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Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a Fundraising Manager.
Hours/contract: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week (job share or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: £34,413 rising to £38,934 depending on length of service depending on length of service
Base: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid
We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record of delivering and leading major donor fundraising, membership schemes, corporate partnerships as well as securing significant funds from Trusts and Foundations.
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy to increase our fundraised income to support all areas of our activity. This will be achieved by connecting donors and supporters to our mission to delight and unite communities through the power of live performance and participation.
The charity has ambitious plans for the future. We will continue to invest in the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester. With the absence of Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, we will be transitioning to a new structure and funding model for future Hat Fair festivals. Through our engagement projects we will continue to have impact on our local community both in central Winchester and the wider district.
The Fundraising Manager role will be vital in:
- Helping to develop a sustainable fundraising model to secure future Hat Fair festivals
- Securing funding from Trusts and Foundations for community projects, core revenue to support our artistic and creative ambitions, and capital works
- Cultivating and securing large gifts from Major Donors
- Growing our membership base – our members are loyal and key advocates of the charity and audiences for our events
- Managing the relationships and developing our Corporate Partnerships
Interested? If you would like to find out more details about this role please visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification. Our website also contains our application form.
Application deadline: 10am Wed 20 May 2026
Interviews: Wed 27 May 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working closely with the Director of Development, this individual will be responsible for raising funds and managing relationships with prospects and donors, organising fundraising campaigns and delivering events.
You will support the Director of Development to raise philanthropic funds through major gift and regular giving fundraising to support key development projects for the College. About Us Clifton College is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18.
Founded in 1862, the College provides an all-round education, a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in the beautiful suburb of Clifton, we lead the way as one of the best independent schools in the country.
What you’ll be doing:
Donor Relations and Stewardship
● Work closely with the Director of Development to deliver the fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing major gifts, regular giving, and corporate sponsorships.
● Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with prospective and existing donors.
● Identify new prospects and funding opportunities.
● Meet with donors and prospects with the Director and alone to develop the pipeline of future support.
● Ensure timely and personalised communication with donors to acknowledge gifts, provide updates on impact, and cultivate long-term relationships.
● Write compelling proposals and impact reports.
● Work with the Head of Alumni to develop engagement strategies for legacy giving to the 1862 Club.
Work with marketing to create promotional materials and build our portfolio of testimonials.
Event Management
● Create engagement events for potential donors.
● Work with the alumni team to plan stewardship events for supporters.
● Support the development of parent engagement events.
● Support the Head of Alumni with the career mentoring programme. Administration
● Manage gift processing using Raiser’s Edge, including receipting and thanking supporters, and managing pledge payment reminders. ● Create tailored communication and engagement plans for prospects and donors.
● Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and donor reports for the Director of Development.
● Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring all fundraising activities are cost-effective and within financial targets.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and have fundraising experience within the education or charity sector.
Required Qualifications & experience
● Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, ideally within an educational or non-profit organisation.
● Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, including major gifts, regular giving, legacy giving, grant writing, and event management.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and donors.
● Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlineseffectively.
● A passion for education and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing independent schools.
● A team player who positively contributes to a collaborative and ambitious team culture. Adaptable and flexible to change as required.
● Experience with managing budgets and using fundraising CRM systems (preferably Raiser’s Edge).
● A proactive, results-driven attitude and a desire to make a tangible impact in a school environment.
● Proven experience of planning and implementing successful major donor fundraising programmes
● Proven experience of securing high-value major gifts
● An understanding of trends and developments across the sector and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in major donors, trusts and foundations fundraising
● A degree or equivalent.
Desirable Skills
● Experience in organising and leading fundraising events.
● Knowledge of UK charitable giving regulations
● Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors.
● Previous experience in alumni relations or school development.
What’s in it for you £38,000- £42,000 salary
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays • BUPA Employee Assistance Programme •BUPA Confidential counselling and advice • Career development and training • Cycle to work scheme • Discounted onsite gym and pool membership • Subsidised lunch • Enhanced Pension scheme • Life Assurance • Menopause clinic • Onsite Flu vaccine clinics • Pop up bike servicing • Refer a friend scheme • Subsided Holiday Club employee benefit which is available for children from Reception Year up to Year 8 • Wellbeing benefits
Clifton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. That’s why we apply robust selection principles to our recruitment, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Although not all the roles at Clifton College are pupil-facing, we treat all roles as regulated activity. This means we can be safe in the knowledge that we have applied the most stringent recruitment checks to safeguard our pupils. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to contact your referees. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020. If you join us, we’ll expect you to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, and our safeguarding policies and procedures. We’ll also ask you to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and associated policies, as well as Health & Safety legislation. But don’t worry because we’ll provide training to do this! Equal Opportunities Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Clifton College is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. How to apply Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information). Clifton College and the Clifton College Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to contact your referees.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our Community Fundraising Team and play an important part in stewarding some of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s most dedicated supporters.
