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Background
We are Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we have helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescue hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
In 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organisations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals.
We are dedicated to changing the world for animals. We drive change with human action. We help people, communities, governments, and corporations shift behaviour, providing the right support and advocating for policy change to stem the root causes of suffering and cruelty.
Purpose of role
As the Managing Director for the UK and Europe, you will develop and deliver the European fundraising strategy and plans and oversee the execution of all fundraising activities in Europe. These activities include, but are not limited to individual giving, major gifts, bequests, corporate giving, and community fundraising.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
- Oversees fundraising activities and performance in Humane World for Animals’ EU and UK offices. Works closely with the Country Directors and the VP of International Fundraising on the execution of the fundraising programmes. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and facilitates collaboration efforts across European offices. (30%)
- Manages all fundraisers in the region and ensures they achieve their goals by providing guidance and advice, training, performance management and career development. Coordinates priorities and tasks and monitors progress. (25%)
- Monitors and reports on performance progress towards agreed revenue targets; efficiency and cost-effectiveness (including external fundraising contractors); and challenges or opportunities in the external fundraising environment. (20%)
- Creates and manages the budget for fundraising expenses and income targets. Sets and reviews multi-year and yearly investment and revenue targets. (10%)
- Leads research, planning, and implementation of new marketing initiatives and acquisition programmes, including but not limited to DRTV, face-to-face, telemarketing and PSMS Mobile channels. Establishes effective donor retention strategies and oversees their execution. (10%)
- Works closely with the VP of International Fundraising to develop and execute a strategic vision to grow fundraising income in the Europe region, translating the vision into an action plan, and ensuring the successful implementation and execution of the vision. (5%)
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and experience
- An academic degree or equivalent work experience is required.
- A minimum of eight or more years of fundraising experience with a proven track record in driving significant, multi-channel revenue growth across multiple markets.
- A minimum of five years of senior management experience leading fundraising or marketing teams, including leadership responsibilities for staff, strategy development and execution, and budget accountability, preferably in the animal welfare arena, required.
- Demonstrated experience scaling high-performing international fundraising programs. International NGO experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to deliver multi‑million income portfolios, optimize ROI, and drive continuous improvement in donor acquisition and retention.
- Experience accurately forecasting and reporting on revenue, expenditures and delivering against agreed KPIs.
- At least five years’ experience in at least one of the following income streams: individual giving, major gifts, bequests, corporate giving, and/or community fundraising. Additionally, a strong preference for marketing experience.
Skills and qualifications
- Excellent people managerial skills: ability to coach, motivate, and manage high‑performing fundraisers across dispersed locations.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan workload in order to manage fundraising program priorities and meet agreed targets.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, mission‑driven environment and drive collaboration across countries and functions.
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations.
- Excellent English verbal and written skills.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
- Willing and able to travel extensively in Europe.
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job ad.
The deadline for applications is Monday 20th April 2026, 8:00 am GMT.
We are accepting applications from individuals based in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Please note: You need to have the right to work and live in the country from where you are applying.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly emotive and rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager (North) to lead and grow income across a significant and high-potential region. With an income target of c.£750k and ambitions for further growth, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a more proactive, strategic approach to regional fundraising.
The Regional Fundraising Manager is a senior role responsible for leading fundraising across the North of England, managing a team of four fundraisers and contributing to the wider regional fundraising strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and operational delivery, ensuring sustainable income growth across both community and corporate fundraising.
Reporting to the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will be responsible for delivering regional income targets, developing effective fundraising strategies and ensuring strong pipeline development across the region. You will also play a key role in embedding a more proactive approach to community engagement, strengthening volunteer involvement and maximising opportunities across local communities and corporate partners.
As Regional Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead community and corporate fundraising across the North region, supporting long-term partnerships
- Lead and deliver regional fundraising strategy in line with national objectives
- Manage and develop a team of four fundraisers
- Develop and implement regional plans to grow sustainable income
- Drive proactive community fundraising, engaging groups, clubs and local networks
- Identify and develop new income opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Ensure strong pipeline development, income forecasting and performance management
- Work collaboratively across fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement
- Lead key projects and initiatives to improve fundraising effectiveness
- Support the wider regional fundraising function as part of the management team
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience in community fundraising or relationship fundraising
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver high performance
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans and strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Proven track record of delivering income against targets
- Experience leading projects or initiatives that drive change or improvement
- Ability to analyse data and use insight to inform decision making
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Desirable:
- Experience working across both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
- Experience working in emotionally sensitive cause areas
- Experience supporting teams through change or organisational development
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
- End of year closure: when we can, we offer 3-4 extra paid days off over Christmas for a relaxing or time with family and friends. This is decided year by year.
