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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Events & Community Fundraising Manager
We are looking for an Events and Community Fundraising Manager, who will be responsible for growing income, supporter participation and long-term engagement across our events and community fundraising programmes. You will manage and develop our existing portfolio while identifying new and innovative opportunities for sustainable growth. This is a hands-on, strategic and creative role. You will be expected to take ownership, develop new ideas, use data and insight to inform decisions, and turn opportunities into practical fundraising activity.
You will join a small and ambitious fundraising team with an established portfolio of around 30 events and a range of community fundraising activities and partnerships, generating approximately £200,000 a year. You will have the opportunity to build on this foundation, developing new fundraising products, audiences and partnerships and improving the supporter experience.
We're hoping to find an experienced events and community fundraiser who can take the lead on their own portfolio, build strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively in a small, fast-paced charity.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need



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This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow an established, high-performing fundraising team, shaping the next phase of Teens Unite's growth as we enter the most ambitious chapter in our history.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the delivery of an ambitious five-year income strategy that broadens and deepens relationships with major donors, philanthropists, corporate partners and leads the charities capital appeal. You will redefine how the charity approaches modern philanthropy, creating innovative partnerships that generate shared value while increasing both impact and income.
Who we are:
Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support.
We’re an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer. We’re not here to cure cancer. We’re here to empower young people to rebuild their lives and thrive beyond a diagnosis.
As we approach our 20th anniversary, we are entering the most exciting and ambitious chapter in our history.
We have bold plans to treble the number of young people we support, grow our income beyond £3 million per year and open the Home of Teens Unite, England's first purpose-built retreat for teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer.
To help us achieve this vision, we are looking for an exceptional fundraising leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy.
This is a rare opportunity to join a charity with a proven model, strong foundations and ambitious growth plans. You'll inherit an experienced and successful fundraising team whilst playing a leading role in shaping the next phase of our development.
Most importantly, you'll help ensure thousands more young people affected by cancer can access the support, experiences and opportunities they deserve and build a facility that will support generations to come.
The role:
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity at Teens Unite.
You will oversee and develop our income generation strategy, ensuring existing income streams continue to grow whilst creating new opportunities for transformational support.
A key focus of the role will be philanthropy, major donors and capital fundraising.
You will build meaningful relationships with major donors, high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, trusts, corporate supporters and strategic partners, creating opportunities for significant investment in the future of
Teens Unite.
You will also play a central role in securing funding for the Home of Teens Unite, a transformational project that will create England's first dedicated retreat and support centre for young people living with and beyond cancer.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to wider organisational strategy and help guide the charity through an exciting period of growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional relationship-building skills. Someone who can inspire supporters, lead a talented team and deliver ambitious growth.
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of Teens Unite's fundraising and philanthropy strategy.
- Develop plans to support the charity's ambition of becoming a £3 million income organisation.
- Identify opportunities for sustainable income growth across all fundraising streams.
- Provide regular fundraising performance updates to the Chief Executive and Board.
Philanthropy & Major Giving
- Build and manage a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and major supporters.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward significant gifts and long-term philanthropic partnerships.
- Create high-quality donor engagement plans and stewardship programmes.
Capital Appeal Leadership
- Play a leading role in securing funding for the Home of Teens Unite.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of prospects capable of supporting the capital appeal.
- Create compelling cases for support linked to the project.
- Deliver significant philanthropic investment in support of the appeal.
Team Leadership
- Provide strategic oversight, management and support across all income streams.
- Create a positive, high-performing and collaborative culture.
- Ensure individual fundraising strategies align with wider organisational goals.
- Responsible from growing current annual income for £1.4million per annum to £3million per annum over the next 5 years.
Why this role is different:
This isn't a role where you'll inherit a struggling fundraising programme and spend your first year fixing problems. You'll join an organisation with:
- A strong reputation and clear purpose
- A committed and experienced fundraising team
- Existing successful income streams
- Significant growth opportunities An ambitious capital appeal
- Clear board and leadership support
- A vision capable of inspiring major supporters and philanthropists
- You'll have the opportunity to build a major donor programme from the ground up, shape the future fundraising strategy of the organisation and play an integral role in delivering a truly unique national project.
Who you are:
We're looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraising leader who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing charity.
You may currently be working as:
- Head of Fundraising
- Senior Philanthropy Manager
- Major Donor ManagerSenior Fundraising Manager
Most importantly, you'll bring:
Essential
- Significant experience in major donor, philanthropy or high-value fundraising.
- A proven track record of identifying and securing five and six-figure gifts.
- Experience managing and developing fundraising teams.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Experience building and managing fundraising pipelines with high-net-worth individuals.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- The confidence to engage and build relationships with senior stakeholders and major supporters.
- Experience of capital appeal fundraising.
