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We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising Executive to lead on securing income from trusts and foundations. In this pivotal role, you will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling and persuasive applications, and build strong, lasting relationships with funders.
You will also play a key role in supporting wider fundraising activity, including developing corporate partnerships and exploring diverse income streams. Working closely with an experienced and supportive CEO, you will help drive the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
Our organisation benefits from fantastic local support and is highly valued by the young people we serve. We are committed to sustaining our therapeutic services while expanding and diversifying our offer — including social groups for LGBTQ+ young people and mentoring programmes.
With the energy of a new CEO and a clear strategic plan, we are focused on delivering high-quality early intervention that nurtures and empowers young people to reach their full potential.
If you are an experienced fundraiser with a passion for making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Flexible work options.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Individual Giving Manager Department: Income Generation and Partnership Development
Reports to: Director of Income Generation and Partnership Development
Hours: Full time, (part time and flexible arrangements considered)
Salary: £30k-£38k (pro-rata if part time and dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed term for 2 years, potential to extend depending on funding
Location: Largely home based / with occasional visits to the Oxford office. Must be able to attend two all staff meetings in Oxford per annum
Role purpose:
To develop and deliver an Earthwatch individual giving programme. The role will focus on identifying opportunities to engage supporters, implementing activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, and increasing financial contributions from new and existing supporters. The role will also assist in the delivery of major donor cultivation events alongside senior staff.
Key deliverables:
Strategy & Income Growth
• Develop and implement a multi-year individual giving strategy, including regular giving, one-off donations and legacy giving
• Set and monitor income and engagement targets, using data insights to refine and improve approaches.
Campaigns & Appeals
• To project manage multiple appeals delivering accurate campaigns across digital, print, and telephone on time, to inspire and convert supporters, on budget to a high standard and meeting agreed targets.
• To manage the relationship with external fundraising agencies, ensuring they are briefed and provided with the information they need.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure campaigns align with brand and messaging guidelines.
• Undertaking all activities in line with best practice standards and processes as set out by the Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and any other bodies as prompted by the Director.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
• Deliver high-quality donor communications, including impact reports, appeals, and tailored updates.
• Support donor journeys that build loyalty and increase lifetime value through a range of fundraising products
• Attend events as required to meet donors.
Data Management & Reporting
• Ensure all materials produced are accurate and compliant with relevant data protection and gift aid legislation (where applicable).
• Use the database to track donor engagement and manage contact strategies.
• Produce reports and analysis on giving trends, campaign performance, and donor behaviour to inform decision-making.
Collaboration & Support
• Work closely with colleagues across Income Generation, Communications, Programmes, and senior leadership to maximise donor opportunities and engagement.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to: -
• Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
• Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
• Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
• Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the post holders line manager.
Please find attached the full job description and person specification.
Contract: Permanent contract
Salary: £40,517-£47,377
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
Interviews will be held w/c: 20th April 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Supporter Care Manager to join our Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team based in London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team deliver the Fundraising strategy and provide high quality operations to support the Fundraising Directorate. The team has a variety of different functions including Supporter Care, Strategic Liaison with Service teams, Compliance, Supporter Journeys and Communications as well as general administration. This role will be managing the Supporter Care team of three people.
About you
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a busy supporter care environment, working to tight deadlines
- Experience of writing donor correspondence and creating data capture guidance
- Proven experience of supporter care campaign management including creating clear processes and flow charts and managing, negotiating and liaising with suppliers.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage a variety of projects and activities to tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to develop strong working relationships with external suppliers and internal departments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and produce written documents to a high standard
What you’ll be doing
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- Overseeing the Supporter Care team, leading and managing the vision of the team and ensuring that outstanding levels of service are provided to our supporters.
- Third party supplier management- point of contact for third party suppliers, advising on process from the Supporter Care prospective.
- Budget Management - managing the annual Supporter Care budget
- Contact Centre and Zendesk Management - providing proactive and responsive support to Fundraising teams to enhance fundraising efforts
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Supporter Care Manager click ‘Apply’ now!
Lead and Direct Income Generation and Future Fundraising for Swindon Food Collective
The role has key responsibility for all income generation activities at Swindon Food Collective. This includes high-profile networking with local businesses, corporations and the public sector, processing grant applications, growing and managing key corporate partnerships and significantly increasing fundraising activities. This is a senior role and the role-holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The work involves undertaking frequent travel to local corporations, businesses, and wider public sector stakeholders.
