Trusts and major donor officer jobs
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.
Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
- Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.
- Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
- A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
- Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.
Operational responsibilities:
Income generation and external partnerships
- Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
- Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.
Leadership
- Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
- Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
- Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.
· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
Strategy & Development
- Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
- Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
- Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
- Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.
· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.
Networking & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
- Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
- Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.
Foundational Values
- Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
- Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
- Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
- Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.
Person Specification:
Role Specific Competencies
- Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
- Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
- Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
- Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.
We have an exciting position in our team for an experienced and ambitious trusts fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Grants & Programmes Manager, the Senior Grants & Programmes Manager will secure critical income from new and existing trust and foundation donors through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship.
The position will build on existing multiyear relationships with donors giving at the six-figure level per year, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. The role is also the key liaison between OSUK and teams at Operation Smile Inc and in programme countries around the world, leading on donor reporting and sourcing programmatic information for new funding opportunities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Trust and Foundation Funding Development
- Ensure achievement of annual income target for trusts and foundations
- Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of trust/foundation donors, to ensure their growth and longevity – strategic input into the growth of each relationship will be essential
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new funding prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships, with a focus on the highest value prospects (those worth six-figures per year plus)
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
- Represent Operation Smile UK in global funding discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
- Lead on development and management of any trust/foundation cultivation events
Programmes Liaison
- Lead on interaction with global teams at Operation Smile Inc (US) and programme country teams around the world, regarding OSUK’s funding of programmes
- Identify funding opportunities for new prospects and existing donors, sourcing relevant programmatic and financial information
- Support the allocation of OSUK’s funds to a portfolio of programmes that best meet our donors’ interests, and work with colleagues internationally to reallocate funds when needed
- Monitor projects’ progress against KPIs and ensure donor reporting (programmatic and financial) is complete and timely, and meets donors’ needs and expectations
Additional Responsibilities
- Line-manage one Grants & Programmes Manager, supporting them to manage their own portfolio of new prospects and existing relationships, including small trusts mailings
- Create and maintain annual trusts and foundations income and expenditure budgets and business plans, including current donors and forecasting new business income
Additional Information
- 4 years’ experience in a trusts/foundations/institutional funding role
- We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
- Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!
First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, and their families, make the most of every day. The charity aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
We’ve been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported, more major hospitals being partnered with and more supporters donating. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to a serious player delivering major impact both in the community and at our state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, opened in 2019.
Philanthropy, which covers Grants, Trusts & Foundations and Major Donor fundraising streams, is pivotal to Noah’s Ark, typically accounting for around 50% of the charity’s voluntary income. This is an area of real expertise for Noah’s Ark, with much scope for further refining. The successful candidate will therefore enjoy opportunities to manage and add to an exciting portfolio and gain further training and support, working as part of a high-performing and super supportive team, ready for its next exciting growth phase.
The Philanthropy Officer will work closely with and report to the Grants, Trusts & Foundations Manager and Head of Philanthropy to develop the Trust and Major Donor pipelines, along with instrumental cross-team work on applications and reporting processes for other income streams. Whilst we work towards developing a more diverse funding model and navigate changes to the external Trust and HNWI environments, sustaining and growing income from both of these income steams will remain vital.
The post-holder will be key in taking the Trust and Major Donor programmes to the next level, securing new grants, building relationships, increasing multi-year gifts and improving both quality and volume of applications. They will also support the Grants, Trusts & Foundations Manager, and the wider team, to the same end with their respective portfolios.
ABOUT YOU
You will be a highly organised, dedicated and reliable individual ready to play a significant role in income generation. An exceptional and eloquent communicator, excellent at managing your time and a natural relationship builder. You will have a collaborative mindset, and be willing to engage with colleagues across the fundraising team and wider charity to create the greatest outcomes for the children and families we support.
At this stage in your career, we would not necessarily expect you to have direct experience of fundraising from Trusts or Major Donors. We encourage you to apply if you consider yourself to have an emphatically strong transferrable skills and experience and believe you could thrive in a nurturing environment.
Please refer to the job description for further information on this role.
Interviews will be held on-site on Monday, 23rd February 2026
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, and their families, make the most of every day. The charity aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
We’ve been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported, more major hospitals being partnered with and more supporters donating. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to a serious player delivering major impact both in the community and at our state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, opened in 2019.
