612 Fundraising jobs

Fractional Head of Philanthropy

c£50k or equivalent day rate | London (Hybrid) | 16-24 hours/week

The 93% Club is the UK's fastest-growing network for state-educated people - up 75% in income, three years running. Now we're building philanthropy into the mix, and we need someone brilliant to lead it. Part-time.

We've raised £0.4m from philanthropic sources in the last 12 months with zero dedicated resource. Imagine what's possible with you steering it.

This is a new, senior role reporting to the COO with a dotted line to the CEO. You'll set the strategy, build the case for support, and personally hold the relationships with our highest-value donors - major gifts, trusts, corporates. No red tape, no legacy systems to unpick. You're building this from scratch.

You'll need:

• A track record of securing serious gifts and building real pipelines
• Confidence with CEOs, donors and everyone in between
• The judgement to make a fixed number of days count
• Genuine belief in what we're building - #StateSchoolProud and proud of it

You'll need:

• Full ownership of a new function, from day one
• A fast-growing, mission-driven team who'll back you
• £50k (not pro rata), 2-3 days/week, hybrid
• The chance to help millions of state-educated people thrive

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

To register your interest, a CV or draft profile is a great first step. You can send this to Philippa Randle at Charity People directly through the application channel on this website or get in touch to request the full job pack.

Closing date: midday on Friday 25 September
Please note we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so please get in touch early to avoid disappointment.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Senior Grants Partnerships Manager

Salary: £45,200 – £50,500 per annum, including London weighting where applicable, dependent on experience

Location: Fully flexible, with occasional travel to our Salisbury or London office, plus national and international travel as required (up to 10–20% of working time)

Working pattern: 30–37.5 hours per week, with flexible and home working arrangements. Permanent contract.

Hope and Homes for Children is looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven fundraiser to lead high-value global partnerships and help millions of separated children get back to family. We have a compelling proposition; we're looking for someone with a compelling track record in generating trusts and foundations income.

About the role

As our Senior Grants Partnerships Manager, you'll own a portfolio of up to ten large trusts, foundations and institutional funders at six and seven figure level, deepening existing relationships while opening up new ones across North America, the Gulf States, East Asia, Northern Europe and the UK.

Working closely alongside our Programmes and Advocacy colleagues, and sitting within the Programmes team so you're close to the work itself, you'll research and win new donors, shape compelling proposals and steward the relationships that follow. You'll also lead on assigned institutional funding relationships, contribute to our income growth strategy and help position HHC as the partner of choice for those investing in child rights and social care reform globally.

It's a role with real ownership, and your contribution will go straight to what matters most: helping millions of separated children get back to family.

What you'll bring

You'll have a proven track record of securing five, six and seven figure grants from large foundations, trusts and institutional donors. You'll be able to write and develop high-quality proposals and manage complex budgets. Your relationship management skills will be exceptional, and you'll know how to convey HHC's mission compellingly to a wide range of senior audiences.

You'll be collaborative and culturally empathetic, comfortable working across teams, and equally at ease leading face-to-face cultivation as you are driving prospect research and pipeline development. Most importantly, you'll share our conviction that every child belongs in a family, and understand that every partnership you build and every proposal you win brings us closer to consigning orphanages to history.

About Hope and Homes for Children

Orphanages don't protect children, they harm them. The last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs: someone to love them. Decades of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development, and that orphanages subject children to high levels of abuse and neglect.

Today, over 5.4 million children are confined to orphanages worldwide, and more than 80% of them are not orphans at all. Children belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love: somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.

Additional information

This post requires the post holder to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK, and may be subject to a DBS check.

Closing date: 17:00 on Friday 11th September 2026.

There will be a two-stage interview process: first round interviews on 22nd or 23rd September, a written exercise on 24th or 25th September, and final interviews on 29th September.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and looks to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, believing this will strengthen its ability to deliver its mission of eliminating orphanages.