Role Purpose
To design, deliver and secure a multi-stream recurring income generation strategy, manage charity-wide philanthropy, and strengthen long-term financial resilience.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and planning
• Develop and deliver a 12–24-month income generation plan aligned to SFC priorities and the Trustee Strategy & Fundraising Committee.
• Build a balanced income mix (corporate, philanthropy, trusts, community and digital where appropriate), with clear targets and resource assumptions.
• Produce compelling cases for support and pitch materials tailored to different audiences.
Corporate partnerships and sponsorship
• Identify, cultivate and secure corporate partnerships and sponsorships (including 'charity of the year' and payroll giving where feasible).
• Design partnership packages (benefits, brand alignment, staff engagement, volunteering) and manage delivery and stewardship.
• Work closely with the Brand Ambassador & Events Manager to convert event leads into partnership conversations.
Philanthropy, major donors and relationship fundraising
• Build and steward relationships with high-value supporters, ensuring excellent donor care and personalised stewardship.
• Manage a prospect pipeline (research, cultivation plans, asks, stewardship and renewals).
• Coordinate CEO and trustee involvement in high-value relationships where appropriate.
Trusts, foundations and grant fundraising
• Own the trusts and foundations pipeline, from identifying funders to writing compelling bids and submitting applications.
• Coordinate impact evidence and data collection across SFC to strengthen applications and reporting.
• Complete and undertake all funding and grant applications (corporate and public sector) in a timely fashion and ahead of relevant deadlines. Report funding progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and high-quality funder reporting and relationship management.
Performance management, systems and compliance
• Manage income forecasting, budgeting and ROI tracking; set and monitor KPIs and provide clear reporting to CEO/Board.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM (or agreed system), ensuring GDPR compliance and strong data quality.
• Ensure fundraising activity aligns with relevant fundraising standards and ethical practice.
Leadership and organisational contribution
• Senior Leadership Team member: contribute to organisational planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Work collaboratively across operations and volunteering functions to ensure fundraising promises align with delivery capability and safeguarding requirements.
• Coach and support colleagues and volunteers who contribute to income generation activity.
• Other tasks as relevant / determined by the CEO.
Thank you for your interest in Swindon Food Collective. We wish you the very best with your application.
Candidates should live within the Swindon area and be able to commute to local enterprises as required.
This is a Director role and a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Giving Directorate and Net Zero Carbon Programme
The Church of England ministers to every community in England, and our mission and ministry is sustained and expanded through a culture of generous giving.
The Giving Directorate plays a vital role in equipping dioceses, parishes, and clergy with the tools and confidence to encourage generosity. Through strategic leadership, innovative resources, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to inspire giving that enables the Church to flourish in every community. We lead major funded projects that strengthen giving across the Church, ensuring that generosity is central to mission and ministry.
The growing department has four teams: Innovation & Insight (leading on innovations, the parish share project, data analysis and marketing); Parish Giving Scheme (giving mechanisms and technology); NZC Fundraising (including policy, philanthropy and gifts in wills) and Learning & Development (delivering training, mentoring, and equipping clergy and diocesan giving advisors, national and regional conferences, and developing online learning resources for parishes).
You will sit within the Net Zero Carbon Fundraising team which leads the strategy to coordinate and support the plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments to secure the significant additional funding needed to decarbonise the Church of England.
What you'll be doing
As the National Fundraising Policy and Compliance Lead you will be the strategic lead for ensuring a strong culture of fundraising compliance and best practice within the Church of England. You will work within the Net Zero Carbon Fundraising team, which co-ordinates the biggest national fundraising programme within the Church of England, to support them to raise significant funds for the Net Zero Carbon Programme in an ethical and compliant way. You will also work with the Giving Directorate to ensure compliance across all their activities. You will create guidance, tools and resources that dioceses and local parishes can use to ensure they are compliant with key fundraising regulations, and create and deliver the training and case studies to support them. You will proactively advise the Head of Net Zero Fundraising on emerging topics of fundraising policy, such as the use of AI in fundraising and changes to key regulations.
This is a fixed-term contract role for three years, and interviews will take place week commencing 27 April.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Are you a fundraising specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to transform children's lives?
Read for Good is looking for a Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to work creatively and collaboratively with trusts and corporates to fuel their mission: bringing the joy and magic of reading to children in schools, hospitals and communities across the UK.
Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
Salary: £33-38k, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time will be considered for the right candidate)
Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure), 3% employer pension contribution (8% total).
Added bonus: Beautiful, spacious offices and lovely working environment with outside riverside space (including ducks!).
About Read for Good
Read for Good is a national charity dedicated to inspiring children to develop a life-changing love of reading. Their flagship Readathon® programme in schools has been motivating children to read since 1984 and their unique Hospitals programme brings brand-new books and storyteller visits to major children's hospitals across the UK.
Working as part of a committed, collaborative team - with a distinctive brand and reputation for delivering high-quality, high-impact programmes - you are a relationship-led fundraising specialist, ready to build on an established trusts portfolio and grow a developing corporate pipeline.
About the role
You'll support overall fundraised income by securing mid-level grants from trusts and foundations (typically up to £25K), as well as developing relationships with companies interested in a range of partnership opportunities.
You'll lead on your own pipeline of prospects and applications, conduct research to identify new funding opportunities, and contribute to the team's collective knowledge and strategy.
There's plenty of opportunity to try new things, be creative and innovative, and take ownership of a developing corporate portfolio.
About you - we'd love to hear from you if you bring:
- A strong track record of securing mid-level trusts and grants
- Research skills to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities
- Excellent written communication, storytelling and analytical skills
- Ability to proactively engage and pitch to companies for partnership opportunities e.g. Charity of the Year
- Warmth and professionalism, building positive relationships with funders and colleagues
- Strategic thinking, strong organisational skills and sound judgement
- A proactive, curious, collaborative mindset and a passion for reading
Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited about the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we would always encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People, as the first step.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.
Deadline: 9am on Tuesday 14th April
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 e.g. 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.
Read for Good operates a Safer Recruitment Policy to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online and employment history checks and satisfactory references
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Are you a brilliant communicator who loves writing copy and supporting donors? Join a passionate team working to end education inequality through the power of Classics.
We're looking for a Fundraising and Communications Officer to create and distribute newsletters and emails and be the first port of call for new and existing donors. You will enjoy collating case studies and reports, learning about our impact in schools and ensuring that donors and funders have a positive and meaningful relationship with Classics for All. You’ll play a vital role in enabling our programmes to reach schools and students across the UK. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a small, friendly team making a big impact.
Diversity and inclusion
As a social mobility charity, being inclusive is a fundamental value of Classics for All. We welcome applications from all eligible people and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from communities that are less represented within the Classics community, such as those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities.
It does not matter if Classics was offered at your own school, and you do not need to be a Classicist to join our team – there are no Latin tests!
We want a future where every child can unlock the wisdom, wonder, and imagination of the ancient world, regardless of background or circumstance.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive fundraiser who can think strategically and deliver hands-on. Someone confident writing bids, building partnerships and spotting opportunities for growth.
This is a key role at a pivotal moment for AudioActive, offering the chance to build on strong foundations and shape a diverse, sustainable income model and power a team that is dedicated to empowering young people through music.
What you’ll do
- Lead and deliver AudioActive’s fundraising and development strategy
- Grow income across trusts & foundations, tenders, contracts and partnerships
- Write high-quality bids, proposals and pitches
- Develop new business partnerships aligned with our mission
- Build strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
- Work closely with the CEO and team to align income with programmes
- Track performance, manage targets and identify new opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a Grants and Trusts fundraising specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to transform children's lives?
Read for Good is looking for a talented Grants and Trusts Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in securing the income that fuels their mission: bringing the joy and magic of reading to children in schools, hospitals and communities across the UK.
Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
Salary: £35-41k, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time will be considered for the right candidate)
Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure), 3% employer pension contribution (8% total).
Added bonus: Beautiful, spacious offices and lovely working environment with outside riverside space (including ducks!).
About Read for Good
Read for Good is a national charity dedicated to inspiring children to develop a life-changing love of reading. Their flagship Readathon® programme in schools has been motivating children to read since 1984 and their unique Hospitals programme brings brand-new books and storyteller visits to major children's hospitals across the UK.
Reaching hundreds of thousands of children each year, they are seeking a new trust fundraising specialist to help secure sustainability and growth for this vital work, as part of a committed and collaborative fundraising team. With a distinctive brand and a reputation for delivering high-quality, high-impact programmes, you'll have the foundations to continue developing and evolving an outstanding trusts and foundations pipeline.