Philanthropy, which covers Grants, Trusts & Foundations and Major Donor fundraising streams, is pivotal to Noah’s Ark, typically accounting for around 50% of the charity’s voluntary income. This is an area of real expertise for Noah’s Ark, with much scope for further refining. The successful candidate will therefore be instrumental in taking this key income stream forward, add to an exciting portfolio and gain further training and support, working as part of a high-performing and super supportive team, ready for its next development phase.
The Grants, Trusts & Foundations Manager will work closely with and report to the Head of Philanthropy to develop the Trust pipeline, along with instrumental cross-team work on applications and reporting processes for other income streams. Whilst we work towards developing a more diverse funding model and navigate changes to the external Trust environment, sustaining and growing income from Trusts will remain vital.
The post-holder will manage a Philanthropy Officer (Trusts & Major Donors) and, together, they will be instrumental in taking the Trust programme to the next level, establishing lasting relationships with funders, securing new grants, increasing multi-year gifts and improving both quality and volume of applications and reports. They will also support the Philanthropy Officer, and the wider team, to the same end with their respective portfolios.
ABOUT YOU
You will be a highly organised, dedicated and reliable individual ready to play a significant role in income generation. An exceptional and eloquent communicator, excellent at managing your time and a natural relationship builder. You will have a collaborative mindset, and be willing to engage with colleagues across the fundraising team and wider charity to create the greatest outcomes for the children and families we support.
You will have considerable experience fundraising from grant makers and will be able to demonstrate your success with securing high value gifts and building meaningful relationships. You will have confidence in your ability to make an impact through collaborative lateral thinking. You will also support other team members with their applications, as well as acting as a key liaison with our Care team to obtain latest information about service delivery.
If you have ample experience of fundraising from Trusts, have achieved outstanding success in a short period of time or have held a key position within a Trust programme, including securing numerous significant – ideally six-figure – grants, we would love you to apply.
Please refer to the Job description for further information on this role.
Interviews will be held on-site on Monday, 23rd February 2026
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day
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Grants and Trusts Manager.
Stormbreak are on a mission to challenge the rising crisis in children’s mental, physical and emotional wellbeing and we’re looking to grow the stormbreak Trust and Income team to achieve this.
Are you passionate about fundraising and about children’s mental and physical health? Do you want to positively shape and impact children’s lives, helping give them the tools and strategies to sustainably manage their mental health and wellbeing?
We need a talented, successful grants and trusts manager with an impressive track record of securing funding (including six figure) and driving charitable income growth. We need someone with experience of working within small-medium sized charities, someone who understands the challenges charities face and is resilient, self-sufficient, tenacious, ambitious, honest, full of integrity, brimming with enthusiasm and an all-round brilliant fundraiser (and human!) who loves what they do and is excited about making a real difference to stormbreak and the children and adults we work with.
You will lead on:
- achieving the fundraising budget and increasing stormbreak’s total income over future years,
- stewarding and cultivating our existing portfolio of trust / foundation supporters to maximise future income from the trusts / grants income stream through carefully crafted new approaches and applications,
- diversifying stormbreak’s income through the new development of major donor / corporate fundraising income streams.
Main responsibilities:
- To achieve the fundraising budget
- To increase stormbreak’s income in future years
- To manage the existing portfolio of grants, and, as part of the team, ensuring effective reporting / stewardship and maximising opportunities for future support / income.
- Liaising with the stormbreak delivery team about grant deliverables / outcomes
- Maintaining a system to record all reporting / stewardship activity
- Writing reports for restricted and unrestricted grants
- Keeping in touch with funders – identifying and implementing appropriate opportunities to cultivate relationships
- To undertake an ongoing programme of research and to manage / support volunteers to identify the best new prospects.
- To maintain and continually develop stormbreak’s pipeline – ensuring effective planning and applications throughout the year.
- To liaise with the stormbreak team regularly about funding needs and priorities and to use this knowledge to inform research and applications.
- To develop / update cases for support, making effective use of stormbreak’s impact / evaluation data, case studies and other assets.
- To keep informed of, and adhere to, fundraising regulations / best practice and to keep abreast of fundraising developments.