You may have experience of the following: Trusts and Foundations Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Institutional Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Trusts Manager, High Value Partnerships Manager, Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser, Foundation Relations Manager, International Development Fundraising Manager

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High Value Development Officer

We are seeking a talented writer and relationship-builder to help create compelling propositions that inspire high-value donors to support vital work.

Position: High Value Development Officer
Salary: Circa £31,700 per annum, with London weighting where applicable
Location: Home-based
Hours: 36 hours – flexible 4 day week or 9 day fortnight
Contract: Fixed term until April 2027
Closing date:  CV’s reviewed on a rolling basis

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a High Value Engagement team and play an important role in developing compelling donor communications, propositions and stewardship materials.

Working across Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants and Corporate Partnerships, you will help ensure high-value donors receive timely, accurate and engaging information that demonstrates the impact of their support and encourages long-term relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing compelling cases for support, bespoke proposals and donor materials.
• Researching and gathering information, data, case studies and evidence for bids, pitches and proposals.
• Creating fundraising toolkits including budgets, case studies, digital assets and stewardship materials.
• Supporting the development of the high-value donor stewardship programme.
• Helping to organise donor stewardship activities, webinars and small events.
• Turning complex health, impact and business intelligence data into accessible and persuasive fundraising content.
• Building strong relationships across internal teams to source the information fundraisers need.
• Working alongside creative colleagues to develop visual content that helps bring the organisation’s work and impact to life.

About you

You will be an excellent writer and researcher who can take complex information and turn it into clear, concise and compelling content.

You will have strong research and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Comfortable working collaboratively across an organisation, you will be confident building relationships with colleagues at all levels and able to work independently using your own initiative.

You will also be confident using Microsoft Office and databases and have strong administrative and communication skills.

Fundraising experience would be valuable, but the skills required could also have been developed within communications, research, bid writing, marketing, business development or another environment where persuasive written content and relationship-building are central.

About the organisation

You will be joining a leading UK charity supporting people affected by stroke. Working across the organisation, you will gain exposure to a wide range of services and impact, helping high-value fundraisers tell compelling stories that inspire supporters and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

You will be joining an organisation committed to its values, equal opportunities and diversity.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Officer, High Value Fundraising Officer, Development Officer, Trusts and Grants Officer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Fundraising Communications Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Donor Engagement Officer or Fundraising Content Officer.

Heart Research UK is a national charity working to prevent, treat and cure heart diseases through research, education and community support. Every 5 minutes, someone dies from heart diseases in the UK, and they are determined to change this.

Public donations help fund lifesaving medical research, develop new treatments and support people across the UK to keep their hearts healthy. Now in the second year of their five-year strategy, they have ambitious plans to grow their income and make an even bigger difference.

We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead the development of their Individual Giving programme. With a proven track record in donor acquisition, supporter development and retention, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a programme with significant growth potential.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will develop and deliver the Individual Giving strategy, driving sustainable income growth and strengthening supporter relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the Individual Giving strategy in line with wider fundraising and organisational objectives.
• Leading donor acquisition across digital and offline channels, including paid social, search, email, direct mail, DRTV, lottery, face-to-face and telemarketing.
• Identifying new products and propositions that meet supporter needs and generate sustainable income.
• Using data, audience insight and modelling to inform investment, testing and optimisation.
• Developing supporter journeys to maximise engagement, retention and lifetime value.
• Managing agency and supplier relationships to ensure maximum value from investment.
• Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and data teams to deliver successful campaigns.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Ensuring activity complies with relevant legislation, GDPR, the Fundraising Code of Practice and Heart Research UK policies.

The Person

You’ll be an experienced Individual Giving professional with significant experience of managing and growing Individual Giving programmes, and a strong track record of successful donor acquisition across multiple channels.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of Individual Giving best practice across acquisition and retention.
• Experience using data, insight and analysis to shape strategy and investment decisions.
• Confidence working with metrics such as ROI, CPA, CPL, attrition and lifetime value, ideally with experience of test-and-learn programmes.
• Experience managing fundraising agencies and external suppliers.
• Excellent project, campaign, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A good understanding of fundraising legislation and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while working both collaboratively and independently.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about building meaningful, long-lasting supporter relationships, motivated by continuous improvement and excited by the opportunity to contribute to ambitious income growth.

