Fundraising management jobs

We have a vacancy for an innovative and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our Development team.  

This is a pivotal role within the Development Office. The successful candidate will lead the College’s regular giving programme, increasing participation levels and raising funds through targeted direct mail and email appeals, telephone fundraising appeals, and online campaigns. The postholder will also develop the College’s range of fundraising literature as well as managing gift processing and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser ready to take the next step in their career and make a significant contribution to the College’s goals by taking responsibility for further developing Merton’s fundraising programmes.

Merton College

Merton is one of the oldest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford, tucked away behind the High Street, with glorious views across Christ Church Meadows but within easy reach of other University buildings and the city centre.  We are a vibrant, diverse, inclusive community with an exceptional record of academic success.

The College community currently comprises around 590 students (320 undergraduate and 270 graduate), alongside some 70 Fellows, 50 other academic staff, and over 100 members of support staff. We admit around 95 undergraduate students each year and a comparable number of graduate students across a range of subjects in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. 

Working hours

Weekly hours of work for a full-time post are 35 hours, normally between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday in the office with an unpaid lunch break.  There is flexibility for the postholder to start earlier or later in order to travel to College and some home working may be possible in this role. However, the postholder will need to have a flexible approach to working hours in order to support some activities that are outside these times.

Our excellent benefits include:

• membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme
• 30 days’ holiday per year plus Bank holidays
• free medical insurance
• cycle-to-work and electric car schemes
• loans for the purchase of seasonal travel passes
• free meals in College when on duty
• free gym and organised activities i.e. yoga and circuit training
• free car parking

Please visit our website to read more about this exciting opportunity and for details of how to apply.

Closing date: 9.00 am on 22nd September 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held from week commencing 29th September 2025.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships & Relationship Management:

• Build, manage, and steward relationships with corporate supporters, focusing on the healthcare, legal, insurance, and life sciences sectors.
• Develop and implement AvMA’s corporate partnerships offer, including sponsorship packages and bespoke opportunities.
• Identify and research new corporate prospects, working with colleagues to make approaches and secure partnerships.
• Lead the ongoing development of AvMA’s corporate fundraising strategy and toolkit, ensuring they reflect best practice and meet organisational needs.

Workplace Giving & Employee Engagement:

• Support and promote employee fundraising initiatives, matched giving, payroll giving, and workplace events.
• Provide companies and staff teams with engaging fundraising materials, advice, and digital resources.
• Develop case studies and impact content to showcase corporate and employee fundraising.

Digital Fundraising & Content Development:

• Create and maintain engaging digital content for the corporate fundraising section of AvMA’s new website.
• Use online platforms and digital channels to promote corporate giving opportunities and events.
• Work with our communications team to integrate corporate messaging into wider campaigns.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all corporate activity and income using Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on performance against targets.
• Use data insights to improve supporter journeys and maximise income

General

• Attend in-person meetings and events as required (travel expenses covered).
• Contribute to AvMA’s wider fundraising strategy and cross-team projects.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Fantastic opportunity at Age UK for an experienced direct marketing professional! Based in the Loyalty Team, this Direct Marketing Manager role will be responsible for stewarding donors by delivering excellent supporter experiences on a mass level across a number of channels. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll bring project management skills, data fluency and a strategic mindset to design journeys which deepen Age UK's relationships with our charity audiences, growing income across cash, regular giving and in memory support.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB) - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel, including some overnight stays. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade 5L

Last date for applications Tuesday, 9th September 2025

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Proven experience within the direct marketing discipline, with a successful record of driving cash and regular giving income through online and offline marketing activities, such as direct mail, telemarketing and email campaigns. A, I
• Proven financial planning experience, including reforecasting and budget-setting, with a history of making strategic decision making when building forecasts. A, I
• Extensive experience analysing and reporting on the performance of online and offline Direct Marketing campaigns in order to maximise income. A, I
• Experience of using databases for reporting. A, I

Skills and Knowledge

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels. I
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. I
• Confident proactively finding solutions in complex situations, navigating different stakeholder needs and expectations. I
• Highly organised and ability to manage a range of competing priorities at the same time. I, T
• An understanding of charity stewardship programmes and how to drive supporter loyalty. A, I
• Excellent project management skills. A, I, T
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. I, T
• Ability to critically assess concepts and copy based on fundraising best practice, in order to meet income targets. A, I, T
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. T

Great to Have's:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Experience of line management and performance management. I

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the function of a Fundraising division, and the role of Individual Giving within this. A, I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

The challenge should you choose to accept it......