This role is an integral part of the Community Fundraising team, providing support to people raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and being the first point of contact for enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising. The role will also support the Community Fundraising Manager and Senior Community Fundraising Executive with the stewardship of high value community fundraisers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support and provide high levels of stewardship for supporters who are fundraising for the Charity.
- First point of contact for all community fundraising supporters, including answering incoming calls and meeting and greeting supporters that visit the Charity office.
- Work alongside the Senior Community Fundraising Executive to help identify and develop ways to encourage supporters to fundraise for the Charity.
- Send fundraising materials and thank supporters in a timely manner, keeping an accurate record of these communications on the database
- Ensure community fundraising information on the Charity website and displayed within the hospital is up to date.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An excellent written and verbal communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively on a variety of tasks using own initiative and good judgment
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that the salary advertised does not include London Weighting, however, this will apply if the post holder is London based.
As Fundraising Lead- South, you will lead Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising across your region, developing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, senior business leaders and corporate partners.
You will manage Centre Fundraising Managers, and support them on planning and prioritisation, work with Fundraising Boards as appropriate, and share best practice across Maggie’s. You will also help develop new fundraising opportunities.
This role requires a confident and collaborative leader who can coach teams, manage multiple stakeholders, work independently across a large region, representing Maggie’s with clarity and credibility.
There are four fundraising leads covering Scotland, North and North Wales, Midlands and South Wales and South. This role will work closely with the following centres: Barts, Royal Marsden, West London, Royal Free, Cambridge and Southampton (Kent, Poole, Bristol – not yet open).
Please note that first stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June through Microsoft Teams. Second stage interviews will be held in person. Date and location TBC.
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.
As Fundraising Lead- Midlands & South Wales, you will lead Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising across your region, developing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, senior business leaders and corporate partners.
You will manage Centre Fundraising Managers, and support them on planning and prioritisation, work with Fundraising Boards as appropriate, and share best practice across Maggie’s. You will also help develop new fundraising opportunities.
This role requires a confident and collaborative leader who can coach teams, manage multiple stakeholders, work independently across a large region, representing Maggie’s with clarity and credibility.
There are four fundraising leads covering Scotland, North and North Wales, Midlands and South Wales and South. This role will work closely with the following centres: Cardiff, Swansea, Cheltenham, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, (Birmingham, Coventry – not yet open).
Please note that first stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June through Microsoft Teams. Second stage interviews will be held in person. Date and location TBC.
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.
As Fundraising Lead- North & North Wales, you will lead Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising across your region, developing relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, senior business leaders and corporate partners.
You will manage Centre Fundraising Managers, and support them on planning and prioritisation, work with Fundraising Boards as appropriate, and share best practice across Maggie’s. You will also help develop new fundraising opportunities.
This role requires a confident and collaborative leader who can coach teams, manage multiple stakeholders, work independently across a large region, representing Maggie’s with clarity and credibility.
There are four fundraising leads covering Scotland, North and North Wales, Midlands and South Wales and South. This role will work closely with the following centres: Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, Manchester, Oldham, The Wirral, North Wales, (Liverpool – not yet open).
Please note that first stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th June through Microsoft Teams. Second stage interviews will be held in person. Date and location TBC.
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.
Job Title – Senior Fundraising / Corporate Partnerships Manager
Reports to – Chief Executive
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 40% of working time in the office)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. For more information about us, please visit our website.
About The Role
We’re looking for a dynamic and relationship-driven Senior Fundraising / Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on, develop, grow and relationship manage our portfolio of corporate partners through business development, and relationship management. You will also support the Senior Management Team with their existing corporate partners, and their relationships. This is a key role in strengthening our income generation, expanding our reach, and creating partnerships that support financial wellbeing across the UK.
You’ll lead on securing new partnerships and managing existing ones - from banks and building societies to insurers, fintechs and professional services. You’ll develop creative propositions, deliver exceptional account management, and drive income that supports our mission.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews – 1st round early June (virtually)
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification and application details. Note that we are currently recruiting for two Senior Manager roles, and further information on the other role can be found on our website as well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Development Executive looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) team within Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join Oxford’s DAE team and to make a significant contribution in support of the mission of one of the world’s leading universities.
