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Ashden’s mission is to showcase outstanding climate solutions and accelerate systemic change that unleashes their transformative potential. Our vision is of a world where everyone enjoys access to clean energy. Where people and nature thrive.

For over 25 years, Ashden has worked with enterprises and organisations in the UK and the Global South to find, champion and scale solutions to the climate crisis. We excel in storytelling that connects these solutions with the policymakers, funders and investors poised to help them scale and maximise their impact.  Our support is expanding access to affordable clean energy to farms, villages and refugee camps in the Global South. In the UK, we are helping create warmer homes, greener schools and accelerating climate action across our towns and cities.

Ashden is a highly regarded and well-connected organisation with a strong brand and a track record of building meaningful relationships with high value and high-profile individuals. We are excited to build on the good work already achieved to further scale fundraising in this area.

You will be joining Ashden at a pivotal moment. In 2024, we launched our Changemakers campaign to secure mission-aligned funding from donors making four and five-figure gifts and beyond - a programme you will personally lead and continue to shape and develop - an exciting opportunity to nuture an emerging initiative by stewarding and uplifting current donors whilst attracting new supporters. Working in close partnership with the Director of Business Development, you will also proactively support the prospecting, cultivation and stewardship of both new and existing donors to secure transformational seven-figure gifts. As our Major Donor Lead you will have the opportunity to define, refine and strengthen our major donor proposition more broadly, securing both unrestricted and restricted income to support our long-term impact.

We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing major gifts and building strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals. While climate or environmental exposure is not essential, alignment with Ashden's values and passion for driving systems change is crucial. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, including senior leadership and Trustees, and will have key strategic and operational input into the success of our fundraising, the growth of the team, and the broader impact of our charity.

This is a stimulating and rewarding opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a highly collaborative, passionate and visionary organisation. It is also an outstanding opportunity for those keen to deepen their experience and insight in philanthropy at the highest levels, including meaningful exposure to pioneering venture philanthropy and innovative impact-led funding models.

Location: Hybrid, ideally 2 days in London, pending donor meetings and events

Hours: Full Time with flexible working agreed. Part time hours or compressed hours will also be considered.

To read more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below.

Closing Date: 11 June 2026

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 15-19 June 2026

Ashden Interviews: 25 June 2026 (online) and 2 July 2026 (in person).

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term. 

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.

Whats on offer

• Hybrid, working from Edinburgh office for 1-2 days a week

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution 

• Enhanced policies

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17th June 

Your Mission 

You’ll deliver a growing portfolio of owned, third-party and DIY Challenge Events, while also supporting wider fundraising events across CALM. 

• You’ll join an ambitious team, fresh off its biggest fundraising year to date

• You’ll help shape meaningful experiences for thousands of fundraisers 

• You’ll turbocharge your professional skills across fundraising, events and communication 

• You’ll help prevent suicide and make a life-saving difference for people struggling with life

Not bad, right? Plus, you’ll get to work in an inclusive, collaborative and development-focused environment, and receive excellent benefits, including a nine day fortnight, unlimited annual leave, enhanced pension scheme, and access to therapeutic and wellbeing services.

SOUND LIKE A BIT OF YOU? HERE’S MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Challenge Events team has seen a massive increase in fundraiser numbers this year. We’re hiring to unlock the full potential of this incredible community. Reporting into the Challenge Events Manager, you’ll boost our ability to grow our portfolio of events and connect personally with the incredible people who support CALM on a day to day basis. 

The reasons people fundraise for CALM can be deeply personal. They might have lost someone to suicide, used our helpline for themselves or someone they know, or they might want to support a lifesaving service. By understanding what drives them, you’ll shape and deliver event experiences that feel meaningful and memorable, strengthen their connection to CALM, and inspire them to keep coming back for more. 