Desirable
- Experience within youth, health, cancer or social impact organisations.
- Knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising.
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Trusts & Grants Manager, Events & Challenges Fundraising Team and other fundraising staff as the charity grows
What We Offer:
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Christmas office closure
- Pension contribution
- Professional development and training
- Recently refurbished offices with free on-site parking
- The opportunity to help shape a nationally significant project and positive change the cancer care landscape for young people.
- Direct access to the Chief Executive and Board
Summary of Key Milestones
We will commence the first round of interviews from Wednesday 30th September
Should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date, applications will close early.
Teens Unite empowers young people aged 13-24 living with and beyond cancer to rebuild their lives, thrive beyond diagnosis and reach their potential
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Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.
For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?
The Regional Fundraising Manager (National Programme Development) will lead the creation, development and delivery of Camphill Village Trust’s community fundraising programme.
You will establish community fundraising as a sustainable and growing income stream across the trust by creating a framework that can be scaled across Camphill Village Trust nationally.
This role combines strategic planning, relationship building, and programme development but also encompasses hands-on delivery across our northern communities. You will play a key role in raising awareness of Camphill Village Trust, strengthening community connections and creating opportunities for supporters to help more people with learning disabilities and autism live extraordinary lives.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver a community fundraising strategy that lays the foundations for long-term national growth.
- Develop and manage the community fundraising budget and forecasting processes.
- Design and launch engaging fundraising products including DIY fundraising, challenge events, in-house events, schools, community groups and local organisations.
- Create fundraising resources, toolkits and supporter materials that make it easy for people to get involved.
- Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks and performance measures to track success and inform future growth.
- Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, schools, community groups and local businesses.
- Identify regional corporate fundraising opportunities and partnerships and work with the Philanthropy Manager to develop these relationships.
- Work closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues to raise awareness of fundraising opportunities and campaigns.
- Act as a key link between fundraising and operational teams across Camphill Village Trust.
- Spend time within communities, building relationships with people we support, staff and families.
- Identify compelling fundraising stories and case studies.
- Support the involvement of people we support in fundraising activities where appropriate.
- Support fundraising volunteers and ambassadors.
- Line manage and develop the Regional Fundraising team – Initially 1 x Regional Fundraising Officer (Central/South) with a view to future expansion.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Supporter Care, Individual Giving, Philanthropy, Legacy and In-Memory fundraising.
- Ensure fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant regulations, policies and best practice.
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential:
- At least three years' experience in community fundraising, supporter engagement or a related fundraising role.
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising campaigns, activities or products.
- Previous experience of developing fundraising strategy.
- Ability to build relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups and local organisations.
- Experience using CRM systems and fundraising data.
- Experience recruiting, managing and developing staff.
- Experience setting KPIs, monitoring performance and reporting outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Personal Attributes & Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercially aware
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguity
- Outstanding relationship builder and networker
- Creative and innovative thinker
- Strong project and programme management skills
- Confident communicator and influencer
- Collaborative and supportive leader
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Data-informed and results focused
- Resilient, adaptable and self-motivated
Location & Travel:
Hybrid.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week based within Camphill Village Trust communities.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being out in the community. This is not a desk-based fundraising role. You will spend significant time building relationships, identifying opportunities, meeting supporters and representing Camphill Village Trust across the region.
The successful candidate should live within reasonable commuting distance of our three communities in the north-east (based in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough). Regular travel across the region and occasional travel to other Trust communities will be required, along with some overnight stays, evening and weekend work.
Annual Leave and Benefits:
- 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- The option to buy and sell annual leave
- Company sick pay after one month starting at 4 weeks and increasing to 12 weeks with service
- Life Cover for all employees
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Blue Light Card
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About Leicester Animal Aid
Leicester Animal Aid is an animal welfare charity founded in 1956, accommodating relinquished, unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs within a 4.5-acre purpose-built rehoming centre in Huncote, Leicestershire. Animals are cared for by a professional, qualified and experienced animal care team, supported by excellent veterinary services. The charity also runs a community outreach scheme, helping vulnerable pet owners keep their cherished animal companions in their own homes.
About the Role
This is a key role within a driven, talented and successful professional fundraising team, all with a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to provide a second chance for cats and dogs and to rehome pets into loving, responsible homes. Joining at an exciting time of growth, you will help shape the future fundraising strategy while leading the Charity's impact, insight and fundraising infrastructure, ensuring it has the evidence, systems and strategic clarity needed to secure sustainable income and deliver meaningful supporter experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage data and reporting systems and optimise processes to build and maintain long-term supporter relationships and overall income growth.
- Lead the Charity's impact, insight and fundraising infrastructure, providing evidence, systems and impact narrative to underpin fundraising and supporter experience.
