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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income Generation
• Develop funding strategies for prospective trusts, identifying the strongest organisational and project matches and recommending the most effective approach.
• Write and submit tailored and effective funding applications to meet agreed income targets.
• Monitor application deadlines and ensure timely submission.
• Work with colleagues to gather, interpret and present service data, outcomes and financial information to produce high-quality, evidence-based funding proposals and reports.
• Contribute to the development of larger or more complex funding proposals, working alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and colleagues across the organisation.
• Contribute ideas that help Back Up’s Fundraising team develop innovative approaches to trusts fundraising, stewardship and donor engagement.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by preparing and delivering high-quality impact reports and other agreed reporting, demonstrating how their contributions have been used.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trusts and foundations within your portfolio, building trusted relationships.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, year-round stewardship programme that goes beyond grant reporting, creating meaningful opportunities for funders to see the impact of their support through tailored communications, multi-media updates and personalised engagement.
Other
• Use application outcomes, funder feedback and sector learning to continually improve proposal quality, stewardship and trusts fundraising performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to gather information for compelling stewardship, cultivation, proposals and reports and maintain a deep understanding of the impact support provides to those with a spinal cord injury.
• Monitor trends in grant-making and maintain an understanding of developments affecting people with spinal cord injury to strengthen funding proposals.
• Contribute to Trusts processes for recording and sharing useful resources.
• Maintain accurate records of trust and foundation activity, ensuring Salesforce CRM and pipeline information is up to date and supports effective relationship management, reporting and forecasting.
• Use CRM, service data and organisational insight to support prospect research, develop compelling funding applications and identify opportunities for growth.
• Be an ambassador for Back Up and be part of the team at occasional Back Up events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must fulfil the following essential criteria:
Essential
· Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising with the ability to identify funding opportunities and develop successful funding proposals.
· Confident using technology, including CRM systems and AI-assisted tools and spreadsheets, to support research, prospecting and proposal development while maintaining high standards of accuracy and judgement.
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
· Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and persuasive funding proposals and reports.
· Able to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
· Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with budgets and financial information.
· Comfortable building relationships with senior volunteers, trustees and funders.
· Resilient and motivated, with a proactive approach to the challenges of trust fundraising and achieving income targets.
· A proactive approach to working towards targets.
· A strong team working approach.
· Willing and able to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel.
Desirable
· Experience in major donor fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
· Understanding of spinal cord injury and/or disability issues
· Understanding of charity finance and/ or project budgeting.
· Experience supporting donor cultivation events
· Experience producing supporter communications, presentations or impact reports.
· Experience working with trustees, senior volunteers, ambassadors or high-net-worth individuals.
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Contract: Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract
Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06 per annum
Closing Date: 4th August 2026
Interviews will be held w/c: 10th August 2026
About us
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer - Nationwide to join our Partnership Management Team based in either our London or Manchester offices.
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the Team
The Corporate Partnerships Officer works alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager on the Nationwide partnership and will play a vital role within the Corporate Partnerships Function of the Relationship Fundraising Department. The Partnership Management Team work closely with the Corporate New Business team to on-board partners and provide high quality account management to our corporate partnership portfolio.
About The Role
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be primarily responsible for supporting on the delivery of Centrepoint’s multi-year, 7-figure strategic partnership with Nationwide Building Society. This partnership is the largest multi-year partnership in Centrepoint’s corporate portfolio to date, and a transformational partnership for Centrepoint and the young people we work with. Funding supports a range of measures to help young people experiencing homelessness across the UK.
Working between our offices in London/ Manchester, as well as from the partner’s head office future, you will work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager to support successful delivery of all aspects of the partnership, as well as taking ownership of your own projects. This will include supporting with fundraising and volunteering engagement with Nationwide colleagues, as well as administrative support across the partnership. You will provide excellent stewardship for this partnership and future corporate partners and identify opportunities to increase engagement and income.
This role sits within a Corporate Fundraising team of 14, split into a New Business team, and Partnership Management team. The Partnership Management team is made up of ten corporate fundraisers who manage complex and exciting partnerships with a wide range of committed corporate partners.
About You
You will be ambitious and driven, ideally with experience within fundraising, account management or programme management. You will have great attention to detail and experience managing and prioritising a diverse workload. You will be an excellent communicator and networker, with the ability to form strong relationships externally and internally, including engaging with a range of stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Support on the successful delivery of the Nationwide partnership, working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
- Administrative support for the Nationwide partnership including partnership admin and finance processes such as invoicing, income coding, minute taking and recording information on the database.
- Support with managing and developing the volunteering process and opportunities for Nationwide colleagues, ensuring excellent stewardship.