Responsibilities

• Support on delivery of the Challenge Events portfolio, ensuring Challenge Event Fundraisers are staying on track - such as completing registration forms on time, and setting up fundraising pages

• Provide end-to-end operational support for fundraising events, including liaising with venues, partners and suppliers, obtaining quotes, coordinating travel and logistics, working with production teams, preparing materials, producing risk assessments, and creation of event documentation such as briefs, schedules and post-event evaluations

• Represent CALM at Events, including acting as an Event Day Lead, and attending wider CALM events

• Work with the Challenge Events Manager and Event Fundraising Lead to develop our portfolio of events, contributing ideas, analysing performance, identifying opportunities and putting ideas into action

• Steward CALM’s Challenge Event Fundraisers effectively throughout their journey when supporting CALM, to ensure they feel appreciated and inspired to fundraise for us

• Be the friendly voice of CALM, responding to enquiries through the website or phone in a timely manner

• Proactively craft and send personalised emails to fundraisers to drive retention and satisfaction

• Help with the management and optimisation of Event email automated journeys used to steward participants in the lead up to and after their event

• Help to devise and manage our event marketing strategy 

• Deliver stewardship calls to Event Fundraisers - welcoming them to the team after sign up, wishing them good luck before their event, or offering them fundraising guidance and support 

• Work confidently across key income platforms to ensure accurate setup, coding and reporting of fundraising pages, campaigns and donations, including JustGiving and Enthuse.

• Support on the maintenance of relevant pages on the CALM website

• Analyse feedback from fundraisers via our post event surveys and identify areas for improvement

• Engage with Fundraisers on our CALM Facebook groups - sparking conversation and fostering a supportive community atmosphere

• Recruit and manage volunteers to support at events

• Work with the wider organisation to improve processes and data management

• Support in other areas of Public Fundraising as required, including community fundraising and individual giving.

Your profile 

Competencies

Essential

• A strong understanding of challenge event fundraising and event delivery

• Able to take initiative, manage a varied work load with great organisational skills

• Passion for fundraising and understanding of the importance of providing excellent supporter care by telephone, SMS, and email

• Confident making telephone calls, with a friendly and empathetic telephone manner 

• A creative mind and ability to problem-solve

• A self-starter, happy and able to develop areas of work that might not have been done before 

• Excellent IT skills

• Willing to work occasional out of hours and weekends as required

• Understanding of CALM, why people choose to support us

• Act as a positive ambassador for CALM, working in line with our ethos, policies and branding 

Experience

Essential

• Experience in event delivery (preferably from within the third sector)

• Experience in a fundraising role 

• Experience in a customer or supporter facing role, interacting with customers/supporters on a day to day basis

Desirable

• Experience working with a CRM database (preferably Salesforce)

• Experience working with fundraising platforms, such as Just Giving and Enthuse 

• Experience of using email marketing tools and managing email campaigns

• Experience of using G-suite

Why work for us?

Reports to: Sally Rowley, Challenge Events Manager 

Contract: Permanent 

Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight

Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000

A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.

Applications for this role close on Sunday 28th June. 
 

About us:

We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK.

We run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.

We also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk in both physical and digital environments. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies. 

Any appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check at the appropriate level. Successful candidates will be required to complete mandatory safeguarding training.

Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate fundraising team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity?

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your stakeholder development skills to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University’s Universal Values, Global Change 2020-2030 strategy.

You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers.
 

To Apply

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the University of Leeds to recruit for their Advancement team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent
on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is Monday 29th June. To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. 

There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person.

Timelines

1st Stage Interviews (virtual): w/c 6th and w/c 13th July

2nd Stage Interviews (in person): w/c 20th July

Accessibility

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the University of Leeds. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us
know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a brilliant youth homelessness charity on a fantastic New Business Manager role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a team that has had some incredible successes in recent years which have been widely recognised across the sector. We're looking for a creative and proactive corporate fundraiser with demonstrable experience of securing 6-figure strategic partnerships. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities, focusing on £100k -£1m partnerships
• Progress prospects from cold outreach through to onboarding 
• Secure transformational partnerships aligned with the charity and business' mission and values 
• Create compelling proposals, and confidently pitch to potential partners
• Support and develop the New Business Officer

