Donor research manager jobs

Oxford Hospitals Charity is seeking an organised, collaborative and engaging individual to join our Major Gifts Team working across the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to make a tangible impact on the lives of patients and staff.

The Major Gifts & Trusts team plays a key role in securing significant income from individuals, charitable trusts and foundations to support transformational projects across our hospitals.

The role is central to ensuring fundraising activity runs smoothly and efficiently, helping to coordinate projects, maintain accurate records, manage donor and internal queries, and support engagement across the wider charity and NHS teams.

Join our small but impactful team to support our donors in funding projects that significantly improve patient care, and contribute to groundbreaking research, staff development, and training.

Interviews: 10th June in-person at our Dorfman Centre

Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)

Join The King’s Trust International and play a pivotal role in unlocking life changing opportunities for young people around the world. As our Prospect Development Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of our fundraising team driving a high-quality pipeline of prospects, delivering insightful research across individuals, corporates and institutions, and ensuring we operate to the highest ethical and compliance standards. You’ll also lead the transition to Microsoft Dynamics, shaping how we use data to power fundraising success.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a passion for impact. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, influence fundraising strategy, and champion best practice in prospect research, data use and due diligence. If you’re a proactive self starter who thrives in a fast paced, purpose driven environment, this is your chance to help scale a global organisation dedicated to helping young people learn, earn and thrive.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year

About HCPT

HCPT is a UK-based Catholic charity that provides life-changing pilgrimage experiences to Lourdes for children and adults with disabilities, complex medical needs, and social challenges of all faiths, and none. Every Easter and Summer, HCPT brings together thousands of volunteers, medical professionals, and chaplains to support pilgrims in a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment. Our work is rooted in Christian values, community, and the belief that every person is uniquely gifted and loved.

We are ambitious. We are growing. And we are looking for exceptional people to help us get there.

Role Overview

This is a rare chance to join HCPT at a pivotal moment in our new strategy. As Fundraising & Events Manager, you will work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Director to build new income streams, develop compelling funding applications, and deliver high-impact fundraising events that bring HCPT's mission to life.

We are looking for someone who is energised by growth; someone who sees a blank canvas as an opportunity, who thrives on building relationships, and who measures success by outcomes rather than activity. Attitude and ambition matter as much as experience here. We want someone who wants to be sector-leading, not just sector-present.

In the early stages of this role, your focus will be predominantly business development and event cultivation. As income grows and the team expands, you'll help shape what a sector-leading fundraising function at HCPT looks like, and play a central role within it.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that. 

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.

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 THINK recruitment 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 contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 2nd June 2026 

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 11th June 2026 

About The Job

Contract: Permanent, full time contract.

Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We are open to flexible working options.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.

Carers Trust are looking for our new Senior Fundraising Manager for Scotland, to help us deliver our vision; for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. Carers can't wait, and in this pivotal role you'll lead our income generation strategy in Scotland, helping us secure the financial support we need to deliver big for people across Scotland with caring responsibilities.

Reporting to the Director for Scotland-with support from our UK Fundraising team-you will establish and grow sustainable financial support from a range of sources, including corporate partnerships and trusts.

You will be a confident and passionate communicator able to persuasively share our impact and vision with a diverse range of funders.

 Are you passionate about improving the lives of those providing unpaid care in Scotland? Then we want to hear from you!

As the postholder you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Scottish funding landscape, proactively identifying and pursuing new strategic opportunities.
• Design and deliver an engaging events programme to cultivate and inspire corporate supporters
• Work closely with UK‑wide fundraising colleagues to unlock cross‑border and national funding opportunities that benefit carers in Scotland
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Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more. 

This Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts & Foundations) role will be responsible for securing and stewarding significant philanthropic gifts working in partnership with senior stakeholders of the University. They will use their fundraising experience and communication skills to secure philanthropic gifts at the £50k to £5mil level from Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs), working in partnership with senior stakeholders on their fundraising efforts, and championing the work and priorities of King’s College London.

The postholder will help to enable the University to deliver world-leading research, education, and societal impact, translating complex academic priorities into compelling funding opportunities for T&Fs in the UK and internationally. They will be part of a team playing a crucial role in the delivery of the University’s ambition to significantly scale philanthropy income, as we prepare to launch our next major fundraising campaign in 2027 and mark the university’s bicentenary in 2029.

