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Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll be at the heart of building and championing our volunteer community. You will work closely with local fundraising and volunteering groups, inspiring them to create meaningful activities that raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with passionate fundraising colleagues to grow and energise our volunteer network helping new and existing volunteers feel empowered, supported, and excited to make a difference in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups, building trusted relationships and nurturing an engaged, motivated volunteer community.
• Keep our fundraising activity running smoothly through efficient admin support from maintaining accurate database records to producing clear Excel reports and navigating multiple online systems with ease.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, working alongside volunteers to maximise reach and impact.
• Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement through active outreach, events, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners, ensuring volunteers have what they need to thrive and succeed.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice, safeguarding volunteers and supporters.
• Use social media and local communication channels to celebrate volunteer achievements and inspire new supporters to get involved.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in individuals and groups.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases or CRM systems.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region, including some evenings and weekends.

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Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: Sunday 1st March 2026

Salary: £27,450 - £30,500

Contract: Full time, perm

Based: Home-based with weekly travel across North Wales & North Powys — with Colwyn Bay available as your office base if you prefer.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. 

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraiser - Volunteer Board Fundraising

Directorate: Engagement & Fundraising (Philanthropy & Partnerships)

Team/Department: Volunteer Board Fundraising (Supporter Led Fundraising)

Location: Wales (home based or hybrid)

Salary: £31,171 - £36,631 dependent on experience

Date last amended: January 2026

Context and Background

The NSPCC relies on voluntary income for the majority of its work to keep children safe,

prevent abuse and ensure every child has a voice. To secure long -term sustainability, the

charity has reshaped how it engages supporters through the Engagement and Fun draising

Directorate. Within this, the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department brings together

high -value audiences and supporter -led income. The Volunteer Board Fundraising team

leads income generation through regional and national volunteer boards , volunteer -led

fundraising initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event

committees . These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging

senior volunteers, and supporting long -term supporter relationships.

The volunteer boards are made up of influential and successful senior stakeholders who feel

passionately about the NSPCC and volunteer their time to help the NSPCC generate income

and awareness. They employ a range of fundraising techniques to reach their goals focus being to use their networks and influence to secure income generating opportunities

via events, corporate partnerships and major gifts from individuals.

– their

This role will support , and lead the growth and development of, the s uccessful Wales

Fundraising Board which has been established for over 25 year s, initially as the NSPCC Full

Stop Appeal Board for Wales. The board has helped to lead and organise balls and dinners ,

overseas fundraising challenges and a variety of events in Wales and the rest of the UK. The

board’s ‘Building Brighter Futures’ appeal secured funding to build the NSPCC’s d edicated

Wales hub in Cardiff , Diane Engelhardt House , opened in 2010. The key focus of the current

board is to support the raising of over £1m annually from a range of supporter audiences

and promote the NSPCC across Wales by organising events (both fundraising and

engagement), establishing new contacts - primarily high net worth individuals and corporate

partners - and supporting the delivery of NSPCC services including recruitment of

volunteers and supporting access to NSPCC services.The team works closely with colleagues in Philanthropy and Partnerships (corporate

partnerships , major gifts, trusts and statutory ), Public Engagement (marketing, brand,

digital), and Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure

volunteer fundraising is integrated into supporter journeys, delivers excellent experiences,

and achieves strong ROI.

The role of the Fundraiser is to cultivate and steward key relationships and deliver special

projects across the volunteer board and their network to deliver against annual income

plans .

Job purpose

• To contribute towards the delivery of sustainable income through the Wales

Fundraising Board

• To contribute towards the delivery of annual income and engagement plans,

ensuring volunteer activity is high -quality, compliant, and supporter -centric

• Build and manage relationships with senior volunteers and board members,

maximising long -term support and value

• Provide operational support and management of volunteer partnerships & projects

Key relationships - Internal

• Member of the Volunteer Board Fundraising team

• Reports to a Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Board Fundraising

• Works with colleagues across Philanthropy & Partnerships, including Corporate

Partnerships, Major Gifts , Trusts and Statutory and Supporter Relationship

Fundraising.

