Fundraising roles jobs

Salary: £27,000–£31,000 
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Location: Derby, with up to 2 days/week home working
Benefits: 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), Birthday leave, Smart Health app (online GP & wellbeing support), Life assurance and more. 
Closing date: Wed 18 March 

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer to deliver standout fundraising events and cultivate meaningful partnerships for the YMCA Derbyshire.

Working closely with colleagues in Marketing, Fundraising, and wider YMCA teams, you will lead on flagship events such as Sleep Easy, Golf Day, supporter dinners and community activities, while developing strong relationships with local businesses, donors, schools, churches, and community groups. You will champion supporter engagement, ensuring every fundraiser, donor and partner feels valued, recognised and connected to YMCA Derbyshire’s impact.

You’ll bring exceptional organisational skills, creativity, and the confidence to represent YMCA Derbyshire as an ambassador across the region. This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity within a mission-led organisation that supports young people, families and communities to thrive.

To be successful as the Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer, you will need:

• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating successful fundraising events.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage businesses, donors, and community groups.
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenditure and report on income and ROI.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence presenting to varied audiences.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2885HB.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Fundraising and Events Officer role in order to help deliver an engaging and successful portfolio of fundraising and cultivation events, including an annual golf day, comedy night and dinners.

You’ll play a central role in delivering exceptional events, stewarding supporters and corporate partners, and supporting wider fundraising activity. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, creativity and hands on event management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver events from concept to evaluation.
• Maximise return on investment while building meaningful supporter relationships.
• Manage event budgets with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Develop engaging promotional materials across multiple channels.
• Work closely with marketing colleagues on event promotion and post event communications.
• Liaise with and manage suppliers including venues, photographers and entertainers.
• Steward attendees to ensure an outstanding supporter experience.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluating the event portfolio to improve performance year on year.
• Support stewardship of corporate partners and their fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with corporate volunteering days and seasonal activities.
• Help deliver a vibrant volunteering programme, particularly during busy periods such as Christmas.
• Support the securing of Gifts in Kind.

About You

• Proven experience delivering successful events from planning through to evaluation.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational and project management ability.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring financial performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR and relevant charity law.
• Resilience, adaptability and calm problem solving skills.

Salary of up to £30,000 per annum

Location: London, hybrid working, 3 day a week in the office

Contract type: permanent, full- time,

Closing date: on rolling basis  

Interview: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

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.

Location: South London, Manchester or Birmingham

Interviews: Friday 17th or Monday 20th April 2026

As a Fundraising Systems Executive, you will play a key role in embedding our new Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, helping fundraising teams get the most out of our new systems. You will be part of a newly formed Technology team of developers, testers, and product specialists, working closely with brilliant colleagues to improve processes, manage donor data, and deliver innovative solutions.

This role suits someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can support end users with technical issues and requests while managing multiple initiatives with ease.

You will need an understanding of fundraising processes and donor management, experience with CRM systems like Dynamics 365, familiarity with campaign management and reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI, and ideally a background in application support or not-for-profit organisations.

You’ll enjoy the variety of moving between reactive support and proactive delivery, helping shape the future of our fundraising systems while working alongside a clever and supportive team.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Fundraising Systems Executives? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Fundraising Systems Executives! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national health charity in the search for a Fundraising & Stewardship Officer to join their growing team. 

This organisation is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those who care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives. They work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support, so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively. 

As the Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, you will be responsible for supporting fundraising and supporter engagement across all income streams. This will involve supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, excellent supporter engagement to ensure retention and acquisition, and ensuring fundraising data and reports are accurate. 

This person will have some experience across fundraising already, and ideally, knowledge of community fundraising and managing fundraising databases. They will be confident working in a small team to achieve team income, but also be able to work autonomously to achieve impact. 

