Permanent Fundraiser jobs

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
• life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
• health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Dementia UK is looking for a Stewardship Executive to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team. This is an exciting new role to the charity as a result of our five-year strategy and ambitious plans to grow and diversify our income. This role will help to deliver a consistent and meaningful experience for supporters across Philanthropy and Partnerships.

This is a varied coordination and supporter stewardship role at the centre of the team. You will play a key role in coordinating stewardship activities such as thanking, supporter communications and cultivation and stewardship events, including our annual carol concert. You will support internal processes, ensure fundraisers are well-supported to build strong relationships and hold some of your own, and support the Prospect Research Manager with prospect tracking and pipeline processes.

We are looking for you to have experience of administrative or coordination work ideally in a fundraising, charity or customer-focused setting or have an interest in this setting. You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities. You will have strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues and supporters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to step into a new function within Dementia UK and build a career in fundraising within a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team. If this sounds like you and you are passionate about helping Dementia UK deliver an excellent experience for supporters and partners, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

We are seeking a dynamic Trusts & Foundations fundraiser to sustain and grow this vital area of income, to support people on their journey out of homelessness.

About Emmaus

Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a movement of charities that empowers people to overcome homelessness. We provide a stable home and tailored, life-changing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By focusing on each person’s strengths, we help people rebuild their lives and work towards the future they want to create.

As part of a nationwide network of Emmaus charities, we provide skills, training and work experience to help people achieve their goals and regain independence.

Together, we are ending homelessness one person at a time.

About the role

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable income growth for Emmaus UK through strategic relationship management, compelling funding proposals and the development of a strong pipeline of new and existing Trusts & Foundations supporters.

Working collaboratively across Emmaus UK and our wider federation, the post holder will identify funding priorities, develop fundable projects and deliver excellent stewardship and reporting to secure long-term support for the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of a small but ambitious team, raising vital funds for a unique organisation with a proven philosophy on tackling homelessness through the power of community.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive, relationship focused fundraiser who can bring the incredible impact of Emmaus to life in person and through powerful prose.

We are searching for creative candidates who will passionately convey the deep impact and the unique approach that Emmaus takes whilst articulating the stark reality and challenges of those who are faced with homelessness.

The ideal candidate will pride themselves on detail but also be energised at the prospect of engaging with funders directly as they build strong, meaningful and lasting relationships, both with our existing portfolio of grant funders in addition to new prospects. 

What we offer​

· Salary: £39,924 (Cost of living increase from July expected to increase to circa £41k)

· Working hours: Full time, 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply:

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to Eddie, the Email address can be found in the Application Pack.

Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your covering letter.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 June 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 8th July, with final stage interviews to be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 15th July.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Eddie, the email address can be found in the Application Pack.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination. We actively promote an inclusive culture and aim to create a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage is confirmed. This means shortlisting is based solely on the relevance and suitability of experience.

Are you a dog lover who wants to make a difference through fundraising?
We’re looking for a Head of Mass Participation and Community Fundraising to lead the delivery of our exciting mass participation and community fundraising work, from sporting and challenge events to building community with local donors near our rehoming centres.

What does this role do?
As Head of Mass Participation and Community Fundraising, you'll:

• Lead the implementation of our exciting new community fundraising strategy, bringing our enthusiastic fundraisers across the country around a common goal that promotes our brand locally, embeds our work in local communities, and ultimately drives targeted income growth through donations and legacies,
• Lead the mass participation fundraising team to deliver a high-quality national event portfolio, generating income, amplifying the Dogs Trust brand and growing our national presence,
• Act as a link between directorate strategy and local delivery, ensuring delivery teams locally understand how their fundraising contributes to wider strategic goals and objectives,
• Collaborate with various other teams across Dogs Trust, from marketing and communications to rehoming centre teams, ensuring there is central alignment, and opportunities for collaboration are maximised.

This role can be based at any of our rehoming centres and will involve frequent travel to rehoming centres around the UK. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 25th June 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have a proven track record in leading community fundraising teams, with the ability to drive performance to deliver income growth. You’ll need experience of managing people, ideally remotely, as this role looks after a large team working from all corners of the UK. You’ll be confident working closely with senior stakeholders, negotiating and influencing, as well as the ability to deliver effective change management, ensuring teams understand the strategic vision and are motivated to deliver it. Above all, you’ll be passionate about fundraising and the work we do, and the ability to champion the amazing work our mass participation and community fundraising teams do.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Are you an experienced fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the University of Oxford as a Development Executive (Medical Sciences) and help advance life-changing medical research within our globally renowned institution.