• Member of the Wales Leadership Group, supporting the Assistant Director for

Wales and other Wales -based colleague s and teams.

• Collaborates with Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital) to support

volunteer fundraising campaigns and engagement

• Works with Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to

ensure processes are efficient and compliant

Key relationships - External

• Volunteer board chair, members and regional ambassadors including Wales

Fundraising Board members and senior advocates

• NSPCC’s Trustee for Wales

• Senior supporters and networks (individuals and organisations ) engaged through

volunteer -led activity

• Agencies, venues and suppliers supporting volunteer fundraising

• External peers and networks within the volunteer fundraising secto rMain duties and responsibilities

Contributing to Volunteer Partnerships Strategy and Income

• Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Partnerships annual business plan to

maximise net income and long -term value through the volunteer boards

• Support the Wales Fundraising Board and their networks , ensuring their fundraising

and engagement delivers sustainable income and long -term value

• Lead on delivery of specific fundraising projects .

• Support a portfolio of fundraising and stewardship events led by the Wales

Fundraising Board to engage with new and existing supporters both in and outside

of Wales.

• Contribute to KPIs for income, supporter experience and ROI, addressing risks and

identifying opportunities for growth

• Lead on the delivery of business cases for new volunteer -led initiatives by the Wales

Fundraising Board

Managing Volunteer Relationships

• Steward senior volunteers and board members, ensuring they feel supported,

inspired and connected to the NSPCC’s mission

• Provide tools, resources and guidance to volunteers to support their fundraising

and advocacy

• C arry out research through a range of sources, to contribute to proposals, donor

strategies and fundraising communications.

• Develop and create engaging materials for external audiences

• Ensure compliance with NSPCC policies, fundraising regulations and best practice

in all volunteer -led activity

Collaboration and Centre of Excellence

• Act as a centre of expertise for volunteer -led fundraising across the NSPCC

• Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement & Fundraising to embed volunteer

fundraising within wider supporter journeys and campaigns

Budgeting , Finance and Evaluation

• Contribute to the budgets for volunteer fundraising activity, whilst supporting the

Fundraising Manager to accurately monitor income and expenditure

• With the support of the Fundraising Manager , ensure accurate data capture and

reporting

• To provide financial administrative assistance to budget holders, including

processing invoices, placing orders, undertaking financial analysis, cash handling

and banking in line with NSPCC policies and procedures.Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation

directorate

• To update databases and supporter information systems as directed, in line with

Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to

strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and

wider NSPCC activities.

• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s standards, policies and procedures.

• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the NSPCC’s values and

behaviours.

• To maintain an awareness of and comply with data protection regulations and

internal data protection policies.

• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning

and development of others and the whole organisation.

• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.

• To be proactive in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the

NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to

end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developm

ents and general NSPCC news

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

Person specification

1. Experience of building effective relationships through face to face interactions with

existing and new high -level individuals and/or organisations, leading to securing

fundraising income via long -term partnerships.

2. Commercially minded; ability to apply commercial knowledge and understanding to

fundraising partnerships ensuring that NSPCC activity has a competitive edge in

the market place. NSPCC fundraising activity must be appealing and commercially

viable.

3. Exceptional project management skills; ability to see a project through from start to

finish, reaching a desired income target. Must have meticulous planning skills and

show great attention to detail. Must be self -motivated and highly proactive.

4. Target driven with proven financial management and reporting skills, including

accurate budgeting and contingency planning. A track record of achieving financial

and departmental objectives.5. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropic

motivations and current trends in high value and corporate fundraising across the

UK.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches,

ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident

way.

7. Able to work harmoniously with internal colleagues across teams to achieve joint

objectives. Working collaboratively; demonstrating an understanding of other

team’s goals and priorities. Able to negotiate successfully with others to achieve a

desired outco me.

8. Ability to organise and plan own work, juggle competing demands, manage projects

and establish clear timelines and priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.

9. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity.

10. Experience of provided.

a fundraising CRM package is desirable but not essential; training

The ability to engage this role .

in communications using the Welsh language is also desirable in

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes

safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and

thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and

about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and adults.

our

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely

and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and

relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance .Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their

skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and

selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the

role and th e organisation .