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be too. Stewarding great relationships and inspiring people to choose The Hospice of St Francis for their committed charitable giving is absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is now and for the future.  You could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979, we have cared for and supported over 30,000 local people.  We have a dedicated and generous supporter base, customers, donors, adventurers, fundraisers and volunteers

Today our free care supports up to 2,000 local people every year, in Herts and Bucks.

We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

So where do you come in?

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

We are looking for a new Development Officer – someone who brings a passion for hospice care and wants to play a part of driving forward relationship-based fundraising at The Hospice of St Francis.

This is an exciting role for someone who is ambitious about developing new fundraising opportunities and wants to play an important role in growing income at the Hospice.

The opportunity......

You will play a central role in growing income across the Hospice and driving forward new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising.

With a focus on Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations you will personally identify, develop and manage relationships, with a focus on £5-25k+ opportunities.

 You will develop a new approach for managing and fundraising from small trusts and have the opportunity to learn and grow through working with the AD for Development on larger opportunities.

You’ll bring creativity and a results-oriented outlook, contributing to the wider success of fundraising at the Hospice.

The must haves.....

• Fundraising Success: At least three years’ experience operating in a Trusts and Foundations role (or relevant transferable skills) and a track record of personally securing and stewarding five figure gifts
• Proposition development: Creative in outlook and with experience of developing donor-centric proposals and reports
• Portfolio management: Knowledgeable in developing and managing a portfolio, and key prospect management tools and systems
• Data management: Experienced CRM user and with working knowledge of Data Protection Laws

The it would be nice to have:

• Institutional Funding or Major Gifts experience: Experience of fundraising from institutions or major donors
• Line management: Of staff or volunteers
• Event management: Experience of running stewardship and cultivation events
• Hospice fundraising: Experience of fundraising in a Hospice setting
• Qualification: A relevant fundraising qualification, from CIOF or other

You know it makes sense.....

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering London & Central England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step in and fill the gap in support for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. It is a UK-based charity that provides free, expert help to victims by helping them understand, contain, recover and learn from experiencing a malicious online issue. We have directly helped over 70,000 individuals and families in the UK and the USA. 

On top of the opportunity to do some good with your skills, The Cyber Helpline will offer you the opportunity for training, skills development, mentoring and career progression. Perfect for those looking to join or progress in the cybersecurity industry. 

Role Summary

The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we scale our reach and impact, we are seeking a Head of Fundraising who can be both strategic and hands-on to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income generation strategy.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving forward our fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events. The Head of Fundraising will shape and execute income strategies to enable growth, ensure long-term sustainability, and enhance our national profile. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious fundraiser who wants to build something impactful in a high-profile, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organisational growth and strategic goals

• Lead all fundraising streams, prioritising the development of our relationships with trusts & foundations and corporate partnerships

• Agree on income targets, KPIs, and a robust pipeline to meet current and future funding needs

• Report to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities

Trusts, Foundations & Grants

• Identify and develop opportunities for major grants and philanthropic funding (including from Government stakeholders) and then cultivate and sustain relationships with donors

• Write compelling funding applications and impact reports to secure and retain grant income

• Maintain relationships with key funders and proactively seek multi-year funding opportunities

Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and secure high-value corporate partnerships aligned with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and values

• Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership packages, including sponsorship, pro bono support, and employee engagement

• Enable corporations to fundraise for our mission

• Build a sustainable corporate pipeline through networking, stewardship, and thought leadership