Person Specification

• Proven experience in securing high-value (£100k+) new business within the charity sector
• Strong track record of developing cold pipelines and converting prospects into new accounts
• Line management experience
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, negotiations, and delivering compelling pitches
• Creative, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach

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

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is a large, well-established sanctuary dedicated to providing care, safety, and compassion for animals who have no one else to turn to. Caring for those that have no-one is at the heart of everything we do, and we are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic fundraiser to help drive our mission forward.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative fundraising professional to lead and develop our fundraising strategy, helping to secure the income needed to expand and strengthen our impact. You will play a key role in building meaningful relationships with donors, supporters, corporate partners, and the wider community, while identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities.

About the Role

Off The Fence is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to drive income growth across the most sustainable revenue streams in the UK charity sector. As Legacies, Philanthropy & Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in securing major gifts, building a strong legacy pipeline, and developing high-value partnerships that will underpin our ambitious, faith-driven10-year vision to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity for a mission-motivated fundraiser to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with the CEO to cultivate high-net-worth donors, engage churches, and inspire long-term support through meaningful relationships and compelling storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legacy fundraising strategy, growing a pipeline of pledged gifts and developing initiatives such as legacy campaigns and supporter recognition programmes.
• Cultivate high-net-worth individuals and donor-advised fund supporters, securing significant multi-year contributions.
• Build and strengthen church partnerships, delivering presentations and developing co-mission opportunities aligned with our faith-based values.
• Develop and steward individual donors, improving retention and creating clear pathways for increased giving.
• Deliver fundraising events and campaigns, including major events, community initiatives, and seasonal appeals.
• Develop corporate and community partnerships, generating both financial and in-kind support.
• Monitor and report on income performance, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate CRM records.

About You

You’ll be a confident and relational fundraiser with a proven ability to grow income and build meaningful partnerships. You will bring:

• Experience in fundraising (ideally across legacies, major gifts, or HNW donors)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strategic mindset with strong delivery capability
• A passion for social impact and transforming lives

Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Why Join Us?

At Off The Fence, you’ll be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation working at the frontline of social and spiritual poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove. You’ll help shape long-term impact through innovative programmes and a bold vision for the future.

We offer:

• £30,000 salary + 7% pension contribution
• 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Mission leave for volunteering and spiritual growth
• 24/7 wellbeing support (BUPA EAP)
• The chance to make a tangible difference to over 1,000 lives each year

OCD-UK is entering an exciting new chapter as we look ahead to the next phase of our growth. We want to develop, strengthen and future-proof our fundraising income – and that’s where you could come in as our new Fundraising Development Manager.  This is a unique opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment for our charity and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead, you will expand our ability to generate income from our community fundraisers. 

This will be a challenging but rewarding position within a small friendly and dynamic charity, with clear growth ambitions and a determination to make a real positive impact for children and adults affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

You will bring ambition, clarity, ideas and organisation to help generate fundraising income. You will lead on all aspects of fundraising for our mass participation event places, with a focus on our London Marathon places for 2027 and beyond. You will also help to develop new income campaign streams for the charity, including building and mobilising a network of fundraisers, to drive individual giving, sponsorship and fundraising activities.

In addition, you will also lead on preparing small grant bid-writing through persuasive communication with high-quality grant writing to unlock new opportunities to secure funding to help bring charity projects and ideas to life. 

This role isn’t just about processing fundraising applications and writing funding bids from behind a desk. It’s about being a visible, energetic advocate for the OCD-UK community.  You will champion our work as well as supporting other colleagues in their duties where your time allows.  

About the role

Sitting within the Community & Events Team, and more broadly the Income & Engagement Department, the Community Fundraising Officer plays a vital role in supporting the long-term growth, development, and delivery of Sands’ community fundraising activities.

