Corporate fundraising manager jobs

Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.

We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Trusts & Grants Fundraising Officer to join our Philanthropy Team and help bring Thrive’s mission to life. This role is all about producing compelling, high-quality funding applications and reports that help secure income to support Thrive’s work across the UK.

If you have strong writing and organisational skills, an eye for detail, and want to make a real impact within a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information and full JD please refer to the attachement below. 

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 Weldmar is moving in an exciting new direction in fundraising. This is a brand new role, driving our events and community fundraising strategy. 

You'll lead a dedicated team of both staff and volunteers, delivering high quality mass participation campaigns, and build lasting partnerships with our supporters and fundraisers.

Working alongside fellow fundraising managers and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to:

· Develop and implement annual engagement strategies, including bespoke and ‘off the shelf’ challenges and events.

· Hold line management responsibility, providing regular supervision, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment.

· Oversee income targets, budgets, and KPIs with a focus on high ROI.

· Represent Weldmar at networking events and lead the development of community ambassadors. 

If you are proactive, with an in-depth knowledge of charity income generation, we'd love to hear from you. You should have a proven track record of hitting financial targets and the leadership skills to motivate both staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage with everyone from corporate partners to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism. 

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

Greater Change

Founded in 2018 by Alex McCallion and Jonathan Tan, Greater Change is an NGO providing cash grants to support people to overcome the financial barriers on their pathway out of homelessness using personalised budgets.

We partner with frontline charities and support workers who refer people to us who would benefit from our financial support. The personalised budgets (supported cash transfers) we provide are typically for rent deposits, ID documents, training courses etc. 

On average, Greater Change spends £1,400 per individual and last year 85% of the people we supported sustained their move into stable housing, saving the public purse over £41,000 per person per annum. 

Our goal is ultimately to use personalised budgets as a dignified and effective tool to end homelessness. 

Our Values 

• Trust & Support 
• Growth & Development 
• Passion with Boundaries
• Clarity & Communication 
• Emotional Security & Maturity 
• Impatience for Change

Philanthropy Manager 

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, ambitious and relationship-driven Philanthropy Manager to help grow Greater Change’s income, impact, and profile. Reporting to the Head of Growth and working closely with the CEO, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who can be creative and structured.

You will lead key income streams across High Net Worth Individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and fundraising events, delivering high-quality proposals and thoughtful stewardship that strengthens long-term partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be someone who understands how we are maximising impact and cost-effectiveness. You will be able to clearly communicate how our work delivers meaningful outcomes.

Above all, we are looking for someone proactive and thoughtful, who is motivated to play a key role in scaling a high-impact, evidence-led solution to homelessness.

Main Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the CEO on philanthropic relationships, including supporting the Development Board’s engagement, meetings, and follow-ups.

2. Lead all trusts and foundation activity end-to-end, including prospect research, applications and producing reports, while tracking funding deadlines, maintaining a clear pipeline, and providing regular progress updates to the CEO and Head of Growth.

3. Prepare high-quality proposals, cases for support, presentations, and donor communications.

4. Co-lead on developing and maintaining corporate partnerships with the Head of Growth 

5. Manage individual giving, with a focus on donor stewardship and growth.

6. Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events, including stewardship and fundraising events organised by the Greater Change and our Development Board

7. Supporting the Comms team to deliver donor communications across our newsletter and social media channels

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals and funders. 

• Highly analytical, with the ability to understand, interpret and clearly communicate impact, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes to a range of audiences. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling, evidence-based cases for support and deliver persuasive presentations. 

• Demonstrable ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially, identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities and approaches. 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. 

• Proactive and self-directed, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex challenges. 

• Alignment with our mission

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

In addition to the essential skills, we are especially keen to hear from candidates who are able to meet some, or any, of the additional experience requirements below: 

• Understanding of the homelessness sector or social impact 

• Experience developing fundraising strategy or contributing to organisational growth plans. 

• Confidence in presenting complex ideas (e.g. impact, cost-effectiveness) to senior or non-technical audiences.

• A good understanding of the housing system, homelessness, benefits processes and services which support people who are precariously housed. 

• Strong IT skills in particular G-Suite, Canva and Microsoft Office. 

Personal Attributes 

• High and positive energy levels; you thrive when working at pace. 

• You have high EQ, are a great listener, proactively inviting feedback and curious to hear the ideas of others. 

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, Greater Change is a ‘hands on’ environment. 

• Strong team player who can collaborate and work with others to achieve results. 

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness.

