Major donor manager jobs in London
Job Title: Head of Individual Giving
Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent contract
Hiring Salary: GBP 54,374 per annum (before taxes)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: March 10, 2026 23:59 GMT
This job advert is for an existing vacancy.
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.
Benefits Highlights:
Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
- Flexible work arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
- Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
- More information on what we offer is available on our website.
Application Method:
Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.
As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information are available on our website.
As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Job Description:
Job Title: Head of Individual Giving
Location: London, UK
Supervisor Title: Executive Director UK and Global Strategic Initiatives
Region/Department/Office: UK National Office (UKNO)
Job Family: Fundraising
Grade: 8
I. JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Right To Play UK, the Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for leading on community, mid and major donor fundraising and philanthropy for Right To Play UK. The incumbent will deliver a successful strategy for Right To Play UK’s work in this area, leading on developing and coordinating fundraising campaigns, building, and developing our portfolio of major donors, developing a philanthropy pipeline and facilitating bespoke events with the aim of generating substantial income in line with the organisation’s budgetary objectives.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Individual Giving campaigns and strategy (20% time):
- Collaborate on development and implementation of UK individual giving strategy, working closely with the UK leadership team and international colleagues.
- Develop, adapt and coordinate UK fundraising campaigns for mid and major donors, work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and UK team.
- Project manage delivery of campaigns by the RTP UK staff team, working across audiences.
- Analyse and report on audience, results and trends and use this to inform future plans.
- Manage the Individual Giving Officer and provide guidance on their development of key projects.
2.Major Giving and Philanthropy (50% time):
- Lead on developing, implementing and reporting on Right To Play’s individual giving strategy in the UK, in alignment with Right To Play’s global strategic plan, in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships and Executive Director.
- Directly manage a range of major donor and philanthropic relationships, as well as oversight of relationship management by colleagues and the Partnerships team.
- Lead on researching, identifying, developing, and supporting new major donor funding opportunities with the aim of generating substantial income from this fundraising source in line with the organization’s budgetary objectives.
- Lead on ongoing communications strategy for our mid and major donor support base, building support and ensuring consistency across a range of constituent groups.
3. Major donor events development (15%):
- Lead on design and development of bespoke major donor events (e.g. 30 person dinner), working closely with service providers, donors and the RTP UK team.
- Lead on stewardship of events-focused audiences, building a long-term, diversified support base.
4. Contribute and support global and UK team (10%):
- Contribute to global projects and strategies through the global fundraising team.
- Contribute to the development of global strategic initiatives, including developing major donor relationships in other RTP supporter countries.
- Support the work of the wider Right To Play UK team, focussing on shared team goals.
5. Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)
- Undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the Executive Director.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):
(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
- Undergraduate degree from a relevant university program or equivalent work experience
(B) EXPERIENCE:
- 5-year’s relevant experience including working within a senior fundraising role, working on fundraising strategy and successful campaigns.
- Experience in managing relationships with a range of major donors.
- Experience developing and securing high value relationships and gifts.
- Experience developing/approving reports and proposals for major donors and/or tailoring to a UK audience.
- Experience representing an organisation with senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities.
(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Ability to think creatively and assess effective approaches with different audiences.
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team with enthusiasm and commitment.
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (with TOIL provided).
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.
(D) TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Excellent networking skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience in negotiating and influencing.
- High attention to detail for writing professional external communications.
(E) SECTOR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.
- Demonstrable experience working within a senior fundraising role and more specifically working successfully with mid and major donors, in line with the requirements of this role.
(F) LANGUAGES:
- Excellent written and spoken English.
IV. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset):
- Understanding of International Development issues and context.
- Understanding of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
- Experience of working in a global organisation.
V. ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED CONDITIONS:
The vast majority of work will take place in London, Right To Play UKNO Office. However, the role may require select travel to other parts of the country or global country programmes, in order to support key initiatives. Occasional evening and weekend activity for donor events and meetings, is expected.
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This charity is made up of an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life-changing eye health by supporting the work of Moorfields Eye Hospital and its academic partner UCL, and by funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative fundraising programmes. The team is looking to appoint a senior philanthropy manager, and Prospectus is leading the search.
