Research and stewardship manager jobs
About the team
The Philanthropy & Partnerships Team at Impetus is high performing, experienced and ambitious, united by a shared commitment to achieving lasting change for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We combine deep fundraising expertise, strong sector insight and a clear focus on impact, working collaboratively to build partnerships that enable Impetus and our charity partners to succeed.
We are brave and curious in our pursuit of better outcomes, open to new perspectives and supportive of taking considered risks that help us learn and improve. We set high standards for ourselves and are evidence-led and results-driven for young people, with rigour and excellent execution underpinning our work across the full fundraising cycle.
We bring high trust and high challenge, building strong relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity and respect, while creating a safe environment for constructive challenge and accountability. We thrive through diversity, valuing difference in background, experience and thought, and we always seek collaboration, knowing that we will not achieve our mission alone.
Team members are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to take ownership of their work. You will be supported by skilled, engaged colleagues and challenged to grow in a team that values learning, reflection and continuous improvement.
Why work with us?
Working at Impetus means joining an organisation that is serious about impact and serious about people. Our values actively guide how we make decisions, how we work together and how we deliver change.
In the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team, you will:
- Be part of a high-performing and respected fundraising team
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with thoughtful, impact-driven donors
- Develop your skills across the full fundraising cycle, supported by strong leadership
- Work on some of the charity sector’s most exciting and long-term partnerships
- See a clear connection between your work and improved outcomes for young people
If you are motivated by purpose, enjoy working to a high standard, and want to be part of a team that is ambitious about both impact and excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Harbi Jama,
Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships
About this role
The Philanthropy Manager will own an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors at five to six figure level and act as the day-to-day relationship manager within that portfolio.
The role plans and delivers cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activity to agreed KPIs, makes timely operational decisions within scope, and escalates risks/opportunities early.
The post holder contributes evidence and insight into team planning, supports senior colleagues on major/strategic accounts, and collaborates across teams to ensure high quality, inclusive delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Own and manage an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors at the five to six figure level, delivering agreed income and engagement targets.
- Build and maintain professional, long-term relationships within the portfolio, escalating strategic issues or risks promptly.
- Act as the day-to-day relationship manager for donors in your portfolio, adapting style to audience and context and ensuring clear, timely communications; seek support for major strategic relationships.
- Maintain structured cultivation plans with milestones, update stakeholders proactively, and adjust plans based on learning.
- Develop clear, evidence-led proposals and reports using agreed templates, definitions and KPIs; quality check data before submission.
- Support senior colleagues on major prospects with briefings, meeting notes, and follow ups.
- Supporting Senior Philanthropy Managers, Development Directors and the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships on key accounts (typically £500k–£1m+), preparing high quality materials and inputs and maintaining accurate records of progress through the fundraising cycle in Salesforce.
- Contribute insights to identify and prioritise new grant opportunities and themes; share relevant sector updates with the team.
- Co-develop stewardship plans tailored to donor priorities in collaboration with Engagement, Pro Bono and Events teams.
- Maintain accurate, complete records in Salesforce; apply definitions consistently and quality check data before reporting.
- Maintain Salesforce and contribute inputs for SMT/committee reporting via the Senior Philanthropy Manager; propose lightweight improvements to existing processes.
- Keep professional knowledge current; share useful updates/resources and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
- Support delivery of major fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events, and ad-hoc Philanthropy Team activities.
- Demonstrate professionalism and best practice in all duties, complying with organisational policies and procedures, and proactively supporting the wider team.
- Model inclusive, professional behaviours; design inclusive meetings/interactions, act as an ally and challenge bias constructively while supporting the wider team.
- Share know‑how and peer‑coach officers/assistants, offering constructive feedback and supporting onboarding for new colleagues.
- Attend Impetus events to provide support to Philanthropy team.
Person specification
Essential
- Demonstrable experience generating gifts at five to six figures from UK trusts, corporate partnerships and/or foundations.