Individual Giving & Community Engagement

• Build an individual giving programme, exploring opportunities for regular giving, campaigns, digital fundraising and major donors

• Support the development of community fundraising and challenge events with long-term potential

• Work with the comms team to create engaging supporter journeys and fundraising content

• Engaging our team members - and their networks - to engage in fundraising activity

Internal Leadership & Collaboration

• Work with the CEO and leadership team to embed a fundraising mindset across the organisation

• Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and grant management

• With Board approval, Recruit and Line manage fundraising staff and/or freelance support as resources permit

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. 
Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data. 

Essential

• Proven experience of achieving significant fundraising goals, ideally in a small-to-medium charity environment

• Strong commercial and financial acumen

• Track record of securing five- or six-figure income from trusts, foundations, or corporations

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans

• Excellent relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative working style

• Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to supporting victims of cybercrime

Desirable

• Experience in digital fundraising or individual giving

• Familiarity with donation and fundraising platforms 

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology or victim support sectors

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms

• Experience working with trustees or fundraising committees

What we offer

• Enhanced annual leave - We’re committed to offering a generous leave package, with a new package with final details currently under review

• Pension scheme - 4% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme

• Employee discounts - Thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.

• Remote working cost budget - An annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs

• Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture. 

• Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.

• Professional development - Access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests

Senior Trust Fundraiser – Make an Impact That Lasts

Employer: Kids
Location: Remote (with opportunities to visit our services and attend in-person meetings, events, and networking with colleagues and partners)
Salary: £36,400
Hours: Full-time (36 hrs/week) – 4 days/week (28.8 hrs) considered
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Proven track record of securing funding from trusts and foundations

Are you a passionate storyteller who can turn great ideas into compelling cases for support?

If you’re motivated by making a tangible difference and want to work in a supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Kids, we believe every disabled child and young person should have the opportunity to thrive. As our Senior Trust Fundraiser, you’ll play a vital role in making that happen—helping us secure the funding that powers life-changing projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on exciting funding bids and growing relationships with a diverse portfolio of funders.
• Working closely with passionate colleagues across Kids to shape innovative, fundable projects that align with our mission.
• Building meaningful, long-term relationships with existing supporters, showing them the real-life impact of their generosity.
• Producing high-quality, inspiring reports that highlight the stories, numbers, and voices behind our work.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years’ experience in trust fundraising and understands the sector.
• Writes with clarity, warmth, and impact—able to distil complex ideas into persuasive proposals.
• Feels confident with budgets and can talk openly about charity finances.
• Thrives in building relationships—whether with funders, service delivery teams, or senior leaders.
• Is adaptable, tenacious, and ready to take on a competitive fundraising landscape with creativity and drive.

Why Join Kids?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

The Good Stuff/Benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Whether you’ve worked for a national charity, a local organisation, or in another fundraising context, if you meet the criteria and share our commitment to equality and inclusion, we’d love you to apply. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities in fundraising, including disabled, LGBTQ+, and ethnically diverse candidates.

Ready to apply?

View the full job description and submit your application. Tell us in your supporting statement how your skills and experiences match what we’re looking for—and why you’re excited about joining Kids

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering South West, Wales & West Midlands, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who can work with us on a part time, freelance basis (Sept/Oct 2025 - January 2026) for a fee of £16Kto produce and undertake the following specialist services:

• Research and produce a bespoke 18-month Fundraising Plan for the Trust, with a particular focus on Museums, collections, community engagement, conservation and organisational resilience. 
• To start the delivery of the plan by undertaking specialist fundraising activities to trusts and foundations and to apply for opportunities that will help generate new incomes for the Trust and boost our ability to delivery our Business plan and Museum Developments. This will include a refreshed donations plan for our sites to come into action before Christmas.
• To advise and produce a business case for a long-term fundraising resource for the Trust.

We are seeking an exceptional relationship fundraiser who thrives on delivering impact to lead high-value fundraising at PDSA.