Location: Oxford - hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum with possible extension to £51,983 - plus as Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Medical Sciences Division is one of the world’s leading centres for biomedical research, recognised internationally for the quality and breadth of its work across the medical research spectrum - from genes and molecules to populations and big data. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science.

Researchers across the Division are dedicated to understanding disease, improving diagnosis, and developing more effective treatments and prevention strategies. The Division is particularly focused on major global health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases such as malaria, pandemic preparedness, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal conditions, and neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
• Membership to CASE and access to training and development opportunities

About the Role

The Medical Sciences Development team works collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and the wider Development and Alumni Engagement team to secure philanthropic support for research priorities across Oxford’s medical sciences community.

As Development Executive, you will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gift prospects and develop meaningful relationships with donors, academics, and colleagues across the University. You will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of supporting research projects through gifts typically ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 over time.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile fundraising initiatives that support world-leading medical research. You will also work closely with the Head of Development - Medical Sciences to help deliver fundraising priorities across a diverse and impactful portfolio.

About You

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of major gift fundraising, including securing gifts at the £50,000 level or above.
• The ability to identify and engage prospective donors and develop relationships.
• Strong strategic and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• An interest in medical sciences, higher education, and the mission of the University of Oxford.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 11 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 22 June 2026 and will be held face-to-face.

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to help maximise charitable income to The Christie Charity by developing the corporate fundraising portfolio and securing corporate support and sponsorship from new and existing business contacts.

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.

JUSTICE is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative fundraiser who is committed to building meaningful relationships and growing philanthropy income.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated by our purpose (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach). The successful post holder will be an engaging and proactive fundraiser with experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals and mid-level donors. You will enjoy working autonomously, be comfortable taking initiative and bring a thoughtful strategic approach to developing and stewarding donor relationships.

Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in strengthening and expanding our major donor and mid-level giving programme. You will lead on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing tailored engagement plans and ensuring our fundraising activity is insight-driven and aligned with organisational priorities.

By building strong relationships with donors, volunteers and supporters and by championing the effective use of data and insight, you will help deepen engagement with JUSTICE’s work and increase the impact of our fundraising. You will be a key ambassador for the organisation, representing our mission and values with confidence, professionalism and warmth.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply! 

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.

Fundraising Officer

Join an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. 

We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive team player with outstanding decision-making skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the dedicated Fundraising Department.

Position: Fundraising Officer (internally known as Major Gifts Officer)

Location: Devon/Hybrid (site attendance estimated to be one day per week, flexibility considered)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £31,431per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

As Major Gifts Officer, you will support delivery of agreed activity within the Major Gifts Team, successfully cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of mid-value individuals and trusts and delivering a range of agreed projects. Working closely with the Major Gifts Managers, you will evolve and continuously improve supporter stewardship and cultivation activity in line with their capacity and propensity to donate, continuously evaluating performance.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of the Major Gifts Strategy, improving Major Gifts performance. 
• Supporting the Major Gifts cultivation/stewardship programme to grow the number of supporters financially contributing mid value and major gifts.
• Managing, supporting and attending Major Gifts stewardship and cultivation meetings and events, including supplier liaison, supporter invite lists, follow ups and budgets. 
• Securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active mid-value donors and charitable trusts, delivering compelling bids and donor reports, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships.
• Researching current and potential major and mid-value donors to enable a donor-centric approach.
• Delivering and reporting on agreed development and stewardship projects, fundraising targets.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information on our CRM system.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable experience of strong administrative and organisational support within a busy, fast paced environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data management skills, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems.
• Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Able to support the planning and delivery of activities or events, including administrative and logistical coordination.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan, including reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership, offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets, access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor, Major Gifts, Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: West Midlands/North

Home working with occasional work from Crisis Skylight in Birmingham/Merseyside or Newcastle in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy

About the role

Up for a challenge? Excited about Corporate new business and experienced at building impactful philanthropy networks? Join us at Crisis as our Fundraising Manager (England) where we're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser who specialises in winning and delivering regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy.  