This is a new role at Sands, and it is an exciting time to join our growing team. This role will support acquisition activity, national campaign delivery and provide outstanding stewardship to fundraisers, community group and Sands groups, maximising their fundraising efforts and strengthening their relationship to Sands. You will also support the development of Sands regional fundraising approach, providing operational and administrative support to the Community Fundraising Manager.

The role is key to enabling the scaling of national community campaigns, enhancing supporter led fundraising activity, delivering high quality supporter stewardship, and supporting the future development of Sands’ emerging regional fundraising model.

Main Responsibilities

Community Fundraising Delivery & Growth

• Working with the Community Fundraising Manager, develop and deliver a community fundraising strategy for both new and existing activities.
• Support and assist with the delivery of Sands' community fundraising portfolio, ensuring activities are monitored and excellent supporter experience is given so to maximise impact and growth of each product.
• Provide operational and administrative support across the community fundraising pipeline, including, building web pages and ad campaigns, managing enquiries, recording activity on the database, drafting communication and creating e comms.
• Support the implementation of Sands’ regional fundraising model over the next strategy period, working with internal teams to establish ways of working, build best practice and, to identify opportunities for local engagement and increased income.

Supporter Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Deliver high quality, personalised stewardship for supporter led community fundraisers, community groups, schools, clubs and societies, ensuring supporters feel valued, inspired and supported throughout their fundraising efforts.
• Maintain regular communication with supporters via email, phone, and social platforms, ensuring prompt responses, clear guidance and automating where appropriate to improve efficiency.
• Provide proactive stewardship to high potential fundraisers and groups, helping them reach and exceed their targets.
• Work in collaboration with the Supporter Care Team to ensure seamless supporter journeys and continuity of communication.
• Work in collaboration with the Volunteering Team to support Sands Volunteer Groups with their local fundraising activities.
• Review and implement a tiered thanking model, ensuring fundraisers of all levels are thanked appropriately and in a timely manner.

Marketing & Engagement

• Support the Community Fundraising Manager with the delivery of marketing activities for supporter led community fundraising.
• Assist with the development of marketing materials and ads for supporter led community fundraising, seasonal campaigns, and national challenges.
• Work with the Engagement Team to update and maintain the “Fundraise for Us” section of Sands’ website, ensuring content is inspiring, accurate and up to date.
• Gather case studies, stories and impact examples to support promotional activity and supporter motivation.
• Capture and create content for email and social media.
• Work with external agencies and provide admin support to maximise impact and capture learnings.

Administration, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate supporter records in the CRM, ensuring all relevant information is captured and updated in a timely manner.
• Support data insight and reporting processes, enabling effective measurement and optimisation of community fundraising activity.
• Prepare basic reports, summaries, supporter lists and stewardship logs.
• Manage logistical tasks relating to fundraising packs, stewardship materials and fundraising products.
• Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulation, governance standards and Sands’ policies.

Cross Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager, Supporter Care Officers, Engagement Team, Events Team and Community & Volunteering Team to ensure joined up supporter experience across Sands.
• Support the wider fundraising programme during peak activity periods—including Baby Loss Awareness Week, Say their Name Day, Winter campaigns, and regional events—by assisting with supporter enquiries, content collation and campaign delivery.
• Attend Sands events, supporter activities and external meetings where required, occasionally outside of normal working hours.

General Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the Community & Events Team and Income & Engagement Department, collaborating with colleagues to optimise performance across all fundraising areas.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt within a fast growing, evolving fundraising function.
• Take part in monthly 1:1s, annual appraisals, and personal development reviews.
• Undertake all mandatory training and abide by Sands’ organisational policies.
• Represent Sands professionally at internal and external events and meetings.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a fundraising, events, community engagement, customer service or administrative role (charity sector experience advantageous).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate empathetically with supporters.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to write clear, engaging supporter communications.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, databases and digital platforms.
• Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas for campaigns and supporter engagement.
• A passion for supporter led fundraising and an understanding of the motivations of community fundraisers.

Do you want to be part of the team at a charity which has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives. 

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. 