The successful candidate will lead on cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of high value T&F prospects and donors, developing long term, strategic relationships that result in philanthropic gifts. Working in close partnership with senior academic and clinical leaders, you will shape and articulate funding propositions that resonate with philanthropic partners and align with King’s institutional and campaign priorities.

Responsibilities include identifying and cultivating new prospects; developing engagement plans; leading on the development of funding proposals; and stewardship of existing donors. This role will suit candidates with experience in raising five and six figure gifts from Trusts and Foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively manage a portfolio of T&F prospects (£50,000+ gift capacity) on behalf of the University
• Ensure that effective cultivation strategies are in place to grow the donor community to KCL’s Faculties and the wider University
• Hold regular face-to-face/virtual donor visits and bring prospects/donors closer to the organisation through meaningful engagement
• Meet an annually agreed set of fundraising KPIs (including number of donor engagements/visits, number of asks made/proposals submitted, and income generated)
• Agree targets and activity plans for fundraising with philanthropy leadership to deliver fundraising targets for fundraising priorities
• Coordinate and manage donor/prospect meetings and briefings with academic/clinical colleagues to ensure that they are run effectively in line with philanthropic objectives
• Lead the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy for assigned priorities and/or Faculties
• Build strong working relationships with senior academic/clinicians, and Faculty leadership to coordinate the cultivation and stewardship of prospective and existing funders, briefing and supporting senior staff to communicate with funders on your behalf
• Provide advice, guidance and constructive feedback to senior stakeholders on major gifts fundraising success and ensure a culture of philanthropy is fostered
• Work collaboratively across Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement in particular with the wider philanthropy team. Work closely with prospect research, advancement writing, events, alumni relations, donor relations and gift implementation teams to develop and enhance philanthropic fundraising opportunities
• Accurately record prospect information in the fundraising database

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Our Expectations

There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to.

We ask that the successful candidate:

• Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported.
• Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
• Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace.
• Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities.

Equal Opportunities

At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.

The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.

We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.

When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 16 June 2026.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home. 

This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of legacy marketing and in-memory fundraising strategies to drive sustained income growth and supporter retention
• Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
• Act as the subject matter expert on legacy administration and in-memory giving, providing guidance, training, and mentoring while promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
• Manage all aspects of legacy casework, including complex and contentious cases, ensuring effective stakeholder relationships and full compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards
• Oversee data management, reporting, and analysis to generate insights, improve processes, and support accurate forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities, enhance donor engagement across channels, and deliver impactful events and integrated giving initiatives
• Posses a natural confidence in talking to people with high emotional intelligence and resilience due to the sensitive nature of the role, with excellent communication and relationship building skills.

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.

We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.

Job Purpose:

EMERGENCY is an independent, international NGO providing free, high-quality medical and surgical treatment to victims of war, landmines and poverty. At the same time, it promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights.

Since its founding in 1994, EMERGENCY has worked in 21 countries around the world, providing free medical care in accordance with its core principles of equality, quality and social responsibility. We do this in a sustainable way: by building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

As an affiliate, EMERGENCY UK has set out an exciting ambition to build on its success over the last three years. This includes a substantial growth in its income, with a particular focus on high value giving from philanthropists, trusts and other private donors. The aim is to implement the newly developed high value fundraising strategy, with a view to tripling current income levels from this source by securing high five and six figure gifts of both unrestricted and restricted income.

The purpose of the Senior Development Manager is to build and maintain a portfolio of high value donors and prospects through proactive networking, identifying cultivation opportunities and thoughtful stewardship. With a focus range of £100,000 and above, the position will develop long-term, strategic partnerships with existing and potential high value supporters, where relationships and their impact will be measured from both a financial and non-financial perspective. 

The postholder must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a high degree of lateral thinking within a small but hard-working team.

Main activities:

1) To raise funds in the form of high value gifts (focusing on £100,000 and above) through a variety of methods, including regular face-to-face meetings, attending conferences and participating in other activities by implementing a comprehensive programme to identify, research, cultivate and solicit high value donors who have the potential for significant, multi-year giving.

In this context, the postholder will be required to spend a considerable amount of the working week out of the office travelling and meeting in person with potential donors and their representatives.   

2) To manage and develop meaningful donor relationships, including with existing donors, by utilising a wide range of methods, including stewardship events and networking amongst existing donors and their contacts.