What we offer 

• Salary - £40,400 

• Up to 5% pension matching 

• Hybrid working model at home and in the office - we are an outcomes driven team, so we want you to work in the way that's most productive for you.

• 9 day fortnight (every alternate week is a 4-day week). 

• Macbook or PC. 

• A work from home budget of up to £250 to buy what you need for your home setup.

• Frequent team lunches, and quarterly team activity days. 

• Training budget of £800/year, to upskill on anything directly related to your work. 

• A remote working allowance of up to 10 days per year (pro rata). 

• A wellbeing budget of £400/year (pro rata). You can spend it on therapy, the gym, a meditation retreat, whatever helps your wellbeing. 

How to Apply 

Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter. Your Covering Letter must outline how you meet the Essential Criteria listed above, as well as any relevant desirable skills, experience and knowledge. Please demonstrate how you reflect our core values and personal attributes throughout your application. 

Interview process

We will review applications as we receive them, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. 

Candidates will be required to participate in up to 3 recruitment rounds following application. This will include an online test, an interview and a final culture fit held in person in our London office. This may change and prospective candidates will be informed of any changes. 

• Application Deadline  - Sunday 7th June 2026 
• Stage 1 (Work test) - Rolling Basis 
• Stage 2 (Online competency based  interview) - Wednesday 10th or Friday 12th June 
• Stage 3 (Final stage Inperson) - Tuesday 16th or Wednesday 17th June 
• Ideal Start Date  - July 2026 

Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.

Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.  

This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilise diverse fundraising methods, and build and develop new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to trusts and foundations, and with the potential to build new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.

Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.

Could you support our team through an exciting mix of community, corporate, individual and grant fundraising? We are growing our Fundraising team to meet increased demand for our services, tackling homelessness in Surrey. If you're interested in working across all types of Fundraising and making a genuine difference every day, then this unique role might be for you!

About Us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence. We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join our team who can support our Fundraising Manager to secure charitable income essential to the delivery of our services.

The Role:

As our Fundraising Officer, you will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to deliver our fundraising strategy. You will help deliver annual fundraising events; bid to corporate supporters, trusts and foundations; and build strong relationships with community organisations and individual donors. You will be part of a fantastic team, dedicated to making a real difference in defeating homelessness.

We are looking for a passionate and adaptable individual, who can support the Fundraising Manager across all voluntary income streams, from formal bids to fun community events.

This role is especially crucial as our charity’s need for fundraised income has risen significantly in the last three years - as result of the increased cost of living, and reduced support from the local authority. Despite these challenges, York Road Project’s work remains immensely valuable to the local community. If you have excellent communication skills and a passion for charity work, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the full job description, then apply with your CV and a cover letter. We will shortlist applicants at midday on 3rd June, and arrange interviews in early June.

Fundraising Manager – Corporate Partnerships

Hybrid – with one day a week at our shared London workspace.

£42,000 - £46,000 per annum

Permanent

We exist to end malaria, together.  Malaria is preventable and treatable — yet a child still dies every minute from this disease.  At Malaria No More UK (MNMUK), we refuse to accept this.

Through targeted influencing communications, bold partnerships and political advocacy, we mobilise the leadership, funding and innovation needed to end malaria in our lifetimes.  We work to protect G7 ODA budgets for malaria and unlock new financing opportunities that accelerate progress toward a malaria-free world.

Our mission is to catalyse and inspire the global partnerships, leadership, and financing to end malaria in a generation. Our advocacy and communications expertise unlock vital funds and drive the conversation and action needed to reach zero malaria.

This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team. We have a clear ambition to grow and diversify income, with corporate partnerships playing a central role. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful, strategic relationships that directly support our mission and help drive real-world impact.

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to use their expertise in corporate fundraising to help achieve our bold mission: ending malaria for good.  While driving income through strategic corporate partnerships will be a focus, the postholder will also grow Malaria No More UK’s individual giving and fundraising.

We are looking for an exceptional communicator, with outstanding written and verbal skills and the ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.  Highly organised with the ability to be detail-oriented where needed, the successful candidate will manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a strategic focus on income generation.  Skills will include being proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working flexibly within a small, collaborative fundraising and partnerships team, bringing creativity and confidence to developing compelling proposals, pitches, and engagement opportunities, alongside strong relationship management skills and a commitment to advancing Malaria No More UK’s mission.

Apply here

Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your work experience to date meets the scope of the responsibilities. As a general guide, your Supporting Statement should be around two sides of A4.