We have a unique relationship with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are located on the fringes of the City, and we generate income from hiring out space in our community centre. These opportunities make the Marketing & Fundraising Manager position varied and interesting, with plenty of possibility to grow and develop in the role. 

Job Purpose:

The Marketing & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing St Hilda’s East’s marketing strategy and will take the lead in organising fundraising events and securing funds from individual donations, and rental and room hire income.

They will lead on communications with external stakeholders through the development and implementation of SHE’s marketing plans and social media strategy. There will be a particular focus on strengthening our unique link with the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, as well as with parents and pupils of the school – to raise awareness of the impact of St. Hilda’s East and to organise joint events. The postholder will work alongside freelance fundraisers who focus on maximising grant income.

It is not essential to have experience in the non-profit sector; we would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment and are looking to bring your talents to the charity sector.

This job is for you, if you:

• possess excellent writing skills and a passion for communicating our charitable mission, possibly moving into the charity sector for the first time
• have the ability to develop and mantain positive relationships with a diverse range of people including high net worth individuals, partners, colleagues, and service users 
• have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and researching and developing new sources of income 
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities, effectively balancing operational and strategic expectations.

Benefits

You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, flexible working arrangements, and 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays.

Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 at 23:30, however, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and might close early if the position is filled

Interviews: Week of 8 June and ongoing

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

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Fundraising Manager

Organisation: The Outrunners Charity

Job Description

• Job title: Fundraising Manager

• Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station) 

• Salary: £36,700-£40,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £22,000-£24,000 

• Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week). Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available. 

Who are The Outrunners?

The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.

We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.

Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.

We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of… read on.

Our achievements

We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago -  allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!

To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:

• Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.

• Hosted free training academies for 40 ethnically diverse women and 25 young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under the Outrunners name.

• Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School run and Black to the Trails. 

• Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.

• Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them a free work experience opportunity with our partner brands.

What do we want?

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for a strategic and hands-on role who loves working in a small, ambitious charity and wants to help shape the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k).

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead on income generation, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, while growing a more diverse and sustainable income mix through corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.

You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling funding propositions. You’ll support the CEO to build genuine, long‑term relationships with funders and partners who believe in movement, equity and opportunity for young people - and who want to be part of something fresh, joyful and youth‑led.

Does this sound like you?

• A driven, experienced fundraiser who enjoys leading income growth in a small, ambitious charity and taking real ownership of results.

• A strategic thinker who is also hands‑on – happy managing pipelines, writing bids and following up relationships day‑to‑day.

• Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into clear, compelling cases for support.

• A confident relationship‑builder who can engage, influence and inspire funders, partners and supporters.

• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable balancing multiple income streams, deadlines and priorities.

• Values‑led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.

• Motivated by social impact and excited to fundraise for a youth‑led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.

• Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events, funder cultivation or partner activity.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in fundraising, ideally within a small or growing charity.

• Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations, including prospect research, high‑quality bid writing and effective funder stewardship.

• Strong understanding of what drives successful grant applications, from alignment and evidence to storytelling and relationships.

• Experience developing or contributing to diversified income streams, such as corporate partnerships, community fundraising or individual giving.

• Ability to manage income pipelines and use systems/CRMs to track fundraising activity and performance.

• Sound understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice.

• Confident relationship‑builder with experience engaging funders, partners or senior stakeholders.

• Strong storytelling and written communication skills, with the ability to combine impact data, lived experience and insight into compelling cases for support.

• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving organisation.

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.

• Desirable:

  • Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community‑based organisations.

  • Experience working with or supporting programmes for girls and young women.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth (with Chief Executive)

• Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with The Outrunners’ strategic goals and values.

• Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on increasing unrestricted and sustainable income.

• Create and manage an annual fundraising workplan to deliver agreed income targets.

• Work closely with the Chief Executive on pipeline management, forecasting and income planning.

• Regularly review progress, learn from outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.

2. Trusts & Foundations (Primary Income Lead)

• Lead and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, from prospect research to reporting.

• Research, cultivate and secure grants aligned to The Outrunners’ youth‑led movement work.