We are at the start of an exciting new journey to grow high value income in our nations and regions. You will have a great role within a motivated team and have the opportunity to build your fundraising strategy: You will have the autonomy to develop your own high value network, prospects and income pipeline: You will collaborate with our wonderful Skylight teams across England to develop and deliver compelling and bold cases for support.

If you have a great track record in identifying and securing regional corporate high value partnerships and donors and aren’t afraid of a challenge we would love to hear from you.

About you

· Dynamic, experienced, high-value fundraiser

· Specialist in identifying, delivering and winning regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy

· Experienced at identifying, pitching and successfully securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships

· Enjoy creating and delivering compelling Cases for Support

· Results-driven – we have ambitious plans as a charity and as a team

· Enjoy travel; you will be based at either Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle with regular travel as required. NB we have Skylight Centres in Birmingham, Newcastle, Merseyside, Oxford and London

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 14 June at 23:59

Interviews will take place online w/c 22 June

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

For more information about our work please our website

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

About Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.

Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We have just launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.

Role purpose

The Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer will lead the delivery and growth of APF’s third-party and mass participation challenge events portfolio.

This role exists to significantly grow income and participation by managing end-to-end third-party challenge events, developing community-facing charity-owned fundraising products and delivering excellent supporter stewardship

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across Communications, Services and the Operations Team, you will increase recruitment, empower supporters to raise ambitious funds, and create journeys that encourage long-term engagement with APF.

Success in this role means more people fundraising for APF, raising more income and feeling valued, supported and inspired to stay connected to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Grow participation in third party

• Manage the full lifecycle of third-party and mass participation challenge events, from planning and recruitment through to stewardship and re engagement.
• Develop and execute creative marketing strategies to boost participation and attract new event participants.
• Draft engaging promotional content that inspires and engages our supporters in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Promote third-party events proactively across relevant channels and networks.
• Work with the wider Fundraising team to improve and refine the stewardship journey for challenge participants to maximise the participant experience.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow participation in new and existing events.
• Attend key events as required, managing on-the day logistics and volunteer coordination.

2.  Community Product Development

• Work with Head of Fundraising to shape and improve APF’s fundraising offer and remote products.
• Test and refine new fundraising concepts that increase accessibility and broaden participation.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure our community fundraising products align with wider campaigns and strategic priorities.

3.  Income growth and fundraiser mpowerment

• Inspire participants to achieve ambitious fundraising targets through engaging, creative communications.
• Develop and enhance fundraising materials, including participant packs and digital resources to support our fundraisers.
• Use insight and sector trends to identify opportunities to boost event visibility and maximise fundraising efforts.
• Monitor fundraising performance to ensure we’re meeting targets and delivering strong ROI on our challenge activities.

4. Stewardship and re-engagement

• Foster personal connections with supporters through thoughtful, tailored stewardship that keeps them engaged and feeling valued.
• Create clear re-engagement plans to encourage repeat participation and long-term loyalty.
• Collaborate with wider Fundraising and Services teams to support acquisition and ensure our supporters have a smooth, high-quality supporter journey.
• Represent APF publicly when required, acting as a confident ambassador for the charity at events and in public settings.

5. Data, insight and compliance

• Support on the management of CRM data to enable accurate segmentation, performance tracking and reporting.
• Monitor recruitment, participation, income and ROI to help inform future planning and improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge with GDPR regulations and compliance and ensure personal data is handled responsibly and securely.
• Work closely with the Governance and Operations Manager to ensure our fundraising activities are fully compliant with GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

How to apply

Please apply via CharityJob or submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description.

Would you like to be the right-hand person to our passionate, award-winning Chief Executive, who was recognised with an MBE in 2025 “for services to charity and disadvantaged people”? Do you have the skills, experience, confidentiality and flair to be a step ahead to enable her to deliver her role effectively? Are you a keen multi-tasker, able to juggle that role with office and HR duties, meticulous stewardship of our individual donors and community fundraisers, and event management? This is a key position with Create, as the charity delivers on its ambitious plans to double its reach and impact by its 25th anniversary in 2028. The successful candidate will have extensive EA experience at a senior level, a passion and flair for managing multiple tasks seamlessly, outstanding people skills and an unstoppable drive to make a difference.

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.