Senior philanthropy manager
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Hybrid/London EC1
£61,011 - £71,180 per annum
This newly created role will line manage up to four philanthropy managers and lead key projects and income streams for the team, as well as developing senior relationships with key stakeholders across the charity, hospital and UCL. The senior philanthropy manager will manage a mixed portfolio of individual, trust and foundation and corporate prospects capable of making significant gifts at the six-figure and seven-figure level to secure philanthropic support towards priority projects. This role will be critical in supporting the head of philanthropy implement the strategy and the team achieving its exciting growth ambitions, and will play a key role in the charity's wider plans to embed a culture of philanthropy across the partnership.
The successful candidate will bring significant major gift fundraising experience, with a demonstrable track record of securing gifts at the six-figure level (£250k+), alongside a strong commitment to excellent stewardship and the ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders. You'll be an inspiring line manager and a collaborative, solutions-focused fundraiser, able to communicate complex medical projects clearly to non-specialist audiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines. Experience of securing seven-figure gifts and/or fundraising in healthcare/medical research would be welcomed but is not essential.
How to apply:
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Background
The Caerlow Trust (“the Trust”) is a family-led discretionary grant-making trust, governed by four trustees (the Board) that aims to alleviate poverty-related suffering in the United Kingdom.
The Trust’s operating principles are rooted in the basic belief that everyone deserves to have access to sufficient resources such that they are not concerned with day-to-day survival. It aims to achieve this by making grants targeting three main pillars of work: hunger, homelessness, and addiction.
Based in London, the Trust’s founders hope to make significant and meaningful change in the social landscape of London but also to grow to have a nationwide focus over time. The ambition is for the Trust to develop rapidly to become a versatile and flexible organisation that will have a very real impact and make a difference to the lives of the people supported through its grants.
The Grants Manager will join our small but expanding team at an exciting time, having an important part to play in turning this ambition into reality.
Role overview and purpose
The Grants Manager will provide a range of services that will be key to the Trust’s grant management cycle including research, assessment, database management and development, reporting and evaluation. They will be the key contact for a portfolio of grant applicants and recipients, to support them throughout their relationship with the Trust.
Key responsibilities
Grants Management:
· Managing a portfolio of grants throughout the entire grant cycle including assessment, award, support, monitoring and learning
· Act as the key contact for grant applicants and recipients, developing positive and supportive working relationships
· Organising and holding meetings with grantees, including taking notes and following up on actions
· Administrative tasks relating to grants, including correspondence, drafting and issuing agreements, tracking of applications, reports and payments
· Undertaking scoping work and research about organisations that may be appropriate for funding
· Reviewing grant applications, undertaking assessments and completing due diligence checks
· Drafting summaries and papers to support Trustees to make informed decisions
· Reviewing grantee reports to evaluate progress and ensure compliance with any grant conditions
· Support budget management, financial reporting, cashflow monitoring and compliance with charity regulations in relation to grants
· Provide project management for new activities or grant programmes
· Working with colleagues and grantees to develop the Trust’s impact reporting capabilities
Database and system management
· Support the development and maintenance of our systems and grant management database, Beacon
· Ensure all data is accurate, kept up to date and retained in line with data protection regulations
· Provide support and guidance to grant applicants to access and use the grant application portal
· Provide support and guidance to Trustees and other external evaluators to use Beacon portal
Other responsibilities
· To represent the Trust at external events
· To support ongoing improvement in the context of grant-making and organisational development
· To role model desired behaviours in line with the Trust’s values
· Provide other ad hoc support to the Director as needed
Key internal relationships and reporting lines
· Receives line management and development from the Director
· Works closely with other colleagues and volunteers as part of an small effective team
This role doesn’t currently have any line management responsibilities but it is likely to in the future as the Trust grows.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience:
· Knowledge and understanding of the issues being supported by the Trust, developed through work or study in a relevant field or through lived experience
· Knowledge of charity finance, governance best practice, impact measurement and evaluation
· Experience of the grant management cycle
· High level of literacy and numeracy, including experience of handling and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
· High level of IT literacy with experience of working with MS365 applications and CRM databases
· Experience of liaising with a range of different stakeholders
Key skills and abilities:
· Outstanding communications skills with excellent written and spoken English
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and commitment to quality
· Strong administrative, planning and organising skills
· Ability to work on your own and use initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance
· Ability to identify improvements and propose solutions
· Collaborative and proactive approach to supporting others in a small team
Personal qualities:
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Trust
· Dedication to the charity sector and the specific issues that are being addressed by the Trust
· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and inclusion
· Enthusiasm for continuing personal and professional development
· Good judgment and integrity
· Self-aware and empathetic
· Appreciative of the joy of grant making and sense of humour
· Adaptable and flexible, happy to work in an evolving and rapidly growing organisation
Other requirements
The Caerlow Trust is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
The Grants Manager will be required to travel across the UK as part of their role.