- Up to 5% employer pension contribution
- Annual salary review
- Flexible bank holidays (except 25th and 26th December and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits
- Income Protection and Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan plus free telephone access to a GP whenever you need it
- Gym discount
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. With an appetite for investment and a willingness to test and learn, the charity is continuing to evolve its fundraising approach—particularly across Individual Giving—creating an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to shape and scale a well-established programme.
With an upcoming £5m appeal and significant opportunity across acquisition, retention and digital channels, Acorns is seeking a Senior Individual Giving Manager to lead, refine and grow its Individual Giving programme, delivering sustainable income to support children and families now and in the future.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving strategy, performance and innovation. You will oversee a broad portfolio including regular giving, cash appeals, raffles, digital fundraising and stewardship, ensuring strong supporter journeys and long-term value.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a well-established Individual Giving programme, refine and innovate its approach, and play a key role in delivering meaningful, long-term income for a charity making a profound difference to children and families.
As Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will:
- Report to the Head of Public Fundraising and line manage two Individual Giving Managers, fostering a high-performance and coaching culture
- Lead the strategy, planning and delivery of Acorns’ Individual Giving programme, driving sustainable income growth
- Own income targets, budgets, forecasting and KPI reporting, adapting plans to maximise performance
- Oversee integrated, multi-channel campaigns across digital, direct mail, telephone and other channels
- Drive innovation by testing and scaling new acquisition, retention and upgrade approaches
- Lead the development of compelling supporter journeys and fundraising propositions
- Oversee agency and supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance and value for money
- Ensure effective use of CRM, data integrity and GDPR compliance to underpin fundraising activity
- Use data, insight and segmentation to inform decision-making and personalise supporter communications
- Strengthen donor stewardship, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and long-term engagement
- Identify opportunities to grow mid-value giving and support legacy pipeline development
- Play a key role in the Individual Giving elements of the upcoming £5M Appeal, including supporter journeys and campaign integration
- Work collaboratively across teams to embed a supporter-centric culture and maximise income opportunities
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience in Individual Giving or direct marketing within a fundraising or similar environment
- Proven track record of delivering income growth through multi-channel campaigns
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of acquisition, retention and supporter lifecycle management
- Highly analytical, with the ability to use data and insight to drive decision-making
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting and reporting on performance
- Experience working with CRM systems and understanding of data management best practice
- Confident managing external suppliers and agencies
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
- Experience across a wide range of Individual Giving products including regular giving, appeals and digital
- Experience testing new channels and securing investment in growth opportunities
- Understanding of legacy or mid-value fundraising pipelines
- Experience working within a complex or evolving organisation
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information that's relevant to the person spec. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – w/c 6th April
Round 2 interviews – w/c 13th April
We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters. This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.
As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Legacies & In Memory
Location: Remotely, UK
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £44,400.69 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to lead our successful legacy and in memory fundraising programme
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Legacy & In-Memory Manager:
- Our Regional Legacy & In Memory Manager leads the development and delivery of our regional Legacy and In Memory fundraising programme, growing income, deepening supporter engagement and strengthening Cats Protection’s long-term sustainability and legacy income.
- The successful candidate will work with the wider legacy and in memory teams on various projects, including designing and delivery targeted multi-channel marketing, delivering high-quality stewardship, and owning the reporting process for regional activity in these areas. They will also help to define annual plans and manage budgets and KPIs, in order to grow the volume and value of supporters leaving a legacy or giving in memory at a local level.
About the Legacy and In Memory department:
- The department sits within our Individual Giving and Legacies business area of the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate
- There are four broad areas of expertise and delivery within the department – legacy marketing, legacy administration, in memory fundraising, and local legacy and in memory giving – with 16 individuals making up the teams.
- The teams are responsible for fundraising programmes that cover traditional legacy giving, Free Wills, our Cat Guardians service and In Memory giving for both people and cats.
What we’re looking for in our Regional Legacy & In-Memory Manager:
- Significant experience in a legacy and/or In Memory fundraising role
- Experience of delivering fundraising activity in a local/regional environment
- Management of income and expenditure budgets
- Considerable experience of commissioning and managing external agencies and consultants
- Comfortable reporting and presenting to colleagues, senior management and external agencies
- Familiar with CARE NG or similar CRM system
- Experience of utilising in depth data analysis and segmentation for marketing purposes
- Experience of line managing and developing diverse teams
- Experience of working in a volunteer focused Charity
What we can offer you:
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 29th March 2026
Virtual interview date: 7th or 8th April 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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About this role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to lead our fundraising and partnership development activities, supporting the diversification and growth of income across both established and emerging streams. While the role will place significant emphasis on corporate fundraising, it will also involve the strategic development of grants and trusts. You will develop strong relationships with funders, identify new opportunities, and support our members to build their own grassroots fundraising capabilities.
