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The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading social mobility charity. We believe every young person should have a fair chance in life, regardless of their family’s income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Our mission is to change this. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.
Each year, together with our university and employer partners, we support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through our university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. And our support doesn’t stop there. We engage our thriving alumni community to help them to succeed in their professions and to act as advocates for social mobility.
Our rigorous and extensive research shines a light on barriers to opportunity from the early years to the workplace, and we strive to influence national policy change with evidence-based solutions to tackle educational and workplace inequality. Using insights from our programmes and research, we also test and scale new ideas in education and employment practice.
As an independent charity, our work is entirely reliant on the generous support of our community of donors. The need to support our work to tackle Britain’s low social mobility has never been greater.
Fundraising at the Sutton Trust
We are seeking a dynamic and confident Philanthropy Manager to join our high-performing fundraising team. The Sutton Trust is at an exciting point in our organisational journey, with a new Chairperson and ambitions to significantly grow our impact and fundraising as part of our 2030 strategy.
Over the past five years the impact of the Sutton Trust has increased, especially in our programme numbers, securing a relatively stable income of c.£6m over a number of years. In recent years this has grown to c.£7m, and our organisational strategy to 2030/31 will continue this fundraising trajectory to increase income to £12m. With a growing portfolio of philanthropic income from individuals – currently accounting for c.£1.2m – there is considerable enthusiasm and opportunity to build upon existing relationships and establish new ones in support of the work of The Sutton Trust.
Our fundraising approach will continue to focus on major gifts, harnessing and increasing our networks, and multi-year partnerships to leverage a range of drivers to secure philanthropic support. We anticipate utilising the structured giving schemes designed for our individual supporters to build a robust pipeline for future major gifts. This will include a focus on building out our newly refreshed Fellowship scheme and, importantly, working with the Head of Philanthropy to implement a segmented fundraising campaign with our 40,000 strong alumni community. Additionally, there is significant opportunity to build upon recent successes and further develop our approach to legacy fundraising.
Main duties
New Business
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Managing and growing the Trust’s Fellowship scheme through scoping, developing and securing new four and five-figure gifts from individual supporters, working closely with the Director of Development, Head of Philanthropy, and senior volunteers appropriately to secure and steward.
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Work with the Head of Philanthropy to identify and cultivate a prospect pool of potential donors at all levels, including utilising the CRM, current low-level donors, stakeholder network mapping through the Board and Trustees, as well as prospects research of philanthropists with an active interest in education/ social mobility.
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Undertake prospect research across the spectrum of philanthropic income in collaboration with the Head of Philanthropy – including identification, due diligence, qualification, and creating briefings and outreach plans.
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Work with the Head of Alumni Engagement to proactively identify Sutton Trust alumni with the capacity and inclination to support our work, developing meaningful relationships, identifying relevant opportunities to deepen their connection to the Trust, and influencing alums to start and continue their giving journey.
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Work with the Head of Fundraising Operations and Head of Philanthropy to design, implement, and promote a low-level online giving journey, including automated stewardship activation.
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Supporting the Head of Philanthropy to implement a compelling legacy campaign.
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Work with colleagues across the Development team to identify, qualify, cultivate and secure prospects, using resources effectively where there are links between corporates, individuals, and trusts & foundations.
Account Management and Development
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Manage and grow the Trust’s Fellowship major donor scheme, creating meaningful, mutually beneficial and long-term relationships.
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Create meaningful and personalised donor plans for your portfolio, including reporting, regular written updates and in person meetings where appropriate.
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Working with the Director of Development and Head of Philanthropy to support the stewardship and management of the Board, and other major donors.
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Be accountable for achieving individual agreed income targets, looking for opportunities to grow funding and diversify philanthropic income.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy in developing high-quality Fellowship and philanthropy collateral and communications.
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Take responsibility for all elements of event management for individual donors, including creating, planning and managing events that create meaningful experiences for donors. This may include drinks receptions, small private dinners, panel events, and programme visits.
