Donor engagement officer jobs

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with the brilliant National Literacy Trust as they look to appoint a Fundraising Officer to support the delivery and growth of their individual giving, community fundraising and events programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised fundraiser to join a supportive and ambitious team. You'll play a vital role in delivering engaging fundraising events, building lasting supporter relationships and helping to generate the income that powers the work of The National Literacy Trust.

Fundraising Officer

• Home-based but contracted to London office (hybrid working, approximately twice a month in the London office)
• Permanent
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• £31,000 per annum

About the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Working directly with families, schools, nurseries, prisons and local communities across the UK, they tackle some of the country's greatest literacy and poverty challenges. Their research-led approach has established them as a leading authority on literacy, helping to change life stories and create opportunities for those who need them most.

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser to develop their experience across events, individual giving and community fundraising within one of the UK's most respected charities.
Working closely with the Senior Development Manager, you'll help deliver a varied portfolio of fundraising activity, including challenge events, community fundraising initiatives and supporter engagement programmes. You'll play a key role in stewarding supporters, coordinating fundraising events and ensuring all activity is delivered to a high standard and in line with fundraising regulations.
The role offers excellent exposure across fundraising disciplines and would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple projects and delivering outstanding supporter experiences.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Implement and deliver supporter stewardship plans to build long-term donor relationships
• Coordinate the charity's annual overseas challenge event
• Manage third-party fundraising events, including recruitment, marketing and supporter communications
• Support mass participation fundraising activity and community fundraising initiatives
• Manage fundraising administration and supporter communication processes
• Maintain accurate data, reporting and prospect identification processes
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant regulations and best practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Finance, Marketing and Communications teams
• Create individual giving digital campaigns to drive year-round, recurring and seasonal donations
• Create compelling fundraising content for these campaigns, including emails, landing pages and social media posts and work closely with the marketing and communications team
• Update website content and manage email marketing planning, delivery, list management and automations

About You
We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and relationship-focused fundraiser who is passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.
You'll bring:

• Experience supporting fundraising activities and events within a charity setting
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and charity sector good practice
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-focused approach and confidence building relationships with supporters
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable experience includes:

• Financial administration or budget management
• Working with sensitive or confidential information
• Experience using CRM databases, ideally Salesforce

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected national charity with an inspiring mission and a collaborative, flexible working culture. You'll gain experience across several fundraising disciplines while helping to deliver programmes that empower children, young people and adults through improved literacy. The organisation supports flexible working and offers the chance to develop your fundraising career within a talented and supportive team.

To Apply
To request a full job pack and arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kevin Croasdale at Charity People.

Key Dates

• Closing date: 5pm Thursday 23 July
• Invitations to interview : Friday 24th July
• Interviews: Online, Friday 31 July (one-stage process)

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background including age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer

12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based

Location: London and the South East of England

Salary: £44,500 per annum

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month

About the role

Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer is a proactive fundraising and church engagement role.

You will be out in churches and communities across London and the home counties, building new relationships, strengthening existing high-value support, and inspiring churches to give, act and pray with Christian Aid.

You will identify and approach prospective churches, pick up the phone to book meetings, speak confidently in church services and local gatherings, and make compelling asks that lead to increased giving and deeper engagement.

This is a remote team to facilitate post holders to be proactively present in local church communities. Much of your impact will come from being out and about: visiting churches, meeting clergy and volunteers, attending local events, speaking at services, and building relationships face to face. You should expect regular travel across London and the home counties, including some evenings and weekends.

We are looking for someone who is energised by being out in the community, not someone looking for a primarily desk-based role.

In this role, success will mean:

• building a strong pipeline of churches and groups with the potential to support Christian Aid;
• securing meetings, speaking opportunities and invitations into church spaces;
• inspiring churches to increase their giving, particularly around appeals and key fundraising moments;
• strengthening relationships with current high-value church supporters so they feel known, thanked and encouraged;
• equipping volunteers and local champions to extend Christian Aid’s reach;
• using insight, data and local knowledge to prioritise the relationships with greatest potential.

A significant part of this role will be proactive new relationship-building. You will not only respond to churches already connected with Christian Aid; you will identify new opportunities, approach churches and leaders, and work creatively to open doors for giving, fundraising, campaigning and prayer.

