Community Fundraiser (Freelance)

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£18 - £20 per hour
Part-time
Contract (6 months )

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Help build a stronger future for children and families across Hackney.

Hackney Playbus is looking for a relationship-focused Community Fundraiser to grow community fundraising, corporate partnerships and individual giving. This is an exciting freelance opportunity to help build sustainable income while working alongside a passionate team supporting children under five and their families.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and connecting communities.

Working collaboratively with our staff team, you’ll help grow unrestricted income by developing:

  • Community fundraising campaigns
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Individual giving
  • Friends of Hackney Playbus
  • Corporate volunteering
  • Employee fundraising
  • Local business relationships

You’ll also help build a sustainable pipeline of supporters using Beacon CRM and work closely with colleagues across fundraising, volunteering and programme delivery.

We’re looking for someone who has

  • Experience in community fundraising, partnerships or supporter engagement
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
  • Knowledge of Hackney or experience working in diverse urban communities
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively
  • Experience using a CRM (or willingness to learn Beacon CRM)

Experience in corporate fundraising, challenge events or individual giving is desirable.

What you’ll achieve

Over six months you’ll help us:

  • Deliver at least two fundraising campaigns
  • Launch Friends of Hackney Playbus
  • Build new community and corporate partnerships
  • Grow unrestricted income
  • Strengthen local supporter relationships
  • Create recommendations for future fundraising growth

Why join Hackney Playbus?

This is more than a fundraising role.

You’ll help shape a brand-new community fundraising programme from the ground up and play a key role in securing the future of an organisation that has supported children and families across Hackney for over 50 years.

If you’re passionate about community, partnerships and making a lasting local impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Application resources
Organisation
Hackney Playbus View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in Hackney should share the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and reach their potential

Posted on: 05 August 2026
Closing date: 04 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, CRM, Partnerships, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Individual Giving

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