Fundraising, Line Management, Finance and Reporting
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Effectively line manage and coach the Philanthropy Assistant, supporting their development as a fundraiser.
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Work with colleagues to deliver impactful events to cultivate prospects and steward partners, with a focus on experience for individual supporters and prospects.
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Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences, delivering presentations and providing expertise as required.
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Work with colleagues across Development and Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, income tracking, donor record keeping, and reporting for philanthropic income.
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Working closely with colleagues, provide philanthropy fundraising expertise to increase awareness of viable funding opportunities and develop organisational understanding of best practice when working with individual supporters.
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Ensure you and your line report appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting.
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Stay up to date with philanthropy fundraising best practice, embedding it across the Philanthropy team’s work, and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space.
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Other duties as necessary from time to time.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
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Experience building and managing donor relationships with individuals giving four-figures and above per annum in a philanthropy team or other fundraising capacity, and through structured giving schemes.
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Experience of all elements of the cultivation cycle, including prospect research via multiple sources, to develop a prospect pool of individual supporters.
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Experience of working with key senior colleagues across an organisation to secure major gifts and steward relationships, including making the ask for five-figure gifts.
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Experience of managing meaningful donor events and experiences, from concept to delivery.
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First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust with gravitas and confidence in a range of settings.
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Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to write persuasive and engaging funding collateral, and to network with Sutton Trust stakeholders and donors to inspire and encourage giving.
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Experience of building or inputting into donor strategy and planning.
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Experience of managing line reports, including effective supervision, feedback and development.
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Experience with working with membership groups such as alumni, implementing online-giving schemes and supporting legacy campaigns (desirable).
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Strong analytical skills.
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Knowledge and experience of the education and/or not-for-profit sector.
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Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, including trends in philanthropy and the different giving mechanisms utilised by individual donors (i.e. donor-advised funds, family foundations etc).
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Experienced at using Salesforce or other fundraising CRM software to accurately record funding relationships
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and our mission to increase social mobility.
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High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for a range of philanthropy fundraising activity.
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Strong communicator, skilled at persuading others through writing and conversation.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple funder relationships.
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Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £42,025-£48,000
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Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 18th May, with first round interviews held with first round interviews held on Wednesday, 27th May, and second round interviews held on Tuesday, 2nd June. Both rounds will be held in our London office.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Every day, SOHK transforms lives. We work with young people at risk of exclusion and disengagement from education, empowering them to break cycles of disadvantage and realise their potential. Through a combination of rugby and social and emotional learning, we help participants develop the confidence, skills, and resilience they need to succeed in life and education.
We plan to double the number of young people engaging with our programmes over the next five years. We are also making significant investments in our impact function, to better understand how we can maximise the benefits for participants and attract more attention and investment to social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a key role in delivering our fundraising ambitions across England and Wales. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining strategic relationship-building with high-quality event delivery to generate income and deepen supporter engagement.
The Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of major fundraising events, from planning and budgeting through to delivery and follow-up. This includes developing the annual events strategy, managing income and expenditure, supporting ticket and table sales, sourcing prizes, and ensuring an exceptional supporter experience throughout.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, they will build and convert a pipeline of corporate partners, developing compelling proposals and securing new partnerships to meet income targets. They will also lead on the stewardship of these relationships, delivering tailored engagement plans that demonstrate impact and maximise retention.
Alongside delivery, the Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager will monitor performance, manage budgets, and maintain accurate reporting and CRM data, working collaboratively with Fundraising and Marketing colleagues to maximise results.
Key Responsibilities
Major SOHK Events
- Events Lead: Take full ownership of the SOHK organised major events in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Develop and deliver an annual events strategy & Calendar that is aligned with FRT targets
- Set and manage event budgets, income targets and KPIs
- Ensure exceptional supporter experience at all touch points.
- Source high value auction and raffle prizes
- Work closely with FRT to sell tables & tickets at events.
- Ensure prize donors, table buyers and supporters have a great experience of SOHK – feeling thanked and appreciated.
