales (home based or hybrid)
Salary: £31,171 - £36,631 dependent on experience
Date last amended: January 2026
Context and Background
The NSPCC relies on voluntary income for the majority of its work to keep children safe,
prevent abuse and ensure every child has a voice. To secure long -term sustainability, the
charity has reshaped how it engages supporters through the Engagement and Fun draising
Directorate. Within this, the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department brings together
high -value audiences and supporter -led income. The Volunteer Board Fundraising team
leads income generation through regional and national volunteer boards , volunteer -led
fundraising initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event
committees . These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging
senior volunteers, and supporting long -term supporter relationships.
The volunteer boards are made up of influential and successful senior stakeholders who feel
passionately about the NSPCC and volunteer their time to help the NSPCC generate income
and awareness. They employ a range of fundraising techniques to reach their goals focus being to use their networks and influence to secure income generating opportunities
via events, corporate partnerships and major gifts from individuals.
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This role will support , and lead the growth and development of, the s uccessful Wales
Fundraising Board which has been established for over 25 year s, initially as the NSPCC Full
Stop Appeal Board for Wales. The board has helped to lead and organise balls and dinners ,
overseas fundraising challenges and a variety of events in Wales and the rest of the UK. The
board’s ‘Building Brighter Futures’ appeal secured funding to build the NSPCC’s d edicated
Wales hub in Cardiff , Diane Engelhardt House , opened in 2010. The key focus of the current
board is to support the raising of over £1m annually from a range of supporter audiences
and promote the NSPCC across Wales by organising events (both fundraising and
engagement), establishing new contacts - primarily high net worth individuals and corporate
partners - and supporting the delivery of NSPCC services including recruitment of
volunteers and supporting access to NSPCC services.The team works closely with colleagues in Philanthropy and Partnerships (corporate
partnerships , major gifts, trusts and statutory ), Public Engagement (marketing, brand,
digital), and Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure
volunteer fundraising is integrated into supporter journeys, delivers excellent experiences,
and achieves strong ROI.
The role of the Fundraiser is to cultivate and steward key relationships and deliver special
projects across the volunteer board and their network to deliver against annual income
plans .
Job purpose
• To contribute towards the delivery of sustainable income through the Wales
Fundraising Board
• To contribute towards the delivery of annual income and engagement plans,
ensuring volunteer activity is high -quality, compliant, and supporter -centric
• Build and manage relationships with senior volunteers and board members,
maximising long -term support and value
• Provide operational support and management of volunteer partnerships & projects
Key relationships - Internal
• Member of the Volunteer Board Fundraising team
• Reports to a Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Board Fundraising
• Works with colleagues across Philanthropy & Partnerships, including Corporate
Partnerships, Major Gifts , Trusts and Statutory and Supporter Relationship
Fundraising.
• Member of the Wales Leadership Group, supporting the Assistant Director for
Wales and other Wales -based colleague s and teams.
• Collaborates with Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital) to support
volunteer fundraising campaigns and engagement
• Works with Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to
ensure processes are efficient and compliant
Key relationships - External
• Volunteer board chair, members and regional ambassadors including Wales
Fundraising Board members and senior advocates
• NSPCC’s Trustee for Wales
• Senior supporters and networks (individuals and organisations ) engaged through
volunteer -led activity
• Agencies, venues and suppliers supporting volunteer fundraising
• External peers and networks within the volunteer fundraising secto rMain duties and responsibilities
Contributing to Volunteer Partnerships Strategy and Income
• Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Partnerships annual business plan to
maximise net income and long -term value through the volunteer boards
• Support the Wales Fundraising Board and their networks , ensuring their fundraising
and engagement delivers sustainable income and long -term value
• Lead on delivery of specific fundraising projects .
• Support a portfolio of fundraising and stewardship events led by the Wales
Fundraising Board to engage with new and existing supporters both in and outside
of Wales.
• Contribute to KPIs for income, supporter experience and ROI, addressing risks and
identifying opportunities for growth
• Lead on the delivery of business cases for new volunteer -led initiatives by the Wales
Fundraising Board
Managing Volunteer Relationships
• Steward senior volunteers and board members, ensuring they feel supported,
inspired and connected to the NSPCC’s mission
• Provide tools, resources and guidance to volunteers to support their fundraising
and advocacy
• C arry out research through a range of sources, to contribute to proposals, donor
strategies and fundraising communications.