- Ability to work through the fundraising cycle with donors to initiate, renew and grow gifts.
- Experience developing partnerships and managing an allocated portfolio of donor relationships.
- Excellent research and prospecting skills.
- Strong experience using Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, and substantive experience using Salesforce or a comparable CRM.
- Strong planning and organisation skills – build structured plans with milestones/dependencies and track portfolio income/expenditure, highlighting variances early.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong bid-writing and storytelling ability.
- Ability to grasp and convey complex ideas, including Impetus’ model and the private equity industry.
- Able to engage confidently and professionally with senior stakeholders, adapting style and seeking support where appropriate.
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and maintain excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- Demonstrated inclusive practice in meetings/interactions, challenges bias constructively and acts as an ally to colleagues and young people.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the youth, education or employment sectors.
- Experience fundraising for grant makers, infrastructure organisations or intermediaries.
- Digital fundraising skills.
- Ability to think innovatively.
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
- Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
- Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
- The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st February 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th February 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th February 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

The Relationship Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.
The Relationship Fundraising role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover area of West London.
You will report to the Relationship Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Relationship Fundraising & Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity’s fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, finance, and reporting
· Responsibility for stewardship and relationship building with supporters within the region.
· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with national partnerships in your region.
· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.
· Support the Relationship Fundraising Manager (RFM) and Head of Relationship Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Relationship Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.
· Support and extend volunteer networks within geographical area in line with strategy.
· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across geographical area.
· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload in a cost-effective and proactive way.
Supporter Management
· Provide excellent customer service to fundraising supporters, with prompt responses to enquiries, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.
· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.
· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.
· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Officers, provide high quality account management to corporate supporters within specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.
· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.
· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
Increasing Community Support within geographical area
· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within geographical area, in line with strategy.
· Manage recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in geographical area, providing relevant support and training.
· Liaise with local community organisations (predominantly golf clubs) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.
· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with RFM.
· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with RFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with strategy.
· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Relationship Fundraising Manager.
· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.
What we are looking for:
· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
· Experience and confidence in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
· Experience and a keen interest in building long term relationships with supporters
· Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Excellent organisational skills
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently
· Live within defined region
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.
Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. If successful applicant owns a vehicle and will be driving for the role, they will be eligible for a car allowance of £3,500.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum, plus benefits and associated travel expenses. If successful applicant owns a vehicle and will be driving for the role, they will be eligible for a car allowance of £3,500.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 1st February 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About NO MORE
NO MORE is a global organisation dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and driving culture change. We work with nonprofits, corporations, governments, media, schools, and communities worldwide to amplify survivor voices and strengthen prevention and response efforts.
The role
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Intern to support our Development Team across fundraising, donor engagement, partnerships, and grants.
This full-time, 12-month internship offers hands-on experience within an international nonprofit and is ideal for someone passionate about social justice and international development.
Location: Hybrid (Hampton and remote)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 months
Reports to: Senior Business Development Officer
Key responsibilities
Fundraising and campaigns
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Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of individual giving campaigns and fundraising events
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Research prospective donors and new fundraising opportunities
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Assist with fundraising-related social media and marketing content
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Track and report on fundraising performance and impact
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Support challenge and community fundraising events and participant management
Donor communications
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Draft and edit donor communications, including thank-you messages, newsletters, and appeals
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Support personalised donor stewardship and supporter journeys
Grants and proposals
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Research grant opportunities aligned with NO MORE’s priorities
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Assist with grant applications, submissions, and reporting
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Track deadlines and maintain accurate grant records
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Support collection of impact and monitoring data
Partnership and team support
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Support delivery of in-person and virtual partnership events
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Conduct research on fundraising trends and donor demographics
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Provide administrative support, including database management and scheduling
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Support fundraising reporting to the Board of Trustees
About you
You will have:
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A degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development or a related field
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Confidence using Microsoft Office or Google Suite (including Excel and Gmail)
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Strong research skills and ability to summarise information clearly
You are:
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Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative
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Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small team
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Curious about social impact, current affairs, and nonprofit work
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Committed to NO MORE’s mission to end domestic and sexual violence
Desirable:
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Previous nonprofit, fundraising, or development experience (including internships or volunteering)
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Experience with social media or digital content
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Familiarity with grant writing or proposal preparation
NO MORE is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Public Interest Law Centre
The Public Interest Law Centre exists to challenge unlawful state practice and systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education. We specialise in public law, actions against public authorities and public inquiries, bringing cases to court for individuals and grassroots groups who have been treated unfairly.