- Plan thoroughly for post event stewardship and follow up
Corporate Partnerships (working with Head of Fundraising)
- Build a pipeline of potential corporate partners and continually seek to add to pipeline as needed
- Research and make high quality approaches
- Confidently write winning pitches and present at meetings
- Secure new partnerships to achieve income targets
- Stewardship: Act as the main point of contact for partnerships that are allocated to you; nurturing and strengthening the relationships
- Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to enhance partner engagement and retention
- Demonstrate the impact of partner contributions to maximise retention (alongside our Marketing & Comms Team)
Reporting, Monitoring & Budgeting
- Report as required on all activity and progress to the Head of Fundraising
- Monitor and manage expenditure related to fundraising activities – managing P&L sheet
- Ensure data capture for CRM (Beacon) from all events
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in event management, including planning, delivery, and evaluation of fundraising or engagement events
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, and suppliers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organisation professionally
- Experience managing event budgets and delivering activity within financial targets
- Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of the role events play in fundraising, supporter engagement, and awareness-building
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with event or CRM systems
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as required
- Genuinely buy into the SOHK mission, purpose and values
Desirable
- Experience supporting or delivering corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or donor engagement initiatives
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and income generation through events
- Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Ability to identify and develop partnership opportunities that align with organisational values
- Experience with volunteer coordination and stewardship
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Raiser's Edge)
- Understanding of marketing and communications to support event promotion and partner visibility
- Awareness of compliance, safeguarding, and ethical considerations within a charity setting
Terms of Appointment
- Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
- Full-time
- 28 days annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
- South East England (based). This role requires weekly travel to London, with occasional travel to other locations across the UK.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references.
How to Apply
Please send a current CV and a cover letter no longer than two sides of A4. Please express why you think you could do this job for School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK).
School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an inclusive charity committed to broadening the diversity of our organisation and is keen to attract people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Applications close at 10pm on Sunday 17th May. In-person interviews will be held in London on 21st and 22nd May.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Experience and Development Team on a permanent contract
Working as part of the Experience and Development Team, this varied role is instrumental in leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of Glasgow Science Centre’s fundraising activity, ensuring the effective implementation of a diversified fundraising strategy across individual giving, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, and trusts & foundations.
You will lead the development and stewardship of relationships with funders, donors, and strategic partners, ensuring long-term engagement, effective relationship management, and maximised support for organisational priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager
Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 35hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
The Philanthropy Manager will lead the development and delivery of Brainkind’s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals, and grow strategic corporate partnerships.
The role will play a critical part in securing transformational gifts, building long-term philanthropic relationships, and developing sustainable income streams to support capital developments and service expansion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some exciting projects and really make a difference to people we support.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities
1. Capital Fundraising Leadership
- Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects.
- Create compelling cases for support aligned to organisational strategy and impact.
- Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
- Work closely with senior leadership and Trustees to activate networks and fundraising influence.
- Monitor and report on capital fundraising performance against agreed targets.
2. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNW) Engagement
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
- Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
- Develop bespoke engagement and stewardship plans for each donor.
- Lead face-to-face solicitations and gift negotiations.
- Deliver exceptional stewardship to maximise lifetime value and long-term engagement.
3. Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships
- Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s mission and values.
- Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.
- Develop sponsorship opportunities linked to capital projects, events, and services.
- Manage key account relationships and ensure high-quality reporting and impact demonstration.
- Explore cause-related marketing and CSR partnership opportunities.
4. Strategy & Collaboration
- Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and annual income planning.
- Collaborate with communications and service teams to develop impactful donor materials.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and pipeline management using CRM systems.
- Maintain compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice
- To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
ABOUT YOU:
- Strong understanding of major gift fundraising techniques and donor cultivation cycles.
- Financial literacy and ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
- Competence in CRM systems and pipeline management.
- Significant experience in major donor fundraising and/or capital appeals.
- Experience managing high-value donor relationships and corporate partnerships.
- Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering against income targets.
- Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives.
