Trusts and partnerships fundraiser jobs
Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured six figure partnerships in previous roles?
We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.
What does this role do?
As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:
- develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target,
- support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders,
- support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance,
- prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners,
- work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner.
First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 16th and 17th March 2026, and will take place on Teams. Please note, this role is based at our London office, with office attendance at least one day per week and sometimes at short notice.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships. You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships. In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Age UK is seeking a Senior Statutory Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our statutory income-fuelling our mission to improve the lives of older people across the country.
In this exciting role, you'll take the lead on securing and managing national contracts and grants from central government, national lottery funders, and public sector bodies. You'll collaborate with a range of stakeholders to transform a funding stream that has been underperforming through a lack of resourcing and a challenging market but one that is now a strategic priority and has the potential to become a major source of income for the organisation.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 4L
Last date for applications Monday 9th March 2026.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience in securing six and seven figure statutory contracts or grants for charities. (A, I)
- Experience of managing relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. (A, I)
- Experience managing individuals or teams, providing excellent leadership and people management skills. (A, I)
Skills and knowledge
- Strong understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. (A, I)
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. (I, T)
- High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. (I)
- Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy with significant experience of putting together, managing and monitoring budgets. (A, I)
- Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. (I, T)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising (A,I)
- Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products and databases. (I)
Personal attributes
- A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. (A, I)
- Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. (I)
- Has an entrepreneurial approach - makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new opportunities can be created, and then delivers at pace (I)
- Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. (A, I)
- Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. (I)
- Excited by the challenge of developing and growing statutory fundraising - currently an underdeveloped fundraising steam for Age UK. (I)
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of working with local statutory commissioners. (A, I)
- Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results. (I)
Skills and knowledge:
- Knowledge of new digital tools, including AI, that can support efficient and effective statutory fundraising (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Prospect Research Officer
Contract type: Permanent
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (typically 1 day per week in office)
Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
Are you a naturally curious researcher who loves turning insight into opportunity? Do you have a talent for writing high‑quality briefs and building strong, collaborative relationships?
We’re looking for a Prospect Research Officer who can help unlock transformative income to support people living with cancer.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within our newly established Prospect Development and Insight function, giving you the opportunity to shape how we identify, research, and prioritise the high‑value prospects who can make transformational gifts to Macmillan.
You will be responsible for feeding high‑quality insight directly to fundraisers, supporting them to grow pipelines, prioritise approaches, and unlock opportunities across corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and trusts. You’ll use a wide range of research techniques and tools to identify prospects, evaluate their potential, support risk management through due diligence, and provide concise, high‑impact briefings for fundraisers and senior leaders.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify high‑value prospects using press scanning, wealth screening, network mapping, and research tools.
- Produce clear and concise prospect profiles, briefings and event research for fundraisers and senior stakeholders.
- Conduct due diligence on prospects and donors, assessing risks and escalating where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with fundraisers to support pipeline development, prioritisation and movement of prospects.
- Provide market insight and trend analysis to help shape fundraising strategy and highlight new opportunities.
- Ensure all research activity complies with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and internal policies.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Excellent IT, database, research, analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to manipulate data to extract insights.
- Good awareness and understanding of the current corporate and philanthropy fundraising landscape.
- An enquiring mind, with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and draw out fresh perspectives on opportunities for donor development.
The following skills are nice-to-have but can be developed in‑role:
- Experience in prospect research, including identifying and prioritising prospects, network mapping, due diligence and developing gift capacity ratings.
- Experience using relational databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 15th March
Interviews: Virtual Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd March (exact dates TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support to allthose affected by endometriosis, for example through our website, webinars and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline, webchat and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare practitioners, the public and the media; lobby for improved treatment and management; and support research. We have a big job to do and ambitious plans.
This is a new role that will play a vital support role within our Fundraising Team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of fundraising activities. Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager, as well as supporting the work of our Head of Development, Trusts and Grants Manager, and Endometriosis Friendly Employer Manager, this will be a busy and varied role.