About the role - if you love crafting compelling cases for support and building long-lasting funder relationships…
Then you'll take lead responsibility for the trusts and foundations portfolio, securing five- and six-figure grants by shaping fundable ideas, building strong relationships and providing sector-leading stewardship.
You'll manage your own pipeline and support other members of the team to do the same, write compelling proposals and reports, and work closely with senior colleagues across the charity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you thrive on autonomy and relish the art of your craft - both strategy and rolling up your sleeves.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Take lead responsibility for the trusts pipeline, managing high-value prospects
- Craft clear, persuasive, and tailored funding applications
- Secure repeat and multi-year grants that strengthen strategic partnerships
- Monitor performance, track progress and report against targets
- Maintain consistent, high-quality and creative stewardship
- Support and help shape a positive, collaborative team culture
About you - we'd love to hear from you if you bring:
- A strong track record of winning five- or six-figure grants
- Experience managing a funding pipeline and producing high-quality proposals
- Excellent written communication, storytelling and analytical skills
- Ability to build warm, professional relationships with funders and colleagues
- Strategic thinking, strong organisational skills and sound judgement
- A proactive, curious, collaborative mindset and a passion for reading
Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited about the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we would always encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People, as the first step.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.
Deadline: 9am on Tuesday 14th April
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 e.g. 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.
Read for Good operates a Safer Recruitment Policy to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online and employment history checks and satisfactory references
Do you have a track record of delivering outstanding fundraising results? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to develop and lead fundraising campaigns that ultimately help young people succeed? We are looking for a fundraising professional to lead the alumni and fundraising activities at the BRGS Fundraising Trust, a charity connected to Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School.
About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a mixed secondary grammar school and sixth form for 11 to 18 year olds in Waterfoot, Lancashire. We joined Star Academies in 2023 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.
We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has a charitable foundation, the BRGS Fundraising Trust, that raises and distributes funding to support Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School pupils. It exists to expand opportunities and improve outcomes for all pupils at the school, with a particular focus on supporting those with additional barriers to success, such as pupils from lower‑income families.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a talented individual to lead the development of fundraising and alumni engagement for the BRGS Fundraising Trust. Your expertise will secure the support of our community to continue to provide an outstanding learning environment for our young people.
The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with strong fundraising knowledge and skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering fundraising projects and campaigns, preferably in education contexts, with proven ability to develop relationships with alumni, parents and other donors.
The successful candidate will be employed by Star Academies and will deliver the fundraising strategy for the school and charity.
You will have:
- A degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in fundraising through individual giving and major donors.
- Experience cultivating and stewarding major donors and senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of effective fundraising practice and donor stewardship.
- Knowledge of alumni relations and community engagement strategies.
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
This role is full time, however we are open to requests for part-time working, with a minimum of 3 days a week.
At least 50% of the role will be on site at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, with the remaining proportion undertaken remotely if preferred by the postholder.
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact the school.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 at midnight.
Interview Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Proposed Start Date: Monday, 1 June 2026.
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is not a “keep things ticking over” role.
This is a build, grow, and lead role.
We are looking for someone who sees opportunity everywhere. Someone who doesn’t wait for funding rounds to open—but creates them. Someone who can turn a powerful mission into compelling investment cases that unlock serious income.
If that’s you, keep reading.
About Us
The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MDSC) is a specialist charity transforming access to physical therapies for people with muscular dystrophy across the Midlands.
Founded by people with lived experience, we now support 700+ individuals through long-term therapy and community support—something almost no one else in the UK provides at this scale.
We’re ambitious. We’re growing. And we’re ready to take our income generation to the next level.
The Opportunity
This is a brand-new senior role, created to drive our next phase of growth.
You’ll work directly with the CEO to:
- Build a bold, multi-year income strategy
- Secure unrestricted and multi-year funding
- Open up new income streams (corporate, major donors, partnerships)
- Shape the story of MDSC so it lands powerfully with funders
- Build relationships and keep them for the support of our long term journey
Right now, fundraising is full of potential.
With the right person in post—it becomes transformational.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Strategy & Leadership
- Design and deliver a 3-year income generation strategy
- Build a strong, diverse funding pipeline
- Spot and secure high-value opportunities
- Work with the CEO to influence and report to the Board
Income Generation
- Lead on trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, and major donors
- Develop new fundraising models and propositions
- Create compelling cases for support and funding bids
- Build long-term, strategic partnerships
Relationships & Impact
- Own supporter stewardship—make funders feel like true partners
- Lead on impact reporting and storytelling
- Ensure everything we communicate shows real, measurable change
Systems & Performance
- Strengthen internal fundraising systems and CRM use
- Track pipeline, performance, and return on investment
- Ensure compliance (GDPR, best practice, etc.)