Why Heart Research UK?

This is an exciting time to join their growing team of 44 people. They offer a collaborative and supportive culture, with a clear ambition to achieve long-term, sustainable income growth.

The role can be based from the Leeds office on a hybrid basis or worked fully remotely, with colleagues working flexibly across locations.

Benefits include:

• 22 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
• Office closure for the 3 working days between Christmas and New Year.
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, with enhanced schemes after 2 and 4 years.
• 20 minutes of exercise time three times a week, separate from your lunch break
• Quarterly wellbeing sessions and health checks.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Free access to an independent financial adviser.
• Reimbursement of eye test costs.
• Staff training budget for professional and career development.
• Membership of Fundraising Everywhere, providing access to additional fundraising training and development.

If you’re an experienced Individual Giving professional looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, drive sustainable income growth and make a genuine difference to people affected by heart disease, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here, or get in contact with Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £43,277 - £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience of fundraising successfully for major gifts from individuals within a charity or higher education setting to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division in support of LSE’s strategic fundraising priorities.

For 130 years, LSE’s pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count 21 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named ‘University of the Year 2025’ by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK’s top university.

To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign – Shaping the World – aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this.

This essential role will sit within LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) which serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

What we ask of you

• An excellent track record in soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from individuals at the four-figure level and above
• A high aptitude for relationship management; able to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders, represent the Mid-Level team within PAGE, and work with academics in specialised areas.

What you can expect from us

• The opportunity to join a highly successful Philanthropy team raising millions of pounds a year for academic objectives of global importance
• A professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising campaign
• We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the apply button. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Emily Pratt, Senior Philanthropy Manager.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 04th October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

About the role

You’ll build and maintain relationships between Parkinson’s UK and existing, as well as potential new supporters, through high quality communications. You’ll also process voluntary income and associated data received at the UK office.

You’ll look to maximise the potential of each supporter, as well as how the charity can support them, working with your team and colleagues across the charity. You will ensure that every supporter has a great experience of Parkinson’s UK.

What you'll do

• Provide a welcoming, efficient, proactive and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK

• Be the first point of contact for any supporters contacting the charity. Manage numerous inboxes and entry points for teams across the organisation.

• Processing and thanking all offline income received at the UK office, paid over the phone or into the bank account through a variety of methods.

• The team are experts in providing excellent customer care and have to maintain good working knowledge of all fundraising activity; research developments; current campaigns and the requirements of people affected by Parkinson’s

• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of systems and procedures including the organisation's feedback function.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience of delivering effective customer service/supporter care with the ability to deal with enquiries in a diplomatic and sensitive manner

• Demonstrable experience of working with a relational database and accurate data entry, including financial and fundraising coding

• Ability to understand numerous complex data manipulation and financial processes, procedures and platforms; necessitating a high level of skill, accuracy and understanding of data and financial dependencies

• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of people internally and externally.

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Applications close on Sunday 20 September 2026.

Interviews for this role will be held on Wednesday 30 September, in person at our London Office.

We are looking for a Global Senior Prospect Research Manager to build and sustaining a strong, high-quality prospect pipeline to support high value fundraising income streams.

Location:

Surrey - Hybrid working - approx 2 days per week in the office.

Interim Team Manager

Temporary Contract | 3-6 Months | ASAP Start
London | Field Based (4 Days per Week)
£19.23 - £20.88 per hour

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Team Manager to join a well-established national charity on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract.
This is a hands-on management role supporting a face-to-face fundraising team across multiple London locations. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field, providing visible leadership, coaching and support to frontline staff who act as ambassadors for the charity.