- Act as the central point for collating and organising impact evidence, including stories, statistics, outcomes and need, for appeals, campaigns, individual approaches and grant applications.
- Line manage and support the Supporter Experience Coordinator and Impact and Insights Coordinator (both future roles).
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience developing and implementing fundraising systems.
- Knowledge of fundraising databases such as Harlequin, Raiser's Edge or similar, including data extraction, segmentation and reporting.
- Demonstrable experience of successful supporter relationship building, stewardship, research and fundraising operations.
- Team leadership, line management and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing fundraising team and help shape the future fundraising strategy.
- Work closely with the General Manager, Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager and Fundraising & Communications Assistant.
- Lead on systems, impact, insight and supporter experience across the charity.
- Manage two planned future roles as the fundraising team expands.
How to Apply
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Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please include a covering letter and CV when applying
Leicester Animal Aid is a rehoming centre for cats and dogs, Loving animals today for those who will love them tomorrow.



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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
About the Role
Smart Works Greater Manchester opened its first centre in 2015 and expanded with a second centre in Manchester city centre in 2023. Our ambition is to support more than 1,200 women each year across our two centres, helping them gain the confidence, clothing and coaching they need to succeed at interview and secure employment.
As we continue to grow our service, we are committed to ensuring that every unemployed woman across Greater Manchester is aware of and able to access the transformative support available through Smart Works.
The Partnerships & Fundraising Manager will have responsibility for all aspects of fundraising including the design and delivery of Smart Works Greater Manchester’s annual fundraising strategy and activity plan with a clear purpose of ensuring our long-term sustainability. They will focus on the corporate and stakeholder partnership fundraising activity, to generate a six‑figure annual income portfolio.
They will work with the Head of Smart Works Greater Manchester and the Board of Trustees to deliver the fundraising strategy, activity plan and support the organisation’s long‑term sustainability.
Therefore, we are looking for an energetic, creative and forward-thinking individual to join our dynamic team and ensure the long-term future of Smart Works in Greater Manchester. The role requires a self-starting and proactive approach, excellent communication and networking skills and experience in generating income.
This role will be primarily based at our Smart Works centre in Manchester city centre, with some cross-centre working at our Stockport location. As part of the wider centre team, the successful candidate will also support key events, which may occasionally require evening and weekend working.
If you’re passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.
How to Apply
Please read the full job pack, then head to our website to apply through our recruitment system.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitmentprocesses, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
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Use your fundraising expertise to help create lasting impact. Join us to grow and engage our supporter community across global markets, inspiring more people to connect with our mission and support our work.
Role Responsibilities:
1. To engage, convert, acquire and onboard new and warm audiences using multi-channel such as direct dialogue, digital (e.g. journey planning and mapping, email/SMS), and telemarketing aligned to reflect VSO’s Purpose.
2. Manage VSO’s direct dialogue fundraising programmes, making choices and decisions on a commercial basis to deliver accelerated income growth.
3. Project management and overview of direct dialogue fundraising in the UK and US (new market) and introducing one other new market in 2027.
4. Providing clear visibility of relationships and performance, alongside managing and monitoring the performance of suppliers.
5. Ongoing attrition and KPI monitoring, evaluation, and improvement planning to maximise new donor acquisition and growth VSO’s donor files.
6. Initiate and proactively help identify new (market appropriate) audiences, campaigns, and acquisition products to engage and acquire new donors and income for VSO.
We bring about lasting change by working through volunteers and partners to empower communities in some of the world’s poorest regions.



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GASP Motor Project is a Surrey-based charity and Surrey County Council approved Alternative Provision provider. We support young people who are disengaged from education, at risk of becoming NEET, or facing barriers to learning due to social, emotional, behavioural or special educational needs.
We are seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused Fundraiser to develop and grow income from corporate and community sources.
The role will focus on building strong partnerships with businesses, community groups, schools, clubs, individual supporters and local networks across Surrey and beyond. The successful candidate will develop fundraising initiatives that not only generate income, but also increase awareness of GASP's work and create meaningful opportunities for businesses and communities to support vulnerable young people.
The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys networking, relationship building and creating partnerships that deliver mutual benefit and lasting social impact.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, business development, account management or partnership development.
- Experience engaging with community groups, supporters or volunteers.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Passion for supporting disadvantaged young people and improving life chances.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity sector.
- Knowledge of Surrey's business and community landscape.
- Experience organising fundraising events.
- Understanding of education, alternative provision, SEND or youth services.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
For more information, please visit our website: Join Our Team – GASP Motor Project
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Help turn local generosity into life-changing support for people when they need it most.
At Braintree Area Foodbank, we believe no one in our community should have to face hunger or hardship alone.
We provide emergency food and practical support to individuals and families in crisis, while working towards longer-term solutions to poverty. Over recent years, we have increasingly focused on providing more in-depth support, helping people maximise their income, address the challenges they face and create the conditions to move forward.