This is a permanent role, full time role and offering a salary of £31,000 per annum. It will have hybrid working of 1 day per week in their London or Essex office. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will account manage and deliver the Corporate Membership
programme. They will also support the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver larger scale, high profile
Corporate Partnerships, ensuring excellent customer service is provided at all times to facilitate renewal
and growth of relationships.
In addition, the role will actively support the team to secure new business opportunities, supporting with
research and proposal writing and managing their own prospect pipeline to help meet team-wide income
goals.
Serving as the backbone of the team, the role will work across a variety of administrative and financial
processes as well as leading on all corporate member events and managing the corporate team’s
participation in Development wide events such as exhibition private views.
This multifaceted role presents an excellent opportunity for learning and professional development, making
it ideal for a candidate eager to develop their career in fundraising and contribute to the work of an exciting
multi arts venue at a key point of change for the organisation. The successful candidate will be supported to
gain experience across the full spectrum of Corporate Fundraising activity.

We are proud to be working exclusivlety with Haven House Children's Hospice to recruit a Community and Events Fundraising Manager, the role with focus on supporting the delivery and development of the hospice’s community fundraising programme, maintaining strong relationships with supporters, and helping to grow income from local communities.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in Woodgreen Green, Greater London. 

The Charity:
You would be joining an incredible organisation known for its hardworking and collaborative team culture, offering fantastic benefits including:
- Hybrid office/home based arrangement
- 27 days' annual leave 
- Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
 
The Role:
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, and local businesses.

Identify opportunities to grow income through community partnerships and supporter led fundraising.

Represent the hospice at community events, fundraising activities, and local meetings

Provide excellent stewardship to community supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers.

Offer guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities.

 
The Candidate:
Experience in community fundraising or a relationship based income generation role 

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Confident in public speaking and able to present to an audience

Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle

 
IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, 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.Community & Events Fundraising Manager

Who We Are

The Revitalise Trust exists to serve, resource and revitalise the Church in its mission to reach the unchurched, make disciples and transform society by growing vibrant, Jesus-centred, Spirit-filled churches in every community. To date, the Trust has helped plant 200 churches across the UK and beyond and train up and support hundreds of church leaders. As a charity, the Trust is entirely dependent on the generosity of donors to support its work.
This is a key role within the Revitalise Trust, that works collaboratively with others in the team and across the organisation to help raise the necessary funds to support the work of the Trust, supporting and managing a portfolio of existing donors and sourcing and securing new ones, working particularly closely with the Head of UK Fundraising.

The Role

Some of the responsibilities include:

Donor Engagement & Income Generation

• Research and identify new UK funding opportunities and develop tailored engagement strategies.
• Produce high-quality, persuasive proposals and applications to secure new income.
• Manage, steward and grow income streams from new and existing donors, including individuals, trusts and foundations.
• Deliver timely, insightful and impactful donor monitoring reports in line with supporter requirements.

Fundraising Systems & Processes

• Ensure donor records are accurate and up to date across systems such as Raiser’s Edge and SharePoint.
• Support the development of efficient, scalable fundraising processes that align with the wider Trust strategy and KPIs.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the Focus giving process.
• Contribute to strategic improvements across our systems, tools and templates, identifying gaps and recommending solutions.

Collaboration & Cross‑Team Working

• Work closely with the Revitalise Trust Fundraising Team, HTB Finance, HTB Giving and cross-entity colleagues to coordinate donor information and opportunities.
• Engage with the Impact Team and Systems Provider/IT to support data integrity and reporting.
• Attend relevant fundraising, giving and GDPR meetings to ensure alignment across the group.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven fundraising or income‑generation experience, with strong financial awareness and confidence in meeting personal targets and contributing to wider team KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, persuasive briefs and build effective relationships with donors and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail‑focused, able to prioritise multiple deadlines, manage several projects simultaneously, and offer practical, solutions‑driven thinking.
• Experienced in improving organisational processes to increase efficiency, and confident working collaboratively with multi‑level stakeholders to deliver strategic aims.
• Strong technical competence, including experience with donor management systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge or equivalent), CRM databases, MS Office and related applications.

Contract Type: Permanent 2.5 days a week. 