We hold government and public bodies to account, challenge unlawful policies and practices, and promote access to justice for marginalised individuals and communities. We will not rest until we achieve a fairer and more equitable society.
About the Role
As Fundraising Manager, you will work closely with the Director to execute and implement PILC’s fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on trusts and foundations. You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable experience in securing significant income from trusts and foundations.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Director
Location: Cambridge Health, London (E2) / Hybrid working - two days per week in the office
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm
Salary: £40,013 per annum (pending RPI-linked cost-of-living uplift)
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a strong, strategic pipeline of trust and foundation prospects aligned with organisational priorities and funding needs.
- Grow PILC’s individual donor and supporter base.
- Work closely with the Director and project teams to translate power-building and legal work into clear, compelling funding propositions.
- Manage the full grants cycle, ensuring excellent stewardship and compliance with funder requirements.
- Cultivate new relationships with trusts and foundations and steward relationships with existing funders.
- Secure significant income from trusts and foundations, including multi-year and six-figure grants.
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with PILC’s Ethical Fundraising Policy and relevant regulations.
Annual leave and benefits
- We offer 25 days of holiday per year, plus additional time off over Christmas when our office closes
- A 7% employer pension contribution and option to join our Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am – 4pm
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Support and supervision
- Learning and development budget
- Access to our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced support when you need it most, including enhanced maternity pay and sick pay
Please review the recruitment pack before applying which contains:
- Background information about PILC
- Information about the selection process
- A detailed role description and person specification
- Application form
- Equality & Diversity monitoring form
How to apply: Please submit your completed application form and equality and diversity monitoring form to the email address in the recruitment pack by the closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 at 12pm.
Interviews will commence the week beginning 9 February 2026.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
PILC exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 FTE depending on experience
Full time: 37.5 hours or part time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Interviews will be held on week commencing 16 February 2026
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
We are looking for a legacy and in-memory marketing manager to play a crucial part in expanding the legacy and in-memory programme to amplify this significant area to drive income growth.
You will have proven experience of managing acquisition and stewardship campaigns across a range of channels for legacy and in-memory marketing, managing income and expenditure budgets and analysing performance and results. You’ll need to be passionate and confident in raising awareness of these areas of fundraising both externally with audiences and internally with colleagues.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Legacy Marketing Manager, In-Memory Giving Manager, Legacy Fundraising Manager, Planned Giving Manager, Legacy and In-Memory, Fundraising Campaign Manager, Donor Acquisition Manager, Stewardship Manager, Charitable Giving Manager, Legacy Development Officer, Philanthropy Marketing Manager, Fundraising Communications Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Legacy Programme Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Havant
Salary: £35,482 - £38,224
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA811
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
This is an exciting role in an ambitious and growing charity that supports all people affected by domestic abuse.
Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs
Participate in the development of Stop Domestic Abuse’s fundraising strategy and lead on the implementation and delivery of fundraising ensuring all fundraising objectives and KPI’s are met.
Identify and cultivate relationships with new, corporate partners, individual donors, major donors, foundations, and other potential supporters, increasing their awareness of SDA.
Create, launch and manage supporter stewardship and recognition programmes to ensure corporate donors and partners feel valued and engaged with the organisation, you will be key in maintaining long-term relationships.
Develop and maintain a portfolio of potential corporate and high net worth supporters through regular research and networking and attend events and meetings with potential donors.
