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Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in London Bridge office
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months - Full-time
Working Pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per annum
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly shaped role following a restructure that has created space to further strengthen and grow our community fundraising programme. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to create and deliver a new community fundraising strategy, and will agree the key priorities for the role to ensure a clear and realistic focus for the contract period.
This is a 6-month contract role, created to provide immediate expertise and momentum during a period of change. There is scope to make the role permanent, subject to success and organisational needs.
As Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in shaping a fundraising programme with lasting impact. You will take ownership of growing income, expanding supporter engagement, and building long-term relationships across the community.
We are looking for an engaging, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can bring structure, creativity and energy to help shape the future of community fundraising and inspire supporters and volunteers to get involved and maximise their impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth:
- Work with the Head of Fundraising (C&E) to develop and deliver a refreshed community fundraising strategy.
- Shape and implement plans to grow income, engagement and supporter involvement.
- Set clear income targets, KPIs and growth priorities.
- Develop a diverse and sustainable pipeline of community fundraising opportunities and supporters.
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship:
- Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, delivering high-quality stewardship and supporter care to enhance journeys, maximise retention and grow long-term engagement.
Fundraising Delivery:
- Lead delivery of a range of community fundraising activities, including individual fundraising activities and challenges, in celebration and in memory fundraising.
- Identifying and developing new community fundraising opportunities.
- Create engaging campaigns and opportunities that attract new audiences and grow engagement with existing supporters.
Recruitment & Communications:
- Recruit, support and develop volunteers and fundraisers across a range of activities.
- Encourage progression of volunteers into active fundraisers and community leaders.
- Provide ongoing guidance, tools and support to enable successful fundraising delivery.
- Support the promotion of fundraising activity through social media, digital channels and campaign communications.
- Contribute to marketing activity aimed at attracting new supporters and engaging existing audiences.
Systems, Insights & Reporting:
- Use CRM systems effectively to manage supporter data and activity.
- Monitor income, engagement and performance against agreed KPIs.
- Analyse results to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Use insight to inform future planning and campaign development.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider organisational goals.
About you
Experience:
- Proven experience in community fundraising at manager level.
- Strong track record of growing income and supporter engagement.
- Experience delivering a range of community fundraising activities and campaigns.
- Experience working with volunteers and supporter communities.
- Confident use of CRM systems and supporter databases.
- Experience in marketing, audience growth or supporter recruitment.
- Worked for a medical or research charity (Desirable).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Creative and proactive approach to developing fundraising opportunities.
- Comfortable working in a role that is shaping and evolving.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Supporter-focused with a passion for community engagement.
- Enthusiastic, collaborative and motivated by purpose-driven work.
Why Join us?
- Play a key role in shaping and strengthening community fundraising.
- 6-month contract with scope to make permanent.
- 4-day working week while working full-time hours.
- 8% pension contribution.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
- Spinal Research is a four-day week employer (Fridays Off).
- Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
- Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.
Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.
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We’re looking for an exceptional Associate Director of Fundraising to lead one of the most ambitious and high-performing fundraising teams in the sector.
At Blood Cancer UK, our fundraising is in a strong position. Over the last five years, we’ve doubled our income, achieved growth across every fundraising discipline, successfully launched new products, and reached new audiences.
We have fantastic momentum and the ambition to go even further. You would be joining us at an especially exciting time – we’re in the early stages of our first-ever major appeal and have already secured more than £8 million towards our £25 million target. Backed by a highly engaged and well-connected appeal board, this campaign has huge potential across Fundraising, but especially our high value audiences.
We’re looking for an experienced and confident high-value fundraiser — someone who can build authentic relationships with senior and influential supporters, open doors, and inspire people to be part of something transformative.
Alongside this, you’ll oversee our thriving mid-value and legacy fundraising programmes and help us deepen engagement with supporters across the UK.
Our community is the heartbeat of our organisation: passionate, determined people, often with a personal connection to blood cancer and a powerful desire to make a difference. With around five million people affected by blood cancer in the UK, the opportunity to grow our reach and impact is enormous.
You’ll bring ambition, passion and high standards, with the ability to lead and inspire a large, talented team of nearly 50 people. Collaboration will come naturally to you — you’ll build strong relationships across the organisation and be a key member of the Blood Cancer UK leadership team, creating a culture where people feel inspired to be their best.