Working for the Trust
The Trust is committed to organisational and staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, with management who are devoted to coaching and development. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in our areas of focus. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and a wide range of staff benefits.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with London’s Air Ambulance Charity on an exciting opportunity for a Prospect Research Manager. This pivotal role will lead strategic prospect research to support the charity’s ambitious fundraising objectives, delivering high-quality intelligence to strengthen relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, qualify, and prioritise new prospects, including major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate organisations, using sector intelligence and advanced research tools.
- Develop, manage, and report on a robust prospect pipeline aligned with London’s Air Ambulance Charity’s fundraising strategy and priorities.
- Produce comprehensive prospect briefings, due diligence reports, network mapping, and sector insights to support fundraising activity.
- Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to provide actionable insight to inform cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
- Maintain and enhance CRM systems, dashboards, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and effective prospect management.
- Manage external research suppliers and oversee in-house research resource, ensuring consistently high standards and value for money.
- Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and ethical fundraising standards, including GDPR requirements.
- Champion the values of London’s Air Ambulance Charity and promote strong cross-team collaboration to achieve shared strategic goals.
Person Specification:
- Significant experience in prospect research within the charity or fundraising sector, with a strong focus on major donors, trusts, and corporate partnerships.
- Strong working knowledge of prospect management systems and major gift fundraising principles.
- Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to balance multiple priorities and build effective working relationships.
- Expertise in research methodologies, databases, due diligence, and capacity assessments.
- Sound understanding of GDPR, data protection policies, and ethical fundraising practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insight clearly and persuasively.
- Highly organised, proactive, and discreet, with a strong eye for detail and deadline management.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £46,000
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in London
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for the role by clicking the Apply Now button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set is committed to inclusive and equitable recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Senior Compliance Officer
About Internews
Internews works globally to ensure people everywhere can access trusted, quality information that empowers participation, accountability, and healthier, more informed communities. For more than 35 years, in over 100 countries, we have strengthened local media, supported civil society, and helped millions of people access crucial information across issues such as health, governance, conflict, and the environment.
We are an international nonprofit with administrative hubs in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris. Our teams represent a wide mix of backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences. We actively foster an environment rooted in dignity, belonging, justice, and flexibility.
About the Role
We are seeking a high-performing, experienced, and self-directed compliance professional to provide maternity cover within the Grants, Contracts & Compliance (GCC) department.
This role requires someone who operates with excellence, independence, and sound judgement from day one—a person who is confident navigating complex donor rules, shaping risk‑mitigation strategies, and leading award management processes without needing extensive onboarding. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with proven applied experience, rather than a purely theoretical background.
You will oversee the full lifecycle of European donor‑funded awards, ensuring rigorous contractual and regulatory compliance across Internews. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Finance, and Global Development, you will help maintain a culture where doing things right is prioritised over shortcuts.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise with major European donors (European Commission, Sida, FCDO), a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead, train, and influence teams across the organisation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:
Compliance
· Review and approve proposal budgets for assigned funding opportunities.
· Review donor agreements and ensure terms are acceptable; support the Director of GCC in strengthening organisational risk‑mitigation practices.
· Advise staff on Internews’ internal and donor rules across the project cycle.
· Work with Programme Officers and cross-functional teams on effective project start‑up, including inductions, adapting award procedures/templates, and ongoing staff training; conduct country visits when required.
· Collaborate with Finance to support successful programme audits.