Growth
This role is designed to grow.
You won’t just deliver income—you’ll help build the future fundraising team and structure.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll likely bring:
Experience
- A strong track record of securing funding (£££)
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategy
- Success with multi-year and unrestricted income
- Confidence working across multiple income streams
Skills
- A brilliant storyteller—you can make people care, fast
- Commercial mindset—you think in terms of investment and return
- Strong organisation—you can manage pipeline, priorities, and pressure
- Financial confidence—budgets, forecasts, funding models
Mindset
- Proactive. You don’t wait—you make things happen
- Creative. You see opportunities others miss
- Tenacious. You follow through until it lands
- Collaborative. You bring people with you
- Values-led. You care deeply about impact
Why This Role
· You’ll work directly with the CEO—high influence, high visibility
· You’ll shape a function from the ground up
· You’ll have real freedom to innovate and build
· You’ll see the direct impact of your work on people’s lives
This is the kind of role people look back on and say:
“That’s where everything changed.”
Our Offer
- Salary: £42–45k per annum – reviewed annually
- Pension contribution (3%)
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (+ increases with service)
- Discretionary organisation Christmas Shutdown
- Generous training & development budget
- Real opportunities for rapid progression and growth
- Supportive, ambitious, and purpose-driven team
We work together to support people affected Muscular Dystrophy, creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can be achieved, t

Are you driven to open doors for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them build the skills and confidence to thrive?
Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy & Major Gifts) The Talent Foundry | £45,000-£50,000 | Hybrid (London-based 2-3 days/month) | Permanent
The Talent Foundry is searching for an experienced Head of Fundraising to help us reach one million young people by 2030. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a philanthropy and major gifts function at a fast-growing, values-led charity with a powerful mission and an already impressive roster of long-term corporate partners.
About The Talent Foundry
Since 2009, we've helped nearly 700,000 young people aged 7-18 from underserved backgrounds discover their talents, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed in education and work. We do this through free, high-quality employability programmes delivered in over 600 schools each year, in long-term partnership with employers including Barclays LifeSkills, KPMG, M&G plc, Network Rail, ICAEW and the NHS.
We're ambitious, inclusive and inquisitive; and we're just getting started.
The role
This is a strategic and hands-on position, perfect for a fundraiser who loves building something new. You'll lead the development of new income streams, grow philanthropic and major gifts support, and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen the organisation's long-term financial sustainability.
You'll also line manage a newly formed team including a Fundraising Manager and a Marketing & Communications Manager, so experience of coaching and developing people is important.
About you
You'll have direct UK charity fundraising experience and a strong track record of securing six-figure income through trusts and foundations, major gifts or corporate foundations. You'll be an outstanding communicator, a collaborative colleague and someone who genuinely cares about social mobility.
Lived experience of the challenges faced by young people from underserved backgrounds is warmly welcomed, though not essential.
The details
- Hybrid: home-based with 2-3 days per month in London
£45,000-£50,000 per annum - 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE considered)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- £500 learning & development budget, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity package (after three years), pension, quarterly team days, and your birthday off
How to apply
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People as the first step.
If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, we'll share full details on how to complete your formal application.
If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know, we want every candidate to have a fair opportunity to shine.
A note on AI
We embrace innovative technology in our work, and you're welcome to use AI tools to help structure or refine your application. But we want to hear you; your voice, your experiences, your story. AI works best as an editor, not a ghostwriter.
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Fundraising and Communications Officer
Location: Temwa office, Bristol
Start Date: Late May 2026
Duration: Part-time, 4 days per week
Salary: £25 - £27K per annum (pro rata)
Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Manager
About Temwa
Temwa is a Bristol-based international development charity partnering with remote communities in Malawi to end poverty and create lasting change. With over 20 years of experience, Temwa understands the interconnected nature of challenges faced by rural communities. Our work is rooted in a community-driven approach, delivered by a skilled team of 25+ staff in Malawi, supported by a small but passionate UK team. "Temwa" means “love” in Tumbuka, and that spirit runs through all that we do.