Most importantly, you will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity dedicated to bringing the public and scientists together to share their passion for science. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.
The Ri has a remarkable heritage - two centuries of people sharing ideas, sparking curiosity, making science feel alive and inspiring a sense of wonder! We believe that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and enable access to science through our packed event programme, museum, UK schools outreach social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.7m YouTube subscribers.
We are looking for an ambitious, energetic corporate fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. You will be a compelling and engaging communicator who can work at all levels of the organisation to cultivate and develop the relationships that will enable the Ri to achieve its mission. You will be skilled in securing new business and a strong account manager managing a portfolio of corporate supporters at different stages – from prospecting through to pitching, contracts negotiation and partnerships renewal.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a hungry corporate fundraiser to make a real impact in a reputable and treasured organisation passionate about creating content and experiences that inspire audiences and widen impact.
You must be comfortable working with a small team but also successful in working with sponsors in a corporate setting. You should also be able to identify and meet sponsor needs, drawing on creativity and problem-solving skills to offer tailored sponsorship propositions. You will have a varied portfolio of sponsors from day one - strong presentation and communication skills are essential.
The Ri is a small and welcoming environment with a creative team who are committed to nourish everyone’s desire to engage with science
The Ri is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science.

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Children on the Edge is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to drive our grant-funding strategy in a fast-evolving sector. If you’re an experienced relationship-builder who thrives in an agile environment and is passionate about demonstrating real-world impact through local ownership, we’d love to have you on our team.
Prospecting
● Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities from UK and overseas foundations and grant makers.
● Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a pipeline of potential support.
● Develop strategic approaches to new funders.
Writing Applications and Proposals
● Proactively gather information from the Children on the Edge team to develop compelling proposals and budgets for funders.
● Communicate Children on the Edge’s values and distinctives.
Reporting
● Proactively feed into the wider fundraising team’s collaboration to ensure we can provide all information required by funders.
● Craft tailored narrative and financial reports that demonstrate impact.
● Support the COO as required in reporting to larger Grants and HNW partnerships.
Building Relationships
● Cultivate a portfolio of existing, lapsed and new funders.
● Represent Children on the Edge externally to build a network of prospects and support engagement events and activities as needed.
Management & Planning
● Acknowledge donations promptly; tracking donor communication in Salesforce.
● Use Salesforce to record and report on prospecting, applications and income.
● Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant legislation.
Children on the Edge is a child rights organisation that works hand-in-hand with communities to support some of the world’s most marginalised children

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You’ll be expected to run our eBay shop, improve performance, support other fundraising events, and help drive general fundraising activities. If you like variety and want to make a real impact, this role offers genuine scope to grow.
Key Responsibilities
1. eCommerce & Online Sales
- Own and manage the day-to-day running of our eBay shop, including listings, sales, returns, customer messaging, and performance tracking
- Create, optimise, and maintain high-quality listings across eBay and other online sales channels
- Produce clear, accurate product descriptions and strong visual content
- Maintain an organised library of listing content and assets
- Work with the team internally to ensure accurate pricing based on product specifications
- Continuously improve listings, pricing, and conversion rates to drive revenue growth
- Monitor performance, identify trends, introduce new online sales platforms to implement improvements to support growth
2. Events, Pop-Ups & Fundraising Support
- Support planning and delivery of pop-up shops and fundraising events
- Assist with setup, merchandising, and customer engagement
- Help maximise sales and donations during events
- Contribute to fundraising campaigns and applications
3. Revenue Growth & Partnerships (Reframed)
- Promote and generate sales for framing services through Reframed
- Identify cross-selling opportunities with customers and donors
- Support growth of income across both the charity and its commercial activities
4. Customer Experience & Operations
- Provide timely, professional responses to customer enquiries
- Resolve issues relating to orders, returns, and products
- Maintain strong customer satisfaction and feedback ratings
- Ensure compliance with marketplace policies and charity standards
5. Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track sales and fundraising performance against targets
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, revenue, and processes
- Proactively suggest and implement new ideas to grow income
- Take ownership of improving overall shop and sales performance
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Commercially aware with proven experience managing eBay or similar eCommerce platforms
- Ability to independently run and improve online sales channels
- Strong understanding of listings, pricing, and conversion optimisation
- Excellent written communication skills (for listings and customer interaction)
- Self motivated and organised
- Positive team player, adaptable and hands on approach
- Motivated by social impact, sustainability, and community work
Desirable
- Experience in a charity, fundraising, or social enterprise environment
- Knowledge of refurbished technology or resale markets
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As the Senior Philanthropy Executive, Trusts, you’ll be at the heart of our trust fundraising programme. You will build and nurture relationships with both new and existing trust and foundation supporters, and work closely with our clinical teams to bring powerful, compelling projects to life through outstanding proposals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working in an entry-level Trusts and Foundations fundraising role who is ready to take the next step in their career and really make an impact. As part of a high-performing and ambitious team, the Senior Philanthropy Executive, Trusts role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in driving our success and helping us achieve our bold ambitions.