- An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and an alignment to Brainkinds values
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
- A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 35hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead and grow a diverse income portfolio across multiple fundraising disciplines.
This is a leadership role responsible for contributing to and delivering a national fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s organisational priorities, financial sustainability goals, and growth ambitions.
The postholder will manage and develop a small fundraising team, embed high-performance standards, and drive income generation across statutory trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, and individual giving.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to, develop and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income growth.
- Set and manage annual income targets exceeding £500k to £1m.
- Identify new income streams aligned to Brainkind’s service model and expansion priorities.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising with operational and strategic objectives.
Income Generation (All Disciplines)
Lead and oversee income generation across:
- Trusts & Foundations – Develop compelling proposals for health, social care and rehabilitation funding.
- Corporate Partnerships – Secure and manage mutually beneficial local partnerships.
- Community & Events Fundraising – Grow supporter-led activity nationally.
- Individual Giving & Digital Campaigns – Strengthen acquisition, retention and legacy programmes.
- Statutory & Health Sector Funding (where applicable outside commissioned services).
Team Management
- Line manage, coach and develop a small fundraising team.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Set KPIs and ensure strong pipeline management and reporting.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Act as an ambassador for Brainkind externally.
- Build strong internal relationships with operations, clinical teams, finance, and communications to gather impact data and case studies.
- Work closely with marketing/communications to strengthen brand-led fundraising campaigns.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice (e.g. Fundraising Regulator, GDPR).
- Monitor ROI and cost-effectiveness across fundraising activities.
ABOUT YOU:
- Knowledge of a broad range of fundraising and charity sector activities.
- Knowledge of legal obligations for fundraising activities and all internal procedures and regulations and adherence to best practices, as defined by the organisation and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice & Fundraising Regulator
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising income targets at £500k+ level (or comparable scale).
- Experience in managing successful campaigns, both digitally and within the community.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and manager performance pipelines.
- Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives.
- Creative and innovative.
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
- A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you for your interest in the Philanthropy Manager role at Imperial Health Charity. We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Philanthropy Manager to join our small but passionate, and collaborative fundraising team. This is a critical role, responsible for generating income and building meaningful relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.
You will lead on identifying, cultivating, and securing new gifts at the five-figure-plus level, while delivering exceptional stewardship to your portfolio of supporters. This will include creating bespoke impact reports, organising hospital site visits, and curating exclusive engagement opportunities and events.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will also develop and deliver a range of compelling fundraising propositions that enable our hospitals to achieve more for patients, families, and the North West London community. Working closely with colleagues across the Charity and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, you will manage major capital projects, donor led projects and appeals from inception through to delivery and evaluation.
We are looking for a proactive self-starter with high levels of motivation, who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings fresh ideas to a small, ambitious team.
We fund better hospital buildings and facilities, pioneering research and advanced medical equipment.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team and to help grow community and events frundraising directly enables Bipolar UK to reach more people, reduce harm, and save lives. You will be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to do your best work.This is a management role focussed on strategic planning, enabling delivery and leading a small team to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and alongside the Strategic Partnerships and Trusts teams, you will be responsible for setting clear plans, developing effective fundraising approaches, and ensuring strong systems, processes and supporter experiences are in place to drive sustainable income growth.
You will lead the delivery and development of community fundraising, challenge events, individual giving through community activity, and in-memory fundraising. A key part of the role will be developing a clear and engaging events and fundraising volunteer offer, including an effective induction process that enables volunteers to fundraise confidently on behalf of Bipolar UK.
This role requires a thoughtful, organised and people-centred manager who understands how to balance ambition with compassion in a mental health charity context.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership and planning
- Develop and deliver a clear community and events fundraising strategy aligned with Bipolar UK’s wider fundraising and organisational goals.
- Translate strategy into achievable annual plans, income targets and team objectives.
- Use insight, data and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to forecast income, manage risk and maximise return on investment.
2. Community and events fundraising delivery
- Lead the planning, delivery and growth of a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives and challenge events, both in person and online.