Expand current fundraising activity to create new opportunities by promoting Stop Domestic Abuse.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hubbub are an award-winning environmental charity that have spent over a decade making environmental action make sense, for people, communities, and businesses.
Through its campaigns and projects, delivered with partners from every sector, Hubbub makes it easier for people to make positive environmental choices. It also provides evidence and insight to businesses and government on what works, helping to shape more effective policy and business action.
Hubbub’s projects are community-focused and deliver social benefits alongside environmental impact. By listening to and including people from all walks of life, Hubbub develops solutions that work for both people and planet. This includes reducing food waste while creating social spaces through the Community Fridge Network, regifting smartphones to extend the life of tech and reduce digital isolation, and helping communities reclaim unloved spaces for growing, play, and access to nature.
Following significant growth in Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, Hubbub is well placed to build on this momentum and strengthen its fundraising.
Trusts & Foundations fundraising is a core part of the role. Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, the postholder will be responsible for prospect research, relationship development and bid writing, securing restricted, project-based funding aligned to funder priorities. This includes contributing to cases for support and working with programme colleagues to shape fundable project ideas.
Alongside this, the role supports business partnerships work. This includes contributing to proposal decks and written materials and helping shape project ideas as businesses explore working with Hubbub. Partnerships are typically service- or project-based. Trusts & Foundations expertise is the priority, and Hubbub can support the postholder to develop experience in business partnerships over time.
As Development Manager, you will:
- Contribute to delivery against Hubbub’s annual team fundraising target, securing mainly restricted Trusts & Foundations income for specific projects, roles and the scaling of proven work.
- Grow the Trusts & Foundations pipeline, focusing primarily on new business and building relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects.
- Lead on prospect research to identify Trusts & Foundations that align with Hubbub’s priorities, programmes and way of working.
- Develop and write clear, well-targeted cases for support, working closely with Project Leads and Directors to shape fundable propositions.
- Write high-quality Trusts & Foundations bids and supporting materials, taking opportunities through to submission and reporting.
- Attend funder meetings and events as required, primarily in and around London.
- Support colleagues working on business partnerships, including contributing to proposal decks and written materials for service- and project-based partnerships that typically run for three to twenty-four months.
- Stay informed about environmental and philanthropic trends, using this insight to connect funder interests with Hubbub’s work and strategic objectives.
Person specification
Essential
- A strong track record in Trusts & Foundations fundraising, with experience personally securing high five-figure and low six-figure grants (including new business, renewals and uplifts). Examples should be clearly evidenced on your CV.
- Full-cycle experience across Trusts & Foundations fundraising, from research and cultivation through to solicitation, reporting and ongoing relationship management.
- Confidence building new funder relationships from scratch, alongside stewarding existing ones, both in person and remotely.
- Demonstrable experience researching, prioritising and converting Trusts & Foundations prospects into secured funding.
- Proven ability to develop compelling, funder-specific cases for support that respond clearly to funding criteria.
- A collaborative working style, with experience working across teams and seniority levels to deliver high-quality bids to deadline.
Desirable
- Some experience of business partnership fundraising, or a clear interest in developing skills in this area alongside core Trusts & Foundations work.
Employee benefits
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave per year excluding bank holidays PLUS 2 weeks of office closure during Christmas
- 4-week paid sabbatical with 5-years service
- 5% employer pension contribution, with an ethical pension provider
- Flexible working – the Hubbub team are asked to come to their wonderful Somerset House office one-day per week and have core hours of 10am-4pm, with flexibility to suit people’s needs. Flexible working also includes any reasonable adjustments required to enable each person at Hubbub to work to the best of their abilities
- Wellbeing – the Hubbub team’s wellbeing is crucial and they take a holistic approach, aiming to provide clarity of expectations, achievable workloads and a psychologically safe working environment where anyone can thrive. Their residency at Somerset House allows access to free counselling sessions for all of Hubbub staff.
Hubbub is partnering with QuarterFive on this appointment.