The Development Executive is a professional fundraiser (ordinarily with some prior experience), with responsibility for devising, implementing, and collaborating on approaches to high-level philanthropic donors, and for working with DAE and academic colleagues to articulate cases for support, develop fundraising strategy and raise funds for priorities at the Ashmolean, Bodleian, Pitt Rivers Museum, Museum of Natural History, History of Science Museum and Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD / GLAM sites across Oxford.
Salary: Grade 7: annual progression from £39,424 - £47779 per annum, with a possible extension to £51,983 per year, including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 (pro rata)
Contract: Full Time (37.5 hours), Permanent
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About You
Essential Criteria (See full list in the attached Job Description)
• Prior fundraising experience and direct involvement in securing major gifts
• An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fund-raising goals
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to show highly nuanced sensitive and good judgement when working with key internal and external stakeholders
• The candidate must work well in a team
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11 May 2026
Interviews will take place on 19 May 2026, and will be held face-to-face.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 12-month fixed term, part time
Shift pattern:
Wednesday 3-7.45pm
Thursday 3-7.45pm
Friday 3-7.45pm
Saturday 3-7.30pm
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK has an opportunity for a passionate Fundraising Community Coordinator to join our mass participation team. You will play a crucial part in managing the online communities for our month-long Virtual Events and Owned Products, ensuring an exceptional experience for our dedicated supporters. Examples of these events include Walk 31 Miles in May, Time for a Cuppa and Fans vs Dementia.
As a Fundraising Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for first point of contact with supporters in our online communities and inboxes, promptly responding to inquiries to help inspire and uplift fundraising activity.
You will also assist with the development of the supporter experience, including helping to improve fundraising resources, creating FAQ’s and gathering compelling case studies to further drive support. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the whole team, acknowledging donations, and offering an exceptional experience to our event supporters via SMS, email and social media becoming a fundraising expert within the Mass Participation Team.
We are looking for you to have a proven track record in building positive relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will have experience of following processes and have strong organisational and planning skills. Experience in managing online communities and utilising databases will be highly beneficial.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role where you can use your fundraising experience to support an end to homelessness through challenge event fundraising?
we are looking for an Events Fundraising Coordinator to join the Mungo’s Community and Events team. This new post will play a vital role in managing, developing and growing our events fundraising area income stream.
The Events Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for managing and developing the event fundraising portfolio for St Mungo’s on a national scale, including large scale, virtual, bespoke challenge, third party and individual events. You will also lead on innovation and new projects with the aim of increasing our profile and income, to support our aim to end rough sleeping, and continue providing support to people experiencing homelessness. Key responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop events fundraising programme, supporting the current portfolio and leading on new activities.
- Recruit, steward and grow our event fundraisers and improve retention with engaging comms and increased donor initiatives.
- Lead the development and implementation of a range of fundraising activities, whilst nurturing current supporter relationships and developing new fundraising opportunities.
- Working closely with the marketing and digital fundraising team to promote and raise the profile for our events.
- Oversee end to end project management, and challenge event delivery, solving problems along the way.
- Growing a strong understanding of our donor base and using this knowledge to create, build and nurture new fundraising activities.
Where you’ll be working
In this role you will work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in London. Travel across London and regions in the South of England is also required.
This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for hybrid working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
Due to the nature of the role, some evening and weekends will also be required to oversee relevant events. Out of hours work will be offered back in the form of time off in lieu.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 to a new space in Farringdon, London.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience in events, community or individual giving fundraising, with a proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and positive donor journeys. Experience in volunteering, marketing or project management would also be beneficial.
You will bring:
- The ability to manage a diverse portfolio of events, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Confidence in managing and growing income, working with a target driven approach.
- Experience of using a strategic, supporter focused approach to build engaging and values led fundraising journeys.
- Readiness to lead on new and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work as part of a team and support a wide range of fundraising activities across the calendar year.
Our clients and supporters are at the heart of everything we do, if you share our vision, passion and commitment to ending homelessness we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 11 May 2026
Interview and assessments on: 20 and 22 May 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team and to help grow community and events frundraising directly enables Bipolar UK to reach more people, reduce harm, and save lives. You will be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to do your best work.This is a management role focussed on strategic planning, enabling delivery and leading a small team to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and alongside the Strategic Partnerships and Trusts teams, you will be responsible for setting clear plans, developing effective fundraising approaches, and ensuring strong systems, processes and supporter experiences are in place to drive sustainable income growth.