Salary: £45,000.00 to £50,000.00, dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience (salary will be pro-rata on a 2.5 days per week basis) 

Location: Belfast, Leed, Manchester, Birmingham or London (hybrid working) 

Interviews: 13th and 14th April 2026

At The King’s Trust, we’re on a mission to help young people thrive—and technology plays a vital role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Service Owner to lead the way in ensuring our Fundraising & Marketing systems and technology are optimised, effective, and aligned with our long-term strategy.

In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end delivery of fundraising technology solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to shape and implement a service that supports our fundraising teams, enhances supporter engagement, and drives revenue growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategy, development, and optimisation of fundraising technology
• Work with stakeholders to ensure our systems support fundraising excellence
• Ensure our fundraising tech is scalable, secure, and future-proof
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring best-in-class data governance
• Keep on top of emerging fundraising technologies and digital trends
• Align fundraising technology with Finance, Delivery and People systems and overall Enterprise Architecture 

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Technical knowledge of fundraising systems and CRM platforms
• Ability to translate complex tech into simple, effective solutions
• Experience delivering successful technology projects in fundraising or NFPs
• A passion for leveraging technology to maximise fundraising impact

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of shaping the future technology at The King’s Trust, making a tangible difference in young people’s lives.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Service Owner (Fundraising & Marketing)s? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Service Owner (Fundraising & Marketing)s! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic charity Interim Community Fundraising Manager role on an initial 3-month interim contract basis. This vital position involves leading community engagement initiatives to support the organisation’s fundraising goals, driving positive impact within local communities.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan, develop, and execute community fundraising strategies to meet organisational objectives.

· Build and maintain effective relationships with community groups, stakeholders, and partners.

· Manage and support fundraising campaigns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

· Monitor and evaluate the success of community engagement activities, providing insights and reports to senior management.

· Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities and community involvement.

· Ensure all activities reflect the organisation’s values and promote inclusive participation.

Person Specification

· Proven experience in community fundraising or similar roles within the charity sector.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Skilled in developing and managing engaging campaigns and events.

· Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Demonstrates a collaborative approach with a commitment to inclusivity and community focus.

· Adaptable and proactive, with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £181.74 daily rate + £27.26 daily holiday (£209 total PAYE)

Contract: 3 months contract

Hybrid- London

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Reporting to: Community & Challenge Events Manager

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, normal office hours are 9:00 to 5:00, 37.5 hours per week.  Flexibility is available around start and finish times

Location: Hybrid working – Minimum 40% of working time to be spent in the office based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Includes occasional local, regional and national travel.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious fundraiser with a track-record in income generation. This role forms an integral part of the Community & Challenge team, a small team that works with supporters including individuals, local businesses, schools, our beneficiaries, and community groups.

Job purpose

• To develop community fundraising activity and campaigns to support Willow’s strategic income goals.
• To work across Community and Challenge Events to deliver agreed financial and non-financial targets.
• To proactively develop relationships within the community including companies, schools, groups and organisations to raise income and awareness.
• Develop innovative fundraising initiatives with the Senior Community Fundraiser informed by sector insights and trends.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of Community, Challenge, and wider Fundraising Team targets.

