Fundraiser

Fundraising helps make bereavement support possible. Join Guy's Gift to help secure the funding and build the relationships that enable us to support bereaved children, young people and families across Coventry and Warwickshire.

We're looking for a Fundraiser to develop and deliver fundraising activities, build and maintain relationships with donors, businesses and community supporters, and identify opportunities to grow income for the charity. Working as part of a small team, you will help create sustainable funding opportunities so that more children and young people can access the bereavement support they need.

Location: Hybrid/home-based
Hours: 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)
Salary: £11,180 pa
Contract: 12 month fixed, with possiblity to extend dependant on funding.
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Closing date: midday on 11th November 2026

About Guy's Gift

Guy's Gift supports children, young people and families who are experiencing bereavement and change. Our work is rooted in compassion and respect, and we believe that no child should face grief alone. We are passionate about ensuring that every child and young person has access to timely and meaningful support when they need it most.

About the Role

• Develop and deliver fundraising activities to secure the income needed to provide bereavement support to children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire.

• Work closely with the Operations Manager and wider team to identify and develop fundraising opportunities across charitable trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, businesses and supporters, identifying opportunities to develop new partnerships and grow income.

• Research funding opportunities, prepare applications and support the development of compelling funding proposals aligned with the charity's priorities.

• Manage fundraising activity independently, ensuring opportunities are well organised, relationships are maintained and potential income is followed up effectively.

• Take initiative and use strong communication and organisational skills to develop sustainable fundraising opportunities.

• Contribute to a small, collaborative team where flexibility, shared responsibility and a commitment to making a difference are central to how we work.

• Help secure the future of Guy's Gift and make a meaningful contribution to the support available to bereaved children and young people in our local community.

How to Apply

Applications are made by completing the Guy's Gift application form. We adhere to safer recruitment and do not accept CVs alone in application for any position with the charity. Please find a full application pack on the Guy's Gift website.

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