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience driving fundraising and relationship building.
• Knowledge of church audiences across all denominations.
• Experience of mentoring volunteers to add capacity, skills and aptitude to empower and support them.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of good donor management or customer care, and understanding of the principles of relationship building.
• Developed communication skills to inspire others to take action and use their skills and resources to fundraise and donate.
• Developed communication skills to communicate complex messages creatively and effectively to diverse audiences.
• An ability to analyse and interpret information and data to prioritise work and achieve results.
• Organisational skills to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to deliver multiple concurrent activities.
• The ability to travel frequently to locations, including some evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of current fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Knowledge of relevant church networks and denominational structures.
• Ability to effectively portray development messages in a theological context.
• Knowledge of global development issues and Christian Aid’s work.
• Good knowledge of the London and South East geographical region.

This role would suit you if you are a confident relationship-builder who enjoys getting out into communities, opening doors and inspiring people to act. You might come from community fundraising, church engagement, major donor engagement, sales, business development, volunteer mobilisation or a church-facing role with clear fundraising experience.

You will need to be confident talking with churches, meeting ambitious targets, comfortable making asks for financial support, and motivated by helping local communities turn faith, generosity and concern for global justice into practical action.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

The Freedom Fund

The Freedom Fund is a global non-profit dedicated to ending modern slavery. Since 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into frontline organisations and coalitions, helping to shift power to local actors and create lasting systems change. Our new strategy doubles down on this commitment, investing in anti-slavery movements, fostering collaboration, and working as a trusted partner to the incredible people and organisations driving this work forward. 

About the position

The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - Individual Philanthropy (SSPM) is a key member of the Freedom Fund’s partnerships team, responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s individual fundraising strategy. Based in New York and reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. to build and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and help shape the broader strategic partnerships strategy.

This is a strategic, high-autonomy role with responsibility for building and managing a global portfolio of individual donors and prospects, guiding them through all stages of the donor lifecycle - from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. The SSPM will lead the design and execution of a donor experience strategy to enhance engagement, deepen relationships, and increase long-term support. They will design, curate and host donor salons, convenings, and engagement events in New York City and other priority cities, in order to grow our networks and generate new leads. They will also manage and coordinate the strategic involvement of senior leadership - including the CEO, Managing Director of External Relations, and Head of Strategic Partnerships - in high-level donor engagement.

Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing  29th July 2026
Please see the job description for all details.

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead the school’s individual giving and legacy fundraising initiatives, and support major programmes and campaigns. Develop strong relationships with donors and our alumni community to grow philanthropic income and long-term engagement. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Individual Giving 

• Lead the planning, execution and optimisation of individual giving efforts. Manage campaign setup, timelines, assets, and donor experience.  

• Monitor performance and analyse results to drive continuous improvement in participation, engagement, and revenue.  

• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing, and other internal teams, to source and develop compelling content.  

• Along with the Head of Development, manage a fundraising communications calendar and play a leading role in content creation.  

• Collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing team to ensure website content, landing pages, and donation pages support digital giving goals.  

• Execute fundraising strategies in partnership with the Head of Development. Build, segment, code, and deploy emails to support giving campaigns and organisational priorities.  

• Manage a portfolio of donors linked to specific programmes and campaigns. 

Legacies  

• Plan and deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns (print, digital, events)  

• Build and maintain relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects  

• Deliver high-quality, sensitive stewardship to recognise and retain legacy supporters  

• Organise events and communications to engage legacy supporters  

• Produce compelling and sensitive legacy messaging and materials  

Campaign/Programmes 

• Manage and grow the patrons programme, including recruitment, retention, and upgrades  

• Develop a clear donor journey, including benefits, communications, and recognition  

• Monitor performance against income targets and KPIs  

• Work in collaboration with Heads of the Creative Arts programmes to monitor and administer funds for maximum impact across the arts 

Foundation Places and Enrichment Fund 

• Support impact reporting and administration of discrete aspects of our widening access programmes. 

• Manage application process to the Enrichment Fund, including managing enquiries, disbursements and liaison with Finance. 

• Any other duties related to these programmes as directed by senior staff. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

Essential: 

• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience  

• Demonstrable experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing or Legacy fundraising, with an annual income return of 6+ figures  

• Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns  

• Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention  

• Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting   

• Proficiency with graphic design tools, experience with Canva would be an advantage.  

• Demonstrable experience with Raisers Edge, or similar CRM system 

• Ability to manage complex projects and programs and deliver to set KPI and timelines 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Experience with content writing, brand voice, and digital fundraising best practices.  