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We deliver over 2 million treatments every year and handle over 300 emergencies every day. In fact, we treat more pets than all other UK vet charities combined.   

We have ambitious plans ahead and philanthropy will play a vital role in ensuring we can expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this, we need passionate and creative individuals who are ready to deliver change and ensure that all our supporters have a rewarding experience with our Charity.

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us.

As a Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a talented team, guiding them through the full employee life cycle.
• Create and deliver fundraising strategies to grow income from high-value donors, trusts, and philanthropic partners.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and legacy pledgers to secure long-term support.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, delivering exceptional stewardship and tailored engagement.
• Oversee prospect research, pipeline management, and due diligence processes for all of high-value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align philanthropic objectives with organisational priorities and campaigns.
• Represent PDSA at high-profile events and networking opportunities, enhancing our visibility and reputation.
• Use insights and analysis to refine strategies, maximise impact, and ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will be a passionate and results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value partnerships. With deep knowledge of philanthropy, you excel at building strong relationships and delivering impact.

We’re seeking someone with:

• Expertise in philanthropic giving.
• Proven success in securing and managing six and seven figure partnerships.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with senior staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Expertise in creating compelling donor proposals and impact reports.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Analytical skills to assess and improve fundraising performance.
• Knowledge of CRM systems for donor management.

At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:

• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year.
• Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Special days off – including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself.
• Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%.
• Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support.
• Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals.

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

The challenge should you choose to accept it.....

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since. 

Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

So where do you come in?

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

We are looking for a new Associate Director of Development – someone who will lead a new, relationship-based approach to fundraising and help us reach new heights in our income generation activities.

We aim to raise £800,000 from Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations and Regular and Mid-Value Giving this year and are ambitious about growing this in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead this work and to be at forefront of charting a new path for fundraising at The Hospice of St Francis.

The opportunity.....

You will play a pivotal role in growing income across the Hospice and leading new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising.

With responsibility for Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Regular and Mid-Value Giving you will create and lead a new strategy to develop these areas and manage and grow a portfolio of high-value relationships.

You will also work hand in hand with Hospice colleagues to identify and curate exciting fundraising propositions, helping to raise strategic funds for our services.

As a leader in the fundraising team, you will provide coaching and management to your team and deputise for the Director Fundraising.

You will be central in forming close working relationships across the Hospice and with the Board of Trustees, enabling a whole hospice approach to fundraising.

The must haves:

• Fundraising Success: At least six years’ experience operating in a Major Gifts or Trusts and Foundations role and a track record of personally securing and stewarding five and six figure gifts
• Strategic thinker: Experience of researching, developing and implementing new strategies, and associated budgets and KPIs, and of developing portfolios, and prospect management tools
• Leading and inspiring: At least four years’ experience of inspiring, managing and developing 1+ line reports
• Proposition development: Creative in outlook and with experience of developing donor-centric fundraising propositions

The it would be great to haves:

• Regular Giving: Experience of developing and managing Regular Giving and mid-value programmes
• Team Management: Experience of managing, motivating and supporting a team
• CRM knowledge: Knowledge of DonorFly
• Fundraising qualification: A relevant fundraising qualification from CIOF or other

You know it makes sense....

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please visit our website: Associate Director of Development (Fundraising) | The Hospice of St. Francis 

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

"There's no place like home, but what happens if you don't have one?" Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Shelter Cymru to recruit them a Fundraising Partnerships Manager to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Wales.

Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. When necessary they constructively challenge on behalf of people to ensure they are properly assisted and to improve practice and learning.

About the role

The Fundraising Partnerships role is a key role for the team at Shelter Cymru and is one of two management posts. As the Fundraising Partnerships Manager you will identify and secure new opportunities for fundraising growth, working with the Officers within the team to grow both core and restricted income. You will also manage a group of Fundraising Officers, and together, you will generate income from businesses and grant-giving organisations to fund charitable work.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to oversee budget performance in key income areas and to deliver the fundraising strategy.