This role would suit an experienced people manager who enjoys leading customer-facing teams, developing individuals and ensuring high standards of professionalism and supporter engagement are maintained.

The Role

• Spend approximately 3-4 days per week visiting teams across London sites and 1 day undertaking administrative duties
• Lead, motivate and support a field-based face-to-face fundraising team
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance support to ensure team members are successful in their roles
• Handle challenging situations confidently and appropriately, taking action when needed
• Ensure policies, processes and governance requirements are followed consistently
• Promote a positive and supportive team culture
• Represent the organisation's values and ensure the team delivers a positive experience to supporters

About You

• Proven experience managing and developing teams within a customer-facing environment
• Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills
• Comfortable working across multiple locations and travelling throughout London on a regular basis
• Experience dealing with performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters
• Able to follow and implement policies, procedures and governance requirements
• Confident making decisions and addressing challenging situations professionally

Previous experience within face-to-face fundraising would be beneficial but is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have successfully led frontline, customer service, membership, retail, outreach or other field-based teams.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic national disability charity in their search for an Individual Giving Manager.

This is an exciting role that involves leading multi-channel fundraising campaigns to grow supporter engagement, income and long-term value.

As Individual Giving Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering supporter acquisition and retention strategies, including campaign planning and budget management. You will lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns across direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing and face-to-face channels to drive income growth and maximise supporter value. You will create engaging fundraising propositions and campaign content while using testing, insight and innovation to improve performance across audiences and channels. You will also manage forecasting, reporting and expenditure budgets, while building strong relationships with agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

To be successful, you will need or need to be:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns.
• Strong multi-channel experience (e.g. direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).
• Strong analytical skills, including segmentation, targeting and campaign optimisation.
• Experience managing agencies and external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary: £46,634 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

Full-time, Permanent

Location: London, with hybrid working (twice per week in office)

Deadline for applications – Friday 18th September at 9am
Application process - CV and Cover Letter

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Senior Individual Giving Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working – 40% office based)

Salary: £33,500 to £34,500 per annum FTE

Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week OR Part time, 28 hours per week (0.8FTE) Monday - Friday

Aboutour Organisation 

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare.That’sbecausewe cannottackle these issues in isolation. 

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market,and we protect forests.Wecouldn'tdo any of this without our supporters, partners,donorsand dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world whereit’sneeded the most.

AbouttheOpportunity 

Join our ambitious fundraising team and play a key role in growing regular giving income to support the Soil Association’s mission. You’ll be passionate about engaging supporters through compelling digital storytelling and delivering effective multi-channel campaigns.  

You’ll have experience of managing paid social campaigns and creating email journeys that inspire people to take action, helping us to grow our membership and supporter base. 

AboutYou 

You’re a skilled fundraiser who knows how to put supporters at the heart of your communications. Motivated by results, you’re comfortable using data and insights to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and continuously improve campaigns. 

You’ll bring a proactive, collaborative approach, enjoy working with colleagues across teams, and be excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our fundraising ambitions. 

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including: 

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of serviceplus bank holidays(pro rata for part time) 

• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service 

• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce 

• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives 

• Family friendly policies and flexible working 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce 

The Bridge Group is currently seeking a Partnerships and Development Manager to support our work as a leading independent research and advisory charity promoting socio-economic inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration.

For over a decade, the Bridge Group has worked with organisations across sectors, asking the right questions, uncovering what works, and turning data-led insights into meaningful change.

Our vision is an education system and a labour market where background is no barrier – and everyone, wherever they started in life, has the chance to realise their potential.

To help us move into the next ten years with energy, vision and a healthy funding portfolio, we are looking to engage a new fundraising and business development professional to help us develop our fundraising strategy and seek out new sources of income.