• C ommitted to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants

(internal and external) who self -declare at application as having a disability and who

meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are

app lying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in

order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or

volunteering their time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is

suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on

their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining

the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and

activities are safe and appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance

with the GDPR legislation.

To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.

We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Partnerships Officer, the Partnerships Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing corporate partners through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship.

The position will build on existing partner relationships with high-profile businesses like Superdrug, the Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects in relevant sectors, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships Development

• Ensure achievement of annual income target for corporate partnerships
• Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of medium and large corporate partnerships, including global partners (working with Operation Smile Inc), to ensure their growth and longevity – strategic input into the growth of each partner will be essential
• Develop and implement plans for partner activity to maximise all income channels, including corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, cause-related marketing and more
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new corporate fundraising prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
• Enhance our employee engagement and community fundraising offer with simple, easy-to-do fundraising activities, linked to key moments in the calendar
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to partners and internal stakeholders
• Represent Operation Smile UK in global corporate partner discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
• Lead on the development and management of any corporate partner cultivation events

Additional Responsibilities

• Line manage one Partnerships Officer, supporting them to manage inbound community fundraising requests and existing relationships, as well as smaller corporate partners
• Oversight of community fundraising income target delivered by the Officer
• Create and maintain annual corporate partnerships and community fundraising budgets and business plans, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income

Additional Information

• 2 years’ experience in a corporate partnerships or business development role
• We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
• Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!

First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Do you love to recruit, inspire, support and equip volunteers?

Do you have a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential?

If that's you, then Tearfund's Fundraising Marketing team could be the right place for you!

This role is part of the Church & Community Building Squad, working with colleagues and volunteers to find and share stories of need and hope, to encourage new support and continued giving through working with churches and community fundraisers across the UK.

The Volunteer Relationship Executive role is responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers, and providing ongoing support for existing volunteers, ensuring they are inspired and equipped to represent Tearfund well. Volunteers are involved in speaking at churches, supporting at festivals and events and in community fundraising activities and the postholder should be experienced in these areas in order to provide the best support possible to our volunteers.  Could that be you? 

Do you have the following experience?

• Experience of volunteer management, training and recruitment
• Experience of volunteering and volunteer management and conference, events and festivals
• Experience of delivering fundraising talks
• Community Fundraising experience
• Demonstrable track record in achieving challenging targets and objectives

 Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through activities from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Ability to build strong rapport with supporters and volunteers
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality.

If that's you, then our Fundraising Marketing Team would love to meet you.

This role is full time (35 hours per week) on a 12 month fixed contract, flexible working patterns may be considered. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Lead a once-in-a-generation capital campaign and help shape the future of wildlife rescue in Shropshire.
Cuan Wildlife Rescue is seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Fundraising and Capital Campaign Lead to grow our income, profile and partnerships at a pivotal moment in our history. As we embark on an exciting capital build programme to create a new, purpose-built wildlife hospital, you’ll play a central role in securing major gifts, building corporate partnerships, inspiring high-value supporters and opening new doors for Cuan’s future. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for a confident networker and storyteller who loves building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning passion into impact, working with a passionate team to make a lasting difference for wildlife.

To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.

We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.

The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Philanthropy Development

• Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy
• Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities
• Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving – strategic development of each relationship will be essential
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
• Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
• Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects
• Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
• Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income

Additional Information

• 2 years’ experience in a philanthropy or business development role
• We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
• Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!

First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

At Bipolar UK, our mission is simple yet life‑changing: to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and thrive.
We work to reduce stigma, improve understanding, and ensure no one faces the condition alone. Our vision is a world where every person affected by bipolar has access to the right treatment and support, an understanding community, and the tools to live well.

About Bipolar UK

We are the only national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by bipolar. Through our peer support line, peer support groups, eCommunity, digital tools, workplace training, research collaborations and awareness‑raising campaigns, we reach tens of thousands of people each year.