· Maintain and update organisational data on institutional donor platforms (e.g., EU Transparency Register, IATI).
· Develop and maintain training materials and guidelines for at least one major donor; provide expert compliance guidance across GCC.
· Deliver inductions and training for new and junior GCC staff.
· Set up and maintain complete and up‑to‑date award records in line with donor and Internews requirements.
Development
· At proposal stage, review and approve teaming agreements and NDAs with bid partners.
· Review and approve donor budget submissions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and adequacy.
· Coordinate pre‑award due diligence for prospective donors.
· Review and negotiate donor agreements and modifications, managing associated risks.
· Establish and maintain proposal, award, and contract records within the award management system, including significant data entry.
Procurement Management
· Advise staff on procurement requirements and maintain internal records for procurements under awards.
· Support development of compliant procurement plans.
· Lead and administer higher‑value procurements, including negotiating contractor terms.
· Draft and execute sub‑contracts and amendments in full compliance with donor and Internews policies.
· Troubleshoot contractual issues, prepare termination notices, and manage related risks.
· Prepare procurement documentation for audits and serve as point of contact for procurement audit processes.
· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Line‑manage GCC staff when assigned.
· Deputise for the Director of GCC as required.
· Lead award management for flagship programmes and advise programme teams and partners on donor compliance, budgeting, and agreement management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
· University degree in a relevant field or equivalent lived/professional experience.
· Extensive senior-level experience in award management within an international nonprofit or international development organisation.
· Demonstrated hands‑on experience interpreting and applying donor rules and compliance requirements (especially European Commission, FCDO, and SIDA) in real project implementation contexts.
· Proven experience managing procurements and negotiating contracts, including drafting and executing agreements and amendments in compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
· Experience preparing procurement documentation for audits and managing procurement‑related risks.
· Demonstrated experience troubleshooting compliance, contractual, and financial issues, and advising programme teams on practical solutions.
· Experience assessing and managing compliance and contractual risks across the project cycle.
· Experience using award management systems or structured grant/contract databases, including maintaining accurate award records and donor‑required data.
· Native-level proficiency in English (written and spoken).
· Strong writing and editing skills, with prior experience producing key work outputs such as proposals, budgets, reports, and trainings.
· Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including diplomacy, negotiation, cross-team collaboration, donor communication, and discretion with confidential information.
· Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of applying critical thinking to complex compliance or award management challenges.
· Excellent time‑management and organisational skills, including the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast‑paced or complex operating environment.
· Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multicultural and remote teams; demonstrated leadership capacity.
· Flexibility to manage periodic shifts in workload and working hours.
· Experience mentoring or training staff on compliance, procurement, or donor‑related procedures.
· Experience leading cross‑functional processes involving both programme and operational teams.
Preferred
· Prior experience living or working in a global majority country/region
· Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken).
· Experience with EU/UK‑funded projects (e.g., EC, FCDO) in complex environments.
· Experience developing internal policies, guidelines, or training materials related to compliance, procurement, or award management.
· Familiarity with Internews’ operating environment, systems, or organisational approaches.
Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 13 March 2026 (Note: This is a rolling recruitment process candidates might be invited for interview before the deadline)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Candidates must submit a succinct cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the role, and a CV highlighting relevant experience. Successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore, a successful applicant must both be present in the UK for the duration of the assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence employment.
Are you an experienced professional with a passion for philanthropy and high-net-worth client management? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Relationship Manager in order to manage a diverse portfolio of High-Net-Worth donors and Collective Fund accounts, overseeing the administration of their charitable giving.
You’ll apply your compliance and grant making expertise to support impactful philanthropy while working alongside a talented, entrepreneurial team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence wider organisational initiatives and grow your career in a fast paced, mission driven environment.
As a Senior Relationship Manager you will:
- Manage complex Donor Advised Fund and Collective Fund clients with a strong focus on client service.
- Handle financial administration, including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payments.
- Ensure all activities comply with UK charity law and regulatory standards.
- Liaise effectively with clients, intermediaries, and third party providers.
- Support process improvements, team development, and external communications.
- Represent the organisation at events and networking opportunities.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Significant experience in grant making and compliance within the charity sector.