Now, we are looking for a proactive and driven Fundraising Manager to help us build a sustainable future.
Please note that interviews will take place on the 15th of October 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and so will get in touch as soon as possible about inviting you to interview.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow our fundraising function. You will develop income from businesses, community organisations and individuals, building relationships that help turn local generosity into meaningful, long-term support.
You will have the freedom to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and build fundraising activity from a relatively blank slate. While we already have an established base of supporters and fundraising materials, there is significant scope to develop new relationships, improve supporter engagement and create sustainable sources of unrestricted income.
Working closely with the Charity Manager, staff and Trustees, you will play a key role in building a fundraising function capable of making a significant contribution towards the foodbank's future.
Fundraising Manager
Location: Braintree, Essex (hybrid working considered)
Contract: 2-year fixed term, part-time, 25 hours per week, with scope to increase in future
Salary: £18,000–£20,000 per year (£27,000–£30,000 FTE)
Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays (F.T.E)
What you'll be doing
- Developing and delivering fundraising activity across corporate, community and individual giving.
- Building relationships with local businesses and developing opportunities for partnerships, sponsorship, employee fundraising and other forms of support.
- Developing relationships with churches, schools, community groups and other local organisations.
- Growing individual giving, including encouraging one-off supporters to become regular donors.
- Identifying and approaching new supporters and proactively developing fundraising opportunities.
- Developing campaigns, appeals, newsletters and other communications that inspire people to support our work.
- Creating a structured approach to supporter stewardship, ensuring donors understand the difference their support makes.
- Building and maintaining a clear pipeline of fundraising opportunities and relationships.
- Maintaining accurate supporter records and ensuring appropriate GDPR and data protection practices.
- Monitoring fundraising activity and income, evaluating what works and reporting progress to the Charity Manager and Trustees.
- Developing and implementing an annual fundraising plan.
- Representing the foodbank at meetings, networking events and within the local community.
This job is for you if...
- You have experience in fundraising, business development, sales, income generation or another role involving securing financial support.
- You are confident building relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- You are comfortable approaching people, making the case for support and asking for financial contributions.
- You are an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
- You are proactive, self-motivated and enjoy working independently.
- You can turn ideas into practical action and are comfortable building something new.
- You are organised and able to manage multiple relationships, opportunities and priorities.
- You are confident using databases, spreadsheets, email and standard office software.
- You share our commitment to treating people experiencing hardship with dignity and respect.
Experience of charity fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising or supporter databases would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from people with transferable experience from other sectors.
About us
Braintree Area Foodbank is a charity founded on Christian principles. Not every member of our team is a Christian, but we share a commitment to the values that underpin our work and welcome applications from people who do the same.
We believe that all people are created equal and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference locally while building something with long-term potential. You won't simply be maintaining an existing fundraising programme, you'll have the opportunity to shape it, grow it and help create a more sustainable future for a charity supporting thousands of people across our community.
Our mission is the prevention and relief of poverty in the Braintree District via emergency food, essentials and wrap around support
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We have an opportunity for a Regional Fundraising Manager to join our Regional Relationships team and help grow Blood Cancer UK’s fundraising impact across the region.
This role will focus on building and managing relationships with supporters and regional corporate partners, creating rewarding fundraising experiences and developing opportunities that increase engagement and income.
Working with colleagues across Regional Relationships, Public Fundraising, Partnerships, Philanthropy and Communications, you’ll help deliver excellent supporter stewardship and strengthen our connections with communities affected by blood cancer.
We’re looking for someone with experience of:
- Building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, corporates or stakeholders.
- Community or corporate fundraising, with a focus on income growth.
- Using insight and data to identify opportunities and improve performance.
- Managing a varied workload and working collaboratively across teams.
This is a home-based role for someone living in London, Surrey, the North Home Counties, East Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire or Berkshire. The role involves regular travel across the South East to meet supporters and stakeholders, as well as national travel approximately 6–8 times per year. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes are required.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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Role purpose and scope
The role has key responsibility for all larger fundraising activities and corporate grants at Swindon Food Collective. This includes high-profile networking with large businesses, PLC's, and corporations, processing commercial grant applications, developing, nurturing, and managing key corporate partnerships and significantly increasing corporate fundraising activities (e.g., sponsorships, developing commercial fundraising pitches, securing commercial grants, and developing a commercial income pipeline).
This exciting role involves undertaking frequent travel to large corporations and businesses (including local, regional or national head office locations) and pitching for sponsorship / presenting significant fundraising opportunities to senior stakeholders. This role will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Chair of our Fundraising Committee (Trustee).
Key responsibilities
Lead Corporate Grant Fundraising. Secure Funding Opportunities from Trusts and Foundations
· Develop a new corporate grant funding pipeline, building a database of corporate grant funding opportunities that ultimately helps to recure new revenue.