Main duties/responsibilities

• To support and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy within agreed budgets to achieve financial and non-financial targets.
• To raise awareness of our work and to inspire support through the following activities:
  • To steward our network of fundraising supporters to maintain engagement and build loyalty, by providing a highly personalised approach to supporting Willow’s fundraisers ensuring our supporters receive a positive experience throughout their fundraising activity, including sending thank you communications and ongoing stewardship. 25%
  • To develop proactive relationships with various organisations within the community setting, including, schools, societies, community groups and companies. 25%
  • To deliver presentations to a variety of community audiences. 5%
  • To organise and deliver a calendar of fundraising activity that creates opportunities for supporters to help Willow. Ensure participation and income targets are achieved.  10%
  • To develop the charity’s social media fundraising activity in collaboration with the wider team.10%
  • Collaborate closely with the Communications Team, to help plan and develop multi-channel campaigns including on and offline activity that inspire and engage people. 5%
  • To work with the Communications Team to produce campaign materials, share interesting stories and fundraising updates. Prepare content for newsletters, website, and social media. 5%
  • To develop a team of volunteers to support fundraising activity. This could include delivering talks, attending events, and promoting Willow at community events. 10%
  • To foster relationships with Willow’s network of charity shops and explore collaborative opportunities to mutually support each other's initiatives. 5%
• To ensure accurate recording of supporter information and reporting on activity through:
  • Updating the charity’s database, Raisers Edge (RE) recording all donor contact and fundraising activity.
  • Using RE as a tool to aid fundraising using data insight and reporting
  • To prepare end of campaign reports to improve results for future campaigns and capture learnings.
  • To prepare regular income reports and updates as required.
• To keep up- to- date and comply with the rules as set by the Fundraising Regulator, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good practice.
• To keep up to date with changes and trends in the UK fundraising environment
• To undertake any other tasks required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in Community Fundraising
• Proven record of accomplishment in delivering and meeting targets
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Ability to inspire and influence others to support Willow
• Ability to develop, motivate and manage individuals and groups of individuals
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Decisive problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change
• Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas.

Desirable

• Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes
• Experience in delivering fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Fundraising database experience – preferably Raiser’s Edge
• Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector.

Other

• Regular travel across the county (occasional national travel) will be required. Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Full driving license and access to a car

 Special Conditions

Essential

• Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with our cliemt to help them recruit for their new Group Director of Fundraising. The charity is a London-based human rights organisation providing specialist care, legal protection, and housing support to survivors of trafficking, torture, and extreme cruelty. Founded in 2005, it features a Model of Integrated Care and includes Asylum Aid, a subsidiary focused on legal representation for vulnerable asylum seekers.  

Group Director of Fundraising

£70,000 to £80,000 per annum   

Permanent  Contract - Hybrid (UK based) with regular attendance at their London office  

The Group Director of Fundraising is a senior organisational leader responsible for driving ambitious, sustainable income growth and strengthening the reputation and external influence of HBFG. The post holder will lead the long-term fundraising and fundraising communications strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategy for impact, and acts as a senior external ambassador to high level stakeholders, donors, and partners. As a core member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and strategic partner to the CEO, the Group Director has organisational wide responsibility for income generation, external engagement and long-term sustainability. 

They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable senior leadership experience in fundraising, development or income generation in a charity or mission driven organisation. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing substantial, sustainable income (six & seven figures) across multiple fundraising streams. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience leading impactful fundraising communications and commissioning high quality publications. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Boards or governance bodies and reporting on strategic income performance through a period of change. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib or Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Location:  Home-based Scotland. The role will involve travel across Scotland and the North of England. 

Salary: £34,600 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date:  Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 10.00am 

Interview date:  Tuesday 21 April 2026 in person in Edinburgh or Glasgow to be confirmed 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Fundraiser High Value Partnerships (HVP) for Scotland and the North of England to help us build on this momentum.

As Senior Fundraiser HVP, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving forward our major donor and corporate partnerships programme. You’ll work alongside our Head of Scotland to deliver sustainable income growth, develop meaningful relationships with high value supporters, and bring unforgettable experiences to life — from intimate research briefings to our flagship annual Gala Ball.

This is a role with huge scope to make your mark. You’ll have the autonomy to cultivate your own portfolio, the support of brilliant cross UK colleagues, and the reward of knowing your work directly fuels scientific breakthroughs that change lives. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Experience working with major donors, corporate partners or demonstrable success generating income from senior stakeholders in a relationship driven role

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and calm

• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and in presentations

• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport authentically.

• A supporter focused, warm, and collaborative approach.

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Community Fundraising Lead

Full-Time | £28,000 – £33,000 | Hybrid (Southampton HQ + Home) | Charity: Friends of PICU

Make fundraising meaningful – join us and help save lives.