- Support with logistical plans and recruitment for Centrepoint’s flagship event, Sleep Out.
- Gather content and data to support in the compilation of reports on income, expenditure, and partnership impact.
- Develop and maintain proactive and effective working relationships with a range of cross functional teams including key internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent Centrepoint and the partnership at Centrepoint and third-party events.
- Actively participate in all team meetings and support other team members.
- Manage other mid-value (£10k-£50k) corporate partnerships if required.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Corporate Partnerships Officer - Nationwide, click ‘Apply’ now!
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About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
For over 50 years, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Founded on the extraordinary work of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, we are best known for our orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme – the most successful of its kind in the world. Our work has grown to encompass anti-poaching, habitat protection, community conservation and long-term field programmes across East Africa.
We have a global community of passionate supporters, a powerful brand, and a cause that genuinely moves people. Our UK charity facilitates the global elephant adoption programme, leads on UK fundraising, and connects supporters everywhere with the animals and landscapes they love.
The Opportunity
This is a new and significant appointment for SWT UK. We are looking for a Director of Development to develop and lead our UK fundraising strategy – taking ownership of income generation across all streams, donor communications and supporter stewardship, and managing a team of three talented fundraising professionals.
Our individual supporter base is large globally – growing in UK – loyal and deeply engaged: many give through our elephant adoption programme, which connects them directly with named animals in our care. We are now ready to build on this engaged supporter base and develop it into a structured individual giving programme – with mid-level giving pathways, major donor cultivation, systematic stewardship and deeper philanthropic relationships. That is the central challenge and opportunity of this role.
We also have active corporate and trust relationships, a legacy programme in development, and real potential to grow income from European and international funders. The Director of Development will take ownership of all of this – hands on and strategic in equal measure.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement a new UK fundraising strategy, establishing clear priorities, income targets and programmes that will drive growth through to 2030 and beyond
- Develop and implement a UK individual giving programme – building on our adoption base to create structured giving journeys, mid-level and major donor cultivation, and meaningful stewardship
- Manage the UK fundraising budget, set and monitor income targets across all streams, and report regularly to the Executive Director on performance and ROI
- Take day-to-day ownership of corporate and trust relationships, writing reports, proposals and partner communications
- Build a major donor programme from the ground up, identifying and cultivating high-value individual prospects
- Develop legacy marketing activity, working alongside our existing legacy administrator and Freewill partnership
- Manage and inspire a team of three: Communications and Fundraising Manager, Retail Manager and Supporter Care Officer, and Fundraising Support Officer
- Oversee the donor database (Donorfy), ensuring data quality and insight-driven decision making
- Explore opportunities to grow income from European and international donors
- Contribute to the global income picture, including through improved donor stewardship and deeper supporter engagement
- Support the growth of SWT's profile and visibility in the UK through press opportunities, social media, and other channels.
About You
We are looking for a fundraiser who loves the craft – someone who is energised by building relationships, writing a compelling proposal, developing a giving programme from scratch, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. This is a hands-on role as much as a leadership one, and the right person will be comfortable doing both.
- Proven track record in fundraising, with demonstrable success securing income from individuals, trusts or corporates – including five-figure gifts and above
- Experience developing individual giving programmes, including mid-level or major donor cultivation
- A hands-on practitioner – comfortable writing proposals, reports and donor communications yourself
- Experience managing a small fundraising team with warmth, clarity and accountability
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
- Experience working with a donor CRM and using data to inform fundraising decisions
- Comfortable in a building role – excited by developing programmes that don't yet exist
- Experience managing fundraising budgets and producing income forecasts and performance reports.
- Genuine passion for wildlife conservation – this role is for someone who cares about the cause
- Committed to in-person working – we believe day-to-day presence and collaboration produces better outcomes for our donors and our team, and ask for a minimum of three days per week at our Billingshurst office
Why Join Us
- A mission that genuinely matters – 50 years of life-changing conservation work and a cause that moves people around the world
- A large, loyal and warm supporter base with significant untapped potential
- Real scope to build something – this is a new role with genuine influence from day one
- A small, close-knit team with shared purpose and a genuine commitment to each other's wellbeing
- Direct line to the Executive Director and member of senior leadership team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
- Salary exchange pension with 5% employer contribution
- Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages – telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification – by 16th August 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya


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Are you an exceptional communicator who enjoys building relationships, delivering memorable experiences and helping others connect with a meaningful cause? We invite you to apply for the Development Officer - Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) position within Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Oxford, where your work will help secure philanthropic support for one of the world's leading universities.
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working available
Salary: Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum, with a possible extension to £45,212 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730
Contract: Permanent, Full time
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.
Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) plays a central role in enabling the University's ambitions by building meaningful relationships with alumni, philanthropists, trusts, foundations and partners around the world. Within the Gardens, Libraries and Museums team, you'll help unlock philanthropic support that preserves world-renowned collections, expands access to knowledge and enables cultural engagement for future generations. Your work will directly contribute to initiatives that enrich research, education and public understanding on a global scale.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Sustainable travel benefits, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
- Access to a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in major gift fundraising within one of the world's most respected cultural institutions. Working with experienced colleagues, you'll develop your own portfolio of donors, helping to secure philanthropic support for the Bodleian and across the Gardens, Libraries and Museums.
Alongside developing donor relationships, you'll lead the delivery of two high-profile annual stewardship events attended by senior University figures, oversee annual fundraising appeals and create compelling proposals and communications that inspire philanthropic support. You'll work closely with colleagues across the University to turn complex academic and cultural projects into engaging stories for donors.
Whether you're already working in fundraising or bring transferable experience from events, communications, alumni relations or another externally facing role, you'll receive training and support to develop your expertise in major gifts fundraising.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing or other relationship-focused roles.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content for different audiences.
- Experience of planning and delivering high-quality events
- Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, organise your own workload and deliver to deadlines.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and CRM or relationship management systems.
- A demonstrable interest in the cultural sector and a desire to develop a career in philanthropic fundraising.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3 August 2026.
Face-to-face interviews will take place funon Thursday 13 August 2026
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability.
The postholder will identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources. They will lead on developing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of the Southmead Project’s work and the needs of the people it supports.
Working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and trustees, the Fundraiser will develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the organisation to diversify its income. The role will require excellent writing, research, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to the charity’s values and mission.
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Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.
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Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.
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Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.
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Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.
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Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.
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Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.
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Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.
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Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.
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To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.
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To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.
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All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please see job description for full details.
Meaningful therapeutic support accessible for adults impacted by abuse and addiction. A safe space for growth, connection and wellbeing for all.

Salary: £47,000 - £49, 637
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover - 6 months intially
Location: London – Hybrid working (1-2 days p/w in office)
Closing date: 28th July 2026
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser to join Historic Royal Palaces as their Trusts Manager. This team is composed of incredibly talented fundraisers and you will have the opportunity to work on several seven-figure funders and line manage one person. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in securing significant income from trusts and foundations to support the charity's ambitious work caring for some of the UK's most iconic historic sites.
Managing a portfolio of UK, US and international trusts and foundations, you will identify and cultivate new prospects, develop compelling cases for support, and build meaningful relationships with funders.
This role would suit a proactive, creative and relationship-focused fundraiser who enjoys translating complex projects into inspiring funding opportunities and is passionate about delivering outstanding donor experiences
To be successful as the Trusts Manager you will need:
- Strong experience of building relationships with Trusts and Foundations and a proven track record of securing major gifts, including six-figure grants.
- Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with donors, senior volunteers and colleagues across an organisation.
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience of developing compelling cases for support, funding applications and donor reports.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote reference 3034AJ
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The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Lead. This is a great opportunity to play an important role in securing grant income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders to support our mission.
A confident and experienced trusts fundraiser, you will identify and pursue funding opportunities, develop compelling applications and manage funder relationships and reporting requirements. Working as part of the External Affairs team, you will bring excellent written communication skills, sound knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice, and the ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. If this is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.
Application is by way of a CV and covering letter which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.
To radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and its associated conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer
About Harrogate Homeless Project
Harrogate Homeless Project is dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness across the Harrogate district. We provide safe accommodation, practical support and opportunities for individuals to rebuild confidence, develop independence and create brighter futures.
As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Trust and Foundations Fundraising Officer to help secure the funding needed to sustain and develop our vital work.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grant fundraiser to play a pivotal role in the future sustainability of Harrogate Homeless Project.
Working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead on identifying, researching and securing funding from trusts and foundations, with a particular focus on capital funding opportunities. You will also help strengthen our impact measurement and evidence-gathering processes, ensuring we can effectively demonstrate the difference our services make and maximise future funding success.
The successful candidate will be a confident relationship-builder with excellent written communication skills and a track record of securing grant funding. You'll be passionate about making a positive impact and committed to supporting people affected by homelessness.
Key Responsibilities
Trust and Foundation Fundraising
- Research, identify and pursue trust and foundation funding opportunities.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of funding applications and grant programmes.
- Prepare compelling grant applications, expressions of interest and supporting documentation.
- Manage the full grant cycle, from prospect research through to reporting and stewardship.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
- Maintain an accurate funding pipeline and prospect database.