· Lead, prepare and write new compelling corporate grant applications to secure new funds from Foundations, Trusts, Corporations, etc., track and report organisational progress.
· Ensure timely and high-quality funder reporting and relationship management, developing lasting opportunities with funders.
· Capture and record impact evidence from new funding opportunities to strengthen charity impact reporting and data collection.
Developing New Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship
· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorships to attract new revenue into the charity to help support and fund either on-going operational expenditure or crisis support packages.
· Design a corporate partnership package (including defining partner benefits, a corporate presentation pitch to senior board members of prospective funders, and a set of simplified funding options for new partners.
· Build and steward relationships with high-value supporters, ensuring excellent donor care and personalised stewardship, supporting ongoing partnership engagement.
· Produce compelling cases for support and pitch materials tailored to different audiences
Philanthropy, Major Donors and Relationship Fundraising
· Manage a prospect pipeline (research, cultivation plans, asks, stewardship and renewals).
· Establish new relationships with relevant stakeholders to encourage legacy donations (e.g., gifts in wills, giving in memory, etc.) providing relevant appreciation support and messaging.
· Support and grow corporate philanthropy opportunities to raise funds for charity projects.
Digital, Fundraising Platforms and Planning
· Build a balanced digital-led fundraising income mix (e.g., corporate, philanthropy, trusts, and community), as well as establishing and managing all digital fundraising platforms on behalf of Swindon Food Collective (e.g., Charities Aid Foundation, Crowdfunder, Fundraise Up, GoFundMe, JustGiving, WhyDonate, EasyFundraising, Spacehive, GiveTap, etc.)
· Develop and deliver an 18-month income generation plan aligned to SFC priorities and the Trustee Strategy & Fundraising Committee.
Performance Management, Systems and Compliance
· Manage income forecasting, budgeting and ROI tracking; set and monitor KPIs and provide clear reporting to CEO/Board.
· Maintain accurate records in the CRM (or agreed system), ensuring GDPR compliance and strong data quality.
· Ensure fundraising activity aligns with relevant fundraising standards and ethical practice.
· Awareness of Fundraising Regulator and accreditation process.
General
· Team player and an active supporter of Swindon Food Collective values and culture.
· Ability to work flexibly and creatively, being innovative and supporting new initiatives.
· Happy to assist when appropriate to support other areas of the organisation ad hoc such as occasional support with events, public functions, and team training (as appropriate).
Person specification
Essential
· Proven track record of corporate fundraising and understanding of corporate grant applications and process, highlight previous successes and the potential for Swindon Food Collective.
· Demonstratable experience delivering previous significant income growth for charities through fundraising, partnerships or business development.
· Experience developing and implementing an income generation strategy across multiple streams (e.g., corporate, trusts, major donors, individual giving).
· Familiarity with the majority of Digital Charitable Platforms and demonstratable previous successes.
· Commercial acumen: confident with budgets, forecasting, KPIs and ROI monitoring.
· Experience acquiring funding via Charitable and Corporate Foundations
· Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
· Excellent written skills (cases for support, bids, grants, proposals, reports).
· Ability to work at pace in a small charity and be both strategic and hands-on.
· High integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising and data protection.
Desirable
· Experience of significant corporate funding raising gather from charities involved with addressing food poverty, social welfare or a comparable community-based charity environment.
· Experience presenting to Trustee Boards and Sub-Committees and working effectively with trustees.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
· Income: delivery of phased substantial new corporate income over a 24-month timeline. Generation and management of corporate prospects and on-going presentation of corporate propositions to secure new commercial funding and sponsorships.
· Pipeline health: value, stage progression, conversion rate and stewardship actions completed.
· Diversification: growth across multiple funding streams and clients to reduced dependency on any single source.
· Quality: strong donor retention/renewal and positive stakeholder feedback.
· Governance: timely reporting and full compliance with GDPR and fundraising standards.
Thank you for your interest and consideration in applying for this position. If you want a challenge and to help keep a vital foodbank service in Swindon financially viable, this is the job for you!!
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Step into a pivotal fundraising role where you’ll drive income growth across regional and community channels, challenge events, and sponsorship, all while delivering excellent supporter care. This is a temporary opportunity offering remote or hybrid working based in Essex, ideal for an experienced fundraiser who can quickly make an impact and build strong donor relationships.
About the Role:
You will lead on planning and delivering a mix of regional and community fundraising activities, challenge events, and event sponsorship to meet agreed income targets. Working closely with internal teams and supporters, you’ll manage end-to-end campaigns, from prospecting and cultivation through to stewardship and post-event evaluation. Your work will directly enhance supporter experience and strengthen the organisation’s fundraising pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, deliver and monitor regional and community fundraising activities to achieve agreed income and engagement targets.