The Fundraising Administrator will manage inboxes, fulfil merchandise orders, maintain accurate records, and provide high-quality administrative support across a variety of income streams including Community Fundraising, Events, Individual Giving, Corporate Partnerships, and more. Part of the role will also include supporting our fundraisers and Endometriosis Friendly Employers during in person events and awareness stalls, representing the charity and helping to build positive and lasting relationships with our stakeholders.
This role offers training opportunities for your professional development, and the chance to be part of a passionate team working towards a better future for all those with diagnosed and suspected endometriosis.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, motivated, and organised individual who is passionate about driving change for those with endometriosis. Whether you’re an experienced administrator orlooking to step into the charity sector, you will bring a positive attitude, commitment to high-quality work, and a willingness to learn.
You will be comfortable speaking with various stakeholders via email, phone, and in person, and ensure we have a strong and engaging presence at events. You thrive in a collaborative environment, but you’re also confidentin managing your own workload and prioritising tasks in a busy setting where no two days are the same.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th March -This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Interview date: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March at our office in London Bridge.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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We are seeking an experienced and collaborative fundraiser who is ready to provide exemplary account management to trusts and foundation donors, maximising the value of partnerships through providing excellent stewardship and building strategic relationships to ensure long-term support to the organisation and our projects across the globe.
Working in collaboration with other fundraising functions and the organisation’s cross-cutting and in-country teams, the role will focus on raising unrestricted and restricted income from mid- to major-level trusts and foundations across different geographies.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, results-driven fundraiser with a strong track record of securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts from trusts and foundations. You should be able to thrive on building long-term, strategic partnerships with funders, bring in-depth knowledge of donor development, excellent account management skills, and the ability to translate organisational strategy into compelling, funder-focused proposals, reports, and engagement plans.
We are looking for a collaborative person who is highly organised and analytical, comfortable writing high-quality materials and communications for our supporters and new prospects, and who can demonstrate strong alignment with Fauna & Flora’s values.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 March 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 23 March 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.
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HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT
About Us
Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people start, grow and scale successful businesses.
Build our first fundraising function and secure transformational partnerships that drive social mobility.
For 30 years, we have been committed to social mobility, inclusion and entrepreneurship and have supported thousands of businesses. Alumni include household names such as Charlie Bigham’s, Innocent Drinks and Karen Millen, as well as countless sole traders and early-stage founders.
We are a small, ambitious, growing team working to deliver a new organisational strategy and expand our impact.
About You & The Role
You are a natural builder who enjoys closing deals, developing relationships and creating meaningful social impact. You will shape and lead PBC’s first dedicated fundraising function, building a portfolio from the ground up with limited existing donor relationships.
The role focuses on securing six-figure corporate partnerships and cultivating high-net-worth individual donors, alongside a smaller trusts and foundations portfolio. You thrive in a strategic, relationship-led role and are comfortable using a broad range of fundraising approaches.
Working closely with the leadership team, you will secure funding to support long-term sustainability and expand PBC’s impact across London and beyond. Initially the sole fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to develop and lead a team as the function grows.
Key Responsibilities
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Fundraising Strategy Delivery: Take ownership of multi-year fundraising strategy working closely with the CEO and Board to diversify and increase revenue streams that support PBC’s service expansion and reach
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Relationship Management: Research, identify and cultivate funding opportunities from companies and high-net-worth individuals, alongside trusts and foundations
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Trusts & Foundations: Oversee the grant pipeline, with external support for high-value applications and build relationships with decision-makers
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Develop Compelling Fundraising Material: Collaborate with CEO and wider team to evidence, quantify and articulate PBC’s social value using data and storytelling to position PBC as a high-impact partner for donors and partners
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Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and evaluate fundraising performance against financial and operational targets. Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, sector and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising best practices
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Proactive Self Starter: Though collaborative, you are motivated to build and maintain momentum, identify and create opportunities and take full ownership of projects from initial idea to delivery
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Commercial Development: Support development, sales and delivery of commercial income strategy, specifically helping to grow the paid membership scheme and securing sponsorship for commercial programmes and offers
Benefits
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Annual Leave: 21 days’ paid annual leave, plus UK public and bank holidays.