• Ability to build and foster relationships across business functions.  

• Understanding of charity law, GDPR and best practices in fundraising  

• Commitment to high level of professional standards  

• Genuine appreciation of George Watson’s College’s mission and the ability to communicate it  

Desirable: 

• Fundraising or marketing qualification such as CIOF accreditation or CIM qualifications. 

• Event management experience  

• Experience of working in the education or charity sectors  

• Understanding of the Independent School sector   

Communications and Engagement Officer

Location: Hybrid/remote working (at least 2 days per week based in our Central London office, however we want to get the best from you, so we are open to discussion).

Contract: Permanent, 35hrs p/week.

Peace Direct does not currently hold a sponsorship license and therefore if you do not have the right to work in the UK, we cannot accept your application.

Who we are 
Peace Direct is an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. Working in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

The Role 
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our busy Fundraising & Communications team. You will play a key role in growing and engaging Peace Direct's audiences to take action for local peacebuilders. You will coordinate and deliver content across email, web and social media channels that increases supporter engagement, conversions and unrestricted income. You will support wider organisational communications including working directly with our partners to collect content, championing ethical, decolonised and values-led communications. You will also provide administrative support to the whole team, contributing to Peace Direct’s visibility, impact and fundraising success.

About You: To join us, some of the skills you will need are:  

• Strong organisational skills with experience providing administrative support in a busy team environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with colleagues, supporters, and stakeholders.
• Confident using new systems and following established processes.
• Excellent writing, editing, and digital content management skills.
• Experience using data and analytics to improve performance and engagement.
• Commitment to inclusive, ethical communications and responsible storytelling.

If you are a highly organised communicator with strong digital content skills and a passion for social change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help amplify the voices of peacebuilders around the world.

This permanent position is based in our small, friendly central London office, working alongside a highly committed and diverse team.

Still interested? Take a look at the job description to see full details about the role and whether it matches your skills and experience.  

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and what excites you most about working in our Fundraising and Communications team via Charity Jobs. Please indicate in your cover letter, should you choose to, whether you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Using AI in your application
At Peace Direct, we understand how useful AI can be in supporting engaging and effective communications. However, we prefer that AI is not relied on in job applications. We are excited to read your unique insights and experiences, which AI often removes. Please ensure your application reflects your own voice and how your ambition aligns with our mission.

We also offer candidates the choice of submitting a video clip, i.e. a video cover letter if this is preferable to a written cover letter. To ensure fairness we suggest you turn the camera off so that we only hear your voice. The video should be no more than 2 minutes in length. You should email it as a video link via WeTransfer or any other file sharing tool, to our recruitment inbox, the address of which you will find on the jobs page of our website as unfortunately the Charity Jobs website does not permit a url to be inserted here.

For the video cover letter, the following should guide your speaking points. Switch the camera off and state the following:

• Your name;
• The job you are applying for;
• Describe your overall skills and abilities (as they relate to the post being advertised);
• A brief description of your work experience (in relation to the post being advertised);
• What makes you qualified for the new position;
• Any additional details that help introduce yourself

You should choose either a written cover letter or a video cover letter, but we request that you please do NOT submit both.

Closing deadline for CV and cover letter is 11:30pm on Sunday 26th July.  

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete the following before their interview:

• A short supplementary information form
• A task put together by the Digital Fundraising & Engagement Manager and Communications & Engagement Manager

First stage interviews will be held ideally in-person on 6th and 10th August. Second stage interviews will be held on 13th August.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+. As part of being a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome people with disabilities or health challenges to apply and those who meet most of the Essential requirements as laid out in the job specification will be guaranteed an interview for the job which you are applying, through our Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

We welcome people from all backgrounds and strongly advocate our DEI policy and commitment to maintain an inclusive workplace culture; we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent, so we welcome a conversation about any DEI concerns you may have. Please contact our HR Manager, Lesley Agbarakwe. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had; it’s about your passion and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you to use your skills and knowledge in this field of work.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which includes criminal records (DBS) checks. Peace Direct also participates in the Inter

Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, we will ask your consent to request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation after having left previous employment.  

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Peace Direct engages. Peace Direct expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm and to sign up to our Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

About the Shrine

For centuries, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk has welcomed pilgrims, visitors and communities seeking reflection, connection and renewal.