* Coordinate and manage challenge events and other fundraising events, including logistics, communications, and on-the-day support.
* Develop and manage event sponsorship opportunities, including researching prospects, preparing proposals, and securing sponsorship agreements.
* Provide high-quality supporter care, ensuring timely, personalised and professional communication with donors, participants and community fundraisers.
* Use the Raiser’s Edge database to record and maintain accurate supporter and event data, track income, and produce regular reports.
* Implement donor cultivation plans, including follow-up, stewardship journeys and tailored engagement activities to maximise retention and uplift.
* Collaborate with colleagues to create compelling fundraising materials and event collateral that support recruitment and income generation.
* Monitor performance of fundraising activities, evaluating results and making recommendations to improve future campaigns.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in regional and community fundraising, including planning and delivering income-generating activities.
* Track record of managing challenge events and fundraising events from concept through to delivery and evaluation.
* Demonstrated ability to provide excellent supporter care and build strong, long-term relationships with donors and participants.
* Experience securing and managing event sponsorship, including prospecting and negotiation.
* Confident user of fundraising databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge, with strong data management and reporting skills.
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a temporary, fast-paced environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different supporter audiences.
* Ability to work effectively on a remote or hybrid basis, with good self-management and proactive communication.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working with charities or non-profit organisations in Essex or the surrounding region.
* Knowledge of current community and events fundraising trends and best practice.
* Experience developing digital promotion for fundraising and challenge events.
* Familiarity with integrating fundraising campaigns across multiple channels (online, community, corporate).
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field.
* Professional fundraising qualification (e.g. IoF/Chartered Institute of Fundraising) is desirable.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in fundraising, supporter care or events management is an advantage.
If you’re an experienced fundraiser ready to deliver results in a remote or hybrid role based in Essex, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to help drive impactful fundraising activities during this key temporary assignment.
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Join one of the South West's most ambitious and community-focused theatres.
At The Roses Theatre, we believe that great theatre can transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to connect, participate and thrive. As a charity, accessibility, creativity, inclusion and community impact are at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for a Development Manager (or Fundraising Manager)to help grow fundraising income, strengthen supporter relationships and secure investment in our artistic, participation and community programmes.
Working closely with the CEO, trustees, Marketing Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll lead our individual giving and donor development activity while helping to grow support from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and major supporters. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraising professional looking to take the next step in their development career.
Whether you're currently working as a Development Officer, Fundraising Officer or Development Executive, or you've built experience in individual giving, corporate fundraising or trusts and foundations fundraising, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills and make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the growth of individual giving, patron schemes and donor development initiatives.
• Build, steward and maintain strong relationships with supporters, donors and corporate partners.
• Research, develop and manage applications to trusts and foundations.
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and income streams.
• Work with colleagues and trustees to deliver successful fundraising campaigns and events.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising activity and supporter engagement.
We're looking for someone who is an excellent relationship-builder, organised, proactive and passionate about connecting people to meaningful causes. Experience in fundraising, development, donor stewardship, philanthropy, corporate partnerships or trusts and foundations work would be valuable, but we're equally interested in people with transferable skills and the drive to learn and grow. We definitely don't expect you will have experience in all areas of fundraising - though it's a bonus if you do!
If you're motivated by helping a charity deliver creative, community-focused work and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving regional theatre, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: £27,000-£30,000 FTE
Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE (4-5 days per week)
Location: The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, with flexible and hybrid working available
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Job Share: Applications for job share arrangements are welcome
Start Date: ASAP / Autumn 2026
The Roses Theatre is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
This role will drive income growth and deepen engagement across local communities in the region, play a key role in growing and stewarding supporter-led activity, recruiting and empowering volunteers, and championing legacy giving across the region and deliver an ambitious programme of community and events fundraising, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and service delivery to maximise reach, impact, and return on investment.
Responsible to: North Regional Community and Events Manager.
Based: Community based in Scotland.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Meet an annual income target for the region.
- Delivery of existing and new fundraising products.
- Organising and supporting fundraising events and activities within the region.
- Ensure participants are stewarded on their supporter journey.
- Lead where appropriate, project teams on campaigns and product development.
- Build new relationships with small to medium-sized local businesses, local groups and societies, faith organisations and events and event participants to maximise fundraising in the region.
- Use fundraising products to secure sponsorship for partnership dogs within the region.
- Work cooperatively with other fundraising colleagues (Events, Individual Giving and Major Giving, including corporates and trusts and with communications) to jointly further the impact of fundraising regionally.
- Support and deliver local legacy conversations and the legacy promotion.
- Resource fundraising volunteers with legacy awareness training or guidance.
- Contribute to an uplift in legacy pledges or enquirers sourced via community channels.
- Deliver regional legacy awareness events or campaigns.