Most of the time, you’ll be working from home. Once a week, we all meet at our office in Poole – so being able to travel to Poole in Dorset for meaningful connection and discussions with the team once a week is important.
Stormbreak is a national, dynamic and ambitious charity, established in 2019 and led by a dedicated and expert team, all highly experienced and proficient in their respective areas and all very supportive of fundraising efforts.
Help us to create healthy, happy humans forever!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Coordinator to join our high-performing Philanthropy team at an exciting time of growth for MSF UK. In this pivotal role, you will: curate exemplary stewardship journeys; cultivate strong, lasting relationships with trust and foundation donors; play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in trusts and foundations relationship management or other income generating relationship management, and a drive to make a real impact on our work and the lives of our patients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our life saving mission.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Wednesdays/Thursdays)
Salary: £35,375.80 per annum - £43,237.08 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a large portfolio of Trust and Foundation (T&F) supporters. The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator provides excellent relationship management, creating first-class donor journeys for their portfolio based on donors’ individual motivations and interests. They will ensure stewardship plans are in place for their top tier of T&F donors, and that they meet any specific proposal/reporting requirements for the donors they manage.
The primary aspect of the role is the management of a portfolio of T&Fs, ensuring their continued support of MSF, with a focus on delivering stable and increased income for MSF’s work.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience in relationship management, marketing or sales (preference for fundraising experience)
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters
- Ability to collate and adapt MSF operational and programmatic information into donor friendly language, relevant for donor proposals and reports
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Interest in international, humanitarian work
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
- Willingness to travel within the UK
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite.The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.
How to Apply:
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Registered Charity
More than 1000
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Trust Fundraising Executive
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London N4, but with with the flexibility to work from home part of the week.
Salary: £28,768 (+ a cost of living increase from 1st April 2026 in line with NJC scales)
Contract: Permanent
About us
Prisoners Abroad is a unique human rights and welfare charity providing advice and support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help British people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family throughout the trauma. It doesn’t matter to us the reasons people find themselves in need of our services – and we never judge. Our range of services make sure they survive, mentally and physically, so that they can face the future with hope.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join our successful fundraising team and support the generation of income for our life-saving work through charitable Trusts and Foundations.
Supporting the successful delivery of our strategy, you will be part of the team who has responsibility for maintaining our relationships with existing Trusts, conducting independent research into both new and existing relationships to identify strong prospects, assisting with the development of compelling cases for support across all our services and having responsibility for a group of Trusts under the guidance and support of your manager.
You might have experience of working in a Trust role and are looking to take that next step in your career, with the opportunity to independently manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations while supporting the team on new and innovative ways of raising income. We are also interested in hearing from applicants looking to get into Trust fundraising. A willingness to learn and work with initiative is essential and in return we will support you as you develop your Trust fundraising skills.
Ultimately, a successful candidate will have solid writing and research skills, and the ability to approach the challenges of Trust fundraising for this charity with curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm.
Whether you are looking to develop your skills or bring existing experience to a values-led organisation, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while continuing to grow professionally.
Interested?
If you are interested, have a read of the recruitment pack that contains further information about this role, the benefits of working at Prisoners Abroad and a link to our application form. If you click 'apply' you will be redirected to our website where you can read more about the amazing work we do.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 9th of February 2026
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager (4 days per week – flexible)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Contract: 2-year fixed term, with possibility of extension
Are you an experienced fundraiser who can combine strong relationship-building skills with excellent written applications? Are you passionate about the environment and ready to help grow income for a charity making a real difference?
TreeAction UK CIC is seeking an organised, driven and experienced Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising activity across corporate partnerships, trusts and grants, and community fundraising.
This exciting role is funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and offers the opportunity to shape and grow our fundraising programme at a key stage in our development.