- Proven track record in relationship management, ideally with HNW/UHNW clients.
- Exceptional communication and client stewardship skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable handling sensitive data.
- Proactive, solution oriented, and able to thrive in a fast moving environment.
Salary: Starting salary £40,000+ bonus
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and engagement.
Overall Purpose of the Position
The Head of Programmes and Operations is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the organisations’ project activities and leads the DPI Programmes team, also ensuring effective and enabling line-management of Finance, Fundraising, Programmes and Operations colleagues. The role works with the CEO on operational, fundraising, strategic and monitoring levels and involves representing DPI at external meetings and events as needed.
Project Management
- Coordinates the day-to-day operational management of the DPI’s programmes, including the implementation of activities and financial matters – in close coordination with relevant colleagues.
- Monitors the implementation of project activities and ensures compliance with donor requirements, the organizational strategic framework, as well as internal procedures and policies.
- Initiates and facilitates internal programmes and events planning meetings (including designing the agenda and overseeing the organisation and preparation of materials)
- Organises regular meetings with the Programmes team to ensure project plans and donor requirements are on track.
- Keeps an up-to-date overview of programme delivery, reports any challenges, and suggests solutions to the CEO.
- Builds project budgets with Finance, monitors project expenditures, develops financial strategies and addresses financial challenges.
- Monitors the political and security situation in Türkiye and the wider regions, developments relating to the conflict and impact on the project.
People Management
- Ensures the effective line-management of the Funding and Development Manager, Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Programmes staff.
- Organises regular check-ins with direct reports, to enable effective management of workloads, ensuring priorities are met, and to facilitate professional development and staff retention.
- Works closely with the Funding and Development Manager to ensure timely delivery and monitoring of contractual reports, including interim and final reports to donors.
- Oversees deliverables and performance of the M&E and Communications consultants.
Networking
- Represents and promotes DPI’s work in varied contexts and maintains relationships with external stakeholders in Türkiye and in Europe such as political party representatives.
- Builds and maintains relationships with partners and donors alongside the Funding and Development Manager when needed.
- Carries out frequent visits to Türkiye and maintains a good working knowledge of the facts on the ground when needed.
Governance
- Leads on the planning of regular Board meetings, in collaboration with all relevant colleagues and the CEO.
Key Experience/Technical Competencies/Knowledge required for the position.
The successful candidate should have the following:
- A postgraduate degree in Political Science, Law, Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 8-10 years’ experience in project management in charity or NGO setting.
- Extensive experience with line-management, and a commitment to fostering an engaging and inclusive team culture.
- Strong experience of overseeing the implementation of government and/or EU funded projects.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience in research and complex information analysis.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- A strong understanding of confidentiality terms.
- Ability to manage under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments
The successful candidate should have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as 9 March 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
DPI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity.
DPI SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
DPI maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing of our code of conduct with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you someone who...
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...wakes up motivated to use your fundraising expertise to solve some of the world's most pressing issues: climate change, food security, and public health?
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...is energised by the challenge of building a high-value donor pipeline from the ground up?
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...is a strategic connector, adept at building genuine relationships with donors?
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply for our Philanthropy Manager role at ProVeg UK.
Role Summary
Our fast-growing team at ProVeg UK has ambitious targets for the coming years, and we need innovative, entrepreneurial thinkers to help us reach them for 2026 and beyond.
The primary focus of this role is to establish and lead our UK mid-major level (HNWI) donor function alongside our Co-Executive Director. We have a successful track record with Trusts and Foundations (T&F) and are now looking to cultivate a diverse portfolio of funders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable food system, tackling climate change, and ensuring the food we eat is good for all. You will be the architect of this new HNWI income stream - researching, qualifying, and securing transformational gifts from scratch.
While philanthropy experience is essential for this role, you will also collaborate with our Development Manager to oversee our established T&F portfolio. We are predominantly seeking strong philanthropy specialists and are happy to provide training on grant applications where needed.
This is a pivotal role for someone looking to lead on a high-impact fundraising strategy and help secure the vital resources needed for our continued success.
You will be a champion for our mission, able to think creatively about how to attract interest across sectors and translate the impact of our work to speak to a range of audiences.