Our work improves understanding, reduces isolation and empowers people to stay well. We are a small, ambitious, and fast‑growing team driven by purpose, compassion and innovation. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and rooted in lived experience.

Job Summary

The Senior Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in building, strengthening and diversifying Bipolar UK’s high‑value relationships, with a particular emphasis on corporate fundraising and identifying strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations that support the charity’s long‑term needs.

Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, corporate supporters, and strategic partners. You will provide exceptional stewardship, ensuring partners feel valued, engaged, and inspired to deepen their relationship with us.

A key part of the role will involve proactively identifying and cultivating new corporate prospects, developing compelling propositions, crafting funding proposals, and pitching confidently to decision‑makers at all levels. You will help implement robust cultivation plans and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation across all partnership activity.

You will also work collaboratively across the wider Fundraising Team - including with the Fundraising Officer - supporting campaigns, events, and individual giving where needed.

This is a home‑based position with travel required for meetings and events across the UK. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Growing Corporate and Strategic Partnerships

• Drive the growth of corporate fundraising through proactive identification, research and cultivation of new corporate prospects.
• Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Charity of the Year, sponsorships, staff fundraising, corporate challenge events, payroll giving and cause‑related marketing.
• Create compelling propositions tailored to corporate audiences.
• Lead and support pitches to secure long‑term, strategic and income‑generating partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Services, Communications) to co‑design new partnership concepts, projects or services that align with charity priorities.
• Support the development of partnership agreements and ensure expectations, deliverables and benefits are clearly defined.
• Work to a mutually agreed financial target and use the CRM to track and record relevant data to grow our donor pipeline.

2. Strengthening High‑Value Donor & Partner Stewardship

• Deliver excellent relationship management to major donors, corporate partners and strategic allies.
• Provide regular updates on impact and organisational achievements to deepen engagement.
• Organise meetings, briefings, events and engagement opportunities to showcase our work.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all interactions on Salesforce.
• Create tailored materials, proposals and events to support ongoing partnership activity.
• Represent Bipolar UK through presentations at corporate and partner events.
• Track performance and impact of partnerships, supporting continuous improvement.

3. Supporting Wider Fundraising

• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Officer, SPM and wider team to maximise fundraising opportunities across all income streams.
• Provide hands‑on support for individual giving campaigns, events and community fundraising when needed.
• Contribute to team planning, cross‑team projects, and organisational initiatives.

Strengths

You will thrive in this role if:

• You are an exceptional relationship‑builder with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and corporate leaders.
• You bring creativity, energy and ambition to developing powerful partnership ideas.
• You are an excellent communicator - skilled in writing compelling copy and delivering persuasive pitches.
• You are a proficient user of professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn to support your work.
• You are an engaging public speaker, confident at events, in meetings and online.
• You are methodical, analytical and data‑driven, with strong record‑keeping and reporting discipline.
• You are adaptable, organised and calm under pressure - thriving in a small, fast‑paced organisation.
• You enjoy autonomy, value professional development, and proactively shape your own work.
• You are reliable, detail‑focused, deadline‑driven and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
• You have a keen understanding of the charitable sector in the UK.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in major donor fundraising, corporate fundraising or partnership development.
• Proven track record of generating new business at 5 and 6 figure levels - from prospecting through to securing partnerships.
• Experience working to, and achieving, income targets.
• Strong understanding of the corporate sector, CSR and corporate fundraising mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering pitches and proposals.
• Excellent project and time‑management skills.
• Understanding of ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technologies.

Desirable:

• Experience within a mental health or health‑related charity.
• Understanding of bipolar gained through lived experience or supporting a friend or family member.

Other Information

The main tasks may be amended from time to time to reflect evolving organisational needs. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

The post holder must comply with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity legislation, and follow all organisational policies and best practice.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application by 5pm 20th February  through Charity Job including your CV and a covering letter. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close applications early.

Your covering letter (max two A4 pages) should outline:

• how your experience matches the person specification
• what you would bring to the role
• why you want to work for Bipolar UK

Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March, either online or in person.

Please note the final appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Good luck and thank you for your interest in supporting Bipolar UK’s vital work.