About the role
Working closely with the CEO and Project Lead, you will:
- Secure corporate sponsorship for tree maintenance events and team tree planting days
- Manage a structured programme of trust and grant applications
- Help launch TreeAction’s first community fundraising initiatives
- Build relationships, generate income and champion our environmental mission
- Coordinate fundraising volunteers as the programme grows
We’re looking for someone who can comfortably wear a sales hat when engaging with corporates, while also producing high-quality written funding applications.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Experience of fundraising in a not-for-profit setting
- Strong skills in corporate fundraising and trust/grant fundraising
- A proactive, organised approach and confidence working independently
- A genuine passion for trees, nature and environmental education
What we offer
- Flexible working (4 days per week, by agreement)
- Salary up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
- Holiday allowance and contributory pension scheme
- The chance to help grow a mission-driven organisation with national impact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Turn2us, we believe that everyone should have financial security so that they can thrive. Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
We are searching for a Trust and Foundations Officer to work with the Trust and Foundations Manager to grow Turn2us’ income from grant funding. This role will sit within the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, which focuses on building relationships with trusts, corporates and major donors.
The ideal person for this role may have experience working within the charity sector, or equivalent, in a relationship management role and/or knowledge of how to work with Trust and Foundations to generate income. Or they may have relevant transferable skills that they are looking to apply to this role. Key skills include good written communication, good time management and organisational abilities, the ability to infer and interpret different types of information and good relationship management skills.
Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Closing date: 23rd February 2026, 09:00am
1st Interviews: 3rd March 2026
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Liberty is looking for a Grants Officer to join our Philanthropy Team.
This is an exciting and varied delivery role which reports to our Fundraising Manager and is responsible for grant administration and reporting across our portfolio of grant funders, and co-ordinating, as well as administering a series of events aimed at donors and funders.
The successful candidate will be organised and self-motivated, with a focus on partnership working and building strong relationships. You will balance an enjoyment of events co-ordination with being a skilled writer, who enjoys producing applications and reports.
With experience in a similar role, you will be used to gathering a range of data and detail on the teams’ work, and comfortable with end-to end delivery and working to deadlines. You will be a keen team player with a commitment to, and passion for, Liberty’s work.
You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16 March 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Wednesday 25th March
Second round interview will be held in person on Wednesday 1st April
Apply via the job board on our website.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.
We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.
The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Philanthropy Development
- Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy
- Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities
- Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving – strategic development of each relationship will be essential
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
- Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
- Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects
- Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
- Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income
Additional Information
- 2 years’ experience in a philanthropy or business development role
- We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
- Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!
First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love telling compelling stories? Interested in a role supporting a diverse & interesting organisation? We want to hear from you!
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Trust Fundraiser to join our Communication and Fundraising Team. In this new role, you’ll help secure funding that enables us to support our Diocesan Fundraising Operations for current and future endeavours! You’ll be responsible for researching, writing and submitting high-quality grant applications, as well as nurturing relationships with existing and new grant funders. Your work will directly support the sustainability and growth of our diocese for the next generation.
From creating persuasive funding proposals to managing reporting and impact updates, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our funders see the difference their support makes across the Diocese of Salford. Working closely with colleagues within the team and across the diocese, you’ll coordinate information, track deadlines, and ensure funding is managed in line with funder requirements and best practice.
With your attention to detail and strong organisational skills, you’ll help us grow income and strengthen partnerships.
About the Role
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Applicants seeking compressed or reduced hours or flexibile working arrangements will be considered.
Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.
Salary & Benefits: £ 32,117 - £36,885, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
Main Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to secure major gifts for capital and revenue projects, (predominantly trusts, grants and foundations but this could also include major donor and corporate gifts.)
- Create a trust and foundation funding plan for each fundraising target.
- Prepare and submit compelling and persuasive grant applications for each plan.
- Manage and fulfil grant reports and feedback for each live grant.
- Build a pipeline of potential funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.
- Ensure a database of funders and grant applications is created and maintained.
- Research and analysis to identify funding opportunities with trusts and foundation to develop future plans.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and the Individual Gifts Officer to set up a new CMS and explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
- Create support documents for parishes to enable them to proactively apply for small grants including National Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ scheme.
- Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website for future details.
Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity - Registered Charity No. 250037
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday the 16th February 2026
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About Figurative
Figurative is a new organisation, and this is a brand new role. Our mission is to bring new funding capital to the cultural and creative sectors, and to deploy it in ways that optimise for social impact and for sector sustainability.
We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.
Figurative manages three investment portfolios that have supported over 60 organisations and raised more than £30 million in investment capital over the last decade.