Working closely with both colleagues and members, you'll help shape our funding strategy, develop high quality proposals, and ensure we have the systems and insight needed for sustainable growth. Your contributions will enable us to expand our work to engage and empower communities across Britain.
In addition, you will help shape the guidance we provide to members of the community rail movement, strengthening their grassroots fundraising capabilities and approaches.
Main responsibilities
- Manage and grow corporate relationships for the benefit of Community Rail Network and its members, nurturing effective, lasting relationships that help community rail to deliver on its aims around community development, sustainable travel, and inclusion.
- Conduct prospect research to identify new corporate supporters and relevant grant opportunities, taking a proactive approach to cultivating new leads, building networks and flagging upcoming opportunities well in advance to ensure sufficient preparation time.
- Engage, listen and pitch to funders, understanding shared priorities, articulating the value of partnering with us, and securing continued or increased support.
- Work cross-team to create strong proposals, using member and partner insights to identify funding needs and opportunities, and develop compelling cases for support and budgets.
- Develop joint grant applications by collaborating with colleagues, members and external partners to create bids aligned with our strategic aims and which recognise our current strengths, resources and prioritie
- Support strategic funding development, working closely with the senior leadership team to shape our approach and deliver against funding objectives and ensure it is understood by colleagues.
- Champion a positive fundraising culture and ethos, providing expertise and contributing member support, training, and events across the community rail movement.
- Contribute to wider organisational activity, including using major events and campaigns, such as the Community Rail Awards, to advance fundraising efforts.
- Develop and maintain effective fundraising systems, including funder reporting, review processes, and tracking KPIs to monitor progress and impact.
Skills, competencies and experience
- Proven skills and experience in third sector fundraising, including corporate fundraising, grant management and funder reporting, with a broad understanding of the full fundraising mix and ability to spot new opportunities.
- A demonstrable proactive approach to relationship building, with experience engaging and stewarding funders to create long-term mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Strong proposal/grant application and report writing skills, able to tailor communication for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise clarity, relevance and impact.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to gather insight and inspire engagement both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, able to balance multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Experience of, or demonstrable understanding of, membership organisations, including the ability to balance member needs with our organisational objectives.
- Appreciation of and commitment to community development, empowerment and sustainability, and the value of community engagement in relation to transport.
- Solid understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk management, with the ability to plan, track and evaluate performance effectively.
- A proactive, positive and self-motivated mindset, able to work independently, collaborate well, and inspire confidence in others.
- IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, TEAMs, the internet and social media.
Other information
This post is home-based, but with travel (including occasional overnight stays) for team meetings, events, member engagement, and external meetings. This is a permanent position and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising up to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays, in line with long service); pension with employer contribution of 3%; flexi-time working (core hours 10am-3pm); access to Employee Assistance Programme.
We are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
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Please provide your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4, by Monday 6 April 2026 (23:59), summarising, with evidence, how you match the role specification and why you are interested in this position. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter. Due to limited resources, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers.
Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.
“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.
“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
Why Chell Perkins?
At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.
“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020
Client mix
Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.
Applications
This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.
For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.
If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!
To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we are looking for:
- Evidence of strong written communication skills
- Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
- Ability to write persuasively
- Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.
Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Are you an experienced fundraiser, skilled in crafting persuasive appeals and telling moving stories of impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a difference to families in South London and East Surrey.
Our programmes include individual family support, domestic abuse recovery and a range of parenting and group work programmes to enable families to thrive.
The core of your role will be in generating funds from trusts, foundations and grant making trusts.
- Identify and research prospective funders aligned with Welcare’s priorities.
- Develop tailored, high-quality grant applications, expressions of interest, and monitoring reports.
- Manage a rolling pipeline of small, medium, and large grant opportunities.
- Lead on multi-year and restricted funding applications where appropriate.
- Ensure accurate tracking of deadlines and submissions using eTapestry (Blackbaud’s CRM/Supporter Management System)
- Work closely with CEO, Head of Practice and Business Manager to gather data, case studies, and outcomes.
- Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities.
- Support development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids.
Salary: £41,771 FTE (pro-rata £25,062)
Fully remote working
Generous Annual Leave allowance
Longlisted candidates will be required to complete a full application form prior to interview.