Support, networks local relationships:
- Recruit, train, develop, support and motivate community event volunteers and supporters.
- In collaboration with regional service staff, establish, support and maintain relationships with Hearing Dogs networks of volunteers based around regional projects.
- Ensure good relations are established and maintained with a variety of media, including local and social to promote the Hearing Dogs brand and develop fundraising and engagement.
- Represent the Charity at volunteer and sector functions and events.
Maximising digital platforms:
- Use social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, X, to support fundraising initiatives, supporter journey and relationship building.
- Use digital event and online fundraising platforms to support events, fundraising and engagement.
Financial and reporting:
- Monitor regional income/expenditure monthly against budget.
- Report on variances and implement appropriate contingency plans.
- Maintain the charity database with timely and accurate donor, supporter and third-party information ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- To report back on a regular basis to the Head of Community Fundraising and Events as to activity, progress and achievement against identified financial and soft targets.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Proactive and confident self-starter with experience of raising funds or from equivalent experience gained either within the voluntary sector or the commercial world.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards the success of the Community Fundraising team and wider team at Hearing Dogs.
- Computer literate with MS365 applications and knowledge and experience of databases and an ability to keep accurate records of all contacts and relevant information.
- Ability to work on own, without close and constant support and supervision and to be able to handle pressure, deadlines and targets.
- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
- A full current driving license.
Desirable:
- Experience of the voluntary sector and fundraising.
- An understanding of charity law and how it relates to community fundraising.
- Understanding of digital and direct marketing in fundraising
- Experience of public speaking and presenting to a diverse range of audiences.
- An understanding and affinity of the challenges faced by the deaf community and the disability marketplace.
- A significant record of achievement in raising funds either gained within the voluntary sector or within a sales background.
- A team player with a desire to inspire and motivate others.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
Closing date: 9th October 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
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Job Title: Fundraising & Income Generation Manager
Reporting to: Head of Trent Bridge Community Trust
Contract type: Fulltime 35 hours/week
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus bonus
Start date: 1st November 2026
Trent Bridge Community Trust is the charitable arm of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Since 2008, we’ve used the power of cricket to connect communities, improve wellbeing, and create life-changing opportunities across Nottinghamshire.
Following our transition to charitable status, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and ambition. Our new Fundraising Strategy (2027–2030) sets a bold target to diversify income, increase sustainability, and expand our impact—especially for disadvantaged communities.
To help us achieve this, we are now looking for a Fundraising & Income Generation Manager to lead our income growth.
This is a new and pivotal role within the Trust, responsible for delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy to secure over £545,000 across three years, contributing to a wider £800,000 long term income vision.
You will lead on building diverse and sustainable income streams, helping us:
- Expand community and cricket programmes across the county
- Increase participation, especially among underrepresented groups
- Sustain vital health and wellbeing projects
- Strengthen our long-term financial resilience
If you have a proven track record in fundraising and income generation, have experience across multiple streams (grants, corporate, events or individual giving), skilled in developing pipelines and achieving financial targets, this is the challenge you are looking for!
If you are committed to making a difference in communities, are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity and excited about the power of sport in transforming lives then we want you on our team!
Why should you join us?
Be part of an organisation with strong community impact and heritage, help shape and lead a new fundraising function from the ground up and play a key role in building long – term sustainability and growth.
ROLE PROFILE
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Fundraising & Income Generation Manager will lead the delivery of the Trent Bridge Community Trust’s three-year Fundraising Strategy (2027-2030), securing a minimum of £545,000 (within a wider £800,000 long term ambition).
The roles aim is to:
· Build financial sustainability and resilience
· Reduce reliance on restricted and short-term funding
· Increase unrestricted income and diversified revenue streams
· Enable delivery of key programmes that improve health, wellbeing, and community participation through cricket
2. SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
A. STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and income action plan.
- Develop and manage a rolling 12–24 month fundraising pipeline.
- Set and monitor annual and quarterly income targets.
- Establish systems, processes and KPI dashboards to track performance.
- Identify new income opportunities aligned to Trust priorities.
B. INCOME GENERATION
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship
- Design and deliver tiered corporate partnership packages.
- Identify and secure new business partnerships across Nottinghamshire and the region.
- Develop programme, event and apprenticeship sponsorship opportunities
- Steward and grow existing partners (e.g. Tweezerman, Vertu, Russell Scanlan)
- Work closely with the club’s Commercial team to identify potential corporate/commercial partnerships.
Grants & Trusts
- Develop and manage a structured grant pipeline calendar.
- Write high-quality funding applications to Local Authorities, Charitable Trusts & Foundations, Government and statutory funders.
- Prioritise multi-year and unrestricted funding bids.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing funders.