We would particularly welcome your application if you:

• Have at least 3 years’ experience of working in a fundraising or a similar role that covered at least two of the following areas:
  • proposal and/or grant application development
  • client or donor liaison
  • philanthropic fundraising (from individuals and/or foundations)
  • promotional content writing.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy networking and relationship-building and would be comfortable representing the charity and its values to clients, partners and potential funders.
• Have a strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising networks and mechanisms.
• Have experience of project, programme or funder portfolio management.
• Would welcome a remote-working role with occasional travel, and are happy to work as part of a small team.  

If you’re interested in applying, please visit our website at the link below. Applications from people who come from a lower socio-economic background or historically under-represented group are particularly encouraged. We are also inclusive of people who are neurodivergent, or have a health condition or a disability, and would make reasonable adjustments for this at both the interview stage (please specify in your application) and, should your application be successful, in the workplace.

Online interviews are planned for the week commencing 05 October 2026.

About the team

The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 15 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£11 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by two Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships. 

The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.   

Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve. 

About this role

The Development Director (Philanthropy) provides strategic leadership across Impetus’ philanthropy and stewardship portfolio, with responsibility for relationship management, renewal, growth and selected new business activity. The postholder will work with high-value funders, including corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

In 25/26, the Philanthropy and Partnerships team generated £11m in philanthropic income, alongside £2.8m in pro bono contributions. The Development Director will play a key role in delivering Impetus’ growth ambitions, supporting the increase in philanthropic income to £14m by 2029. 

Working closely with the Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the role will translate the fundraising strategy into clear stewardship, renewal, relationship-growth and selected new business plans, ensuring strong donor retention, high-quality engagement and sustainable growth in high-value income.

Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the postholder will oversee the donor lifecycle across the philanthropy portfolio, with particular focus on strategic stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and the effective transition of selected prospects into long-term donor relationships. They will personally lead and support significant six and seven-figure donor relationships and selected funding opportunities, while working with colleagues to ensure the philanthropy pipeline, stewardship plans and account management disciplines are strong.

Working collaboratively across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and with colleagues across the organisation, the Development Director will ensure a joined-up approach to donor stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and selected donor acquisition, maximising income, partnership value and long-term impact within the agreed fundraising strategy.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Relationship Management & Growth

• Own and oversee strategically significant donor and partner relationships at six and seven-figure levels, ensuring high levels of retention, satisfaction, trust, income growth and long-term value.
• Set and embed best practice stewardship standards, ensuring donors receive timely, consistent, high-quality and relevant engagement and communications throughout their relationship with Impetus.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure a smooth transition between new business, and long-term stewardship.
• Ensure account plans for priority donors and partners include clear renewal and growth pathways; engagement and risk-management plans.
• Act as senior relationship owner where required, modelling strong stewardship and coaching the Head of Philanthropy and other colleagues to navigate complex or sensitive relationships.

New Business: Pipeline & Conversion 

• Personally lead on select six and seven-figure level priority prospects and strategic funding opportunities, managing the full fundraising cycle from qualification to close.
• Work with trustees, senior volunteers and networks to support warm introductions, relationship development and follow-up, in line with agreed new business and stewardship priorities.
• Work with colleagues to translate Impetus’ impact, evidence base and venture philanthropy model into compelling propositions for donors, prospects and priority audiences.

Performance and KPI Reporting

• Accountable for ensuring effective implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of fundraising performance frameworks, KPIs and reporting disciplines.
• Use performance data and insight to improve team effectiveness, inform portfolio planning and resource recommendations, and identify opportunities for retention, renewal and growth.
• Oversee philanthropy portfolio data quality, reporting and forecasting, ensuring robust systems and processes.
• Ensure robust systems, processes and performance disciplines are in place to support delivery of agreed philanthropy portfolio objectives and wider fundraising goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and evidence-led decision-making across the philanthropy portfolio and direct team.

Donor Communications

• Provide strategic oversight of donor communications for the philanthropy portfolio, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, timely and aligned to Impetus’ voice, values and evidence base.
• Work with Communications and Philanthropy colleagues to design and continuously improve philanthropic communications, including cases for support, proposals, pitches, stewardship materials and donor updates.