About you

As Fundraising Partnerships Manager you will ideally have had experience in income generation however we are also really keen to speak to candidates who have transferrable skills and are looking to get into the sector. Relationship Management and building relationships is key to this role. You will have had experience in leading and motivating a team as well as experience in working towards financial budgets. You will be an excellent communicator and be passionate about Shelter Cymru's mission.

Shelter Cymru are a flexible employer with one day per week spent in the office in one of the following locations Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham. Please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information. Please note that the closing date for this role is the 14th September.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Venn Group are delighted to be partnered with a leading sustainability charity, committed to raising standards and driving positive change within the hospitality sector. We are seeking a proactive and motivated Fundraising Officer to play a key role in growing income streams and building strong supporter relationships.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Implement approved sales and fundraising strategies and workplans
• Translate targets into outreach schedules, campaigns, and account plans
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback for strategy refinement
• Ensure alignment with brand, impact frameworks, and ethical standards
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline across all key funder segments
• Execute full business development cycle
• Deliver offerings (e.g. memberships, consulting, events) with consistent value
• Lead compliant bid submissions and tenders
• Develop tailored proposals, decks, and budgets using templates
• Communicate case for support with clear outcomes and partner benefits
• Collaborate with programme leads on offer packaging and pricing
• Manage onboarding, delivery, reporting, and recognition processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate grant and sponsorship reporting
• Maintain revenue forecasts and update pipeline dashboards
• Work with Finance on contracts, invoicing, and audits
• Apply pricing and margin guidelines; ensure compliance.
• Follow fundraising, data privacy, and ethics policies.
• Provide content for marketing and lead-generation campaigns
• Help build internal capacity on donor relations and pipeline hygiene
• Integrate KPIs and impact narratives into pitches and proposals
• Keep CRM data accurate and meet activity SLAs
• Track and improve conversion rates and pipeline performance
• Share market feedback to refine strategies and offerings

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong proposal writing, pitching and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success executing sales and/or fundraising plans with measurable revenue delivery
• Experience delivering defined sponsorships, partnerships, or commercial offers tied to programmes/services
• Charity / Hospitality sector experience

Agency reference number: J90493

Location: Central London

Duration: 6 months temp – permanent

Pay rate: £18 - £20 per hour

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid (2/3 days per week on-site)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Fundraising Officer - Community & Corporate

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible hybrid working, compressed hours considered)

We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people and making things happen.

This is your chance to take the lead on growing our community and corporate fundraising, helping us reach more young people with vital mental health support.

At Be Free Campaign, we are youth-led, passionate, and not afraid to do things differently. We work across schools, universities, and community settings to challenge stigma, build understanding, and create fairer mental health support, especially for young people in racialised and marginalised communities.

What you will be doing

You will be our go-to person for:

• Community fundraising - inspiring schools, local groups, and communities to get behind our cause through events, creative campaigns and appeals.
• Corporate partnerships - building meaningful relationships with businesses, securing sponsorships, employee fundraising, and sharing our life-saving work!

Day-to-day, that might include:

• Reaching out to potential partners and supporters.
• Meeting with local businesses, schools and communities.
• Helping a school plan their first charity day.
• Preparing a proposal for a corporate partner.
• Celebrating the amazing things our supporters achieve.

About you:

You do not need to tick every box, but we want to hear from you if you:

• Have fundraising or income generation experience. (Essential)
• Enjoy meeting new people and building genuine relationships. (Essential)
• Are organised and can manage different projects at once.
• Can spot opportunities and turn ideas into action.
• Care about improving young people’s mental health.

What we offer:

£30,000–£32,000 depending on experience.

Flexible hybrid working. We trust you to work in the way that gets the job done.

A small, friendly, values-driven team that will back your ideas.

Ongoing training, mentoring, and space to grow your skills.

We are serious about diversity and lived experience

We especially welcome applications from people from racialised or marginalised communities, and those with lived experience of mental health challenges. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role prior to an application.