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Christmas Closure: Additional 10–14 days of paid leave as the office closes between Christmas and New Year.
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Season Ticket Loan: Interest-free season ticket loan available to support travel costs.
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Training & Professional Development: Access to relevant fundraising, partnerships and leadership training, including external courses, sector events and conferences.
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Supportive working environment: A small, collaborative and ambitious team.
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Please submit a CV - maximum 2 pages.
We empower aspiring entrepreneurs from every background with the skills, support and community to build thriving businesses that power the UK economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mission Without Borders UK are seeking an exceptional Major Donors, Trusts & Partnerships Manager to help drive our mission forward and make a lasting difference for children and families across Eastern Europe.
Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian organisation working in some of the most challenging contexts in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. We come alongside children, families, and communities living in poverty, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support, sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ to enable people to move towards self-sufficiency.
MWB UK is entering an exciting period of growth. With an ambitious five‑year plan underway, we are seeking to strengthen our work with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations, and Gift‑in‑Kind (GIK) partners to expand our impact and reach more people in need.
About the role
This is a pivotal and high‑impact role, perfect for a talented relationship‑based fundraiser who is motivated by purpose, strategy, and the power of partnership.
You will:
· Build and manage a strong portfolio of major donors, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire deep and long‑term support.
· Grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders through high‑quality applications and outstanding stewardship.
· Lead MWB UK’s Gift‑in‑Kind strategy, securing in‑kind products and managing the logistics journey from offer to delivery into field countries.
· Craft compelling proposals and impact reports that clearly articulate MWB’s vision and programme outcomes.
· Collaborate with passionate colleagues across MWB’s international network to identify funding priorities, shape supporter experiences, and maximise impact.
· Contribute strategically to MWB UK’s fundraising plans, spotting opportunities, and driving income growth.
This role blends hands‑on relationship management with strategic ownership. This is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, creativity, and wants to see their work translate into real, tangible change for vulnerable people.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
· Proven experience securing income from major donors and/or charitable trusts.
· Excellent relational skills with the ability to connect, inspire, and build trust.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting persuasive proposals.
· A proactive, organised, detail‑driven approach with the ability to prioritise effectively.
· A genuine alignment with MWB’s Christian ethos and values.
If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.
The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a full-time position, but we are open to hearing from candidates who can work a minimum of 4 days a week.
What we offer
· 30 days holiday per year
· Flexible working
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Pension scheme
· Opportunities to travel to projects in our field countries, as required
How to apply
Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your how your skills, experience and values align with the role.
Please see the Job Description below for more details. If an informal conversation about the role would help, please call or email us.
We are actively interviewing as applications come in, so please apply now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the Future of a Unique Regimental Museum
HorsePower, the Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars, is embarking on an ambitious transformation. We are developing a bold new “Museum of the Future” that will reinterpret over 300 years of regimental history through engaging, modern and interactive displays.
We are now seeking an experienced, motivated Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in raising £100,000 by mid-2027 to fund the redesign phase and to help establish strong, sustainable fundraising practice for the museum’s next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who wants real ownership, influence and the chance to make visible impact in a small but ambitious heritage organisation.
About HorsePower
Located at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, HorsePower tells the story of The King’s Royal Hussars from 1715 to the present day, spanning India, Waterloo, the World Wars and modern conflict. The museum holds a fascinating collection and unique archives and is now launching a five-year strategic plan to become one of the most vibrant and accessible small military museums in the South of England.
The Role
This is a new role with scope to shape both strategy and delivery. You will lead on trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, working closely with the Fundraising Trustee and Curator to:
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
- Write compelling grant applications and major funding proposals.
- Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters.
- Put in place effective fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
- Develop long-term relationships for future capital funding appeals.