- Monitor funding deadlines, reporting requirements and opportunities.
Impact Measurement and Evidence Development
- Work with service teams to gather meaningful data, outcomes and case studies.
- Support the development of impact reporting and evaluation processes.
- Help create compelling cases for support that demonstrate organisational impact.
- Collaborate across teams to identify funding priorities and evidence required for applications.
Fundraising Administration
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and grant documentation.
- Track applications, awards and reporting schedules.
- Support funder reporting and impact updates.
- Work closely with finance colleagues to ensure the accuracy of budgets and financial information.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising best practice and GDPR requirements.
Strategic Development
- Identify emerging funding opportunities and sector trends.
- Support wider fundraising strategy and organisational sustainability plans.
- Explore partnership and collaborative funding opportunities.
- Contribute to applications for statutory, local authority and government funding where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Experience of researching, writing and securing successful grant funding applications.
- Experience of managing a fundraising pipeline and achieving income targets.
- Excellent written communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience gathering and presenting impact and outcomes data.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
- A commitment to the values and mission of Harrogate Homeless Project.
Experience within the homelessness, housing, health or wider voluntary sector, along with knowledge of capital fundraising, would be advantageous.
Closing Date: 5.00pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 24 August 2026
If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and have the fundraising expertise to help secure the future of our services, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative fundraiser who enjoys turning ideas into compelling stories that inspire support? Do you have a passion for using your skills to make a meaningful difference?
Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with the RAF Association to recruit a Trusts Officer to join their fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity to help secure funding that enables vital welfare, wellbeing, and childcare services for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
Salary / Contract: £35,004 - £36,845 | 37.5 hours per week (open to 0.8)
Location: Leicester based with hybrid working (1-2 days/week in the office)
Benefits include:
Up to 42 days annual leave (pro rata), life insurance, and sick pay.
Health cashback plan, virtual GP, health and stress support, plus gym discounts.
Cycle to work scheme and subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA accommodation.
RAF Association:
The RAF Association is a leading charity supporting over 85,000 members of the RAF community each year. Their work is built around ensuring no member of the RAF community is left without the support they need and deserve.
With their centenary approaching in 2030, this is an exciting time to join. From RAFAKidz childcare services to new welfare and wellbeing initiatives, your fundraising expertise will help create lasting impact.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Trusts Manager, you'll play a key role in securing income from trusts and foundations, developing relationships with funders, and creating compelling applications that demonstrate impact.
You'll focus on researching opportunities, developing strong proposals, and building relationships with trusts and foundations to support the RAF Association's work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching and identifying potential trust and foundation funders.
- Managing a portfolio of applications and funding opportunities.
- Creating persuasive funding proposals and reports.
- Building relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.
- Working collaboratively with teams to develop strong cases for support.
About you:
We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys using creativity and storytelling skills to secure support. You may already have experience in trusts fundraising, or you may be looking to develop your fundraising career with strong transferable skills.
You'll ideally have:
- Excellent written communication and storytelling skills.
- Experience creating proposals, applications, or reports.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
- The confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively.
- A proactive approach and the motivation to identify opportunities.
Experience of trust fundraising, grant management, CRM systems, or the Armed Forces charity sector would be beneficial, but we're also keen to hear from candidates with strong writing skills and a willingness to learn. If you're looking for a role where your fundraising skills can directly contribute to services that change lives, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
All you need to do is send a copy of your CV to Priya at Charity People in the first instance. We'll then be in touch with full application details if your experience is a strong match.
Closing date: 9am on the 5th of August
One stage interviews: w/c 17th August (ideally in person). We understand it's peak summer holiday time, so if this date doesn't work let us know and we can try to work around it.
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Make a real difference in Hartlepool.
Lead fundraising that changes lives.
Fundraiser – Hartlepool Foodbank (Part‑Time, Fixed Term)
Contract & Benefits
- 12‑month contract | 18.5 hrs/week (flexible, hybrid)
- Tues–Fri working pattern (agreed with the Coordinator)
- £15,180 + 7.5% pension
- 12.5 days leave + public holidays
Key Focus
- Secure funding: grants & trust applications
- Grow donations: campaigns, appeals & individual giving
- Build relationships: donors, businesses & community groups
- Plan events: engage local supporters
- Track impact: monitor funding and activity
Why Join Us
- Supportive, close‑knit team + Trussell network expertise
- Flexible working
- Meaningful role with lasting community impact
Apply Send application by 24 July 2026
Interviews: early August | Start: September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working within the Fundraising & Communications Team, the Senior Fundraiser will develop and secure income from a range of funding sources including trusts and foundations, statutory funders, lottery distributors, corporate foundations and philanthropic supporters.