What you’ll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and growing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, comprised of existing supporters and potential prospects in order to deliver sustainable income growth.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Trusts and Foundations, leading cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure five-figure donations and long-term support.
- Researching and identifying new funding opportunities which align with our organisational funding priorities.
- Creating compelling, clear and high-quality funding applications and cases for support to engage and inspire prospective donors
- Delivering excellent stewardship and reporting for Trust and Foundations in your portfolio, keeping them informed and engaged with the work of the Charity and The Royal Marsden
- Planning and delivering targeted fundraising communications and mailings to groups of Trusts and Foundations, providing consistent, high-quality updates aligned to priority funding themes and organisational objectives.
About you
To be suitable for this role you will need:
- Experience identifying and researching trust and foundation funders
- Experience developing relationships with funders
- Experience creating exceptional written materials to engage prospective and current donors
- Experience securing and stewarding five-figure+ donations from Trusts and Foundations
- An interest in cancer and health issues
Why join us?
We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of £35,000-£37,000
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
On CharityJob, please send a CV and cover letter of no more than two pages, setting out how you meet the criteria in the person specification of the job description by 23:30 on Sunday 31 May 2026. Interviews will be held 10-12 June.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Are you an experienced fundraiser with a talent for writing winning bids and tenders? Do you want your work to make a real difference to people facing challenging situations?
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre provides free, confidential and impartial advice on issues such as money, benefits, housing and employment, helping around 25,000 people each year to find a way forward. As an independent charity rooted in our communities, we support people through challenging times and campaign on the issues that affect their lives.
We are looking for an experienced Funding Bid Writer to join our collaborative team, helping to secure the funding that enables these vital services to continue and grow. You will identify funding opportunities, including grants from charitable trusts and foundations and competitive tendering processes, build strong relationships with funders and write compelling applications and bids that clearly communicate the impact of our work and the needs of the people we support.
This role requires someone who can understand complex information and turn it into clear, persuasive proposals and tenders, while working effectively with colleagues across the organisation. You will be confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines, maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
This role can be performed remotely from anywhere within the UK. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can choose a hybrid working arrangement or be based in any of our North Yorkshire offices.
Applications closing date: 1 June 2026 (9.00am)
Reserved interview dates: 10 June 2026
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We are looking for an organised individual to support the delivery and growth of the mass participation events programme by providing high-quality stewardship to supporters and effective administrative support to the team. The role will contribute to achieving participant and income targets by ensuring an excellent supporter experience.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time. The mass participation events team is a group of forward thinking individuals who are looking for an organised and efficient individual to join their team.
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Interview Date: Thursday 11th June 2026 & Friday 12th June 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Philanthropy Lead at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace is embarking on a new five-year fundraising strategy, with ambitious plans to double fundraised income to £3m by 2031. This voluntary income plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity, enabling us to do more to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls.
Fundraising at Solace works closely with colleagues responsible for winning and managing statutory funding contracts, and is situated within the Business Development Directorate, alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs teams. You will collaborate with colleagues within Fundraising, including Corporate, Individual Giving and Community, as well as across the organisation including senior leadership and Solace’s wider support and volunteer networks such as trustees and its lived-experience-led Shadow Board.
About the Role
Philanthropy has been identified as a key opportunity and will play a central part in future income growth. In this newly created role, you will lead the establishment and growth of philanthropy fundraising for Solace. Responsible for building and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, advisors, senior volunteers and trusts and foundations, you will use your entrepreneurship and excellent communication and influencing skills to secure and steward committed, high-value, mutually rewarding funding partnerships for Solace.