- Ensure a consistently high-quality supporter experience across all community and events activity.
- Oversee web content and digital resources to support community and event fundraising
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities that align with Bipolar UK’s mission, values and supporter base.
- Act as an ambassador for Bipolar UK at key events when required.
3. Volunteer fundraising offer
- Develop a clear, accessible and motivating events and community fundraising volunteer offer.
- Design and implement an effective volunteer induction process, ensuring fundraisers feel confident, supported and well-equipped.
- Work with colleagues to ensure volunteer fundraising activity is aligned with safeguarding, wellbeing and organisational policies.
4. Digital campaigns and income growth
- Lead on the planning and delivery of digital-led community and events fundraising campaigns.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications colleagues to develop supporter journeys, content and communications that drive engagement and income.
- Develop approaches to grow connected income streams, including regular giving and in-memory giving, through community and digital activity.
- Monitor performance, assess impact and report clearly on outcomes and learning.
5. Supporter experience and stewardship
- Ensure supporters are stewarded with care, empathy and professionalism, recognising the personal connection many have to bipolar.
- Oversee thanking, updating and re-engagement activity to build long-term supporter relationships.
- Ensure accurate and compliant use of the CRM and fundraising data.
6. Team leadership and organisational contribution
- Line-manage and support the Fundraising Officer and Supporter Engagement Assistant, providing clear direction, coaching and development.
- Create a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture focused on impact and learning.
- Oversee income and expenditure for the community and events portfolio, monitoring budgets and performance against targets.
- Contribute to organisational planning, cross-team working and the development of efficient systems and processes.
- Evaluate performance and produce insight-led reports to support decision-making and improvement.
- Uphold Bipolar UK’s values at all times.
Essential Criteria
- Significant experience managing community and/or events fundraising, with a track record of achieving income and engagement targets.
- Experience of line-managing staff and leading a small team to deliver effectively.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience translating strategy into delivery plans.
- Experience of managing budgets and reporting on performance and impact.
- Demonstrable experience of digital fundraising and use of online fundraising platforms.
- Experience working with volunteers or community fundraisers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data.
- Knowledge of the UK charity sector, GDPR and fundraising best practice.
- A compassionate, values-led approach and confidence working in a mental health context.
Desirable Criteria
- Fundraising qualification or Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership.
- Lived experience of bipolar, or a close personal connection to someone affected by the condition.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role and our experience using the essential and desirable criteria.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Technology operations enable our mission every day. As Stewardship serves more churches, charities, Christian workers and donors, expectations on our core technology foundations (devices, collaboration tools, identity, and underlying platforms) keep rising.
The Technology Operations Manager ensures those foundations are reliable, secure and simple to use by leading our End User Computing and Systems Administration teams to resolve issues quickly and keep platforms up to date, secure and reliable. The role strengthens our security posture and resilience by embedding practical controls and disciplined lifecycle management. When technology operations run well, every team can focus on serving the Kingdom - free from technology friction, confident that the systems they rely on will perform.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prisoners Abroad is a small but powerful organisation supporting people through some of the most isolating and traumatic experiences imaginable. Whether it’s someone surviving a prison sentence overseas, returning to the UK with nothing, or a family facing the distress of having a family member imprisoned abroad, your work here will have a direct and lasting impact.
A fantastic opportunity has opened up to manage and grow a well-established major donor programme, developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, craft compelling cases for support, and deliver thoughtful stewardship that makes donors feel truly valued and connected. You’ll also have the chance to shape how we grow our pipeline, with support from a team that values creativity, emotional intelligence and collaboration, so plenty of opportunities to get creative and make your mark.
With experience of securing 4–5 figure gifts and a flair for building meaningful relationships, you’ll be a confident communicator with strong writing skills, and you’ll enjoy using insight to create personal donor journeys that inspire generosity.
To apply for this position, please read the job pack which provides lots of information about the charity, the role and how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 10am Tuesday 5th May, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please apply when you are ready and you may be contacted about your application before the closing date. To ensure inclusivity, all applications received up to the closing date will be considered equally.