Donations & Individual Giving
- Develop a regular giving programme (yearly, multi years, monthly donors)
- Launch and manage digital fundraising campaigns (e.g. JustGiving)
- Grow and segment the supporter/membership database.
- Introduce targeted community appeals linked to community programmes.
- Establish a Patron’s programmes targeting high net worth members.
Fundraising Events
- Lead delivery of flagship events such as Charity Zipwire, Golf Day and Charity Auction.
- Develop and deliver new fundraising events.
- Maximise income through sponsorship and participation growth.
C. PROGRAMME & IMPACT ALIGNMENT
- Work with Managers to ensure all funding aligns to:
- Volunteer growth (diverse and female volunteers)
- Expansion of programmes into North Nottinghamshire
- Apprenticeships and employability pathways
- Health & wellbeing programmes
- Translate programme outcomes into compelling funding cases, social impact stories and social return on investment.
D. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & PLANNING
- Increase proportion of unrestricted income and multi-year funding agreements.
- Support annual budget planning and income forecasting.
- Monitor income vs expenditure alongside Managers and Trust Board.
- Contribute to achieving £300,000 reserves target.
E. STAKEHOLDER & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Build strong relationships with Funders and partners, corporate sponsors, Donors and supporters.
- Develop structured stewardship plans.
- Support the production of an impact report, case studies and funder updates.
- Support Trustees in fundraising activity and engagement.
F. PERFORMANCE & REPORTING
- Track and report on KPIs, including income secured vs targets, Application success rates, donor and partner growth.
- Provide quarterly reports to the Trust Board.
- Contribute to the annual review in February.
- Continuously refine approaches based on performance data.
G. SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Lead the development and implementation of a CRM/fundraising database, Income tracking systems, fundraising processes and policies.
- Maintain a risk register of funding opportunities and contracts.
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Minimum of £545,000 secured over three years
- Annual income targets achieved (Breakdown shown in table below)
- Year 1: £154,000
- Year 2: £167,000
- Year 3: £222,000
- Generate an increase in the proportion of unrestricted income
- Growth in corporate partnerships and individual donors
- Strong, active fundraising pipeline (12–24 months ahead)
- Measurable contribution to volunteer growth, programme expansion and new apprenticeship roles through the income generated.
- Improved financial resilience and reduced dependency on NCCC and ECB funding
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
• 3-5 years proven track record in fundraising and income generation
• Success in securing funding from multiple streams:
o Grants & trusts
o Corporate partnerships
o Events and individual giving
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines and targets
• Experience of developing and managing strategic partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes
• Exceptional skills in bid writing and grant applications
• Strong understanding of funding landscapes
• Excellent relationship management and networking skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with strong delivery focus
• Strong competency in budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Ability to analyse data and drive performance
• Knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practice
• Commercial awareness
• Degree or equivalent in business, marketing or communications
• Ability to think strategically
• Passion for community impact and social change
• Passion for community sport and increasing participation, particularly underrepresented groups
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset
• Highly organised and results-driven
• Collaborative team player
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing funding environment
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across teams and organisations
• Ability to travel independently between sites
DESIRABLE
• Experience in charity, sport, or community sector
• Good at building long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of non-profit governance and structure
• Introductory Certificate in Fundraising
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Specialized training from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,200 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (open to part time)
There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Liverpool Centre
Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community
THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Liverpool and to grow community relationships across the region to raise vital funds for James’ Place.
As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Liverpool and the North West, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis.
The postholder will spend their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the North West with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. The opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals.
Direct Fundraising Work
- Develop and grow a network of local donors including community supporters, challenge event fundraisers and corporate partners.
- Engage with volunteers and influencers across the North West with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation.
- Steward existing donors, volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support.
- Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
- Identify regional funding opportunities including from local Trusts and Foundations and HNWI and feedback to wider fundraising team.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events and clinical teams to maximise opportunities.
- Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness.
- Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Liverpool centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities.
Administration
- Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database.
- Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements.
Working in the Wider Charity
- Help maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity.
- Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times.
- Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity.
- Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan.
Values
- Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least one of the following income streams: community, challenge events, corporate partnerships, in memory, or events.
- Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport.
- Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Excellent time management skills
- Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising.
- Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges.
- A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required.
- Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed.
Desirable
- Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce)
- Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention.
WE OFFER
- A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.
- Family friendly policies.
- Death in service insurance scheme.
- 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience.
Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October, 9am
First-round interviews are expected to be held online via MS Teams w/c 12th October.
Next Steps
There will be a two-stage interview process for this role.
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email following the closing date to invite you to a first-round interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team.
If successful, you will be invited to a second-round interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team.
The interviews will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification.
If your application is not shortlisted, we will contact you by email within two weeks of the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application. We encourage you to register for future job alerts here, so we can keep you informed about other opportunities at James’ Place that may be of interest to you.
Support
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
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