Role Overview
As the Fundraising and Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing Temwa’s income and visibility. You will coordinate, organise or support challenge events, individual fundraising campaigns, manage events, and deliver compelling communications that inspire action. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, UK and Malawi teams, and volunteers to support both income generation and brand engagement strategies.
This is a varied and creative role for a driven communicator who’s confident with events, social media, donor stewardship, and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Events
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Plan and support individual giving campaigns and donor appeals.
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Coordinate fundraising events including challenge events, team events, and Temwa’s annual Christmas Party.
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Organise and coordinate Temwa’s presence at Festivals (about 2 a year)
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Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers for events and festivals.
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Assist with logistics, ticketing, donor communications and supporter care.
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Stewardship and support for challenge event fundraisers.
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Support donors and event participants with materials, guidance, and encouragement.
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Sourcing prizes for events and liaising with suppliers.
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Coordinating ad hoc events.
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Contribute to strategy and systems to improve fundraising efficiency.
Marketing & Communications
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Manage and implement Temwa’s content calendar, ensuring regular updates across all channels.
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Create high-quality, engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the website.
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Work with the Malawi team to gather case studies and impact stories.
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Develop and distribute digital and printed marketing materials for events and appeals.
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Support Temwa’s PR and media presence by developing press contacts and press releases.
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Monitor analytics and evaluate the success of communication and campaign activities.
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Maintain and update Temwa’s website using CMS tools such as WordPress.
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Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all public communications.
Administrative
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Maintain and update the CRM (eTapestry).
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Regularly monitor the Temwa info email and either reply or forward to the correct contact within the team.
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Financial data entry.
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Donor stewardship, for example, thank you emails and Gift Aid forms.
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Support volunteer coordination and external liaison.
Collaborative & Strategic Input
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Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager to evolve strategy and campaign planning.
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Stay informed on trends in charity fundraising, digital engagement, and international development.
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Contribute to organisational planning, policy development, and process improvements.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in fundraising, marketing or communications (employment or voluntary).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience creating content across multiple platforms including social media, newsletters, and print.
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Confident in event planning and leadership.
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Skilled in donor and client stewardship.
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Strong digital skills, including use of CMS (e.g., WordPress), social media tools, and CRM databases.
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Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.
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Confident working independently and collaboratively in a small team.
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Flexibility and ability to prioritise workload.
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Empathy for international development work and Temwa’s values.
Desirable
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Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
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Understanding of community fundraising, donor stewardship, and appeals.
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Prior experience in the charity or NGO sector.
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Knowledge of PR, media, or corporate donor engagement.
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UK drivers' licence and vehicle access.
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Experience working at festivals managing volunteers.
Other Information
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Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events.
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This is a hybrid role with a primary base in our Bristol office, with flexibility for some remote working.
Working with remote, rural communities in Malawi to support locally driven solutions for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working hours: 37.5 hours - Hybrid Working, minimum of 2 days per week in office (subject to business needs)
Salary: £30,420 - £34,810
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
TVAA is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.
Make a life-saving difference every day.
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, every second counts. Our crews are called to the most serious emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, bringing hospital-level care directly to those who need it most. None of this is possible without the generosity of our supporters and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Corporate Fundraising & Engagement Officer to help us grow and transform our corporate fundraising programme. This is an exciting opportunity to build meaningful, high-impact partnerships with companies who want to make a genuine difference in their communities.
If you’re proactive, relationship-driven and excited by the idea of securing and stewarding partnerships that help save lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Why this role matters
You'll be at the heart of our mission, building powerful partnerships that bring vital income and awareness to our life-saving work. You’ll join a friendly, ambitious and supportive team where your ideas are encouraged, your development is prioritised, and your work has real, tangible impact every single day.
What you’ll be doing
As our Corporate Fundraising & Engagement Officer, you will:
- Secure new corporate partnerships through smart prospecting, tailored proposals and confident networking.
- Manage and grow existing partnerships, ensuring every supporter feels valued, engaged and inspired.
- Develop compelling proposals, pitches and partnership materials that bring our mission to life.
- Work collaboratively across the charity to maximise opportunities and ensure corporate partnerships contribute to wider organisational goals.
- Deliver our corporate partnerships strategy, identifying and developing new opportunities for income and engagement.
- Nurture long-term, meaningful relationships with corporate partners across a range of sectors.
- Support the delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, ensuring a brilliant experience for our partners at every stage.
About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- A confident relationship-builder with experience in corporate fundraising, partnership management, sales or business development.
- Someone who enjoys meeting new people, spotting opportunities and making things happen.
- Motivated by achieving targets and delivering high-quality work.
- A strong communicator, persuasive, personable, and able to engage people at all levels.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines with ease.
- Passionate about making a difference and excited by the idea of helping fund life-saving missions.
You’ll also bring:
- A proven track record of securing or managing five-figure partnerships.
- Experience building a pipeline, delivering plans and hitting financial targets.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify high-value opportunities.
- Experience with CRM systems and an understanding of data protection and fundraising compliance.
- A full driving licence and access to transport.
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative fundraising team.
- A role where your work directly contributes to saving lives.
- An environment that values personal development, creativity and ambition.
- The chance to shape a growing and increasingly strategic income stream.
If you’re driven, innovative and excited to build partnerships that make a real and lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re proud of our culture, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
- Holiday 25 days per annum / 187 Hours
- Holiday Trading – Buy sell up to 5 days per year
- Hybrid Working – minimum 2 days in office
- Flu Vaccination – provided annually
- Blue Light Card – 2year membership option
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme – Royal London
- Simplyhealth – Medical cash back scheme
- Disability Confident Employer
Our values
We live by our values every day:
- We care no matter what – for our patients, their families, and each other.
- We go above and beyond– in the care we provide and the work we do.
- We do the right thing – in how we act and the decisions we make.
- Together we are TVAA – because together, we save lives.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online application form and tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
REF-227 700
Based at the heart of South Leeds, The Hunslet Club has been helping young people achieve their full potential for over 85 years. With a membership of 4000 young people and around 87,000 individual visits, we are one of the largest youth organisations in the country, dedicated to helping young people aged 18 months to 25 years. The club provides a safe space with diverse activities, including football, rugby, dance, boxing, gymnastics and youth clubs alongside alternative education, and vocational training.
Job TitlePhilanthropy Manager
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Location The Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road, Leeds, LS10 1BP / Hybrid Working
Salary £40K - £50K depending on experience.
Role
We are looking for a successful Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager with a proven track record in face-to-face major donor fundraising, or an individual with outstanding transferable skills and experience of working within the charity sector. The individual must thrive on building trusted relationships and be confident in securing significant philanthropic gifts by successfully securing complex, high-value partnerships over the line.
Management Supervision and Guidance
You will be responsible to the CEO for your daily tasks and duties, and ELT in any other matters.
Purpose
The Philanthropy Manager will create and drive The Hunslet Club’s fundraising strategy by cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support a new capital project to expand opportunities for young people across South Leeds. This role is central to building meaningful, long-term relationships with individual donors, trusts, foundations and partners, translating their passion for youth development into transformational investments that strengthen programmes, increase participation and create sustainable impact. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with confident stewardship, ensuring that funding growth aligns with The Hunslet Club’s mission to help young people achieve their full potential.
Duties and responsibilities
The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager will work on a full-time basis, or part-time on a pro-rata basis. The primary responsibility of the role is to secure £700,000 and above in philanthropic income over a 18 month period. This will be achieved through identifying, researching and cultivating individual donors, corporate supporters, trusts, foundations and strategic partners, using research tools and publicly available information to build and manage a strong portfolio of prospects, particularly those with an interest in supporting young people and communities.
To be successful, the postholder will develop an excellent understanding of The Hunslet Club, its mission and its inspirational youth and community work, and will help to develop and articulate a compelling case for support. The role will involve achieving a clearly defined set of Key Performance Indicators, providing high-quality stewardship to maximise donor retention, and maintaining, developing and leveraging existing relationships with current supporters. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees, to ensure effective involvement in fundraising activity where appropriate.
The successful candidate will organise suitable events and cultivation opportunities to build long-term relationships with potential supporters. Attendance at events, meetings and conferences will be required, with support from Executive/Senior Leadership and Trustees.
The successful candidate will also be expected to volunteer at a minimum of three cross-club community events per year and to carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Leadership Team.
If you are interested in this opportunity please send an expression of interest letter detailing why you want to apply for this role and what experience you have to fulfil the requirements linked to the above person specification, along with your CV. Please note applications which do not include both the expression of interest letter and CV will not be considered.
All applicants must confirm that you are eligible to work in the UK, provide details of your current or most recent remuneration package and your notice period. Please also inform us of any reasonable adjustments we would need to make to assist you in the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.