If you have any questions about the application or recruitment process, our contact details can be found in the job pack.
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
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This is a key role within our team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life.
We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



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Charity People are really pleased to be working with Maudsley Charity to help them recruit a Funding Manager, a key role within their Living Well with Psychosis programme.
Maudsley Charity is a grant-making charity rooted in south London, working to advance and accelerate positive change in mental health care. We fund and support clinical, academic and community partners so that everyone who experiences mental illness can access the care and support that's right for them.
We're now recruiting a Funding Manager to join our Living Well with Psychosis programme - a major, long-term investment supporting grassroots community organisations across South London.
This role sits within the Programmes Team and focuses on grant management, relationships, learning and impact. It is not a fundraising role.
About the role
Reporting to the Programme Lead - Living Well with Psychosis, you'll oversee a portfolio of 21 diverse community organisations providing support to people affected by psychosis, with a particular focus on racially minoritised communities.
You'll lead on relationship-based grant management, ensure excellent stewardship of funding, and work closely with an externally commissioned Learning and Support Partner to gather and share learning across the Charity and with external partners. You'll also support grant relationship management for some funding awarded to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys working closely with partners, understands the realities facing small community organisations, and is motivated by equity, lived experience and system-wide change.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of community grants, including due diligence, monitoring and relationships
- Managing the contract and relationship with the Learning and Support Partner
- Gathering and sharing learning and insight from funded organisations
- Supporting the Charity's approach to proportionate monitoring and impact
- Strengthening links between community organisations, clinical teams, academics and commissioners
- Working closely with Finance, Communications and Fundraising colleagues where programme insight supports wider organisational work
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong grant, contract or partnership management experience
- Understands financial and governance challenges facing small VCSE organisations
- Is confident working collaboratively across teams and sectors
- Is motivated by improving outcomes for people affected by severe and enduring mental illness
- Brings a thoughtful, organised and relational approach to their work
Lived experience of mental illness, or a strong personal connection to this work, is welcomed and valued.
Why work at Maudsley Charity?
- Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office)
- 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure days
- Employer pension contribution up to 6%
- Enhanced family leave and wellbeing benefits
- A friendly, inclusive, values-led culture
- Offices based at the Ortus building, near Denmark Hill station
How to apply
Maudsley Charity uses a blind recruitment process.
Ask Us Anything - online
Monday 11 May, 12.30-1.30pm
Via Zoom
Email to receive joining instructions. Attendance is optional and anonymous.
South London / Hybrid
£45,000 per annum
Full-time (37.5 hours)
Start date: mid-July 2026
Closing date
9am, Monday 18 May
Interviews
In person, Denmark Hill
28 May 2026
Interview questions will be shared in advance. Reasonable adjustments and UK travel expenses are available.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Abi Blank at Charity People.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications manager with a strong track record of income generation and communications expertise. A collaborative approach and commitment to Helen Arkell’s values is essential. You will be confident using digital technologies to support your work and have the ability to lead and deliver a fundraising strategy. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable stewarding donors and making financial asks.
Key Responsibilities
· Fundraising
o Responsibility for all aspects of fundraising for the organisation
o Development and implementation of multi-year fundraising strategy
o Lead and maintain a pipeline of opportunities across trusts, foundations and philanthropy
o Prepare high-quality, evidence-based funding applications and coordinate grant reporting and stewardship
o Maintain relationships with stakeholders including Patrons and High Net Worth individuals
· Communications
o Manage the organisations digital marketing and PR
o Oversee and manage content on the charity’s website
o Write compelling content for all social media platforms
o Oversee email marketing campaigns
o Use analytics tools to track and report on performance of campaigns
We’d love to hear from you if you would like to help shape the future of fundraising at Helen Arkell.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to join the School’s successful Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Development, working alongside the other members of the team and within the wider External Relations department, the successful candidate will coordinate and develop the School’s substantial programme of events and engagement activities for its alumni, manage the School’s fundraising and stewardship communications and activities, and oversee the day-to-day administration of the Department’s work.