About this role
Culture and creativity are essential to human flourishing, yet the financial models supporting them are in need of a serious reimagining. Public subsidy is declining in real terms, traditional philanthropy can't fill the gap, and commercial investment often doesn't align with how cultural and creative sector organisations work best.
Figurative exists to create a third way: impact investment that brings new capital to culture and creativity, while respecting what makes the sector special. But scaling a genuinely new funding model requires more than good intentions - it needs robust infrastructure, diversified capital sources, and deep credibility with the organisations we exist to serve.
This is a unique opportunity to join Figurative in its infancy, and to take responsibility for growing Figurative from £30m to £100m+ over the next 3-5 years. Your work will directly enable cultural organisations to access capital they couldn't reach through traditional routes - capital that allows them to take creative risks, sustain their missions, and amplify their social impact without compromising their values.
You will be joining a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative team that is committed to learning on the job, and in the open. This involves testing out new ideas, and finding partners who are keen to explore innovative ways in which their money can be used to bring about their desired outcomes through the power of culture and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
The Development Director will:
- lead our efforts to raise money into our own parent charity, from primarily new sources;
- support the CEO and investment team to raise investment capital (which may take the form of repayable grants) into our investment funds;
- lead our efforts to support organisations in the sector to raise philanthropic giving as a source of income for themselves, particularly focused around place (including the development of our existing Arts Council funded place-based philanthropy networks) and social impact (including our Big Give Arts for Impact match funding campaign);
- develop and implement our place-based strategy, which will aim to demonstrate the power of blended finance.
The Development Director will be a member of the senior leadership team and report directly to the CEO, working closely on strategy and communicating strategic priorities and progress to existing and potential grant funders (into Figurative) and investors (into our funds); whilst providing philanthropic expertise to cultural organisations and partners to optimise social impact and sector sustainability.
In this role, the successful candidate will have to be/demonstrate:
- Strategic infrastructure builder: Proven track record designing and implementing fundraising/investor relations systems and processes in growth-stage organisations - not just using existing ones.
- Financial literacy: Comfortable with impact investment concepts, fund structures, and articulating risk/return/impact trade-offs to sophisticated investors. You can speak credibly to family offices and institutional investors, not just traditional arts funders.
- Cross-sector translator: Ability to articulate culture's value to investors whose primary focus is climate, social impact, or economic development. Fluency in making the case for why culture matters to non-arts audiences. Ability to build and manage partnerships across philanthropy, commercial creative industries, and the public sector, navigating complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy and credibility.
- Cultural sector credibility: Deep understanding of how arts organisations operate, their funding challenges, and why they might be sceptical of intermediaries. Genuine commitment to supporting sector sustainability, not extracting from it.
- Proposition development: Ability to craft compelling narratives for complex funding models. You can explain why impact investment in culture is different from traditional philanthropy and why it complements (rather than competes with) existing funding.
- Scale-up mentality: Comfortable moving from £30m to £100m+ - you understand what infrastructure and processes are needed at different stages of growth.
Core Skills
Essential:
- Strategic Philanthropic Fundraising: Demonstrated ability to design and execute philanthropic fundraising strategies aligned to mission-driven objectives, including multi-year funding pipelines and donor portfolios
- Major Donor and High Net Worth Engagement: Proven experience cultivating and stewarding relationships with, and securing gifts from high net worth individuals, family offices, and trusts and foundations, and confidence engaging sophisticated donors around arts and the creative industries.
- Foundations and Institutional Giving: Strong capability in identifying, soliciting, and managing relationships with foundations, philanthropic trusts, and institutional funders in the UK and internationally.
- Cultural and Creative Philanthropy Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of arts and cultural fundraising ecosystems, including experience working with artists, cultural organisations, and creative industry stakeholders, to aid in the development and delivery of place-based philanthropic initiatives.
- Relationship Management and Stewardship: Advanced relationship management skills, including donor stewardship, reporting, and long-term engagement, ensuring trust, transparency, and repeat support
- Proposal Writing and Funding Submissions: Strong written communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality funding proposals, pitches, grant applications, and tailored donor materials
- Stakeholder Engagement and Representation: Confidence representing the organisation externally at events, briefings, and convenings, including presenting to boards, donors, and advisory groups.