Please apply as soon as possible with a copy of your CV, ensuring it clearly aligns with the person specification (see notes in italics). A cover letter is not required at this stage. Full support with the formal application process will be provided to suitable applicants by Joe Blythe at QuarterFive.
If helpful, you may use the cover letter section of your CharityJob application to add further detail that directly relates to the person specification. Otherwise, a CV-only application is perfectly acceptable at this stage.
Closing date: Thursday 22 January
First interviews: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 February
Second interviews: Wednesday 11 February
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!
We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.
The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.
Who are Guts UK looking for?
This role would suit an experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
Guts UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as corporate prospecting, pitching and account management.
Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Benefits
- Hybrid based, with 1 day a week in either London or Huddersfield office - £2,000 London Weighting for candidates working hybrid from the London office
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days for office closures
- Employee assistance programme (covering both the individual and family members*) offering mental health support, physiotherapy and access to a remote GP amongst other services.
- 5% employer pension contribution
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Timeframes
- Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- In person interviews – London: Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February
- In person interviews – Huddersfield: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th February
- Decisions by EOD Friday 20th February
Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.
The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.
Who are Guts UK looking for?
This role would suit an experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
Guts UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as corporate prospecting, pitching and account management.
Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Benefits
- Hybrid based, with min 1 day a week in either London or Huddersfield office
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days for office closures
- Employee assistance programme (covering both the individual and family members*) offering mental health support, physiotherapy and access to a remote GP amongst other services.
- 5% employer pension contribution
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Timeframes
- Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- In person interviews – London: Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February
- In person interviews – Huddersfield: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th February
- Decisions by EOD Friday 20th February
Relationship Fundraising Manager – Wales
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Wales
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance. Please note that we typically offer at the start of the range, unless candidates demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
About the role
It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.
In this rewarding role, you will be within a team of Relationship Fundraising Managers and play your part to drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.
Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.
About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:
- Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.
- Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.
- Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively acquire new business and new relationships through targeted acquisition including research, completion of applications, and presentations to supporters/companies/groups to secure new income and/or relationships.
This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in Wales (or close to the border - e.g. in Chester) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across Wales to meet with supporters face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region.
There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together.
There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 29th January
First stage interviews: Thursday 5th February
Second stage interviews - Tuesday 10th February or Friday 13th February
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas – Cymru
Parhaol
Llawn amser (34.5 awr yr wythnos), rydym yn agored i sgwrs am sut rydych chi'n gweithio'r oriau hyn
Lleoliad - Gweithiwr symudol yng Nghymru
Ystod Cyflog - £35,200 i £39,200 + buddion + lwfans car
Sylwch ein bod fel arfer yn cynnig ar ddechrau'r ystod gyflog, oni bai bod ymgeiswyr yn dangos sgiliau a phrofiad eithriadol.
Ynglŷn â'r rôl
Mae'n amser cyffrous i ymuno â Chymorth Canser Macmillan wrth i ni lansio ein strategaeth pum mlynedd newydd a gweithio tuag at gyflawni ein gweledigaeth i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gael y gefnogaeth orau i bob person heddiw a sbarduno chwyldro mewn gofal canser ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Yn y rôl werth chweil hon, byddwch o fewn tîm o Rheolwr Codi Arian Perthynas ac yn chwarae eich rhan i yrru twf incwm ar draws y rhanbarth trwy adeiladu perthnasoedd gwerthfawr â chefnogwyr a darparu stiwardiaeth wedi'i theilwra i amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd. Byddwch yn hybu presenoldeb Macmillan mewn cymunedau, gan godi ymwybyddiaeth o'n gwasanaethau hanfodol a'r gwahaniaeth y gallant ei wneud.
Bydd eich syniadau arloesol, eich canllawiau personol a'ch cefnogaeth yn helpu cefnogwyr i gyflawni eu hamcanion codi arian wrth gydnabod taith unigol pob person, ac amlygu'r effaith ddofn y bydd eu cyfraniadau'n ei chael ar bobl sy'n byw gyda chanser.