• Develop and create engaging materials for external audiences
• Ensure compliance with NSPCC policies, fundraising regulations and best practice
in all volunteer -led activity
Collaboration and Centre of Excellence
• Act as a centre of expertise for volunteer -led fundraising across the NSPCC
• Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement & Fundraising to embed volunteer
fundraising within wider supporter journeys and campaigns
Budgeting , Finance and Evaluation
• Contribute to the budgets for volunteer fundraising activity, whilst supporting the
Fundraising Manager to accurately monitor income and expenditure
• With the support of the Fundraising Manager , ensure accurate data capture and
reporting
• To provide financial administrative assistance to budget holders, including
processing invoices, placing orders, undertaking financial analysis, cash handling
and banking in line with NSPCC policies and procedures.Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation
directorate
• To update databases and supporter information systems as directed, in line with
Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to
strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and
wider NSPCC activities.
• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s standards, policies and procedures.
• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the NSPCC’s values and
behaviours.
• To maintain an awareness of and comply with data protection regulations and
internal data protection policies.
• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning
and development of others and the whole organisation.
• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
• To be proactive in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance
• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the
NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to
end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developm
ents and general NSPCC news
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Person specification
1. Experience of building effective relationships through face to face interactions with
existing and new high -level individuals and/or organisations, leading to securing
fundraising income via long -term partnerships.
2. Commercially minded; ability to apply commercial knowledge and understanding to
fundraising partnerships ensuring that NSPCC activity has a competitive edge in
the market place. NSPCC fundraising activity must be appealing and commercially
viable.
3. Exceptional project management skills; ability to see a project through from start to
finish, reaching a desired income target. Must have meticulous planning skills and
show great attention to detail. Must be self -motivated and highly proactive.
4. Target driven with proven financial management and reporting skills, including
accurate budgeting and contingency planning. A track record of achieving financial
and departmental objectives.5. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropic
motivations and current trends in high value and corporate fundraising across the
UK.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches,
ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident
way.
7. Able to work harmoniously with internal colleagues across teams to achieve joint
objectives. Working collaboratively; demonstrating an understanding of other
team’s goals and priorities. Able to negotiate successfully with others to achieve a
desired outco me.
8. Ability to organise and plan own work, juggle competing demands, manage projects
and establish clear timelines and priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
9. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity.
10. Experience of provided.
a fundraising CRM package is desirable but not essential; training
The ability to engage this role .
in communications using the Welsh language is also desirable in
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes
safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and
thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and
about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and adults.
our
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely
and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and
relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance .Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their
skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and
selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the
role and th e organisation .
• C ommitted to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants
(internal and external) who self -declare at application as having a disability and who
meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are
app lying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in
order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or
volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is
suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on
their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining
the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and
activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance
with the GDPR legislation.
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Job DescriptionJoin Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll be at the heart of building and championing our volunteer community. You will work closely with local fundraising and volunteering groups, inspiring them to create meaningful activities that raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with passionate fundraising colleagues to grow and energise our volunteer network helping new and existing volunteers feel empowered, supported, and excited to make a difference in their communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups, building trusted relationships and nurturing an engaged, motivated volunteer community.
- Keep our fundraising activity running smoothly through efficient admin support from maintaining accurate database records to producing clear Excel reports and navigating multiple online systems with ease.
- Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, working alongside volunteers to maximise reach and impact.
- Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement through active outreach, events, and relationship-building.
- Collaborate across teams and with external partners, ensuring volunteers have what they need to thrive and succeed.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice, safeguarding volunteers and supporters.
- Use social media and local communication channels to celebrate volunteer achievements and inspire new supporters to get involved.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in individuals and groups.
- Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases or CRM systems.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region, including some evenings and weekends.
To view the job description, please click .
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Sunday 1st March 2026
Salary: £27,450 - £30,500
Contract: Full time, perm
Based: Home-based with weekly travel across North Wales & North Powys — with Colwyn Bay available as your office base if you prefer.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Additional Information
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
Corporate Parnterships Manager
We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on developing corporate partnerships and will also support our Campaign Board and major donor activity.
First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable setting up new systems and processes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and the Director. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser and communicator looking for the next step in their career. Someone who thrives on strategy, storytelling, and social impact.
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Permanent.