About You
You will be someone who is committed to the Solace values and is an experienced philanthropy fundraising expert who will embed best practice, and grow and nurture the relationships that drive sustainable income growth. As well as managing a portfolio of donors and prospects with major gift potential, you will work closely with colleagues and allies to build a culture of philanthropy.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
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Salary: £49,282 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £52,413 via the length of service) per annum pro rata plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum pro rata.
Contract: This post is offered on a part time 12 month fixed-term maternity cover basis. The substantive post-holder is entitled to 12 months of maternity leave but may return at any point during this period with appropriate notice. Your employment will end on their return.
Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks) – flexible working requests will be considered.
Location: Any Refugee Action office: London, Manchester, Bradford. We will consider UK-based hybrid working option.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to defend the right to safety that we all share. We’re fighting the hostility that has a devastating, daily impact on refugees and our communities. We do this with life changing support and system changing campaigns that bring us all closer to safety, dignity and hope.
We do this work because we believe in taking action. But fighting for a fair asylum system for people seeking safety is no longer enough. Decades of degrading rhetoric and policies have created a hostile environment that has systematically dehumanised refugees. We’re building a future where people forced to flee the homes they loved have their rights upheld, receive a fair decision, essential support and help to thrive here, not just survive. Our vision is that every refugee seeking safety in the UK can thrive as part of a welcoming, anti-racist society.
It's an exciting time to be part of Refugee Action as we embark on a new Theory of Change as part of our seven-year strategy. We believe the best hope for real change will come from strong, connected movements that are skilled, united, and influential, with lived experience meaningfully at the centre. Our future role as a national charity will increasingly be to support, convene, and strengthen this movement while continuing to deliver services where they have the greatest strategic impact.
About the role
You will lead Refugee Action's Major Partnerships team, building and delivering a sustainable programme that raises significant income from major donors, trusts, corporates, statutory and foundation funders.
We're looking for a hands-on leader who can hit the ground running. The organisation has been through a period of change, and this role is central to leading the team through the transition by creating clarity, stability and shared purpose – restoring confidence, establishing clear ways of working, and embedding a culture of proactive new business development.
You will take ownership of rebuilding the team's foundations – setting direction, defining processes, and creating the conditions for high performance. Alongside this, you'll actively champion a new business mindset, working with the team to identify, cultivate and convert prospective donors and funders.
Finally, you'll ensure that Refugee Action's commitment to removing barriers to power, centring lived experience and anti-racist practice is embedded across all activity.
About you
You are a self-starter and a builder – someone who takes pride in leaving teams stronger than you found them. You'll be energised rather than daunted by stepping into a team that needs direction and renewed momentum.
You will bring significant leadership experience across at least two areas of Major Donor, Corporate, Trust or Statutory fundraising, with a track record of securing and stewarding gifts of £100k+. You'll be equally confident driving new business as you are managing existing relationships – and you'll be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally.
A proactive problem solver, you'll be skilled at bringing colleagues together, navigating complexity, and turning challenges into opportunities. You won't need the path to be clear to move forward — you'll help create it.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Leadership experience in at least two areas from Corporate, Major Donor, Trust or Statutory fundraising, delivering gifts with a value of £100k+.
- Experience of leading a team to achieve results and managing staff to ensure they are supported and challenged in their work.
- A strong track record in growing income streams, with success securing multi-year funding at the level of five or six figures+.
- Experience of managing and growing a prospect pipeline.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent networking skills with the ability to engage and inspire funders.
- Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent Refugee Action effectively externally, including making pitches to funders.
- Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, reports, and presentations for a variety of audiences and the ability to work with complex data and materials.
- Experience of applying effective problem-solving when the situation demands.
- Excellent financial and budgetary skills with proven ability to develop budgets, monitor management accounts and understand funder finance reports.
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 31st May 2026
Interviews: 11 June 2026 (on Zoom)
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
Join YMCA England & Wales as our next Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving) and play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. This is your chance to lead a vibrant fundraising initiative that makes a real difference!
About Us:
At YMCA England & Wales, we uplift vulnerable young people by providing them with safe homes, vital life skills, and the support they need to thrive. We’re all about fairness, opportunity, and collective action—join us in making a difference!
Your Role:
As our Senior Fundraising Manager, you’ll develop and execute an ambitious Major Giving strategy, building strong relationships with high-net-worth donors and engaging new prospects. Get ready to innovate with Giving Circles, Development Boards, and more!
