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​​We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.​

As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.  Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)

Salary£49,321.55 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £49,321.55 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1095733

We seek a strategic and relationship-driven Philanthropy fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference to young people’s lives. If you thrive on securing transformational gifts and building meaningful connections with high-value donors,  then YMCA England & Wales has an incredible opportunity for you to shape and lead our Major Giving programme as our new Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving).

About YMCA England & Wales

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

• Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme and national partnerships
• Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, which changes the lives of young people
• Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions, and advice for local fundraisers.

The Role

As Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving), you will lead the development and implementation of an ambitious new Major Giving strategy to secure and maximise funds from high-net-worth individuals. Your focus will be on nurturing relationships with existing donors while identifying and engaging new prospects, driving initiatives including Giving Circles and Development Boards.

You will work closely with senior leadership, Trustees, and key stakeholders to craft compelling cases for support, aligning with YMCA’s ambitious new housing strategy and broader organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, developing tailored engagement strategies to inspire long-term support.
• Plan and execute donor stewardship activities, including bespoke events, face-to-face meetings, and personalised communications.
• Work with senior leadership and Trustees to build strong relationships with philanthropists and high-value supporters.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals, impact reports, and updates to donors.
• Identify and research prospective major donors, developing strategies to engage them effectively.
• Implement YMCA’s ambitious Major Giving Strategy which projects an ever more important focus for this area.
• Oversee the Major Giving income and expenditure budget, providing accurate forecasts and performance reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising teams to align strategies and maximise income opportunities.
• Ensure robust data management within the CRM database, adhering to GDPR and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally to develop new fundraising products and giving opportunities, ensuring high-value philanthropy is embedded across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic, and personable fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts. You will be confident in building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and passionate about delivering exceptional donor experiences.

You will have:

• Significant experience in major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence high-value supporters.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support.
• Budget management and forecasting experience, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and senior leadership teams.
• Knowledge of philanthropy trends, donor motivations, and fundraising best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious and growing fundraising team, with the opportunity to shape and lead YMCA’s major donor programme.
• Work for a charity that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and communities across England & Wales.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development.

If you are passionate about philanthropy and have the skills and experience to drive major donor fundraising at YMCA England & Wales, we would love to hear from you!

To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

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.