Liberty is looking for a Grants Officer to join our Philanthropy Team.

This is an exciting and varied delivery role which reports to our Fundraising Manager and is responsible for grant administration and reporting across our portfolio of grant funders, and co-ordinating, as well as administering a series of events aimed at donors and funders.

The successful candidate will be organised and self-motivated, with a focus on partnership working and building strong relationships. You will balance an enjoyment of events co-ordination with being a skilled writer, who enjoys producing applications and reports.

With experience in a similar role, you will be used to gathering a range of data and detail on the teams’ work, and comfortable with end-to end delivery and working to deadlines. You will be a keen team player with a commitment to, and passion for, Liberty’s work.

You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16 March 2026

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held online on Wednesday 25th March

Second round interview will be held in person on Wednesday 1st April

Apply via the job board on our website. 

This is an exciting and engaging role, managing a small, well-established Philanthropy Team, where you will have the opportunity to work directly with our top supporters, develop interesting cultivation events and help us reach new supporters across Dorset and Wiltshire.

The Philanthropy Team incorporates major donor, mid-value, trust and legacy fundraising. It works closely with public fundraising and events teams. The CEO, Deputy CEO and specific trustees are also actively engaged in managing key relationships.

The role

The role is full time (35 hours per week) with hybrid working between home and the office in Wimborne in Dorset. There will be a requirement to travel across both Dorset and Wiltshire for internal meetings, donor meetings and events, with occasional out of hours working.

About you

We are looking for a talented, strategic, individual who can hit the ground running, be innovative, ambitious and bring exciting new ideas, ready to make a real difference to the growing number of local families we support. Energetic and with a passion for this type of role, you will be a confident communicator, who can build relationships with new and existing supporters and a considerate and thoughtful people manager. You must have a proven track record of working with high-net worth individuals in order to apply. We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.

About us

Julia’s House cares for babies, children and teenagers with life-shortening or life-threatening conditions across Dorset and Wiltshire. We provide support for the whole family - mums, dads, siblings and even grandparents. Our care is regular, frequent, flexible and free, with more than half of our care taking place in family’s homes.  When the worst happens, Julia’s House is there. We offer comfort and support at home, in hospital or our hospices, wherever families need us.

Join us and make a real difference in this key role

As Head of Fundraising at The Movement Centre, you will play a pivotal strategic role in unlocking movement and transforming lives, leading a passionate fundraising team and delivering an ambitious strategy to double our income over the next three years. You’ll work at the heart of an organisation with extraordinary impact, building high-value partnerships, growing sustainable income, and ensuring more children and families can access specialist physiotherapy that truly changes lives. If you’re a confident, values driven fundraising leader ready to make a visible, lasting difference, this role offers both purpose and scale in equal measure.

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: £28,950 - £32,754 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 

How to Apply 

Application deadline: 10am Tue 17 February 2026 
Interviews: Wed 25 February 2026 

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. Please note that we require fully completed application forms. We are unable to accept CVs. 

Keen on this role but seen something you’re not sure about? Don’t rule yourself out, get in touch to talk it through. For an informal discussion about the role, please get contact Kirstie Mathieson, Communications and Development Director (email available in the job pack) 

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. 

Make a real difference to the lives of Afghan communities. In this role, you will drive change: stewarding relationships with public donors and fundraisers, supporting income generation and retention, maintaining high quality supporter data, and helping identify opportunities to grow engagement and income across these areas.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Communications and Giving team to support the delivery of fundraising appeals, donor communications and events, including the London Marathon, while also contributing to the smooth running of the London office through essential supporter liaison tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual giving activity and Afghanaid’s annual fundraising appeals, as well as regular giving and donor acquisition campaigns. 

• Coordinate multi channel fundraising campaigns across email, digital, direct mail, telephone and face to face

• Contribute to income growth by supporting testing and optimisation of fundraising approaches, and staying informed on sector best practice and developments

• Deliver high quality day to day stewardship of individual donors to build long term engagement and loyalty

• Ensure timely and appropriate donor communications, including thank you letters and messages, supporter updates and impact newsletters

• Respond to donor enquiries and maintain excellent standards of supporter care

• Liaise with Programme and M&E teams to source up to date impact data and stories from the communities Afghanaid has supported

• Support the delivery of Afghanaid led fundraising events, both offline and digital, including administration and coordination

• Maintain fundraising related website content, ensuring copy is accurate and engaging, and that donor journeys are smooth.