Closing date: Midnight 14th June

Interviews: Week commencing 21st June

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds can introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Want to make a real difference? Have a valuable, meaningful role?Blackburn Foodbank works with people to alleviate their time in crisis.  It's wrap round holistic support that is offered - not just food.  

We work with all agencies in Blackburn with Darwen to maximise support for people in poverty.  We need a fundraising manager who is committed to the cause to help the Foodbank realise it's ambition to close.  To do this we have to maximise the advice services on offer and increase the access to affordable food.  It's part of the development of one of the poorest areas in the country - you can make a tangible difference here.  We have a cash-first approach that is empowering and increases resilience. 

Role Purpose

Responsible for helping to ensure the effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties and campaigns. You will primarily focus on recruiting support from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals across the South as well as supporting the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.

You will plan, market, deliver and grow your portfolio ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved, with an active focus on cost-effective ideas, growth and contingency plans.

Working closely with our service delivery teams across the UK to develop fundraising lead networks, building a robust and community driven income pipeline. You will build powerful, local relationships across your region, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional fundraising experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated area, in line with the overall fundraising strategy.
• Build knowledge of Child Bereavement UK supporters in the area and develop a community of supporters who have a tangible relationship with our work.
• Build relationships with individual supporters, community organisations, faith groups, schools and education facilities, regional corporates and challenge event participants.
• Contribute to the development of annual income and expenditure budgets, monitoring results and contributing to regular reforecasts, mitigation and contingency planning to ensure budget is achieved.
• Attract new support and nurture and develop existing support by providing excellent stewardship to maximise supporter journey, value and retention and in-turn income.
• Work alongside the Head of Regional Fundraising and Challenge Event team to develop and promote successful and engaging off-the-shelf fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and challenge events to engage and encourage potential supporters, using research to spot trends and popular initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Challenge Event team and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and social media plans for all events/activities.
• Analyse the potential risks and benefits of fundraising events/activities considering risk, time/cost ratios, and overall ROI, to focus effort accordingly.
• Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements, and best practice, including Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Develop and follow processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining and assuming responsibility for accurate information on the charity’s Sales Force database and the community section of the website.
• Work with the Head of Regional Fundraising to recruit Fundraising Committees across the region.
• Support with the recruitment of Community Ambassadors.

All Staff

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Child Bereavement UK; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to self-motivate and organise yourself to manage multiple priorities, to set and meet deadlines in order to keep projects moving forwards.
• Experience in at least one of: fundraising, sales, partnerships, business development, or community engagement.
• Confidence and experience in public speaking, both offline and online, and demonstratable ability to represent a cause to a wide range of audiences.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills and an ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively and creatively.
• Experience of working to targets and managing budgets.
• A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in community fundraising or charity income generation
• Experience of delivering a regional-focused role in the same geographic area
• Experience of managing and supporting volunteers.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data management 

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 27th May 2026 at midnight

First Stage Screening Interviews

You may be asked to attend a 10-minute Screening Interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the vacancy, to assess your suitability for the role. During the interview, you will be asked two skills-based questions.

Second Stage Interviews

If you are progressed to a second stage interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour formal interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. It is our policy to share the role-specific interview questions with applicants ahead of the interview, to aid their preparation. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.

We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.

Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Senior New Business Manager Corporate Fundraising to join our Corporate Partnerships team.

Title: Senior New Business Manager Corporate Fundraising

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

Role Responsibilities:

These include but are not limited to:

• Co-lead the acquisition of high-value, multi-faceted, and multi-year corporate partnerships, ranging from philanthropic to commercial and strategic, maximising the long-term value and impact these partnerships deliver for Anthony Nolan.

• Drive a proactive and insight-led approach to new business, identifying, researching, and cultivating corporate prospects that align with our organisational strategy and mission.

• Evolve a robust new business pipeline, ensuring it’s dynamic and future-focused to manage risk and unlock both immediate and sustained income growth.

• Join the new business team in shaping the strategic direction of new business development, setting ambitious long-term goals and KPIs to elevate our corporate partnerships to the next level.

• Collaborate cross-organisationally, leveraging internal expertise and assets to co-create powerful, tailored proposals, pitches, and stewardship plans that inspire corporate engagement.

• Build and manage high-impact corporate relationships, confidently influencing at senior levels, both internally and externally, to drive results and embed long-term value.

• Deliver clear, insight-driven reporting, tracking performance against key metrics and providing strategic recommendations to inform leadership decisions.