You will be confident working independently, comfortable in a small organisation and motivated by building something with lasting value.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit current fundraising activity, supporters and data
- Research, develop and submit high-quality trust and foundation applications
- Identify and cultivate prospective major donors and corporate partners
- Support stewardship, recognition and donor communications
- Maintain accurate CRM records and GDPR-compliant processes
- Produce concise monthly progress reports for trustees
About you – Essential. You will bring:
- At least three years’ successful fundraising experience (trusts, foundations, major donors and/or corporate partnerships)
- A strong track record of securing significant gifts and grants, ideally within culture, heritage or the wider nonprofit sector
- Excellent written and numeracy skills and experience of crafting persuasive funding proposals
- Confidence building relationships with funders, trustees and senior stakeholders
- Highly organised working practices and strong attention to detail
Desirable - Experience in museums or heritage, an interest in military history, and a creative, entrepreneurial approach to income generation.
Why join us?
- A rare opportunity to shape a museum redevelopment from the ground up
- Flexible working in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation
- A high-impact role where your work will directly influence the museum’s future
Applications: Interested applicants are requested to submit a short covering letter or email stating why they are suitable for the role, a CV and two references.
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Interviews: Late March/early April (online first round, final stage in Winchester)
We may close early if sufficient strong applications are received.
HorsePower is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We also welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience gained through work, study, volunteering or other life experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing Childrens Charity on a fantastic Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser role. This pivotal position involves securing vital funding from charitable trusts and foundations, directly supporting life-changing work for children and young carers. The role offers an inspiring opportunity to make a tangible difference through strategic relationship building and impactful fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with trusts and foundations to secure funding.
- Lead the planning, preparation, and submission of high-quality funding applications and proposals.
- Identify new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.
- Collaborate with the team to craft compelling cases for support that effectively communicate the organisation’s mission and impact.
- Monitor and report on grant delivery, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and funding activities.
- Support the development of fundraising strategies to contribute to income growth and organisational sustainability.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising, preferably within the charity sector.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive, engaging proposals.
- Strong relationship-building capabilities, with a professional and approachable manner.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
- A proactive approach to identifying funding opportunities and securing grants.
- Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young carers.
- Resilient and adaptable, with a commitment to organisational goals and values.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Orchard Vale Trust is a Registered Charity founded over 40 years ago to support adults with learning disabilities; we currently provide Residential, Day and Community Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual to join our vibrant central team and raise vital funds for the individuals we support.
It is our vision that adults with learning disabilities are valued as leaders and peers and are supported to achieve their goals and live life to the full. The role of the Trust Fundraiser is essential in building our capacity to ensure the delivery of our vision.
The Trust Fundraiser will work with the CEO in developing a high quality fundraising strategy and raising funds against agreed targets that support the work of Orchard Vale Trust. They will use this to manage projects - from application of funding to delivery, including on-going evaluation and reporting.
They will work with the senior management team to ensure service users are supported in accordance with the ethos, policies and practices of Orchard Vale Trust and with current best practice as set out by Care Quality Commissions (CQC) regulations, the Charity Commission and other relevant legislation and guidance.
Main Duties
1. To develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Trust
2. To develop and sustain partnership working with a range of external stakeholders
3. To work with the CEO in the delivery of the Trust’s communication strategy
4. To work with the CEO in the funding and promotion of the Trust’s Social Enterprise
5. To ensure fundraising activities are safe and compliant with regulations and Orchard Vale Trust’s Policies
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications/ Experience
• A track record of successful fundraising in an organization or a relevant recent qualification
• An understanding of supporter acquisition and growth
• Understanding of developing existing and new fundraising opportunities
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and prioritization.
• Knowledge or experience in working with communications and media teams as required
We have created an exciting new position in our UK team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser to contribute to ambitious fundraising targets and enable Human Practice Foundation’s (HPF) impactful education programmes. Working closely with the UK Country Manager, 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, through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.
We are seeking a motivated, creative and confident individual, who thrives on getting out and about and meeting with supporters and can work proactively within a small team.You will have experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals making gifts privately or through family trusts, donor advised funds and corporations.