It remains one of the UK’s most significant centres of pilgrimage. Each year, we receive around 10,000 residential pilgrims and over 100,000 visitors. Our work also includes education programmes, school visits and resources to support the teaching of Christianity in schools and parishes. We are committed to being a place of welcome for all, with particular care for those who come seeking hope, support and a sense of belonging.

Fundraising at the Shrine

The Shrine is supported by donations, membership, legacies and grants, and receives no statutory funding. 
We are now establishing a more structured and professional approach to fundraising and this role will play an important part in supporting the delivery of that activity and helping to build a sustainable income base for the future.

Why this role now?

As the Shrine develops a more proactive approach to fundraising, we are looking for someone who can help ensure that activity is well-organised, consistent and effective.
This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and help build the systems, processes and supporter relationships that will underpin long-term growth.

Job description and terms and conditions

Job Description:  Fundraising Officer

Line Manager:Director of Engagement and Education

Salary:£40,000-£45,000 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Normal place of work:The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, with some flexibility for hybrid working (1-2 days per week remote)

Hours:40 hours per week (may include weekends and Bank Holidays as required)                         

Holiday Terms:25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays (those worked can be taken off in lieu)

Terms: An initial 6 months. The appointment to be confirmed, if satisfactory, after that period. Notice period - 8 weeks

Pension: The company operates a contributory pension scheme, the post holder contributing one third of the premium up to a maximum of five percent of salary.

Meals: During the Pilgrimage Season (1 February to 8 December) meals will be free of charge from the pilgrim refectory menu on the days the post holder is on shift.                   

Equal Opportunities: We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health and Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Safeguarding: WCTA Ltd is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check will need to be returned prior to commencement of employment.

Purpose of the role

To support the delivery of fundraising activity, ensuring that campaigns, communications and supporter relationships are well managed and professionally delivered.

The role combines project coordination, communications and relationship support, and would suit someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple workstreams.

Key responsibilities

Supporter and Membership Engagement

Support the day-to-day running of the Shrine’s membership programme. Maintain accurate records and ensure timely communications

Help build stronger relationships with supporters

Campaign and Project Delivery

Support the delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals Coordinate communications across print and digital channels Track responses and help monitor performance

Trusts and Grants

Research potential funders

Draft applications to smaller trusts (typically up to £5,000) Manage deadlines and reporting requirements

Communications and Content

Support the creation of newsletters and supporter updates. Assist with writing and editing fundraising communications

Donor Research and Support

Carry out research to identify potential supporters Prepare briefing materials for meetings and events

Events and Stewardship

Support the organisation of fundraising events Help manage invitations, guest lists and follow-up Ensure donors are thanked and kept informed

Systems and Administration

Maintain accurate supporter data

Support the development and use of fundraising systems

Compliance

Ensure activity complies with fundraising regulations and data protection requirements

Person Specification

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. You may have worked in fundraising, events, communications, administration or another relevant field.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Clear and confident written communication
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Confidence in working with data and systems

Personal Qualities

• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Professional and reliable
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• An interest in the Shrine’s work and purpose

Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026

Location: Remote

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 pro rata depending on experience (£17,400 - £19,200)

Hours of work: 3 days (21 hours) per week

Contract type: Fixed, 12-month Maternity Cover

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO role involves:

• Coordinating and maintaining the CEO's diary including organising all appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Identifying, anticipating and preparing CEO information requirements for meetings, appointments and presentations, following up on internal and external requests for information.
• Managing all administration processes relating to the SLT.
• Supporting the CEO and the Fundraising Team with major donor management, including keeping contacts and actions updated, researching prospective donors, communicating with existing donors, coordinating thank you cards and gifts, and tracking secured donations.

About you

Do you have strong attention to detail and accuracy? Can you use initiative and be proactive? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Executive Assistant to the CEO (maternity cover) position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 28th July. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.

The charity has a network of Patrons, members and supporters who engage with Scottish Opera at varying levels. This role supports that audience to feel connected and engaged with Scottish Opera, deepening their loyalty and seeking new ways to increase giving levels where possible and appropriate. It is a hands-on fundraising role, with scope to think and trial new ways of delivering supporter experience with the ultimate goal of growing the supporter base.

It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage supporters with exciting opportunities across Scottish Opera’s calendar.

This role might be for you if you consider yourself a relationship fundraiser – this is a people first role where engaging with donors over the phone and face to face will be the norm. You don’t have to have a background in philanthropy, you could have experience across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving or mid-value fundraising – the most important factor is that you understand fundraising and enjoy building great relationships with supporters and donors. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to step into a management level role, or for a candidate looking to specialise in mid-value, Patrons and membership fundraising.

Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact Jo at THINK Recruitment as per the guidance in the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please send THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 20th July 

Interviews are planned for Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th July (Stage 1) and Wednesday 5th or Friday 7th August (Stage 2) 

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive fundraiser who enjoys both bid writing and relationship building.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in securing income from trusts and foundations, supporting donor stewardship, and helping to grow community fundraising activity. You will contribute directly to the financial sustainability of the charity while helping more children gain access to books of their own.

The role is ideally suited to someone who is highly organised, a strong writer, and confident managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.

Role Purpose 

The key responsibilities will include Project coordination, coordinating financial information, monitoring campaign activities, assisting with donor reporting and proposal writing, engaging with and coordinating EIA team members in planning, delivery and performance tracking, liaising with external stakeholders including donors and advocacy partners, supporting with the production of campaign and communication materials and providing support for organising workshops and events. 

Key areas of responsibility 

Finance

• Assist with budgets for all project-related activities, complete reconciliations and accurately reporting expenditure during trips
• Collaborate with Finance to support on campaign budget performance and donor expenditure 
• Support day-to-day financial processes, including preparing reports, processing invoices and responding to internal queries.
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget updates
• Track expenditure, ensure it is allowable under the campaign grant conditions and conforms with the terms of the various grant agreements
• Support with preparing budget forecasts, updates and maintain trackers
• Ensure timely and compliant processing of payments to consultants and partners
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with audit requirements. 

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the development of annual campaign plans and support in development of strategic goals, KPIs and budgets
• Contribute to the production and delivery of strategies as part of an integrated planning process involving all departments 
• Participate in the development of work streams and business plans
• Assist in the production and delivery of campaign strategies through an integrated planning process involving all departments

Operational Management

• Support operational delivery and logistical support of campaign/department activities through scheduling, logistics and administration.
• Support preparation of reports and campaign materials
• Support procurement, bookings and document processing to keep delivery on track.
• Keep grant calendars up to date
• Participate in and coordinate logistics and follow up for project meetings, workshops or events.
• Ensure effective collaboration, not just within your team but across other campaigns and functions

Campaigning

• Participate in campaigning and research activities as required
• Participate in and coordinate logistics and follow up for project meetings, workshops or events. Coordinate with other members of the team to deliver campaign activities
• Support project tracking and delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are being met in line with grant and strategic requirements

Partnership

• Ensure up-to-date campaigns network files are maintained and available to the team
• Support partner coordination and contractor relationships, as appropriate, ensuring reporting and deliverables are timely, compliant and aligned with campaign goals

Donor Management

• Liaise with internal teams and project partners to identify fundraising opportunities, gather information and ensure smooth communication, escalating issues where needed.
• Provide support across all donor reporting, funding proposal development coordination, campaign planning, and partner/departmental coordination, including drafting materials and maintaining workplans.
• Assist with preparation of contracts for and manage sub-grants for partners and/or consultants, in particular ensuring donor and financial compliance and best practice grant management
• Assist with narrative reporting and preparing budget sections of grant applications, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes
• Assist with preparation of contracts for and manage sub-grants for partners and/or consultants, in particular ensuring donor and financial compliance and best practice grant management Participate in other fundraising activities as required

Communications

• Manage design, translation and printing of project materials, acting as main or first point of contact for requests to the Communications department 
• Write up meeting notes and circulate to the relevant teams
• Liaising with other Project Officers and departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration across all functions
• Support media monitoring and content collation

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure campaign materials, including video files, stills and reports, are organised and accessible through EIA’s information management systems
• Maintain comprehensive and organised records of campaign activities, financial information, contacts and historic archives
• Collect, analyse and manage data and information for assessing project progress in line with the project strategy
• Contribute to MEL framework implementation, organisation-wide protocols, and facilitate quarterly reviews
• In coordination with the Campaign Lead, conduct internal learning reviews and adapt campaign approaches based on evidence and results 

Person Specification

• Proven experience maintaining project budgets, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring donor compliance in a non-profit or international development context.
• Experience assisting with the development of funding proposals, and liaise with donors.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning processes and coordinating multi-stakeholder campaign activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Smartsheet)
• Experience managing external partners and contractors, including contracts, deliverables, and sub-grant compliance
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across diverse teams, partners and donors
• Strong knowledge or interest in the campaign subject
• Experience in assisting with funding from charitable foundations and statutory sources 
• Able to perform satisfactorily in a pressurised environment
• Broad education and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Strong organisational skills (information and data management, planning etc.) 
• Effective at identifying, analysing and resolving complex problems with practical solutions
• Able to demonstrate initiative and collaborative decision making
• Able to work flexibly and under pressure, juggling multiple activities and effectively prioritise workload
• Able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and team members and promote teamwork 
• Prepared to take ownership and hold yourself accountable for the duties that you are responsible for
• Committed to the pursuit of EIA UK’s values and goals.