3) To actively participate in the implementation of the current high value fundraising strategy, leading change and adjusting plans based on experience and realistic assessments in order to meet pre-agreed targets. This includes supporting the ongoing development of all aspects of the strategy, such as the case for support, prospect research, donor recognition opportunities and individual donor development plans for high value donors and prospects.

4) To contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, taking a lead role in the annual planning and reporting process for high value donors, providing regular progress reports against income targets and ensuring high standards of accountability. This also includes ensuring written and electronic records of donors are maintained, in compliance with data protection legislation.

5) To represent, and act as an ambassador, for EMERGENCY UK at external events, promoting its work and values where and when possible.

Person specification:

• Senior level experience working with foundations, corporates, high and ultra-high net worth individuals, leading them from identification to giving annual and multi-year gifts at the high five and six-figure level
• Experience of working independently to identify and cultivate prospects and influencers who have the ability to make personal introductions to high and ultra-high net worth individuals
• Experience in implementing high value giving strategies and annual plans for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, including reporting on targets and KPIs
• Experience of identifying potential high value donors, qualifying prospects and managing/growing a high-level prospect pipeline
• Experience of working with restricted grant funding: submitting proposals, completing monitoring forms and reporting to donors
• Experience of working within the humanitarian and development sector is preferable
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment
• Experience of creating high-quality, high-level donor events and bespoke engagements
• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM products/fundraising databases

Essential skills:

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Ability to communicate complex themes and subjects in a compelling and engaging way in writing and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to motivate and engage high value donors and prospects in the work of EMERGENCY
• Strong understanding of restricted grant funding processes, including proposal development, monitoring, and reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of how to use influencers and connectors in the most effective way for the benefit of EMERGENCY UK and the wider organisation
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment, leading on a wide range of tasks and projects simultaneously
• A strong team player who treats colleagues with respect and courtesy at all times
• Knowledge of tax efficient giving in the UK, current data privacy legislation and other regulatory compliance issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using Salesforce is desirable.

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

We are looking for a CRM Specialist to maintain and develop Blood Cancer UK’s CRM, ensuring high-quality, reliable and compliant data that enables teams across the organisation to deliver against our strategy. You will play a key role in improving data integrity, managing data flows, and strengthening the systems and processes that underpin supporter engagement, fundraising activity and reporting. Working closely with colleagues across ICT, Data and Innovation, Fundraising, Supporter Relations and Finance, you will help ensure our CRM is effective, well-governed and continuously improving.

The successful candidate will be confident working with relational databases and CRM systems, with strong SQL and Excel skills and a keen eye for detail. You will combine technical expertise with a problem-solving mindset, supporting users across the organisation, troubleshooting data issues, and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation and better ways of working. You will also contribute to documentation, governance and training, helping build confidence and capability in CRM use across teams.

Regular travel to our London office will be required, typically once per month or as the role demands.

We welcome applications for part-time or full-time working patterns. The minimum part-time hours for this role are 21 hours per week, with 28 hours also available, up to full-time. Please clearly state your preferred working hours in your cover letter.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term. 

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.

Whats on offer

• Hybrid, working from Edinburgh office for 1-2 days a week

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution 

• Enhanced policies

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 THINK Recruitment 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.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17th June 

Our client makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. They share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on stage, on tour, in schools, on cinema screen and streaming at home. The organisation now requires a Senior Major Gifts Manager and Prospectus is pleased to lead the search.

The Senior Major Gifts Manager will play a crucial role in the theatre’s new Stories Start Here campaign, building on the successful major donor fundraising programme, acting as the key relationship manager for a portfolio of some of the closest and most passionate supporters. The postholder will identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts of £25,000 and more, working collaboratively across the excellent Development department. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, the Senior Major Gifts Manager will support Development senior management, Trustees, and the Development in their solicitation of principal and major gifts.

The appointed candidate will have experience in a fundraising capacity with a successful track record of meeting targets and personally soliciting and securing five-figure philanthropic gifts. There will be evidence in your application of relationship management to proactively develop a portfolio of prospects and of demonstrable prospect research skills. You will need to write persuasively in this role and will have experience of creating compelling fundraising materials.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.  

Fundraising and Communications Manager

We are looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Fundraising and Communications Manager, with strong communication skills and a genuine belief in the importance of early help for families.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire.