We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.
About the Human Practice Foundation
Founded in 2014 in Denmark, the Human Practice Foundation works in some of the most marginalised regions in Nepal and Kenya, where poverty and lack of opportunity keep children from reaching their potential. Our goal is simple but powerful: to empower children through education, so they can shape a better future for themselves and their communities. We take a long-term, holistic approach to this goal. Through our Child Empowerment Model, we build and upgrade school infrastructure, train teachers, support parents in creating sustainable incomes, and help students bridge the gap between education and employment. Every project is co-designed with local communities and aligned with public authorities, ensuring it meets real needs and builds lasting ownership.
Our supporters and the communities HPF works with deserve complete transparency about donations and how funds are spent. Thanks to the support of a group of Founding Partners who cover all administrative costs, 100% of project donations go directly to our programmes.
Conditions and Benefits:
- Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)
- Part time (3 days/week).
- 27 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Remote working/home-based, accessible for travel to London for meetings. Occasional travel to Copenhagen.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal ‘office’ hours for events and meetings.
- Reports to UK Country Manager.
- Works closely with other colleagues across HPF and with committed and well-connected HPF Boards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Identification, solicitation and management
- Work with the UK Country Manager to grow the donor portfolio in the UK by identifying prospects, building relationships and secure gifts from high net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications.
- Ensure excellent and timely response to enquiries and stewardship and acknowledgement of gifts.
Events coordination
- Work with the UK Country Manager to help shape and deliver events and other engagement opportunities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors.
- Take responsibility for tailored and timely event follow-up to maximise relationships and using learnings and data from past events to develop donor engagement, referrals and gifts.
Research, communications and administration
- Research potential new donors and funding streams.
- Support the production of proposals, pitches, reports and general supporter communications.
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording of interactions and progression related to all donor relationships
- Provide executive assistance to the UK Country Manager and senior stakeholders in relation to scheduling supporter meetings, drafting communications and provision of information to underpin successful supporter engagement.
- Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of HPF’s programmes.
- Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experience developing relationships with and securing funding from high-net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Entrepreneurial approach to relationship management and creating new fundraising initiatives.
- Experience in coordination and delivery of bespoke, high-quality events for influential audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and a proactive networker, able to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for HPF.
- Experience of writing inspiring, emotive, and technically fundraising communications and materials tailored to a major donor audience.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Results driven self-starter, able to operate independently and under pressure, whilst also able to engage meaningfully in a virtual team.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, across multiple teams and geographies.
- Strong IT skills, including an understanding of CRM systems.
- Strong affinity with HPF mission, values and approach.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an international organisation.
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee.
- Experience of working closely with and reporting to Boards of Trustees.
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager to sustain and grow our income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys translating complex work into compelling funding propositions and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead on our trusts and foundations pipeline, manage key corporate partners, write high-quality funding applications and support the development of our stewardship and wider fundraising strategies.
This is initially a 6 month contract, with the aim of becoming permanent subject to funding. As Jangala is a growing organisation, you will also help shape fundraising tools/processes and there is potential for this role to evolve according to your skills, interests and development goals over time.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity working to bridge the digital divide by providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people by 2030. Since 2015, we have directly connected over 140,000 people across 38 countries through innovative connectivity solutions and partnerships with more than 300 organisations, including UN agencies, government bodies and grassroots charities.
Our products, including Big Box and Get Box, deliver reliable Wi-Fi in challenging environments, from refugee camps to community hubs and digitally excluded households across the UK. Our annual income is currently around £1m, including five and six figure trust and foundation grants, six figure corporate partnerships and government funding.