- Data-informed Fundraising and CRM Use: Competence in using CRM systems and fundraising data to track prospects, manage pipelines, and inform strategy, with attention to compliance and good governance
- Project Management and Delivery Strong organisational and project management skills, enabling delivery of fundraising campaigns, events, and reporting requirements on time and to a high standard.
- Judgement, Discretion and Ethical Practice: High level of professional judgement, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive donor information, complex funding arrangements, and reputational considerations
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, work effectively with Boards and senior stakeholders, and collaborate within the wider organisational structures. Experienced in managing direct reports, aligning team delivery with organisational priorities and maintaining strong internal relationships.
Desirable:
- Experience in impact investing, social finance, or blended finance - ideally in a growth/scale-up phas
- Existing relationships with family offices, climate investors, or foundations exploring innovative funding models
- Understanding of place-based funding partnerships and multi-stakeholder models
- Track record of investor diversification - successfully broadening an organisation's funding base
What We Offer
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTE, depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
- Reports to: CEO
- Hours: 3 days/ week (0.6 FTE)
- Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
- Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy additional holiday
- Pension (Employer Contribution 8% + a further 4% where the employee contributes 4%
- Life Assurance
- Post probation - Private health and dental insurance
Making an Application
To apply for this role, please submit your application below before midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please include a one-page cover letter covering the following questions
- What are the main challenges you think Figurative will have to navigate within this phase of development
- What are the most important messages to convey to existing and potential stakeholders about Figurative’s mission and motivations?
First interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 4th March 2026.
Second interviews will be held in person in our London offices on Thursday 12th March 2026.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in the investment sector to apply.
Please note that we actively screen for AI-generated applications. We are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experiences and motivations.
I look forward to hearing from you
Francesa Sanderson
CEO
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We want to see a thriving, inspiring cultural and creative sector generating far-reaching social and economic impact.
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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!
The BE Support Trust is recruiting for a Fundraising Officer (Part Time). We are seeking a strategic, motivated, and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to help us diversify income and grow our fundraising activity.
What you will do
- Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan aligned with strategic priorities.
- Research new funding streams and produce pipeline/KPI reports.
- Prepare high quality trust, foundation and grant applications.
- Build and manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship proposals.
- Lead fundraising elements of charity events and community activities.
- Support donor stewardship and maintain accurate CRM/Gift Aid records
What you will bring
- Demonstrable fundraising experience
- Excellent writing and bid/proposal development skills
- Strong relationship abilities
- Organisational confidence managing multiple deadlines
Why Join us
- A small supportive and committed team
- Meaningful work where you see the impact everyday
- Opportunity to shape fundraising in a growing charity
- Flexible working and part-time structure
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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!
Philanthropy Manager
Up to £44,000 FTE per annum, £35,200 actual, plus 8% pension contribution
28 hours per week
Permanent role
Hybrid working – homebased working for the majority of time with a need to attend head office in Godalming on occasions
An exciting opportunity to lead relationships with some of the League’s most influential supporters and secure transformational gifts that will help end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.
What You’ll Do:
As our Philanthropy Manager, you will lead our major donor programme and manage a growing portfolio of high-value individuals, trusts and partners. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, Chief Executive and senior stakeholders, you will identify, cultivate and steward influential supporters, making compelling asks and demonstrating the real-world impact of their generosity. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and managing relationships with major donors, high-value individuals, family trusts and corporate partners
- Delivering an ambitious philanthropy strategy, annual plan and budget
- Building and maintaining a robust prospect pipeline through research, networking and relationship-building
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundraising propositions, related income sources, such as family trusts and corporate partners, and donor updates
· Tracking performance, managing income reporting and maintain accurate records
Who You Are:
We need a confident and inspirational relationship manager with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses:
- Previous experience working with high-net-worth individuals, either in the charity or commercial sector
- Proven success in major gift fundraising
- A strong understanding of major donor fundraising principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using CRM systems and managing donor data.
Why Join Us:
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. With 28 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, in addition to the public holidays, and a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme, we prioritise your well-being. Additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League.
The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We believe that together we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.
Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating what days and hours you are available.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We protect animals from being persecuted in the name of sport. United, we aim to redefine what is acceptable and inspire change.
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