Position: Fundraising & Communications Manager

Location: Stroud & Gloucester/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week/flexible working

Salary: £35,412 per annum pro rata (£28,330 actual)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st June 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date.

Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early.

The Role

This role plays an important part in helping to grow reach, strengthen relationships and increase support for local families.

This brand-new Fundraising and Communications role will help tell the story of the organisations work in a way that is warm, authentic and engaging. From creating fundraising campaigns and community events to delivering social media content, developing supporter communications and building relationships with local businesses and funders, this role will help raise both income and awareness.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Support delivery of the organisation’s fundraising strategy
• Develop and nurture relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, community supporters and potential major donors
• Research, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals
• Help grow and steward a strong base of individual supporters and donors
• Support and develop corporate partnerships and community fundraising opportunities
• Lead engaging external communications across social media, digital platforms and marketing channels
• Gather, write and manage case studies, impact stories and family testimonials in a sensitive and ethical way
• Help strengthen the public profile and reputation across Gloucestershire
• Ensure communications reflect the organisation’s values of compassion, inclusion and respect

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, partnerships or community engagement
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, warmly and persuasively for different audiences
• Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters or campaigns
• Ability to build positive relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community partners
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confidence working independently while also collaborating as part of a small team
• Experience gathering and writing case studies or impact stories
• Good IT and digital skills, including familiarity with social media and communication platforms
• Commitment to the values of Home-Start and a belief in the importance of early intervention and family support
• Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in both communications and fundraising

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

About the Organisation

Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships, Community Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager.

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

Fundraising Assistant
West Dean, West Sussex | 21 hours per week | Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for a rewarding role where your work helps support arts, heritage, education, and creativity?

West Dean is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative fundraising team at our stunning Sussex campus in the South Downs National Park. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting donor engagement, fundraising activities, and student funding within one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural and educational organisations.

West Dean, operated by The Edward James Foundation Ltd, is internationally recognised for its work in arts, craft, design, and conservation. From our historic Sussex estate to our London-based KLC School of Design, we provide inspiring environments where creativity and heritage thrive.

About the Role

As Fundraising Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of fundraising activities. You’ll help maintain accurate donor records, process donations, coordinate communications, support donor visits and events, and assist with reporting and prospect research.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, marketing, and academic teams, you’ll help ensure excellent donor care while contributing to fundraising initiatives that directly support students, projects, and the future development of West Dean.

This is a varied and engaging role that would suit someone who enjoys organisation, relationship-building, and working with data and systems in a meaningful environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, and administrative systems
• Professional, approachable, and an excellent communicator
• Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and supporters
• Interested in developing a career within fundraising or the charity sector
• Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience working with CRM systems, events, or customer-facing environments would be advantageous.

What We Offer

Salary: £15,000 per annum (£25,000 FTE)

21 hours per week worked across a minimum of 3 days

• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free entry to West Dean Gardens
• Free use of swimming pool, tennis courts, and library
• Staff discounts and subsidised short courses
• Subsidised bed and breakfast rates on campus
• A unique and inspiring place to work surrounded by creativity, heritage, and beautiful landscapes

If you’re looking to join an organisation where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via the West Dean Careers website.

We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.

Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our Fundraising team.

Please be aware that this opportunity may close prior to the advertised date. Interviews are to be conducted on a rolling basis, so if this position is of interest, please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience.

Title: Senior Events Manager

Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

Job Summary

This role is positioned within our Challenge Events sub-unit, working to generate fundraising through maximising Anthony Nolan's presence at third-party sporting events including but not limited to the London Marathon, Great North Run, and London Landmarks. Direct experience working with similar events is highly desired.

• Significant challenge events fundraising experience, working effectively with high level supporters (or equivalent relationship focused fundraising)

• Experience of meeting and exceeding targets and demonstrable fundraising success

• Experience of a coaching style of line management or support to achieve agreed goals

• Ability to work with senior managers and cross-team to collaborate on shared projects and goals

• Experience of managing complex plans and budgets, doing monthly reconciliations and quarterly reforecasts

• Marketing expertise to help grow existing events keep innovating our approach to acquisition

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relations with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent understanding of fundraising best practice within an events and marketing context

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary

• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

• Life Assurance of four times annual salary

• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme

• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description hyperlinked here on the advert within our careers page, or attached to this advert, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.