Application closing date: 6 April 2026
Interview date: rolling interview
Please submit your CV and our short application form. Longlisted candidates will be required to complete a detailed application form prior to interview.
Our mission is to work alongside parents and carers to give children secure and confident childhoods and to enable them to thrive in the future.



The Digital Fundraising Assistant will play a key role in delivering Sands’ virtual events programme. You’ll be at the heart of our supporter experience, providing frontline stewardship to a large community of virtual challenge fundraisers and ensuring every individual feels welcomed, motivated and valued.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, communicates with warmth and clarity, and thrives in a fast-paced digital environment. You’ll work closely with the Digital Fundraising Team to support the delivery of a wide range of virtual fundraising activities, helping to grow income, strengthen our online presence, and maintain Sands’ position as a leader in virtual challenges.
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Manager
MCKS Charitable Foundation UK
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help build and shape the charity’s corporate partnerships and fundraising programme, securing funding that will help grow MCKS Charitable Foundation’s support from 180 schools to 500 schools across the UK.
Through our school pantry programmes and breakfast clubs, MCKS Charitable Foundation supports children and families experiencing food insecurity, helping ensure pupils can start the school day nourished and ready to learn.
Our goal is to support 500 schools, helping thousands of children and families access essential food support each week.This role will play a central part in securing the partnerships and funding needed to achieve that ambition.
As Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Manager, you will help develop sustainable income streams through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and national fundraising initiatives.
This is an opportunity for a fundraiser who wants to build meaningful partnerships, shape strategy and help grow a national charity.
About the Role
Working closely with the charity’s leadership and trustees, you will help develop and deliver a diversified fundraising strategy that supports the charity’s growth.
You will focus on building strong relationships with organisations aligned with our mission and developing funding opportunities that enable the charity to expand its reach and impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Corporate Partnerships
- Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity’s mission
- Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses
- Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities
- Manage relationships with corporate partners and provide impact reporting
Trusts & Foundations
- Research and apply to relevant grant-making trusts and foundations
- Develop compelling funding proposals and applications
- Manage relationships with funders and oversee reporting
Fundraising Campaigns
- Support the development of national fundraising campaigns, including Fuel for Five
- Develop fundraising resources for schools, communities and supporters
- Identify opportunities for collaborative fundraising activities
Donor Engagement & CRM
- Support the implementation and management of the charity’s fundraising CRM system
- Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity
- Track fundraising performance and provide updates to leadership and trustees
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development
- A confident relationship builder with strong networking skills
- Comfortable developing proposals and securing funding
- Proactive and able to work independently within a growing charity
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential if you have strong partnership or fundraising experience.
Why This Role Matters
MCKS Charitable Foundation currently supports around 180 schools across the UK through its school pantry programmes. Through strategic partnerships and fundraising, this role will help expand that support to 500 schools nationally, ensuring more children and families have access to essential food support through their schools.
This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own pipeline, develop partnership proposals and oversee reporting to funders and partners.
In your first year, the focus will be on building a strong fundraising pipeline capable of generating £150,000+ in future income and securing £75,000–£150,000 in new funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and fundraising initiatives.
Your work will play a direct role in enabling the charity to grow its support for schools and sustainably scale its impact.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will involve building a strong and sustainable fundraising pipeline, securing new corporate partnerships and developing funding relationships that enable the charity to expand its reach.
You will be comfortable taking ownership of fundraising activity, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and building long-term partnerships that deliver meaningful support for schools and families.
This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and seeing the direct impact of their work on a growing charity.
To alleviate suffering and strengthen communities by delivering practical, structured support programmes that help children and families access the fo


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Head of Mass Supporter Fundraising
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Are you an experienced fundraising leader who wants to be part of creating a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer? This could be the role for you!
Bowel Cancer UK is seeking an exceptional, growth-driven Head of Mass Supporter Fundraising to join our team. We have set a bold ambition to significantly increase income over the next five years, ensuring everyone diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK receives the support they need.
This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a data-led fundraising programme, increase our visibility in a competitive landscape, and develop a high-performing talented team capable of delivering sustained, multi-million-pound income growth. You will lead the development of transformational strategies and play a critical role in the management of the charities CRM to significantly scale revenue while ensuring digital innovation is at the heart of all strategic decision-making. You will take full ownership of mass supporter fundraising budgets and provide visionary leadership by directly managing team managers to foster a culture of professional growth.