Details of the role
Key responsibilities will include:
Trusts & Foundations
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Leading a pipeline of UK and global trusts and foundations and other grantmakers, including researching and cultivating new opportunities, developing proposals, coordinating internal inputs and submitting high-quality bids
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Managing relationships with our current funders, with a focus on stewardship, reporting and renewals, ensuring accurate, timely and engaging updates on progress and impact
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Working with Head of Fundraising to review our current pipeline, refine our trusts and foundations strategy and identify our approach for priority opportunities, including National Lottery
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Developing and implementing a clear stewardship strategy for trusts and foundation funders
Corporate Partnerships
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Account managing key corporate partners to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities to deepen engagement over time
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Leading on partnership planning, relationship management, partnership storytelling, impact reporting and, where relevant, corporate volunteering activities
Fundraising Strategy & Support
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Working with programme and technology teams to develop a strong understanding of Jangala’s work and translate this into compelling fundraising narratives
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Supporting the Head of Fundraising with pipeline management, forecasting and fundraising planning
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Maintaining accurate records in Jangala’s CRM and funder tracking systems
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Contributing to the development of fundraising materials, case studies and impact content
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Representing Jangala at external meetings or events to raise our profile and expand our network
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Inputting into Jangala’s evolving fundraising strategy and income diversification
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Keeping aware of trends and innovations in the wider fundraising sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore
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As our fundraising portfolio evolves, potential to take on more varied responsibilities, such as gaming fundraising or corporate new business, or lead a single income stream
The person we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who is confident writing funding applications and managing relationships, and who is motivated by Jangala’s mission and values. You do not need to meet every criterion below to apply. If you are excited by the role and believe you could add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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A strong track record in trusts and foundations fundraising, including prospect research, bid writing, stewardship and reporting
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Experience strategically growing funder relationships over time and identifying new income opportunities
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Excellent written communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and well-structured funding applications and reports
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Ability to understand complex programmes or technical work and translate it into compelling funding proposals
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
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Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams and representing the organisation externally
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Knowledge of grantmaking trends, with a proactive and reflective approach to improving fundraising practice
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Commitment to Jangala’s mission and values
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience managing corporate partners
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Understanding of digital exclusion in the UK or globally and/or experience of working with digital inclusion or tech for good organisations
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Experience writing impactful partnership/fundraising communications for channels such as LinkedIn, social media, internal comms or blogs
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Experience of or interest in gaming fundraising
Important details
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Gender inclusive office facilities
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.
The salary range for this role is £35,000-£40,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Insight Gloucestershire are seeking a Relationship Fundraiser. This is an exciting and varied role incorporating writing funding applications, developing corporate partnerships, organising fundraising events and supporting volunteer fundraisers.
The role is based in Gloucestershire, and you will be travelling around the county to meet supporters and attend fundraising events. You will need to regularly attend our office in Cheltenham. There will also be occasional travel to our partner offices in Bristol and Devizes (Wiltshire).
As Relationship Fundraiser, you will be playing a key role in ensuring the financial success and stability of our charity. There is a wide salary band depending upon experience. You might be coming to this role as an established fundraiser, looking to develop your career, or perhaps you have transferable skills having built great relationships in another sector.
Full details of the post can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, along with details of how to apply for this post. Insight is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you would like to discuss any elements of the role in advance of applying, please do contact us for an informal discussion.
To apply for this post please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Closing Date: 5pm Thursday 5th March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You’ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio — identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations — and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships.
In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families.
This role is for you if:
- You’re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships.
- You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement.
- You’re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks.
- You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth.
- You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning a 3–5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets.
- Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities.
- Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving.
- Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters.
- Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements.
- Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income.
- Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events.
- Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance.
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years’ experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising.
- Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships.
- Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities.
- Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications.
- Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice.
Why join us?
- Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care.
- Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees.
- Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy.
- Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network.
Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.
Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Closing date: 9 March
Interviews: 16 March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Possibility of part-time and/or flexible working)
Salary: £26,000 FTE (Subject to ongoing upward pay review)
Department: Fundraising & Marketing
Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW
The Community Fundraiser will drive ambitious growth in fundraising across the Teesside area, focusing on building community groups to deliver income, brand awareness and to maximise supporter engagement. Providing exceptional donor care to Teesside Hospice community supporters
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.
Closing date for applications is 17th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