Amdanoch chi
Y sgiliau a'r profiad yr ydym yn chwilio amdanynt yn y rôl yw:
- Profiad cadarn o reoli cyfrifon gyda'r gallu profedig i feithrin perthynas a datblygu perthnasoedd wrth ddeall anghenion amrywiaeth o unigolion, sefydliadau a grwpiau. Byddwch yn rhoi ein cefnogwyr wrth wraidd popeth a wnewch trwy greu atebion personol a meddylgar i ddarparu profiad cefnogwr o'r radd flaenaf.
- Sgiliau cynllunio, trefnu ac amldasgio cryf i gwrdd â therfynau amser a chyflawni nodau tîm ac unigol, gan gynnwys rheoli perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr Macmillan, grwpiau gwirfoddol a chyflawni metrigau allweddol fel cadw cefnogwyr a chynyddu targedau codi arian.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu ysgrifenedig a llafar effeithiol i'ch galluogi i ymgysylltu, ysbrydoli a chyflwyno negeseuon allweddol ynghyd â phrofiad o gydweithio â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
- Mynd ati i ennill busnes newydd a pherthnasoedd newydd yn rhagweithiol drwy gaffael wedi'i dargedu gan gynnwys ymchwil, cwblhau ceisiadau, a chyflwyniadau i gefnogwyr/cwmnïau/grwpiau i sicrhau incwm a/neu berthnasoedd newydd.
Mae'r rôl hon yn seiliedig o gartref gyda gweithio symudol. Mae angen i'ch cartref fod yng Nghymru (neu'n agos at y ffin - e.e. yn Chester) gan y gallwch ddisgwyl gweithio ar draws y rhanbarth yn wythnosol i gyfarfod â chefnogwyr wyneb yn wyneb tua 2 i 3 diwrnod yr wythnos. O'r herwydd, rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn yn y DU a mynediad at gerbyd neu'r gallu i deithio'n aml ar draws y rhanbarth.
Bydd gofyniad i fynychu cyfarfodydd tîm wyneb yn wyneb yn yr ardal yn chwarterol a rhannau eraill o'r DU pan fydd ein tiriogaeth a'n hadran codi arian ehangach yn dod at ei gilydd.
Bydd gofyniad hefyd am weithio hyblyg a thu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgaredd achlysurol gyda'r nos a phenwythnos a chewch eich digolledu am hyn gydag amser i ffwrdd yn lle.
Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o fuddion gan gynnwys:
- 25 diwrnod o wyliau ynghyd ag opsiynau gwyliau banc hyblyg, gan gynyddu 1 diwrnod bob blwyddyn o wasanaeth hyd at 30 diwrnod
- Pensiwn cyfatebol hyd at 7.5%
- 120+ o gynigion dysgu a datblygu, gyda mynediad at gymwysterau proffesiynol allanol
- Patrymau gwaith hyblyg, fel oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd i weithio'n gynharach neu'n hwyrach o amgylch ein horiau gwaith craidd o 10am-4pm
- Cynllun prynu a gwerthu gwyliau, yswiriant bywyd, ewyllysiau rhydd, disgowntiau manwerthu a llawer mwy
Amdanom ni
Yn Macmillan fe welwch bobl dalentog yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd i wneud beth bynnag sydd ei angen i gefnogi pobl sy'n byw gyda chanser. Rydym yn mynd ati i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd hyd yn oed yn well o helpu hyd yn oed mwy o bobl sydd angen ein cefnogaeth. Mae ein gwerthoedd wrth wraidd pwy ydym ni a phopeth a wnawn, gan ysbrydoli ein meddwl ac arwain ein gweithredoedd.
Mae ein strategaeth sefydliadol newydd yn nodi sut y byddwn yn ymladd hyd yn oed yn galetach i wneud i bob punt a godir gyfrif am hyd yn oed mwy. Gyda'ch help chi, byddwn yn trawsnewid gofal canser am byth.