Leadership and Team Performance

• Line manage and develop the Head of Philanthropy, providing direction, coaching and performance oversight within agreed strategy and priorities.
• Develop the Head of Philanthropy as the operational lead for stewardship, ensuring capability, succession and high performance across their team.
• Set clear objectives and success measures for stewardship, renewal, relationship growth and portfolio delivery, aligned to Impetus’ wider income strategy.
• Build and sustain an inclusive, evidence-led and high-performing culture across the philanthropy portfolio, balancing pace and ambition with quality, learning and collaboration.
• Build fundraising and stewardship capability across the team through coaching and consistent, fair and high-quality performance management, including objective-setting, feedback and development planning.

Pro Bono, Events, Volunteering & Partnership Value

• Ensure engagement opportunities, including volunteering, pro bono and events, strengthen donor relationships, partnership value and long-term income growth through strong collaboration with colleagues.

Operational Excellence, Governance & Risk

• Ensure philanthropy and selected new business activity complies with due diligence, gift acceptance and risk management requirements.
• Oversee accurate philanthropy pipeline reporting, forecasting and performance tracking, using Salesforce and other systems to ensure insight informs portfolio planning and decision-making.
• Work with Finance and Operations to ensure income is contracted, invoiced, and reported accurately and on time in line with financial controls.
• Identify and escalate strategic, financial or reputational risks associated with donors, prospects and partnerships.

Cross-Organisational Leadership & Representation

• Act as a senior ambassador for Impetus, representing the organisation credibly with new donors, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational strategy, income planning, and senior leadership discussions.
• Lead philanthropic work on Impetus funds including identifying funding opportunities and risks; shaping prospect pipelines; contributing to cases for support and donor presentations; and develop fund stewardship.
• Champion collaboration across the Philanthropy team, ensuring opportunities are shared, relationships are well managed and expertise is used to maximise income and impact.
• Model Impetus’ values, evidence-led approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across the philanthropy portfolio.

Strategic Leadership

• Work in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to contribute to the fundraising strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans, objectives and delivery, ensuring stewardship, renewal and relationship growth contribute to organisational priorities, income targets and long-term growth ambitions.
• Provide strategic oversight of philanthropy portfolio forecasting, budgeting input, pipeline performance and resource recommendations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and escalated proactively.
• Maximise the contribution of trustees, committees, senior volunteers and wider networks to support donor stewardship, relationship growth and selected new business development.
• Act as a trusted senior adviser to the Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships, providing insight, challenge and solutions to strengthen philanthropy portfolio performance and wider fundraising capability.
• Deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships where appropriate, within agreed delegations and priorities.
• Build a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture across the philanthropy portfolio, modelling Impetus’ values and supporting continuous improvement.

Person specification

Essential:

Fundraising & new business leadership

• Significant experience in major donor and/or corporate fundraising at six and seven-figure gift level, with a strong track record of securing new income and managing complex partnerships.
• Ability to lead and personally deliver the full fundraising cycle, from prospecting and cultivation through to solicitation, negotiation, and close.
• Proven experience of building, managing, and converting a new business pipeline, balancing ambition with delivery.
• Strong ability to leverage internal and external networks, including trustees, senior volunteers, and professional contacts.

Senior stakeholder engagement

• Experience of operating at a senior level and leading high value or complex stakeholder relationships (trustees, board members, senior external partners).
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior audiences through clear, confident and evidence led communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while protecting organisational values and reputation.

Leadership & people management

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including developing senior colleagues and building leadership capability.
• A strong track record as a collaborative senior team member, contributing beyond own area of responsibility and supporting wider organisational success
• Ability to build a high-trust, high-challenge culture that supports excellence, inclusion, and learning.
• Strong performance management capability and ability to handle complex people issues, giving strategic feedback, and addressing underperformance constructively.
• Ability to deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships when appropriate.