What You'll Do:
- Cultivate and grow a portfolio of major donors.
- Host exclusive events and personal meetings to engage and inspire support.
- Create compelling proposals and impact reports that resonate with supporters.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen relationships with philanthropists.
- Bring your strategic mindset to implement YMCA’s Major Giving Strategy.
About You:
You're a motivated and personable fundraising professional with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts. Your relationship management skills are top-notch, and you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable donor experiences.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a vibrant, growing fundraising team impacting young people's lives.
- Work for a charity that values collaboration and celebrates your contributions.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you’re ready to make a real impact and promote a fun, friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of young people across England & Wales!
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.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


Main duties
Special Events:
- Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of our special events programme.
- Manage the core elements of special events delivery such as the co-ordination of auction prizes, guest lists, guest requirements, admin and communications.
- Source ‘money can’t buy’ silent auctions items and raffle prizes and act as the main point of contact with the auction company.
- Support with ticket and tables sales for all special events.
- Deliver high quality supporter care and exemplary stewardship to special event guests.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to produce event materials including event programmes.
- Ownership of planning and delivery of our Christmas Carol Service with the support of the Head of Supporter Engagement.
- Support the Philanthropy Officer with the organisation of our annual cultivation event.
- Support the Head of Supporter Engagement to identify opportunities for income growth from special events with a view to developing a new Special event within the portfolio to attract new supporters/audiences.
- Support with stewardship and delivery of our signature challenge event.
- Monitor special events within the sector, looking for emerging trends and sharing insights with the wider team.
- Support the Challenge Event Manager as needed
- Ability to work evenings and provide on-the-day event support.
- Maintain efficient data and administrative processes for special events, including
- income tracking and guestlist management on the database.
- Be an ambassador at events, supporting the delivery of The Passage’s vision and ensuring that the charity’s profile and reputation are enhanced.
- Ensure that appropriate and compliant risk assessment, health and safety procedures, protocols and policies are implemented for all special events.
Budgets and Finance:
- Support the Head of Supporter Engagement in tracking and recording income and expenditure for events and ensuring they are delivered within agreed budgets.
Special Events:
- Assist with other team projects as needed, working together to deliver a high-quality portfolio of community projects and activities.
- Support and attend fundraising events as required.
- Adhere to the highest standards of community fundraising best practice as set out in the Fundraising Regulator Fundraising Code of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection obligations and any other legislation.
General responsibilities
- In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
- To participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions, as necessary.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to.
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage1.
- Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
Desired experience
This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your supporting statement, please address criteria E1 to E11 and K1 to K7 demonstrating your understanding and knowledge and give evidence of your experience and abilities.
- E1 - Experience of supporting or delivering special events.
- E2 - Experience of recruiting new fundraisers and providing excellent stewardship.
- E3 - Creative thinker with the ability to take the lead, initiative and problem solve
- E4 - Experience of managing external suppliers.
- E5 - Understanding of how to use insight, data and market trends to identify opportunities and make recommendations.
- E6 - Experience of tracking income and expenditure targets.
- E7 - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, over the telephone, email and face-to-face.
- E8 - A track record of generating and building strong, lasting relationships with supporters.
- E9 - Competent in the use of online databases such as Salesforce.
- E10 - Competent in the use of mailing platforms e.g. Dot Digital and design sites e.g. Canva
- E11 - Working in the charity sector.
Desired knowledge
- K1 - Special events, fundraising and trends.
- K2 - Ability to work under pressure, keeping calm and thinking clearly.
- K3 - Digital fundraising and online fundraising platforms.
- K4 - Excellent organisation & time management skills.
- K5 - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for your own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently.
- K6 - GDPR and all relevant fundraising regulations.
- K7 - Shared passion for the work and values of The Passage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Officer (part-time) to help deliver inspiring fundraising experiences that engage and motivate supporters while contributing to meaningful social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team focused on building strong supporter relationships, delivering exceptional events, and driving sustainable income growth.
About the Role
As Events Officer, you will support the delivery of a range of fundraising events and challenge activities, ensuring supporters feel confident, valued, and motivated throughout their journey. You will play a key role in supporter stewardship, engagement communications, and event coordination, helping to maximise fundraising performance and long-term supporter loyalty.