• Assist the Head of Corporate and the team with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring financial planning is aligned with strategic priorities and growth opportunities.

• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team in senior-level meetings and organisational planning, deputising for the Head of Corporate when required.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary

• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

• Life Assurance of four times annual salary

• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme

• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description attached to this advert, or hyperlinked here in the job advert on our careers page, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications. 

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer. 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

We are seeking a fantastic corporate partnerships manager to join our Income Generation team. This is a key role for the organisation, proactively leading on new business; delivering mid and high-value partnerships and maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects to support the long-term sustainability of our work. The successful candidate will develop compelling proposals and pitches to build new relationships and provide excellent stewardship for existing corporate partners. They will manage and deliver the Income Generation strategy, annual operational plan, and income forecasting and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against plan and meeting KPIs and targets.
We are looking for an individual able to demonstrate a good track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets in corporate fundraising as well as devising, driving and delivering corporate fundraising plans. Excellent written and creative skills, with experience in developing relationships is crucial as is the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Strong networking skills with the ability to manage high-profile relationships professionally and tactfully are essential.

You will work to forge and sustain long-term, constructive partnerships with new and existing partners that help us grow funds and achieve our charitable goals. You will: 

· quickly learn and be able to articulate well our campaigns and victim service and their evidence base, our funding need, and the actions that corporates can and should take to prioritise safe and green use of roads, through funding us and supporting our campaigns

· find and unlock access to senior leads within companies not already working with us (e.g., public affairs, communications and corporate social relationship teams) as well as taking up the reins of stewarding relationships with some of the companies already working with us

· listen and understand corporates’ priorities, understanding their budgets, potential to fundraise within their teams and networks, and their safety, sustainability, policy and pr priorities; and articulate what Brake does and our need for help

· forge, together, actionable joint plans that generate funds for Brake from a company, directly or through their supply chain / customers. You will achieve six figure funding targets, by generating five figure funds from new and existing partners

· Work alongside team members in public affairs, PR, and public engagement to understand our programmes of work in campaigns and seek the engagement of new and existing corporate supporters in those programmes, for example through participation and sponsorship

· Be responsible for developing your own pipeline of leads and accurately forecasting income you will fundraise from this pipeline and listing partnership activities that will be delivered

· Operate within Brake’s Ethical Partnership Policy and other policies, which enables us to sustain our charity values and work alongside corporations safely.

· Be a team player and able to step up to the plate and speak up for the charity, for example giving speeches or undertaking interviews on the charity’s behalf.

Have a look at our comprehensive job description

Join Chipping Barnet Foodbank as our Fundraiser and play a key role in tackling local hardship.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow community support for Chipping Barnet Foodbank and strengthen the relationships that make our work possible.

We are looking for a warm, proactive, community-focused fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and bringing people together around a shared cause. You’ll work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, community organisations, and individual supporters to help raise vital funds and grow long-term support for the foodbank.

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape and develop fundraising at the foodbank. Alongside community fundraising and supporter engagement, you’ll help deliver key campaigns such as our Christmas Appeal and contribute to wider fundraising activity where needed.

Chipping Barnet Foodbank provides emergency food and support to people facing hardship across the London Borough of Barnet. But our work goes beyond food. We also help people access advice and support that can improve their situation and reduce the need for crisis support in the future. Our vision is a society where foodbanks are no longer needed.

We are a small, supportive team and offer flexible working, opportunities for training and development, and support through the Trussell network.

We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing 29 June 2026, with an intended start date of 1 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates who may need to work a notice period.

Please see the full job description for further information about the role and how to apply.

⏰ Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
�� Reporting to: Head of Income Generation

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.

We are now looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and relationship-driven Business Development & Fundraising Manager to help grow sustainable income and develop meaningful partnerships that support our mission and expand our impact across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action. You’ll play a key role in growing our corporate partnerships, increasing use of our conferencing and catering facilities, and helping shape future social enterprise opportunities.