Job details
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Working hours: Part-time (28 hours per week over 4 days, i.e. 0.8 FTE)
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Contract duration: 2 year fixed contract, with possibility to extend
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Location: Remote within the UK
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Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per year for 1.0 FTE (pro-rata’d to working hours)
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Reports to: Co-Executive Director UK
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Start date: ASAP
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Application deadline: March 2nd
Responsibilities
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Establish the HNWI Pipeline by leading the proactive research and identification of new UK-based major donors. You will manage the full prospect lifecycle, from cold outreach and initial "discovery" meetings to the final ask and bespoke stewardship.
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Conceptualise, launch, and manage a new donor circle (e.g., an 'Impact Club') to create a structured engagement programme for mid to high-level supporters alongside the Co-Executive Director.
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Co-develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.
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Plan, facilitate, and manage events, including the coordination and delivery of roundtable discussions or multi-participant meetings, ensuring effective engagement, smooth logistics, and clear outcomes.
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Create compelling, tailored cases for support and impact reports that translate ProVeg’s data into visionary narratives that resonate with wealthy philanthropists.
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Brief and support the Co-Executive Directors and Trustees for high-level meetings, ensuring they are positioned effectively to close significant gifts.
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Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor interactions, communications, and commitments within our HubSpot system, which we use to manage and track our relationship pipelines and fundraising progress.
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Collaborate with the Development Manager to maintain our existing T&F relationships, ensuring high-quality grant applications, reporting, and compliance are met.
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Travel in and around London and other major cities in the UK to network with potential donors and represent the organisation
Qualifications
Essential:
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You bring 3+ years of philanthropy/fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.
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You possess demonstrable experience in identifying and opening doors to new HNWI prospects rather than just managing an inherited portfolio.
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You are a skilled verbal communicator with the ability to lead virtual and in-person meetings with gravitas, communicating ProVeg UKs work with donors and partners in inspiring, creative, and persuasive ways.
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You possess excellent written communication skills to write inspiring, persuasive content.
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You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, and can think creatively to find new solutions to challenges.
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You are a competent project manager, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied and fast-paced workload.
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You display the ability to network effectively and represent ProVeg with a wide range of stakeholders, nurturing and cultivating relationships into long-term, mutually-beneficial partnerships.
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You have a genuine passion for ProVeg’s mission and the ability to travel within the UK for donor engagement.
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You are able and willing to travel within the UK and represent the organisation at donor meetings and other related events
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You possess knowledge of the plant-based food sector or environmental philanthropy.
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You have acquired solid experience using HubSpot (or a similar CRM) for pipeline management.
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You demonstrate experience in (or a strong aptitude for) writing successful funding proposals for T&Fs.
Benefits of working with ProVeg
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career development support.
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Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
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Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service
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Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts
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Compassionate animal companion leave
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
About ProVeg International
ProVeg International works to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global food system by making plant-rich foods and alternative proteins more accessible and appealing.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a world where the food we eat is good for all people, animals, and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.
ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 250 employees.
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of migration history and nationality, religion, skin colour, gender, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People from the Global Majority, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.
In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.
In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,000–£42,000 per year
Location: St John’s Wood, London – hybrid (at least 3 days a week on-site, ideally 4)
Contract: Permanent
St John’s Hospice, part of the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, provides free, specialist care for people living with life-limiting illness and their families across North London. This new role is a great opportunity to grow our income from trusts, foundations and major gifts so we can reach even more people.
The role
As Senior Philanthropy and Major Gifts Executive, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of mid-level trusts, foundations and other funders.
- Lead on drafting and submitting compelling funding applications.
- Support the stewardship of high-value funders, including visits and meetings.
- Research and qualify new funding prospects to grow the pipeline.
- Produce clear, timely impact and financial reports with colleagues across care, finance and services.
- Maintain accurate records and pipelines on the CRM, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and charity standards.
- Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy and Major Gifts Manager and wider fundraising team, with scope to develop towards major donors and other income streams.
This is a collaborative role based at St John’s Wood, with hybrid working and regular contact with colleagues, senior management and trustees.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
- A record of securing four-figure and above grants.