Proses Recriwtio
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 23:59 ar dydd Iau 29 Ionawr
Cyfweliadau cam cyntaf – Dydd Iau 5 Chwefror
Cyfweliadau ail gam - Dydd Mawrth 10 Chwefror neu ddydd Gwener 13 Chwefror
Er mwyn sicrhau tegwch a chysondeb wrth ddewis yr ymgeisydd gorau ar gyfer y rôl hon, mae ein holl geisiadau yn cael eu hanonimeiddio hyd nes y bydd cyfweliad wedi'i gadarnhau.
Er mwyn i ni allu eich cefnogi i fod ar eich gorau yn ystod y broses ymgeisio neu gyfweld, cysylltwch â Thîm TA Macmillan am gyngor ac addasiadau rhesymol.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders – making the case for ambitious investigative journalism that holds power to account.
You’ll work closely with our Development Director and project leads, playing a central role in securing the resources that power our investigations. If you love variety, know how to tell a compelling story, and want to use your skills to back fearless impact-led journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
We are the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative newsroom. Our reporting is published by media partners around the world and holds power to account across five areas: environment, health, big tech, dirty money and local power.
This role will manage 2–3 of our editorial teams, providing strategic fundraising support to help them deliver journalism that drives real-world change. While the exact portfolio will be confirmed with the successful candidate, the role will initially support 2-3 of our core teams and may also contribute to work on emerging issues such as mis- and disinformation and its impact on UK communities.
Our teams include:
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Bureau Local: Works with communities across the UK to uncover hidden stories and drive accountability. Recent work includes exposing the exploitation of migrant workers, running a community-led investigation shaped by the Trans+ community, and bringing vital transparency to the family courts through reporting and mentoring.
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Enablers: Investigates the lawyers, accountants and financial structures that enable corruption and allow illicit finance to flow through the UK. Their reporting has prompted major regulatory investigations and scrutiny.
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Big Tech: Scrutinises the power and influence of major technology companies, examining issues such as moderator working conditions, surveillance, algorithmic harms, digital rights and the impact of AI on society. Their reporting has informed safety measures, supported litigation, and strengthened public understanding of how tech shapes our lives.
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Environment: Investigates the environmental and human impacts of resource extraction, climate finance and the actions of powerful corporations. Their reporting has contributed to changes in corporate practices and prompted customers to take action - including leaving their banks.
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Global Health: Examines the systems that shape access to healthcare, the safety and quality of medicines, and the influence of corporate and political interests on global health outcomes. The team has briefed the WHO and medical practitioners, ensuring their findings inform policy and frontline practice.
Our fundraising
The Bureau is almost entirely funded through grants and donations – without our supporters, we couldn’t do what we do. Over recent years, we’ve grown to a team of 35 people with an annual income of £2.8m, backed by a committed network of trusts, foundations, and individuals.
This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we build on those strong relationships and explore new ways to diversify our income.
Responsibilities
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Work with project leads to develop their ideas into a strong case for support, translating complex issues into powerful, accessible narratives for funders.
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Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting, effective stewardship and continued support.
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Research and develop a pipeline of new prospects.
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Write compelling proposals and applications to secure new grants.
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Collaborate with our other Fundraising Manager, who leads on the remaining themes, and provide support in those areas when needed.
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Support the Bureau in identifying ways to diversify our income, such as helping to grow our major donor programme.
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Work closely with colleagues across the Bureau - from reporters and impact producers to operations and finance – and play an active part in maintaining a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
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Pitch in on a range of fundraising tasks, big and small, to keep the Bureau in the best position to deliver its journalism.
Skills and experience
You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying.
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Fundraising track record: 5+ years’ experience raising significant money for charities or non-profits, especially from foundations (HNW experience a bonus).
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Grants expertise: confidence managing the full cycle from initial due diligence and agreements through to reporting back about our work.