The salary is £51,241, plus £2,000 London Weighting if applicable and a contributory pension scheme. The position is home-based UK-wide, with required travel to our London-based Hub space in Kennington. We offer 27 days of holiday, plus three discretionary days between Christmas and New Year in addition to statutory holidays, complimented by a range of brilliant staff benefits.
If you have a proven track record in digital acquisition, harnessing data to support decision-making, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and know what it takes to motivate and lead a brilliant team, we want to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of this commission
We are seeking experienced, values-led development support to build events participation and supporter conversion over six months through a realistic events programme, including Kiltwalk participation.
Scope and responsibilities
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Register the Trust for relevant Kiltwalk events, where registration is required, and maintain an events tracker.
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Develop a corporate recruitment approach, including targets, outreach templates and follow-ups.
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Produce a digital-first Fundraising Pack and supporter journey, including welcome, tips, story prompts, assets list, stewardship and a thank you pathway.
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Identify additional suitable events and recommend a realistic programme.
KPIs
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Trust registered with agreed Kiltwalk events in the period.
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For each Kiltwalk event, encourage corporate participation with up to 10 walkers per event, tracked through an outreach and sign-up funnel.
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Events programme proposal completed, including at least three additional opportunities assessed and recommended.
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Fundraising Pack completed and ready to deploy.
Ways of working and expectations
This is a volunteer-led charity context. We are looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and keep delivery moving with light-touch governance.
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Provide services with due care, skill and ability and use best endeavours.
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Be available on reasonable notice for information or assistance needed to unblock delivery.
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Do not incur expenditure or bind the Trust unless authorised in writing.
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Comply with relevant Trust policies, including social media, information systems and
equal opportunities.
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Maintain confidentiality and return or delete Trust information at termination.
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Comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption and relevant obligations under the Criminal
Finances Act.
Systems and information management
The provider should be comfortable with accurate record keeping for prospects and supporters and maintaining a clear audit trail.
Creating a world where people with dementia and their carers thrive. Empowered by our grants and dedicated support to make meaningful change happen.



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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!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
E1 £39,224.42 to E3 £46,068.16
Last day to apply
29/03/2026
The Community Fundraising Manager is responsible for leading and growing the hospice’s community income portfolio, driving sustainable voluntary income through grassroots engagement, volunteer mobilisation and campaign development.
The post holder will hold accountability for income generated through all community fundraising activity, alongside key community campaigns such as Rudolph Run, Bunny Hop and Coffee Morning.
They will develop and implement a community growth strategy that expands geographic reach, strengthens supporter stewardship and builds a structured volunteer programme to extend capacity and deepen local engagement.
The Community Fundraising Manager will lead high value community supporter relationships, provide operational oversight of campaign delivery and line manage the Community Fundraiser to ensure achievement of income targets and excellent supporter experience.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Experience of leading and developing community fundraising activity.
·Proven track record of achieving income targets.
·Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets.
·Experience of building and stewarding supporter relationships.
·Experience of line management and performance development.
·Experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns.
·Strong understanding of data, reporting and income forecasting.
Desirable
·Experience of developing volunteer ambassador or volunteer led programmes.
·Experience of working within a hospice or charity environment.
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Strong leadership and coaching skills.
·Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
·Commercial awareness and ability to analyse income performance.
·Ability to prioritise and manage multiple campaigns.
·Effective diary management and organisational skills.
·Confident communicator and presenter.
Personal Attributes
·Empathetic
·Team player
·Collaborative
·Resilient
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a a unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to support the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.
The ABM is a small but growing national charity. To support our expanding activity, we are creating a new role that provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the organisation. The Team Support Officer will ensure the smooth running of core processes while also assisting colleagues working across all functions, including but not limited to, fundraising, communications, training, governance, and events.
This new post integrates and expands on previous administrative functions, providing flexible operational support across all areas of ABM’s work. It replaces the former Administrator and Admin Assistant roles, bringing together core administrative functions with additional capacity to support ABM’s strategic growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer to contribute their skills, experience, and personality to add value to our Trusts team within the Fundraising department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
This home-based role is now available due to the current post holder moving on to new pastures. The Trust team has had incredible success in recent years, which we are eager to sustain and grow. The successful candidate will provide support to the Trusts Fundraising Manager and work alongside a fellow part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer within this ambitious team.
The role is a varied one, focusing on all aspects of the funding cycle – from identifying opportunities and building relationships, to writing compelling applications and providing high level stewardship. The team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can continue to help limbless veterans and their families.
Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members are the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.
If you’re interested, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
If you are uncertain about your suitability, apply anyway and let us decide!
We may close the application down early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Blesma is here to assist its Members lead independent and fulfilling lives.