- Confident prospect research and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage a busy workload and competing deadlines accurately.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
The Route to a Million Campaign
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we seek to expand and diversify our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. To support this, we are launching the Route to A Million campaign in March, aiming to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years on top of our forecast income. The campaign is supported by a newly recruited campaign board, and the new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will spearhead the work required to achieve this target.
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to supercharge First Give’s next phase of income growth. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a multi‑year fundraising strategy that fuels real, measurable impact for young people and society as a whole. First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable leading a brand-new team.
As the senior leader for all income streams, you will own and drive our major donor programme; unlock new philanthropic partnerships; and build a talented team across other income streams to achieve ambitious goals. Working closely with the Director and our emerging Campaign Board, you will play critical role in growing our £1m+ annual income, deepening donor engagement and building the culture, systems and relationships that will propel First Give into its next phase of expansion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser who thrives in a values‑driven, high‑ambition environment and wants to make a lasting contribution to a fast‑growing education charity.
Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £60K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: This is a hybrid contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events as required. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


As Legacy and In-Memory Manager you will be responsible for leading your team to drive transformational change, through the delivery of our legacy and in-memory growth strategy.
You will set objectives and oversee team activity to deliver the entire legacy journey with the aim of achieving significant long-term growth in revenue income to support our ambitious plans to bring Maggie’s cancer care to everyone who needs us.
You will be responsible for working collaboratively with teams from across Maggie’s to engage them in the importance of legacy and in-memory giving.
You will manage external agencies and suppliers to deliver excellent work, on time and to budget. You will also manage end-to-end, multi-channel campaigns including the delivery of these through colleagues and agencies.
Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March in our Hammersmith office.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the UK's leading youth homelessness charity to help them recruit for a New Business Manager. This charity supports almost 14,000 young people every year and is campaigning to end youth homelessness by 2037. They run over 60 accommodation services and work in 15 boroughs in London, Sunderland, Manchester, Bradford and Barnsley.
New Business Manager
Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Open to flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working (2-3 days in the London or Manchester office)
£40,517.92 - £47,377.25 (London), £36,264.07 - £43,123.40 (Outside London)
This is a vital, high-impact and visible role at the heart of our fundraising strategy, ideal for someone who combines creativity and commercial flair with a track record of securing transformational strategic partnerships.
The New Business Manager sits within the charity's Corporate New Business team of four, who work alongside the Partnership management team of seven.
Recent successes for the team include securing multiyear strategic partnerships with Nationwide (£3m p.a), Card Factory Foundation (£500k p.a), Citibank (£190k pa.) and Newsquest (£4m of strategic pro bono).
The post holder will be responsible for securing strategic new partnerships with a focus on those worth £100k - £1m. You'll also support the Senior New Business Manager on £1m+ partnerships. This role requires tenacity and will need to work at pace while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Cultivating and providing exceptional stewardship to warm and cold prospects
- Creating bold and creative partnership proposals that stand out
- Working collaboratively with the partnership management to learn what's working and successfully onboard and transition new partners seamlessly
- Maintaining consistent records on Raiser's Edge
If you have experience of successful pipeline management, and delivering bold and creative high-value corporate partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you.
To apply, please submit your CV. Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Please note that CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
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!
It’s an exciting time to join the Rugby Portobello Trust.
We are a vibrant, place-based community charity supporting children and young people in North Kensington. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are investing in the next phase of our fundraising growth, and we’re looking for an ambitious, strategic fundraising leader to help drive that forward.
As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead our income-generating strategy across special events, challenge events, individual giving (one-off and regular) and major donors. You’ll shape how we tell our story, deepen supporter relationships and grow unrestricted income to ensure our long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role with real breadth. You will:
- Lead and grow income across multiple fundraising streams
- Develop and steward major donor relationships
- Oversee high-quality, income-generating events
- Drive multi-channel supporter communications
- Analyse performance data and report against KPIs
- Manage and develop a small, committed team
We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has a strong track record of achieving and growing fundraising income
✔ Has delivered successful income-generating events
✔ Is confident managing donor relationships, including major donors
✔ Can translate organisational strategy into income growth plans
✔ Is comfortable holding targets and being accountable for performance
✔ Brings energy, creativity and leadership to a small but ambitious organisation
You’ll be joining a charity with a loyal supporter base of 3,000+, a strong fundraising history and a passionate leadership team. This is a hands-on role that's strategic in outlook, operational in delivery and deeply connected to the community we serve.