Working closely with colleagues across teams, you will help create memorable supporter experiences both online and in person. The role also involves using insight and performance data to improve engagement strategies and campaign effectiveness.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, project coordination, and creating positive experiences that inspire people to get involved and make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality supporter experiences across fundraising events and campaigns
- Build authentic relationships with supporters through personalised communication and stewardship
- Monitor fundraising performance and supporter engagement against agreed KPIs
- Coordinate multiple projects and priorities effectively to meet deadlines
- Use data and insight to improve communications, supporter journeys, and campaign outcomes
- Collaborate with colleagues across teams to support shared goals and continuous improvement
- Support event delivery
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience supporting peer-to-peer fundraising or events programmes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and project management abilities
- Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities
- Experience using data and insight to improve engagement and performance
- A collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,702 per annum, pro rata
- Contract type: 12 months FTC, part-time, 14 hrs a week
- Location: London, hybrid working 3 days a month in the office
- Interview dates: w/c 15th June
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with the brilliant National Literacy Trust as they look to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to help drive forward their ambitious new business strategy.
"National Literacy Trust are on a mission to give children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Corporate Partnerships team, playing a pivotal role in securing new partnerships that power our work and impact."
Corporate Partnerships Development Manager
- London (hybrid working)
- Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
- £37,000 per annum
About the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Working directly with families, schools, and communities in areas facing the greatest literacy and poverty challenges, they are a leading authority in their field. Their research-led approach and partnerships with schools, prisons, and local communities make literacy a powerful tool for social mobility and life change.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and creative fundraiser to focus on securing new corporate partnerships.
Corporate partnerships are central to the National Literacy Trust's success, generating around £4 million annually and supporting vital programmes across the UK. Working as part of a team of 11 - and one of four leading on new business - you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing new funding relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and creative fundraiser to focus on securing new corporate partnerships.
You'll manage and nurture a healthy pipeline of prospects, lead on cultivation activity and events, and develop compelling, tailored proposals for potential partners. This role offers real scope to shape new partnerships and contribute to the organisation's ongoing growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate prospects through research, networking and outreach
- Lead all stages of the new business cycle, from identification through to pitch and negotiation
- Develop high-quality, creative and tailored partnership proposals and presentations
- Deliver cultivation events to engage and inspire prospective corporate partners
- Work to agreed income targets to secure new corporate funding
- Collaborate across teams to develop impactful partnership opportunities
- Contribute to corporate partnership strategy and income planning
- Represent the charity confidently with senior stakeholders and external audiences
About You
We're looking for a confident, creative and proactive fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and spotting opportunities.
You'll bring:
- Experience in the voluntary sector, CSR or corporate fundraising
- A track record of developing and winning new business
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
- Creativity, resilience and the ability to think strategically and act independently
- Sound financial awareness and planning skills
To apply
To request a full job pack and to arrange a confidential briefing call, please contact
Kevin Croasdale at Charity People.
Key Dates:
- Closing date: 12pm Thursday 28th May
- First stage interviews: Commencing week of 8th June
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Events Fundraising Officer role in order to help deliver exceptional experiences for supporters taking part in fundraising challenges and events.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious Income Generation team responsible for driving sustainable income growth and supporter engagement. You will play a key role in inspiring and supporting participants throughout their fundraising journey, ensuring they feel valued, motivated, and confident from sign-up to event day and beyond.
The role combines supporter stewardship, project coordination, data insight, and cross team collaboration. You will use insight driven engagement approaches to maximise supporter satisfaction, fundraising performance, and long term loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding supporter experiences across a range of fundraising events and challenges
- Build strong, authentic relationships with supporters through personalised stewardship and communication
- Monitor and achieve fundraising, engagement, and performance KPIs
- Use supporter data and campaign insight to improve journeys, communications, and fundraising outcomes
- Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams to support shared organisational goals
- Contribute to an inclusive, positive, and supporter centred working culture
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about creating meaningful supporter experiences.
You will ideally have:
- Experience delivering peer-to-peer fundraising programmes and delivering memorable fundraising experiences for supporters
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Experience working to targets and KPIs
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Confidence using data and insight to improve performance and engagement
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,702 per annum
- Contract type: Permanent, full time, 35 hrs a week
- Location: London, hybrid working 2 days a week in the office
- Closing date: ASAP
- Interview dates: w/c 15th June
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.