Educated to degree level, with proven experience in both developing relationships with individuals and wider community engagement, the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and effective decision maker who will use their impeccable organisation skills to ensure the continuous improvement of the team’s work. Fundraising or alumni relations experience is desirable, although candidates from a variety of backgrounds will be considered.
With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.
A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.
An attractive salary and benefits package is available.
For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 05 May 2026 at 12.00 noon
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Any of The King's Trust offices - (Flexible working - minimum of 2 days in the office per week)
Interviews: 6th & 7th May 2026 via Teams
Our Fundraising and Marketing team are looking for an exceptional fundraising leader to drive high value fundraising performance and thrive in a collaborative working environment across multiple functions to drive improvements, change and ultimately, income growth.
The role will work with senior leaders and fundraising teams on bringing our strategy to life and developing transformational opportunities that push us towards our vision for ending youth unemployment.
You will bring a strong understanding of the funding market, sector trends and have good understanding of a variety of high value income streams, enabling you to shape a compelling, impact-led portfolio of funding propositions and a sector-leading stewardship programme.
Leading a high performing team of specialists in Propositions, Proposals and Stewardship, you will coach your team to partner with fundraising colleagues across the UK, empowering them to deliver proactive projects, whilst being responsive to prospect and supporters’ requirements.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic, ambitious fundraising and marketing environment, which blends strategic thinking and operational excellence, are motivated by solving complex problems, winning in funding markets and having a passion for enabling young people achieve their potential, this could be the role for you!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Senior Head of Propositions & Stewardships?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Senior Head of Propositions & Stewardships!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Director of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising
Salary: £49,271 - £54,766
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time 5 days per week (35 hours per week) with a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office. Occasional work outside normal working hours with time off in lieu.
The package also includes
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8% employer pension contribution
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
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Season Ticket Loan
About Us
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
About the Role
The role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising (CEF) directorate and reports to its director. The team serves the needs of the organisation by engaging a range of key audiences through various media channels, volunteer engagement, events and fundraising. The post holder will work in close collaboration with others across the organisation and will enjoy working in an innovative and creative environment.
You will lead the Fundraising team, including Supporter Care, in developing and implementing team plans and strategies to ensure long-term growth and delivering targets.
Working with the Director of Communications, Engagement & Fundraising, the Senior Fundraising Manager will deliver the organisational Fundraising strategy. This will include leading on all USPG fundraising streams including fundraising appeals, regular giving, legacy fundraising, major donors, church engagement, diocesan appeals, trust and foundations, grants and partnerships and any new fundraising products.
You will line manage the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Stewardship Manager, supporting their professional development to help achieve annual fundraising targets and objectives.
About You
You will be responsible for delivering fundraising appeals, products and campaigns, ensuring that supporters go on a meaningful and experiential journey with USPG and become lifelong supporters. You are, therefore, a confident, passionate, organised and creative senior manager with the proven ability to motivate and inspire your team and USPG supporters.
You will bring energy and passion to this role and have the responsibility for delivering on time fundraising activity across the organisation. Your experience will bring our vital work to life in inspiring ways that increase engagement and individual giving, while ensuring that retention and acquisition strategies are in place, regularly reviewed, and continuously strengthened to grow the USPG supporter base. You will bring a freshness of ideas, whilst maintaining operational efficiency, quarterly reporting and inspirational leadership.
You will have the opportunity to shape our direction over the coming years as we seek to amplify our voice to rethink mission, energise church and champion justice.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and send to the email indicated on the application pack by Thursday, 30 April 2026
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a short task ahead of interview.
Our commitment to safeguarding
USPG is committed to promoting the well-being, autonomy and dignity of all, and preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. USPG’s Safeguarding policy is available alongside the Job Description for this role. Employees are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, available through the Staff Handbook for employees.
In addition, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. USPG also participates in the Inter- Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

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