Salary: £40K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events for two days per week on average. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
The Route to a Million Campaign
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we seek to expand and diversify our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. To support this, we are launching the Route to A Million campaign in March, aiming to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years on top of our forecast income. The campaign is supported by a newly recruited campaign board, and the new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will spearhead the work required to achieve this target.
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to supercharge First Give’s next phase of income growth. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a multi‑year fundraising strategy that fuels real, measurable impact for young people and society as a whole. First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable leading a brand-new team.
As the senior leader for all income streams, you will own and drive our major donor programme; unlock new philanthropic partnerships; and build a talented team across other income streams to achieve ambitious goals. Working closely with the Director and our emerging Campaign Board, you will play critical role in growing our £1m+ annual income, deepening donor engagement and building the culture, systems and relationships that will propel First Give into its next phase of expansion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser who thrives in a values‑driven, high‑ambition environment and wants to make a lasting contribution to a fast‑growing education charity.
Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £60K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: This is a hybrid contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events as required. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


Make a real difference to the lives of Afghan communities. In this role, you will drive change: stewarding relationships with public donors and fundraisers, supporting income generation and retention, maintaining high quality supporter data, and helping identify opportunities to grow engagement and income across these areas.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Communications and Giving team to support the delivery of fundraising appeals, donor communications and events, including the London Marathon, while also contributing to the smooth running of the London office through essential supporter liaison tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual giving activity and Afghanaid’s annual fundraising appeals, as well as regular giving and donor acquisition campaigns.
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Coordinate multi channel fundraising campaigns across email, digital, direct mail, telephone and face to face
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Contribute to income growth by supporting testing and optimisation of fundraising approaches, and staying informed on sector best practice and developments
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Deliver high quality day to day stewardship of individual donors to build long term engagement and loyalty
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Ensure timely and appropriate donor communications, including thank you letters and messages, supporter updates and impact newsletters
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Respond to donor enquiries and maintain excellent standards of supporter care
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Liaise with Programme and M&E teams to source up to date impact data and stories from the communities Afghanaid has supported
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Support the delivery of Afghanaid led fundraising events, both offline and digital, including administration and coordination
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Maintain fundraising related website content, ensuring copy is accurate and engaging, and that donor journeys are smooth.
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Steward relationships with individual, community, faith and student fundraisers to maximise income and encourage retention and re engagement
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Identify and respond to opportunities to recruit new community, student and individual supporters, including engaging Afghan diaspora networks
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Provide practical fundraising advice and logistical support to ensure the success of supporter led activity
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Develop and distribute high quality branded fundraising materials tailored to supporter groups
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Recruit and steward participants for the London Marathon team to maximise fundraising income, coordinating Afghanaid’s London Marathon programme, including team engagement, event day support and post race activity
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Maintain accurate and up to date donor records within the CRM, ensuring GDPR and fundraising compliance
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Create segmented and tailored donor journeys with Afghanaid’s CRM to improve stewardship
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Monitor campaign performance and prepare reports on income, return on investment and donor retention
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Use data and insights to support targeting and future campaign planning
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Support monthly income reconciliation by accurately coding donations and maintaining records within Salesforce and marketing systems
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Process fundraising post and ensure timely delivery of supporter thank you letters and shop orders
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Ensure Gift Aid declarations are secured, recorded and filed correctly
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Monitor shared fundraising inboxes, responding to enquiries or forwarding to appropriate colleagues
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Provide general administrative support as required
Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Afghanaid is seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to play a key part in communicating and engaging with current and potential supporters about how Afghanaid is changing lives in Afghanistan. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Afghanaid's work and core values. The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving change and inspiring others to support a cause, and a talent in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
Education/ Training
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, public fundraising or another relevant field (or at least 1-2 years’ equivalent experience)
Work Experience
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At least 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in in fundraising, campaigning or advocating for a humanitarian/international development organisation or similar cause
Please view the attached document for the full person specification and more details on how to apply.
Please send a covering letter and your CV, by no later than 27th February 2026 either via CharityJob or the email address listed in the attachment; including your name and the job title in the subject line. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 standard A4 page in length and explain why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role and how the role facilitates your career objectives. Your CV should be no more than 2 pages and be accompanied by 3 professional references including your current employer (we will only contact references with your permission).
Working with communities in Afghanistan to find long-lasting solutions and provide life-saving support to those in crisis.