• Steward relationships with individual, community, faith and student fundraisers to maximise income and encourage retention and re engagement

• Identify and respond to opportunities to recruit new community, student and individual supporters, including engaging Afghan diaspora networks

• Provide practical fundraising advice and logistical support to ensure the success of supporter led activity

• Develop and distribute high quality branded fundraising materials tailored to supporter groups

• Recruit and steward participants for the London Marathon team to maximise fundraising income, coordinating Afghanaid’s London Marathon programme, including team engagement, event day support and post race activity

• Maintain accurate and up to date donor records within the CRM, ensuring GDPR and fundraising compliance

• Create segmented and tailored donor journeys with Afghanaid’s CRM to improve stewardship

• Monitor campaign performance and prepare reports on income, return on investment and donor retention

• Use data and insights to support targeting and future campaign planning

• Support monthly income reconciliation by accurately coding donations and maintaining records within Salesforce and marketing systems

• Process fundraising post and ensure timely delivery of supporter thank you letters and shop orders

• Ensure Gift Aid declarations are secured, recorded and filed correctly

• Monitor shared fundraising inboxes, responding to enquiries or forwarding to appropriate colleagues

• Provide general administrative support as required

Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Afghanaid is seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to play a key part in communicating and engaging with current and potential supporters about how Afghanaid is changing lives in Afghanistan. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Afghanaid's work and core values. The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving change and inspiring others to support a cause, and a talent in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and ages.

Education/ Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, public fundraising or another relevant field (or at least 1-2 years’ equivalent experience)

Work Experience

• At least 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in in fundraising, campaigning or advocating for a humanitarian/international development organisation or similar cause

Please view the attached document for the full person specification and more details on how to apply.

We are World Horse Welfare. For almost 100 years, we’ve been inspiring people to put the horse at the centre of how we think, act and care for them – in the UK and across the globe. We’ll always be there, committed to improving welfare, whatever it takes. Because every horse matters.

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and dynamic fundraiser to join our ambitious Individual Giving team as World Horse Welfare approaches its centenary anniversary. Operating across multiple, dynamic income streams and both offline and online channels, this is a chance to join a high performing team and become a key player who will help fuel our revenue generating efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver multi‑channel fundraising campaigns from concept to evaluation.
• Create engaging supporter communications and sourcing compelling content across the charity.
• Use data insights to monitor campaign performance to guide future activity.
• Support income generation through effective online shop management.
• Help prepare for and attend events as an engaged and informed representative of the charity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external suppliers to ensure timely, cost‑effective, supporter‑centred delivery.

About you:
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, is confident across multiple digital platforms and brings creativity and assurance to managing projects. You’ll be a team player who is trusted to contribute and learn quickly, and you’ll have a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns. With strong copywriting skills grounded in SEO best practice, you’ll use data to guide decisions, analyse trends and leverage social media to support fundraising. You may be required to attend events around the UK, so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary.

What we offer:

• Generous pension scheme and cash health plan.
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
• Minimum of 31 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown).

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Closing date: Thursday 19th of February 2026

Role

In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a diverse portfolio of community fundraising projects and champion the supporters behind them—ensuring every fundraiser feels valued, supported and motivated, while consistently delivering against agreed KPIs and driving meaningful impact.

What we’re looking for 

• Experience within a customer facing role
• Experience working on multiple projects at the same time
• Strong team player
• A self-starter who can plan their own diary and use initiative
• Experience building relationships
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent customer service skills 

What we offer

• Hybrid working between home and our Head Office in Holborn (3 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
• 25 days annual leave rising with length of service
• Closure at Christmas (additional 3 days)
• Training, support and development opportunities
• Access to discount schemes
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme (WeCare) designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes