Major donor manager jobs in brixton, greater london
Bring joy, comfort and connection to thousands – and help pets change lives.
At Pets As Therapy, we believe in the power of pets to bring moments of magic. Every day, our 5,500+ volunteers and their companion animals visit schools, hospitals, care homes and more – boosting confidence, reducing anxiety and spreading smiles. Now, we’re looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help us grow this life-enhancing work.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support and deliver fundraising initiatives across individual giving, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You’ll help build meaningful supporter relationships, craft compelling communications, and bring our fundraising campaigns to life.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has a proven track record in charity fundraising
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Communicates with warmth and impact
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Thrives on juggling priorities and driving projects forward
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Shares our love for animals and their ability to connect and comfort
This is a home-based, full-time, permanent role, with occasional travel to our head office and events.
Salary: circa £30,000, depending on experience.
Whether you’re seeking your next challenge or looking to step up in a growing and mission-driven organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Apply now and help us make a difference — one paw at a time.
Duties and key responsibilities
• Support the Head of Institutional Funding in the development and delivery of an
institutional funding strategy.
• Identify, prospect and approach institutional donors to secure funds, maintain
successful working relationships with a portfolio of institutional donors, utilise the client
relationship management tool and knowledge management processes.
• Lead the development of high-quality proposals, coordinate input from other teams,
including proposal writing, budget planning and impact measurement.
• Support timely and quality delivery of institutional funding award compliance and
reporting requirements.
Institutional donor portfolio and pipeline development
• Research, identify and engage with possible institutional donors including conducting
new donor due diligence.
• Proactively develop and maintain an institutional funding pipeline that aligns with
implementation location funding priorities.
• Monitor trends in institutional donor funding in the Middle East and MAP programme
priority areas.
• Manage institutional funding annual forecast tracking.
• Develop donor engagement communication materials in coordination with Fundraising
and Communication colleagues.
Business development
• Support teams in designing quality proposals, including theory of change, logical
frameworks, narratives, and budgets, in collaboration with programmes, senior
management, and finance.
• Identify funding and collaboration opportunities aligned with MAP’s programme plans.
• Conduct regular research and networking to track institutional donor opportunities.
• Manage relationships with institutional donors, keeping them informed of MAP’s
programmes.
• Lead the review of award agreements and donor contract negotiations, ensuring due
diligence is completed.
Grant management
• Provide compliance guidance on new agreements, including tools, training and ongoing
advice on donor requirements.
• Support teams to ensure all grants meet contractual obligations throughout the project
cycle.
• Ensure timely, relevant communication with institutional donors.
• Incorporate learnings into new proposals with input from MEAL and programme
colleagues.
• Provide oversight and support to implementation teams to ensure MAP manages all IF
grants in line with contractual obligations throughout the project cycle.
General Management
• Report against agreed KPIs, financial targets and annual objectives as part of regular oneto-one meetings with the Head of Institutional Funding.
• Regular coordination with Fundraising and ACT colleagues for efficient development of
core donor engagement materials.
• Travel to implementation locations as needed for donor engagement, proposal design
and delivery of internal capacity building.
• This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake
duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience / Knowledge
• Experience of securing and supporting large grants from institutional donors including
governments, charity partners and UN organisations.
• Experience of conducting research into funding opportunities including assessing against
organisational programming and funding priorities, collating, summarising, and
disseminating information gathered to relevant colleagues and ensuring clear next steps.
• Experience of coordination of the development of quality proposals and significant
proposal writing experience, including developing logframes and budgets.
• Experience in donor engagement and award negotiation.
• Experience of supporting compliance and reporting requirements of large grants.
• Experience working with an INGO in the international humanitarian or development
sector.
• Experience of working on humanitarian or development programming in the MENA region.
• Experience of building or managing a funding pipeline.
• Experienced in supporting the development of internal processes and systems for
business development.
• Understanding of challenges around delivering and managing programming in a conflict
and post conflict situation.
• Understanding of international and humanitarian development from study or previous
work experience
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in using CRM software.
Skills
• Flexible and proactive approach with the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise
competing demands.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail and results orientated.
• Numerate with the ability to confidently develop budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in multiple settings.
• Desire to learn and acquire new skills.
Personal attributes and other requirements
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• A commitment to MAP’s vision, mission and values and a passion for improving the health
and dignity of Palestinians.
• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some
evenings and weekends.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work
independently and under pressure.
• Prepared and able to travel occasionally to all MAP offices.
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals,
organisations, clients, and employees at MAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to announce a new position within our Philanthropy, Engagement and Partnerships (PEP) team. The role of the Donor Officer is to support the development of effective relationships with donors, contributing to ongoing revenue generation for the College.
The role is key front-line fundrasing role and will involve identifying, and delivering new donors, as well as furthering a portfolio of current and past donor relations to secure funding for UWC Atlantic College. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors across alumni, parents, and other individuals to cultivate, solicit, and steward financial contributions.
You will hold key relationships with Alumni, parents, external and internal stakeholders, colleagues, and students. The role will also involve collaborating with various colleagues to plan and execute a program of donor-related events.
You will provide strategic contribution which supports UWC Atlantic’s strategies to acheive fundraising goals.
The opportunity is available to be based at UWC Atlantic, St Donats or Hybrid working from the UWC International Officer, 55 New Oxford Street and from home.
For a recording of the information session for this role, please contact us so that we can send details accross.
Completed application forms should be emailed to our recruitment email address.
Please note that the only method of application we accept is a completed UWCA Application form - we do not accept CV’s.
UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Philanthropy Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee our Major Donor programe. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to come into a dynamic and successful Fundraising and Communications Department: we have seen strong and sustained growth in all income streams in recent years. You will be expert in high value fundraising, and working in a motivated, skilled and passionate team.
We have a number of committed major donors who support our work as members of The George Society and as the size of our database grows (our number of regular donors and email subscribers have tripled in size this year), we are looking forward to growing our prospect pipelines and giving more people an opportunity to make a major gift in support of our work. You will be integral to this growth.
We find Action Against Hunger to be a very compelling proposition for high value funders. We are world-leaders in what we do, with programmes in over 50 countries reaching tens of millions of people, and an unparalleled track record fighting acute hunger and famine. We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy to sustain and build on current successes and are offering you an opportunity to get great experience and make a life-changing difference to families and communities in this role.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 4th July 2025 Interview Date: 6th July 2025 (1st round - virtual); 15th July 2025 (2nd round – face to face at our office)
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
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Are you a passionate, values-driven fundraiser looking for a career-defining opportunity? Join WSUP at a pivotal moment as we grow our impact and strengthen our fundraising in line with our ambition to prevent and end homelessness in our community.
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This new Fundraising Lead role is central to our strategy - designed to secure sustainable income through community engagement, partnerships, and bold, values-aligned funding. You’ll lead the development and delivery of an ambitious fundraising strategy that aims to grow income to £400,000+ per year - supporting both WSUP’s immediate needs and long-term growth. This will include a blend of bid writing, challenge events, and community-led fundraising, working closely with volunteers, partners, and local supporters to build strong relationships and unlock sustainable income.
Your work will help expand our trauma-informed services, embed lived experience across the organisation, and ensure we respond to rising demand with dignity and care- while building a local solidarity economy based on mutual support and community-led solutions.
We’re looking for a creative and strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building skills and a commitment to equity and inclusion. You’ll be working closely with our leadership team and wider network of partners and volunteers, shaping a fundraising programme that reflects WSUP’s grassroots ethos and the powerful stories at the heart of our work.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a trusted local charity - and to play a vital role in building a healthier, more just Greenwich for all.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & income generation
· Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding.
· Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Service Delivery Manager and Deputy Service Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities.
· Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates.
· Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
· Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth.
· Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds
· Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking.
· Financial oversight: Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads.
· Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals.
· Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with Communication Lead to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
· Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with proven experience of writing successful grant applications.
· Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports.
· Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels.
· Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, AI tools and social media scheduling tools.
· Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports.
· Compliance: Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance.
Desirable skills & experience
· Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising.
· Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities.
· Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns.
· Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles.
· Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers.
Personal attributes
· Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis.
· Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach.
· Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team.
· Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key.
What we offer
· The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities.
· Flexible working arrangements (remote work possible).
· Professional development and training opportunities.
· A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.
Our ambition is to prevent and ultimately end homelessness within our local community.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Diocese based in Westminster. The Diocese is a faith-based charity and one of the leading Catholic Dioceses in the country delivering their charitable mission through their network of 208 schools, 212 parishes and hundreds of social justice initiatives. An exciting opportunity exists for an Individual Giving Manager to join the team. As Individual Giving Manager, you will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of the charity’s three major annual appeals. The Cardinal’s Appeal, The Priest Training Fund Appeal and The Sick & Retired Priests Appeal. This is a multifaceted role that will require strong project management skills with strong Marketing and Communications skill set.
The postholder will organise and manage the events associated with these appeals, ensuring effective promotion, engagement, and delivery. You will also support and deliver additional ad hoc fundraising events as required. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid, based in Westminster.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have previous experience of delivering fundraising activities or alternatively previous experience of events management and marketing. With excellent project management skills, you will be able to deliver on marketing projects ensuring quality of output and under budgets and agreed timescales. You will be comfortable in using data sets and CRM systems as well as developing strong relationships with donors and prospects. Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the needs of others is essential for this role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Salary £55,000 - £60,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days (we welcome flexible working requests)
Base Hybrid working with attendance in the office two days a week, including
at least one at our central office (Pears Building, NW3). Other office days may be
worked from our other sites:
- Barnet (EN5), Enfield (EN2)
- North-Middlesex University Hospital.
The role
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for delivering sector-leading fundraising, sitting at the heart of a successful team to drive relationships and income from some of the UK’s leading philanthropists.
You will thrive in personally engaging with donors to proactively solicit major gifts, alongside leading and inspiring a team of major gift fundraisers. We have a well-connected and engaged Trustee Board and an experienced fundraising Chair.
This role reports to the Head of Philanthropy and Capital Campaigns and will line manage the Philanthropy Manager (currently being recruited) and Trusts Fundraising Manager (in post), with potential for further direct and indirect reports in the future.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, please use link provided.
Closing date for application: Monday 14 July 2025, 9am
You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
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Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home
A great opportunity has risen for a Prospect Research Manager to support our ambitious 5-year strategy, using your research and data skills to increase the size and quality of our high value pipeline of Trusts and Major Donor prospects.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will take ownership of the prospect research function, leading on the identification and qualification of prospects with a particular focus on high value (£50k+) prospects across Trusts + Foundations and Major Donors. You will work closely with fundraising teams and senior stakeholders to create insightful research profiles, conduct network mapping and due diligence reports, and align prospect research with key organisational fundraising priorities. Using our CRM system, you will use your data and analysis skills to create reports and track KPIs to monitor the strength and health of the prospect pipeline and fundraiser portfolios to drive income.
You will have excellent communication skills, and an ability to translate complex information from a range of sources into easily digestible reports and briefings. Able to work independently and as part of a team, you will take pride in producing high-quality and data-driven work. You will be a confident user of CRM and IT systems, with experience of analysing varied sources of data to grow prospect pipelines and a robust understanding of due diligence and data protection laws.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy for a 9 month contract starting in September, to take personal responsibility for leading and progressing a major giving strategy.
This is a London based role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A leading arts charity passionate about supporting and nurturing the next generation of creatives. You would be joining a long standing and well respected organisation with a welcoming team and inclusive working culture.
Salary 53,958 - 63,498pa (The charity tend to offer at the start of the band, and then after 6 months probation salary goes up to 58,815 although if candidates areon a higher salary, they can look to match the top of the band pending experience)
Benefits include
- 25-33 days paid annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays).
- Support for working families generous contribution to childcare costs; childcare vouchers; enhanced maternity, 4 weeks paid parental leave and enhanced shared parental pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing advice and support for employees and their close family members.
- Free tickets to arts events plus access to creative festivals.
- loan schemes such as season ticket and computer purchase
- Enhanced sick pay
The Role
Lead the development, planning, recruitment and stewardship strategy for U/HNW philanthropy prospects, donors and funders
Be responsible for ensuring excellent stewardship of all philanthropic donors.
Oversee the individual major donor portfolios of the Executive Director of F&E and Director, (PSC) to ensure cross communication and sustained progress.
Lead the team, providing clear direction and support whilst proactively contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
The Candidate
A demonstrable track record of success in fundraising from individuals and/or Trusts with a focus on major giving.
Proven ability to develop new networks of potential donors.
Strong experience of working in a senior management role within fundraising.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
As part of our continual growth journey, scaling up, and strategy implementation, Streets of Growth is at the exciting stage of taking our fundraising to the next level with a key step being the appointment of our first senior fundraising post.
Location: Hybrid working with at least 1 day per week in Streets of Growth office in Aldgate East (2 days for the first 6 months)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience
Benefits:
• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays
• A fair and benchmarked salary with consistent annual salary reviews
• Pension scheme of up to 8% contribution
• Employee Assisted Scheme 24/7
• Great location near tubes, Spitalfields, Brick Lane and direct access to Central London
About Streets of Growth: Streets of Growth is committed to breaking the cycle of urban violence, harm, poverty, and social inequality experienced by marginalised young people. The organisation is part of an international movement working to ensure no young adult is left behind or living in harm and has equal access to socioeconomic opportunity and progressive mobility,
Role Overview: In this new role as Fundraising Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy and manage our fundraising portfolio. This includes being responsible for securing the financial resources needed to bring positive, impactful change to every young person we work with. You will manage and grow our portfolio of grant funders, retain and deepen key relationships, and shape the next phase of our fundraising strategy.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead Streets of Growth's 5-year Fundraising Strategy, this will include building a new programme for developing corporate partnerships
• Grow multi-year restricted and flexible income from existing and new donors
• In collaboration with the CEO, to set fundraising targets and forecast fundraising income
• Research and develop opportunities to diversify income streams, identify new supporters, manage the creation and submission of bids
• Develop and grow strong relationships with key funders and stakeholders
• Responsible for reporting on funding bids both internally and externally and managing the timeline of submission of bids and applications
• Represent Streets of Growth at external events, funder briefings or networking opportunities
• As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to the strategic planning processes for the charity
Person Specification: The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Experience of leading or significantly contributing to development and/or delivery of a fundraising strategy
• Strong track record of fundraising, grant management and achieving funding awards for £50,000 and above
• Strong understanding of charity fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices
• Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear, concise and engaging applications and funding reports
• Strong, confident communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a natural ability to inspire cooperation & support
• Commitment to adhere and promote Streets of Growth's values and equal opportunities
Application Process: Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025 - Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Interviews in last week of July (29th to 31st July) and first week of August (5th to7th August): First stage online, second stage in-person.
Thank you for considering Streets of Growth as your next professional home. We look forward to receiving your application and the possibility of welcoming you into our dynamic, progressive team working to create a safer, fairer society for all young people.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Development Manager, Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Officer, Bid Writer, Grant Writer, Trust and Foundations Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Community Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Officer, Philanthropy Manager, Income Generation Manager, etc.
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Role Title: Senior Trusts Manager
Salary: £48,166 to £49,558
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent Full time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to play a central role in transforming how major donors support social justice around the world?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
ActionAid UK is looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Senior Trusts Manager to lead on foundation partnerships across the UK and Liechtenstein, focusing on building long-term, high-value relationships that directly fund our work with women and girls living in poverty.
This is a unique opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of influential trust and foundation supporters, while also cultivating new partnerships with the potential to secure multi-year, six- and seven-figure gifts. You’ll shape bespoke engagement and stewardship strategies, attend high-level events, and work closely with stakeholders across fundraising, programmes, and country teams to create compelling proposals that align donor priorities with ActionAid’s mission.
As a senior member of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, your work will directly fund vital humanitarian and development programmes, from women’s rights initiatives to rapid emergency response. You’ll also lead the strategic development of the Liechtenstein funding market and play a vital part in shaping new business efforts across the UK trust landscape. This role isn’t just about revenue—it’s about building deep, values-driven relationships that last. You’ll mentor a UK Trusts Specialist, represent ActionAid in key networks, and help deliver memorable donor experiences, including bespoke events and international visits. It’s an exciting, forward-facing role where entrepreneurial flair and passion for justice will be key to your success.
Key attributes include:
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and a talent for ‘closing the deal.’
• Confidence in writing and presenting compelling funding proposals tailored to donor priorities.
• A strong commitment to ActionAid’s feminist principles and its vision of a fairer, more equal world.
Why Join ActionAid UK?
• Work with Purpose: Be part of an organisation that’s leading the fight for gender equality and social justice.
• Develop Professionally: Expand your skill set through international travel, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• A Supportive Team: Join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to creating a positive impact.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities. If you’re a confident communicator with a proven track record of securing major gifts from trusts and foundations—and you’re ready to apply your skills to a bold, feminist organisation making real impact across the globe—then we can’t wait to meet you. Step into a role where your voice matters, your relationships drive change, and your ambition has purpose.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Inspire transformational giving. Lead strategic partnerships. Drive meaningful impact.
We're partnering with a national charity to recruit a visionary and results-driven Head of High Value Fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and spearhead income growth across corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts and foundations, delivering life-changing support for people affected by a complex and life-shortening neurological condition.
About Them
They are a UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by a progressive neurological disease. Their mission is to fund vital research, campaign for better care, and provide support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of this condition. With a passionate community of supporters and partners, they are committed to creating a world where no one faces this disease alone.
Location: Northampton or London (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 per week | Contract: Permanent
Salary: £66,200 per annum
Reports to: Director of Income Generation
Direct reports: Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Grants & Trusts Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Support Services Manager
The Role
As Head of High Value Partnerships, you will:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive high-value fundraising strategy to achieve ambitious income targets
- Lead a proactive acquisition approach to build a robust pipeline of six- and seven-figure prospects
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities across corporates, major donors, and trusts
- Collaborate across the organisation to create compelling fundraising propositions and assess impact
- Manage your own portfolio of high-value donors while supporting your team to do the same
- Oversee stewardship events and ensure excellent donor engagement and reporting
- Develop bids and tenders for statutory, trust, and other funders
- Monitor performance across all high-value streams and report insights to stakeholders
- Build and lead a collaborative, high-performing team aligned with organisational values
- Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and trustees to engage and steward key partners
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices
They're Looking For
Fundraising Expertise:
- Proven success in growing income and stewarding donors in at least two of the following: corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts/foundations
- Strong preference for experience in corporate and major donor fundraising
Leadership & Team Development:
- Experience leading high-performing teams through change
- Inspirational leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
Relationship Management & Collaboration:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and co-create opportunities
Strategic & Analytical Skills:
- Strong planning and financial acumen
- Data-driven decision-making and a track record of income growth
Personal Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable with change
- Passionate about making a difference
Operational Skills:
- Budget management and CRM/database proficiency
- Experience in the health or social care charity sector is desirable
Benefits include:
- 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare covering dental, eyecare, and Health & Wellbeing services
- 24/7 phone and video GP service
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle to Work and Buy/Sell Annual Leave
- Benefit Hub for lifestyle discounts
- Enhanced pension scheme
- A wealth of training and personal growth opportunities
Ready to lead transformational change?
If you're excited by the opportunity to shape a high-value fundraising strategy that delivers real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to Priya at Charity People
This role is being advertised on a rolling basis, and applications will be shared as and when received. The role may also close early, so if this impacts you in any way, please contact Priya.
Provisional closing date: 15th of July
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.
Every child belongs in a family. At Hope and Homes for Children, we’re working towards a world where orphanages have no place, where children grow up with love, belonging, and hope for the future. We're a trailblazer in global care reform, and now we're looking for a passionate, people-first fundraiser to help bring even more supporters into this mission.
About the role:
This is an exciting new business role which has emerged in our newly formed Philanthropy and Partnerships team. As our Partnerships Development Manager (New Business), you will be confident and credible at senior levels, adept at storytelling, relationship building and able to drive transformational philanthropic partnerships to secure five or six-figure and multi-year commitments. This will help take the organisation from an annual income of £10m to £15m over the next 3-5 years to accelerate and expand Hope and Homes for Children’s impact for children and families.
About you:
Personable, creative and a strategic thinker, you’ll drive a proactive focus on prospecting, identifying, and engaging new philanthropists and partners to build a robust and diverse pipeline of high-value donors. Resilience and determination will be key.
About Hope and Homes for Children:
We believe children belong in families, never orphanages. Because orphanages harm children. The majority of those who experience life inside an institution suffer violence, abuse and neglect. Denied the chance to grow up in a family, they’re more likely to become homeless later in life, to have run-ins with the law, and to experience mental and physical health issues.
The shocking truth is that these are almost always children who have, or could have, a family to look after them. To love them. But every day, a broken system puts pressure on parents to give up their children. They'll be safe from war, can escape poverty, will get an education. False promises. No child should have to trade their family for their future.
Today, over 5.4 million children are trapped within institutions. It’s not right and it must stop. Children deserve so much better. Always.
Since 1994, Hope and Homes for Children has been working to stop the institutionalisation of children. We’re approximately 240 people, in ten countries, inspiring organisations, including the UN, EU and governments around the world, to close the doors of orphanages forever. Instead, we fight for every child to feel the love and belonging of a safe family home.
Further details
Location: Location flexible but with regular attendance required each month at one of our UK offices as needed
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days will be considered)
Salary: £37,000 to £42,000 per annum pro rata, including any London weighting if applicable.
Next Steps: To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you're interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 12 July 2025.
Other information: This post requires the successful candidate to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK.
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, as we believe this will strengthen our ability to deliver our mission of eliminating orphanages.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Major Gifts Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Relationship Manager, Donor Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, etc.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Venn Group is delighted to be supporting a cultural charity in the recruitment of a Head of Philanthropy for a 9 month fixed-term contract. This key role will lead the major giving strategy and oversee a high-performing team across individual giving, schematic giving programmes, and trusts & foundations, driving philanthropic growth and supporter engagement.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Oversee and drive strategy for individual major donor fundraising, including managing a personal portfolio of high-net-worth supporters
- Provide strategic oversight of the trusts & foundations fundraising activity, supporting team leads in delivering funding goals
- Ensure financial targets are met across major giving, schematic giving schemes, and trusts & foundations
- Lead and support a team of Philanthropy Managers across multiple income streams, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and development
- Ensure high-quality stewardship of all donors through tailored engagement, communications, and events
- Work with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to support integrated fundraising initiatives and shared goals
- Identify new fundraising opportunities and encourage innovation across philanthropic income generation
- Ensure accurate reporting, income tracking, and database management (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) across all philanthropic areas
Ideal candidate profile:
- Strong track record in major donor and/or trust fundraising, particularly in arts or cultural settings
- At least 5 years in a senior fundraising management role, with direct team management and performance oversight
- Strong strategic thinking, budget management, and project planning capabilities
- Persuasive, diplomatic communicator with the ability to build and manage high-level relationships
- Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, professional development, and out-of-hours donor engagement
Agency reference number: J89252
Location: Central London
Duration: 9 month fixed-term contract
Salary: £52,000 - £61,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals.
This an exciting opportunity to build on your experience and take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities.
The important stuff
Salary: from £35,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (3-4 days considered)
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: Hammersmith, London
Closing date: Friday 4th July (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Interviews: First interviews will be held in-person on Thursday 10th July. Final interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th July
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
Person Specification
- A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo's mission to inspire and equip organisation to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change.
- Excellent relationship building and application writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential.
- Some knowledge of statutory fundraising is desirable but not essential.
- Extremely organised and efficient; calm under pressure, able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects.
- Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels, freelancers, and external agencies.
- A desire to grow and develop; able to receive feedback on projects with humility, and confidence to give feedback and share ideas and expertise with team members.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Management
- Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream.
- Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline.
- Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts & Statutory partners.
Write applications and reports
- Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants.
- Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way.
- Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience.
- Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner.
Data Management and Monitoring
- Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details ina timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity.
- Manage the Trusts & Foundations and Statutory pipelines and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines.
Line Management
- Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
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