If you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape growth, lead from the front and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
There has never been a more exciting time to join Cherry Trees. With our second respite home opening soon near Liphook in Hampshire, and a new Head of Fundraising and Communications shaping an ambitious phase of growth, we’re strengthening our team to help even more families who rely on our support.
We’re looking for a creative, data‑savvy, and supporter‑focused Individual Giving Manager to play a key role in developing and growing our individual giving programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to build inspiring donor journeys, craft compelling campaigns, and help shape how we engage our wonderful community of supporters.
As part of our friendly and growing Fundraising & Communications team, you’ll be contributing to meaningful, high‑impact work every day. Your ideas will be valued, your voice heard, and your creativity encouraged as we prepare to launch our new five‑year strategy in 2026.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategy & Programme Development
- Develop and deliver an annual Individual Giving strategy aligned with Cherry Trees’ organisational and fundraising goals.
- Plan and manage a programme of multi‑channel campaigns (email, mail, social, digital ads, direct mail) to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors. Grow regular giving income using targeted campaigns and personalised communications.
- Donor Stewardship & Engagement
- Oversee donor journeys that inspire, thank, and update supporters, ensuring excellent supporter experience at all touchpoints.
- Develop segmented, insight-driven communications that speak to donor motivations. Manage in‑memory, ensuring sensitive and supportive engagement.
- Campaign Delivery
- Lead on seasonal and one-off appeals, including the Christmas Big Give Challenge and seasonal campaigns.
- Write compelling fundraising copy for emails, newsletters, social media, and print. - Work with colleagues in Communications, Services, and Finance to gather stories, monitor outcomes, and ensure consistent messaging.
- Data, Reporting & Insight
- Use CRM data to segment audiences, track ROI, and analyse donor behaviour.
- Produce regular performance reports, forecasting, and recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and best practice in data handling.
- Budget & Income Management
- Manage and monitor the Individual Giving budget, setting clear KPI targets.
- Deliver strong year‑on‑year growth and maintain accurate forecasting.
- Manage relationships with suppliers such as mail houses, designers, and digital agencies.
- Cross‑Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the wider Fundraising team to support integrated campaigns and events.
- Contribute to the development of supporter journeys across all income streams. - Represent Individual Giving at internal meetings and when engaging with external stakeholders.
You’ll be confident using CRM data and analysis to inform strategy, and working alongside our communications team, you’ll enjoy creating compelling fundraising content from email journeys to campaign appeals, that motivates supporters to give.
You will excel in creating engaging supporter journeys and developing compelling fundraising propositions. Be strong in budget management, campaign evaluation skills, and familiarity with CRM systems are essential.
Please include a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Cherry Trees and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager & Marketing Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 4 to 5 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Responsible to: Director of Services
About Us
Home-Start Elmbridge is a local, independent charity supporting families with predominantly at least one child under the age of five, and a specialised service for families of primary school children. Through our team of trained volunteers and staff, we offer emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and give their young children the best possible start in life.
About the role
As Fundraising & Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering our Fundraising strategies, to secure appropriate funding to ensure the sustainable delivery of high-quality services by Home-Start Elmbridge.
- Leading on submitting grant applications, tenders and bids for existing and new services and develop new partnerships to support delivery.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of the Fundraising plan through the coordination of fundraising activities (including events, campaigns, and sponsorships) and managing donor relationships.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in a Fundraising & Marketing management or leadership role, ideally in the voluntary or community sector
- Strong people management skills, including supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience of fundraising, grant applications or income generation
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
- Strong organisational and financial oversight skills
- Ability to work flexibly including some hours outside of normal business hours
- A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
- A clean driver’s licence and access to a car
What we offer:
Home-Start Elmbridge is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:
- Flexible working (within service need)
- Generous annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families’ lives
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start Elmbridge’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
Home-Start Elmbridge is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact us during the recruitment process
Schedule and Interview Process
- Closing date: 4th March 2026
- Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day
- Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the Home-Start Elmbridge offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.