• Write high‑quality, compelling funding applications and reports.

• Work closely with youth programme staff to gather outcomes, case studies and impact data.

• Build strong, professional relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.

• Develop approaches that encourage funder renewal, uplift and long‑term support.

3. Corporate Partnerships (Growth area)

• Support the development of relationships with values‑aligned corporate partners and brands.

• Identify opportunities for corporate grants, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering and matched funding.

• Shape clear and inspiring partnership pitches with cases for support that connect partner goals with youth wellbeing, movement and equity.

• Work with colleagues to ensure corporate partnerships are meaningful, well‑supported and mutually beneficial.

4. Community & Individual Giving (Growth area)

• Support the growth of The Outrunners’ individual giving base, including regular and mid‑level donors, working with CEO and Admin Lead.

• Develop donor stewardship approaches that support repeat and long‑term giving.

• Explore opportunities with local communities, supporter networks and high‑net‑worth individuals.

5. Impact, Systems & Compliance

• Work with our Admin Lead to maintain accurate records across fundraising and income tracking systems (CRM).

• Contribute fundraising content across our website, donor platforms and communications channels, working closely with Marketing & Comms.

• Support the creation of impact reports and case studies that reflect young people’s lived experience ethically and sensitively.

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.

• Stay informed about sector trends and test new tools or approaches appropriate for a small charity.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• 30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)

• Self-development days 

• Work-related travel reimbursement 

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Working alongside aspirational brands 

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.

Please submit your CV and covering letter by Sunday 28th June 11.59pm.

About the team

Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don't get the help we need. This has to change.

We have big goals over the next few years. We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

The Individual Giving team is focused on recruiting supporters to give a one-off donation or a direct debit to Mind. The team creates insight-led and creative fundraising campaigns and stewardship activities that acquire, retain and deepen engagement with supporters building long-term relationships that help deliver income for Mind.

About the role

Will you join us?

We're recruiting 2 x Individual Giving Officer roles to join the team.

As an Individual Giving Officer, you will support the Senior Individual Giving Officer in generating and delivering inspiring and motivating marketing and stewardship communications - as well as leading on delegated campaigns and projects, to build engagement with supporters and drive long term support for Mind.

You will deliver marketing campaigns from beginning to end - from writing briefs and working with agencies and internal teams on media, creative, data, print, production, and fulfilment, to collating results and using data and insight to optimise activity and deliver a brilliant supporter experience.

You'll be joining a team of friendly and passionate fundraisers, and you'll be supported to develop your skills and personal development plans in a wellbeing focused environment.

The Individual Giving team is a part of the wider Mass Engagement team, and you will play a pivot role in helping the team to reach and exceed their target of raising over £23 million, so that Mind can fight for timely access to great quality care for all.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About you

We'd like to hear from you if you have…

-Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating campaigns or activities, managing timelines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders to meet targets; with a track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs.

-Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with and steward our supporters across a range of marketing channels.

-Experience interpreting and analysing data to optimise marketing, fundraising or communication campaigns or stewardship strategies to improve performance and strengthen loyalty and trust.

-Excellent interpersonal skills and can build strong relationships internally and externally with suppliers, agencies, and stakeholders to collaborate and deliver a high-quality supporter experience.

-Experience in innovative thinking and creative approaches to enhance campaign performance and deepen supporter engagement.

-Experience administering PO & invoicing processes, accurately tracking expenditure to ensure activities are within budget and supporting financial reporting.

Mind is open to experience outside of the charity sector, transferable skills and learning in post, and we will welcome applications from candidates who may not meet the criteria exactly.

About applying

For more information about the role and its core responsibilities, download the full role profile below. If this sounds like the role for you, click "Apply Now". Please apply with a CV and covering letter or personal statement (no more than two A4 sides for each) which refers to the Person Specification.

Mind are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. We are also open to flexible working arrangements so please don't be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what's possible.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026 and will be in person at our office in Stratford, London.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Role Profile while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the essential criteria in the personal specification.
 

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