You will lead the delivery and development of community fundraising, challenge events, individual giving through community activity, and in-memory fundraising. A key part of the role will be developing a clear and engaging events and fundraising volunteer offer, including an effective induction process that enables volunteers to fundraise confidently on behalf of Bipolar UK.
This role requires a thoughtful, organised and people-centred manager who understands how to balance ambition with compassion in a mental health charity context.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership and planning
- Develop and deliver a clear community and events fundraising strategy aligned with Bipolar UK’s wider fundraising and organisational goals.
- Translate strategy into achievable annual plans, income targets and team objectives.
- Use insight, data and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to forecast income, manage risk and maximise return on investment.
2. Community and events fundraising delivery
- Lead the planning, delivery and growth of a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives and challenge events, both in person and online.
- Ensure a consistently high-quality supporter experience across all community and events activity.
- Oversee web content and digital resources to support community and event fundraising
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities that align with Bipolar UK’s mission, values and supporter base.
- Act as an ambassador for Bipolar UK at key events when required.
3. Volunteer fundraising offer
- Develop a clear, accessible and motivating events and community fundraising volunteer offer.
- Design and implement an effective volunteer induction process, ensuring fundraisers feel confident, supported and well-equipped.
- Work with colleagues to ensure volunteer fundraising activity is aligned with safeguarding, wellbeing and organisational policies.
4. Digital campaigns and income growth
- Lead on the planning and delivery of digital-led community and events fundraising campaigns.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications colleagues to develop supporter journeys, content and communications that drive engagement and income.
- Develop approaches to grow connected income streams, including regular giving and in-memory giving, through community and digital activity.
- Monitor performance, assess impact and report clearly on outcomes and learning.
5. Supporter experience and stewardship
- Ensure supporters are stewarded with care, empathy and professionalism, recognising the personal connection many have to bipolar.
- Oversee thanking, updating and re-engagement activity to build long-term supporter relationships.
- Ensure accurate and compliant use of the CRM and fundraising data.
6. Team leadership and organisational contribution
- Line-manage and support the Fundraising Officer and Supporter Engagement Assistant, providing clear direction, coaching and development.
- Create a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture focused on impact and learning.
- Oversee income and expenditure for the community and events portfolio, monitoring budgets and performance against targets.
- Contribute to organisational planning, cross-team working and the development of efficient systems and processes.
- Evaluate performance and produce insight-led reports to support decision-making and improvement.
- Uphold Bipolar UK’s values at all times.
Essential Criteria
- Significant experience managing community and/or events fundraising, with a track record of achieving income and engagement targets.
- Experience of line-managing staff and leading a small team to deliver effectively.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience translating strategy into delivery plans.
- Experience of managing budgets and reporting on performance and impact.
- Demonstrable experience of digital fundraising and use of online fundraising platforms.
- Experience working with volunteers or community fundraisers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data.
- Knowledge of the UK charity sector, GDPR and fundraising best practice.
- A compassionate, values-led approach and confidence working in a mental health context.
Desirable Criteria
- Fundraising qualification or Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership.
- Lived experience of bipolar, or a close personal connection to someone affected by the condition.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role and our experience using the essential and desirable criteria.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a part time Fundraising & Development Lead to join a small innovative global charity and play a critical role in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the charity with their community development initiatives.
The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major global trusts and foundations.
This is a remote working role.
The charity
A small charity having a big impact. They offer home working with some of the team in London and others in Scotland and Europe.
The Role
This is a new business focussed role, where you will be required to build a high value pipeline of suitable donors and develop and deliver compelling high value bids for support.
Reporting into the Director and working alongside another Fundraising & Development Lead who recently joined the team.
Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.
Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.
The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.
Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Prisoners Abroad is a unique human rights and welfare charity providing advice and support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help British people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family throughout the trauma. It doesn’t matter to us the reasons people find themselves in need of our services – and we never judge. Our range of services make sure they survive, mentally and physically, so that they can face the future with hope.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fundraising and communications team in a varied role supporting our fundraising efforts to ensure an integrated approach to generating income and supporter stewardship.
You will have some experience in an administrative or coordinator role, ideally within a fundraising or supporter‑focused environment, and a good understanding of how a busy team operates. You will be organised, detail‑oriented and keen to learn, with strong communication skills and a flexible approach to supporting evolving fundraising priorities.
With an eye for detail, you will be confident using a database and interested in developing your skills further with support from the team. You will be the first point of contact for supporter queries and will lead on the processing and reconciliation of income. You will also support our major donor fundraising and provide essential administrative support to the wider fundraising team.