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Great communicator: able to translate complex issues into strong and compelling proposals; fluent in English.
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Researcher and analyst: skilled at identifying new funding opportunities.
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Organised: able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
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Collaborative: comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom environment.
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Creative and resourceful: able to think beyond simple metrics to make a powerful case for impact.
Experience securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, or human rights is desirable but not essential. People with experience raising funds for campaigning or rights-based work may be especially well-suited.
Benefits – what we offer
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25 days annual leave + Christmas closure days
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Option to work a nine-day fortnight - (by reduction in annual leave)
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Learning and development opportunities
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Cycle to Work scheme
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to our email located on our website by 19th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26 January.
If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or have questions before applying, contact the email address located on our Fundraising Manager page. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please also complete our anonymous equality monitoring form here, which helps us track who we are reaching.
Our values
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Just: We pursue what is right with integrity and fairness.
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Honest: We reveal the truth, even when uncomfortable.
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Courageous: We break new ground with ambition and tenacity.
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Inclusive: We embrace diversity, equity, and different perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together.
The Royal Commission's diverse and growing alumni community spans academia, industry, science, engineering, and the arts. We are now seeking an Alumni Manager to strengthen engagement with this community and help build meaningful, long-term relationships that enhance the impact of our programmes.
The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 is a historic charitable foundation established to carry forward the legacy of the Great Exhibition. Today, we support excellence in research, innovation, and STEM education through prestigious postgraduate fellowships and awards, alongside the stewardship of our South Kensington estate.
The Role
Reporting to the Secretary to the Royal Commission, the Alumni Manager will lead the coordination and delivery of our alumni strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys building communities and working in the not-for-profit or higher education sector.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Relations & Community Building
· Maintain and develop the Commission’s alumni network, fostering long-term engagement.
· Work with the Secretary and Alumni Steering Group to develop and deliver an alumni engagement plan.
· Act as the main point of contact for alumni enquiries.
· Manage alumni use of Commission facilities.
Communications & Content
· Produce newsletters, alumni profiles, updates, and case studies.
· Manage alumni-related online content, including website updates and mailing lists.
· Coordinate content and publication of the annual external stakeholder magazine.
· Develop targeted communications for different alumni audiences.
Events
· Plan and deliver dedicated alumni events.
· Support alumni in delivering their own events.
· Assist the Events Coordinator and executive team with other Commission events.
Data & Administration
· Maintain and develop the alumni database, CRM (Hivebrite), survey tools, and internal records.
· Ensure alumni data is accurate and up to date.
· Track engagement metrics and prepare reports for internal review.
You may also be required to undertake other duties reasonably associated with the role.
About You
Essential qualities
· Experience in alumni relations, community management, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
· Experience planning and delivering events.
· Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Proficiency in CRM or database systems and Microsoft Office.
Desirable
· Experience in higher education, charities, research organisations, or learned societies.
· Understanding of academic or research environments.
· Experience in digital communications, content creation, or website management.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £16,932 per annum (10 hours per week; £59,262 FTE).
Flexible working hours agreed with the Secretary, within core hours of 10am–4pm.
At least one day per week working from the office.
Annual leave: 8.5 days plus public holidays (pro rata).
Employer pension contribution of 15% of gross salary via The People’s Pension or a personal pension scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships and programme delivery colleagues, you will support senior-level engagement where appropriate and lead the progression, follow-up, and delivery of opportunities across the corporate and foundation pipeline. You will play a key role in shaping fundable opportunities with donors, translating organisational, programme delivery and research priorities into compelling, donor‑aligned funding propositions. You will help turn interest into commitment by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and producing high-quality, persuasive funding proposals and delivering partnership goals.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys relationship-building, has excellent writing skills, understands the motivations of corporate and foundation donors, and is energised by seeing opportunities move forward and convert into income. We are a small and collaborative team, and so you will be happy engage in all aspects of the fundraising cycle and to provide support colleagues across the team as required.
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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!
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will be closed once filled.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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