Strategic & intellectual capability

• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate agreed strategy and insight into clear plans and execute them effectively.
• Ability to grasp, interpret apply and communicate complex information and ideas, including Impetus’ venture philanthropy and impact-led funding models.
• Evidence of an innovative and creative approach, with the ability to adapt in changing contexts.

Financial, operational & delivery capability

• Solid financial management, with experience contributing to budget-setting, managing agreed budgets, supporting forecasting and identifying efficiencies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to delivery, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to a high standard
• Able to use insight and data (including CRM systems such as Salesforce) to inform decisions and strengthen performance.
• Sound judgement in identifying, managing, and escalating risk, particularly in relation to donor relationships and reputation.

Communication, values & ways of working

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, persuasively, and with impact.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish, maintain, and leverage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to Impetus’ mission and to improving outcomes for young people.
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, demonstrated through inclusive leadership and professional practice.

Desirable 

• Experience working within venture philanthropy, impact investing, or systems-change funding models.
• Familiarity with private equity, professional services.
• Experience contributing to income growth, donor strategy or portfolio development within an agreed organisational fundraising strategy.
• Knowledge of the UK charity or social impact sector, particularly education, employment, or youth-focused work.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to manage pipelines, performance, and forecasting.

About Impetus

At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.

We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:

• Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
• Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
• The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment

We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.

Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

Our Values

In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We are brave and curious

We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.

We bring high trust, high challenge

We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.

We are evidence led and results driven for young people

We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.

We thrive through diversity

We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.

We always seek collaboration

We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our employee benefits

Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.

How to apply

Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.

You will need to:

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 20th September 2026, 11:59pm.

Interviews:

1st Interviews will take place on w/c 5th October 2026.

2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 12th October 2026.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

We are looking for a Global Senior Mid-Level Giving Manager, to lead the strategy, growth and development of a global mid-level giving programme responsible for growing income and strengthening donor engagement and retention.

Location:
This is a hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surrey office.

The role:
Lead the global mid value programme - driving strategic development, and grow the and expansion into priority markets.
Deliver exceptional donor stewardship- building strong, meaningful relationships with members and supporting long-term engagement and increased giving.
Develop donor acquisition and pipeline growth- identifying new prospects, growing the donor pipeline and working closely with colleagues across Global Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Digital and CRM.
Use insight to inform decisions- Monitoring performance, reporting accurately through Salesforce and optimising donor journeys to support income growth.

About you
You'll need to bring proven experience in mid-level, major donor or high-value fundraising, with the ability to lead or scale a fundraising programme and deliver clear income growth.
You'll be a confident relationship-builder, who is able to create compelling donor communications, develop strong stewardship plans, and work collaboratively across an international fundraising team.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for diverse donor groups
A proactive, positive and adaptable approach, with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.

Why this role
This is an exciting opportunity to help connect passionate supporters with an incredible animal welfare charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive. You would be joining a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 24/7 GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
• Premium Calm App subscription
• Electric car scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station and much more!

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic national charity in their search for an Individual Giving Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and scale the Individual Giving programme from an early stage, shaping propositions, channels and supporter journeys to drive sustainable growth.

As Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of the Individual Giving acquisition and supporter development programme. You will own acquisition targets and budgets, develop and optimise multi-channel campaigns, and build long-term supporter value through regular giving, retention, mid-value and legacy giving. You will use audience insight, segmentation and performance data to identify and engage priority audiences, develop compelling fundraising propositions and deliver targeted, personalised campaigns. You will also oversee effective supporter journeys, stewardship and care, ensuring audiences are engaged throughout the supporter lifecycle.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Proven track record of delivering successful acquisition or Individual Giving campaigns that meet income or growth targets
• Experience managing multi-channel marketing or fundraising campaigns
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to translate insight into high-performing campaigns

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Permanent, full-time

Location: Leatherhead with hybrid working.

Deadline: Rolling

Application process: CV

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.