We are a friendly team who work collaboratively across income streams and support each other closely in an environment where no two days are the same. There are opportunities to get involved across the team and the wider organisation depending on your interests, and we invest in our staff’s professional development. This role would suit someone at an early stage in their fundraising career who is keen to build experience across a range of income streams in a supportive setting.
We offer 30 days’ annual leave a year and a 6.5% employer contributory pension as well as a range of enhanced leave and as much tea and coffee as you can drink! We deliver our services from our purpose built, light and airy office that is located a 3-minute walk from Finsbury Park Station (zone 2) which is 10 minutes from Oxford Circus and serviced by the Overground, Victoria & Piccadilly lines.
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join us as Head of Fundraising. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy across community, events and volunteering, trusts and grants, corporate and philanthropy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving excellence in supporter engagement and recognition. The Head of Fundraising will work collaboratively with the Individual Giving and Engagement team to drive new business pipelining and amplify fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent SCAA at external events and sector initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced team leader with significant experience working across a variety of fundraising disciplines and of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
The successful candidate can be based from home, but this role will require regular travel to our bases at Perth and Aberdeen Airports and throughout Scotland. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
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Strong background in a variety of fundraising disciplines and a track record in growing fundraising income over multiple years within a charity, non-profit or values-led organisation.
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Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
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Experienced team leader who can motivate, inspire and guide others to deliver results.
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Strong understanding of data protection (GDPR), confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
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Strong knowledge of Scottish charity regulations, governance and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement.
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Experience delivering community fundraising products and scaling ideas that support donor acquisition and retention.
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Ability to use insight and ambition to shape pipeline and stewardship planning.
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Understanding of CRM systems.
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Ability to deliver training to staff or volunteers on processes or systems.
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Experience of community, events, volunteering and partnerships and philanthropy fundraising.
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Experience of working with Boards or Trustees in a fundraising context.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
Selection Process
First interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing 25th May. Second stage interviews will be held at our Perth base the week commencing 1st June.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Salary band: c. £60,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
Reporting to: CEO
Key leadership role in a dynamic, friendly charity transforming young people’s lives in London.
Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious, impact-led organisation pushing the boundaries of how charities work in partnership with business to create social change. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated fundraising leader to join our Senior Leadership team as Head of Fundraising and Partnerships. A genuine passion for social mobility is essential, as well as a deep commitment to creating effective charity-industry partnerships that drive social impact. This is a key external facing role with responsibility for fostering strong partnerships with our funders and supporters.
Social mobility is at the heart of Construction Youth Trust, and our mission is to enable young people achieve their full career potential through meaningful early engagement with employers in an important growth industry. We prioritise young people from low-income backgrounds and under-represented groups and those facing significant barriers to employment. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment sector is at the forefront of achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.
The role
Construction Youth Trust is in a strong financial position with an excellent Fundraising & Partnership team, supported by well-established systems. We already have a strong pipeline in place to meet our fundraising targets (£2M - £2.5M p.a.) This is an opportunity for a Senior Fundraising Leader with the skills and experience to consolidate and build on this success. We are looking for someone with the drive and experience to help the Trust meet our ambition to significantly increase opportunity for disadvantaged young people within the build environment.
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising & Partnerships with a strong desire to play an active Senior Leadership role and contribute to the Trust’s wider strategy, governance and day-to-day charity management. There is the opportunity to play a significant role shaping and steering the Trust’s next business planning cycle. Ideally, the post-holder would be willing/able to deputise for the CEO and the salary offered to the successful candidate will be dependent on experience and level of responsibility. There is significant headroom at the Trust for a fundraising leader who is looking to take on a more strategic role within this dynamic charity, either immediately or with structured development and support.
How do I apply?
If you are an ambitious fundraising leader and are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, please send your CV and your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how/where you meet the person specification. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete our application form in due course, but if you are interested in this role we are keen to hear from you as soon as possible.
Closing date: 5pm 14th May. However, we strongly recommend that you send your CV as soon as possible as we will reach out to potential candidates as we receive suitable applications and could close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
We will hold 2-stage interview process with first interviews planned for week commencing 18th May.
You can access Job Description, and Person Specification for this role directly via this Charity Jobs page.
We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.
If you have not heard from us 2 weeks after the application closing date your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
Benefits and entitlements:
You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year
• Discretionary “Day for You” as an additional well-being day
• Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service
• The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%
• All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.
• Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)
• Opportunity to Work from Home (in line with Trust policy)
• Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities
• A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will only consider candidates for employment that share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