If you’re someone who enjoys combining purpose with commercial thinking and wants to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Head of Income Generation to grow income through:

• corporate fundraising partnerships
• business development opportunities
• sponsorships and CSR relationships
• conferencing and catering sales
• community and challenge fundraising initiatives

You’ll also line manage our Fundraising & Partnerships Officer and help strengthen the overall supporter and client experience across the organisation.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

Business Development & Income Growth

• Growing income through corporate partnerships and business development activity
• Increasing bookings and commercial opportunities across our conferencing and catering offer
• Supporting the promotion and development of HomeGround Café and other YMCA social enterprise initiatives
• Identifying and developing new income streams and partnership opportunities
• Building strong relationships with local businesses and regional partners

Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising

• Developing and managing a pipeline of corporate supporters and prospects
• Securing sponsorships, CSR partnerships and employee fundraising opportunities
• Building long-term, high-value relationships with businesses and supporters
• Working collaboratively across teams to maximise opportunities and impact

Stewardship & Supporter Experience

• Delivering an excellent experience for corporate clients and supporters
• Building long-term engagement and retention
• Using Donorfy CRM to manage supporter information and reporting accurately

Leadership & Performance

• Line managing and supporting the Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
• Monitoring performance, income targets and KPIs
• Using insight and reporting to improve performance and decision-making

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• commercially minded but values-driven
• confident building relationships and networking
• proactive, organised and self-motivated
• comfortable managing multiple priorities
• passionate about making a difference to young people and communities

You’ll ideally have:

• experience in fundraising, sales, partnerships or business development
• experience building and managing B2B relationships
• a track record of achieving targets and delivering results
• strong communication and relationship-building skills
• the ability to spot opportunities and turn them into action
• experience working collaboratively across teams

Experience within the charity sector is helpful but not essential. We are open to candidates from commercial backgrounds who are motivated by purpose and impact.

Why Join YMCA South Midlands?

This is more than a fundraising role.

It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing charity that supports young people, families and communities across the South Midlands.

You’ll join a passionate and ambitious team that cares deeply about making a difference and is committed to creating a culture where people can do meaningful work, grow and thrive.

Additional Information

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
• Some evening and weekend work may occasionally be required
• Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine purpose, partnerships and business growth to create meaningful social impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Community Fundraiser to help grow the base of people that support Himmah. This role is about building relationships, bringing people in, and turning that support into sustainable income that backs our work on poverty & race. You’ll work across events, campaigns and partnerships, helping to shape how people connect with Himmah and contribute to what we do.

You’ll lead on things like our fundraising dinners and challenge events, build relationships with supporters and local partners, and help grow our regular giving. This isn’t just about hitting targets  it’s about building something that people feel part of, and creating ways for communities to support and sustain the work over the long term.

In this role, you will:

• Lead on fundraising events, including community dinners and challenge activities
• Build relationships with high net worth individuals, supporters and corporate partners
• Grow regular giving and individual supporter programmes
• Work with local influencers and community figures to expand reach
• Support digital fundraising and help build a strong supporter database
• Develop new fundraising opportunities rooted in the community

About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)

The Sickle Cell Society (SCS) is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder. We provide information, advice and support to enable people to improve their overall quality of life. Over 18,500 people in the UK have a sickle cell disorder, an inherited condition that predominantly affects people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage; and to a lesser extent people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Central/South American heritage. 

Job Purpose:

To assist the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of the Sickle Cell Society’s (SCS) Fundraising Strategy and on-going development to achieve its fundraising priorities and targets. An exciting and varied role we are seeking a strong team player, and someone with the confidence and initiative to help develop and grow charitable income. The post holder will be someone with a ‘cando’ attitude and the enthusiasm to want to learn and get things done. We are a small, friendly and closely knit team of 20 skilled and highly committed staff and over 50 active volunteers.

The post-holder will work closely with the Fundraising Manager, and wider team to provide an engaging supporter journey and timely, efficient donor care to existing and new supporters of the Society. Responsible for helping the team meet our agreed income targets for celebratory giving, challenge events, community fundraising and corporate payroll giving initiatives.; the post-holder will be keen on developing their Fundraising career and interested in expanding their use of CRM databases, data management and the production of reports for effective donor stewardship.

You will be responsible for the membership and donors’ database (Beacon) keeping up to date and reporting back on results, whilst ensuring data compliance and implementation of data. You will be highly proficient in the use of business IT systems in particular Microsoft Excel to analyse data, and you will also have at least one year’s experience, or equivalent, in producing detailed and insightful reports.

The post-holder will be a confident communicator and collaborator with proven relationship building and creative and innovative fundraising skills. You will also support the development of our fundraising communications, monitoring performance across all channels driving best practice and income growth. You will generate and develop engaging fundraising communications and be responsible for your own copywriting, including thanking our wonderful donors via the most appropriate communication channels. 

This varied role will give you the opportunity to further your fundraising skills across a broad range of income generating activities as well as build strong, professional relationships to benefit the SCS’ charitable objectives.

Visit our website for a job description and details on how to apply.  The role closes on October 28th 2025