Fundraising Lead  
£45,000–£55,000 F/T 
Remote with regular travel 

About Metabolic Support 

Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people living with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) — rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and 1.43 million worldwide. Since 1981 we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research and community support. 

About the Role 

This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to lead our fundraising activity, drive sustainable income growth and position Metabolic Support as the leading international patient advocacy group for IMDs. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, build relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, and work across our small, agile team to embed fundraising principles into everything we do. The role has no direct reports but requires a collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy covering corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events 

• Lead on high-value bids and build compelling donor propositions 

• Manage donor stewardship, CRM (Nutshell), budgets and board reporting 

• Instil fundraising principles across the team and maximise income opportunities organisation-wide 
   

About You 

• Proven fundraising or income generation experience with expertise in at least one area: trusts and foundations, corporates or major donors 

• Strong relationship-builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Highly organised, self-starting and comfortable managing competing priorities 

• Committed to Metabolic Support's mission; willing to travel in the UK and internationally 

Join NAPA as Our Fundraising Officer

At NAPA, we're looking for an energetic, creative, and relationship-driven Fundraising Officer to help grow the resources that power our mission.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver innovative fundraising campaigns.
• Build and nurture relationships.
• Organise and support fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work closely with colleagues to share the impact of our work through engaging stories and communications.
• Help shape the future of our fundraising strategy.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in fundraising.
• Is an excellent communicator with outstanding people skills.
• Can inspire others to support a worthwhile cause.
• Is organised, proactive, and results-focused.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Please note: this is a part time 18 month fixed term contract. 

Why Join NAPA?

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Make a tangible difference every day.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Help create sustainable change through innovative fundraising.
• If you're ready to use your talent, creativity, and ambition to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help NAPA build a brighter future.

Are you interested in playing your part in making a difference to our world? Come and join our team as a Philanthropy Manager - we are hiring here at ClientEarth!

This role offers the chance to join a high‑performing, deeply collaborative Philanthropy Team within ClientEarth’s Development Department, working closely with major donors, trusts, and foundations across multiple countries.

Important dates to Note: Applications close on 20 July 2026 and if you are requested to submit additional information, the deadline to have this submitted is the morning of 22nd of July for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a resilient donor pipeline and manage prospects and donors through each stage of the pipeline.
• Actively solicit and manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio to achieve global philanthropy income target with a focus on building new income and unrestricted income
• Work with the Global Head of Philanthropy and Lead to implement agreed fundraising strategies across geographies
• Collaborating with the team to implement the Philanthropy strategy as part of the overall Global Fundraising strategy, liaising with leadership, programme leads, communications and finance to ensure ClientEarth maximises potential income from corporate, restricted and unrestricted income streams

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Fundraising management experience working in major donor fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience of securing five (or higher) figure gifts as well as multi-year commitments including unrestricted income.
• Good knowledge of donor and pipeline management, and financial processes 
• Previous line management experience 

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Job Benefits

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
 

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Philanthropy Officer to support the College’s fundraising and donor engagement activities.

Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Development, you will help secure philanthropic support for a range of College priorities, including research, education, global surgery and heritage. This includes supporting fundraising activity for the College’s Global CARE initiative, which aims to address healthcare inequalities worldwide through improved access to safe surgery and patient care. You will contribute to the delivery of fundraising campaigns, legacy giving initiatives, undertake prospect research, develop funding proposals and build relationships with individual donors, corporate supporters, trusts and foundations.

This is a varied role that combines relationship management, fundraising, communications and research. It offers the opportunity to develop experience across a broad range of philanthropic activities while contributing to initiatives that support the College’s mission to advance surgical and dental care worldwide.

The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required to support meetings, events and donor engagement activities.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience in fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, partnership development or a related field.

You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience of prospect research, preparing funding proposals and securing support from donors, sponsors, trusts or foundations would be advantageous.

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with databases or CRM systems and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.