At Friends of PICU, we’re dedicated to supporting the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton, funding lifesaving equipment, providing family support, and enhancing care for critically ill and injured children. We’re looking for a Community Fundraising Lead to grow our community and events fundraising activities, inspire supporters, and make a lasting impact for families when they need it most.

The Role

As our Community Fundraising Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind our community and event fundraising. You’ll build relationships with existing and new supporters, community groups, and corporate partners developing opportunities to raise income and awareness for Friends of PICU.

Working closely with our Operations Manager, you’ll deliver an annual calendar of exciting fundraising events, from local community challenges to large-scale campaigns, ensuring each activity connects people to our mission and delivers excellent supporter experiences.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working – based partly at our charity office at University Hospital Southampton and partly from home. Some evening and weekend work, plus travel across Hampshire and neighbouring counties, will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow community fundraising by engaging with fundraisers, schools, faith groups, clubs, and small businesses.
• Build and nurture relationships, delivering exceptional supporter care and stewardship.
• Lead event fundraising – plan, deliver, and evaluate an annual calendar of fundraising events.
• Create inspiring fundraising materials and digital content.
• Promote events through social media and the website with engaging storytelling.
• Support corporate engagement and develop partnerships.
• Manage data, CRM records, and ensure accurate banking and reporting.
• Meet fundraising targets and contribute to budgets and reports.
• Represent Friends of PICU at community events and presentations.
• Support grant applications with evidence and stories from fundraising activities.
• Collaborate across the team, supporting operations, volunteers, and event logistics.

About You

You’re enthusiastic, confident, and driven by the difference your work makes. You’ll thrive in a busy, people-focused environment, balancing creativity with organisation. You’ll bring initiative, positivity, and a “can do” attitude to everything you do.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in public speaking, networking, and representing a charity professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Understanding of fundraising principles, legislation, and GDPR.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings/weekends, and travel locally (car and full UK driving licence required).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and the values of Friends of PICU.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing fundraising events within a charitable organisation.
• Experience in event management and volunteer coordination.
• Knowledge of charity sector practices and Gift Aid processes.
• Experience using CRM databases.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking: Builds positive relationships with supporters and colleagues, using empathy and humour appropriately.
• Persuading and Influencing: Inspires others, negotiates effectively, and promotes ideas with confidence.
• Delivering Results: Focuses on quality, productivity, and supporter satisfaction, consistently achieving goals.
• Creating and Innovating: Develops new ideas and approaches, driving improvements and change.
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Adapts to new challenges and opportunities with creativity and commercial awareness.
• Coping with Pressure: Maintains professionalism and positivity under pressure, learning from feedback.

What You’ll Get:

• Salary range: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Southampton base.
• Autonomy to design and lead your own events calendar.
• Support from a small, friendly, and passionate team.
• Real impact: See how your work directly improves care for critically ill and injured children, and their families.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Officer

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Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Legacy and In-Memory Officer to develop and implement a marketing programme to grow and maximise gifts in wills and in memory/tribute fund giving. 

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. As the UK’s largest children’s hospice charity, in terms of both numbers of children and families supported, and annual expenditure on our care work- we need to raise more than £14 million each year to run and support our care services.

As Legacy and In Memory Officer, you will:

• Support the delivery of a legacy marketing programme to increase awareness, consideration, and pledges of gifts in wills
• Create compelling storytelling materials—brochures, case studies, videos, web content—to highlight the importance of gifts in wills
• Support the delivery of campaigns that encourage supporters to give in memory, including tribute funds, memorial events
• Support with the delivery of in memory stewardship events. 

About You

• Understanding of the principles of direct and relationship marketing
• Experience of delivering a legacy and/or in-memory programme
• Experience of and resilience to meeting targets and KPIs
• Awareness of the Fundraising Code and how this relates to communications with vulnerable supporters

What We Offer 

• £31,110 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid role - based in nearest Acorns hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham), home working and travel to across the West Midlands
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment 
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.   
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service 

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 21 April

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?