Joining our dynamic and highly impactful team, the successful candidate will contribute to both income generation and fundraising strategy, helping LTSB diversify income, strengthen supporter relationships and maximise opportunities for future growth through existing strong partnerships and the initiation and development of new funding partnerships.
While strong trusts and foundations experience is essential, we are looking for someone who can work flexibly across income streams, identify opportunities, build relationships and pursue the strongest prospects wherever they arise. This breadth is important in a small team, where fluidity and responsiveness help maximise income and ensure we follow the most promising routes to success.
Application deadline is 5pm 3rd August
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.
- Do you want a role where you can see your impact in changing the lives of young people living through and beyond cancer?
- Are you proud of your ability to build effective relationships across wide and diverse groups of people, organisations and partners?
- Do you have the ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage others?
- Do you enjoy working in a small team, working towards clear goals and objectives?
- Are you ready to hit the ground running? Then this is the role for you!
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is recruiting a Community and Individual Fundraiser to be an integral part of the small and driven fundraising team. Inspiring and managing community groups, individual fundraisers, and individual donations.
As an enthusiastic fundraiser you will help diversify income and grow loyalty by building and nurturing relationships both with future supporters and existing donors. You will work to increase supporter engagement and develop recurring giving through our ‘Friends of the Trust’ programme. You will also play a proactive part in our wider fundraising activities, helping us be even more accessible to all young people who have a cancer diagnosis in the UK, and have the biggest positive impact possible on every one of them.
A great opportunity to join a close, ambitious and supportive team where you will have a truly meaningful impact and where you can experience first-hand the difference you are making to so many young lives.
The successful candidate will be passionate and skilled in building effective relationships, a competent and confident communicator and have a personable approach when working with a wide range of supporters. Experience in a fundraising role is desireable, but we are very willing to consider transferable skills with an interest and enthusiasm to learn too!
As well as being a fulfilling, fun place to work, we offer a range of incentives to our team. You will get:
- 23 days basic annual leave a year (pro-rata) plus all English Bank Holidays (typically 8 days). After 3 years, you will get an extra day’s annual leave and an extra 2 days after 5 years.
- Hybrid working – our office-based team have the possibilty to work remotely on set days, depending on job role/responsibilities, with some flexibility in working hours, both in agreement with line manager.
- Company Pension Plan with employer contribution above the legal minimum requirement.
- Option to enrol in the Benenden Health Healthcare Plan and Health Cash Plan. This includes…
- Private medical diagnostics, private medical treatment and surgery, physiotherapy, mental health counselling support, 24/7 GP and mental health helplines.
- Money towards health-related costs, including optical, dental, chiropody, physiotherapy, in-patient treatment.
- Gym membership discounts and online fitness classes.
- Access to professional mental health supervision
- Reward Gateway – huge range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and other experiences, plus wellbeing support.
- Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers.
- Musto branded staff kit & supplier discounts.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with individuals, community groups and clubs you will build meaningful relationships and deliver excellent supporter experiences, increasing engagement and maximising fundraising income. You will be responsible for individidual gifts up to the value of £5,000 and integral to our fundraising strategy, you will play a key role in creating and developing new public fundraising initiatives from the ground up, helping to grow income and inspire support.
Community & Individual fundraising
- Build and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship and support throughout their fundraising journey.
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities, with a key focus on engaging our warm and proactive community of families and volunteers.
- Develop and grow our successful ‘Talks’ series, working with our nationwide volunteer speaker network to engage sailing clubs across the UK, raising awareness of our work and encouraging long-term support.
- Inspire and support individuals taking part in fundraising challenges and activities. Providing fundraising advice, motivation and practical support.
- Champion and develop digital fundraising opportunities.
- Identify, propose and deliver new ideas and campaigns, maximising our engaged supporter base as well as new audiences.
- Be a passionate ambassador of Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at community fundraising events and talks to raise awareness of the charity.
Individual giving
- Provide excellent supporter care through written and verbal communication throughout the year as needed.
- Maintaining accurate records of donations made directly and from third-party platforms and ensure all donors and fundraisers are thanked in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Identifying opportunities within our individual donors and engaged community to retain and grow loyalty.
- Manage and develop relationships with monthly donors, working to develop stewardship journeys that engage and encourage long-term commitment and growth from this income stream. Identify growth opportunities and potential to turn one-off donors into regular supporters.
Team responsibilities
- Where needed, use your creativity to work with the Communication team to develop collateral related to community and individual fundraising.
- Participate in regular meetings with wider team to inform and update on progress, ensuring other departments know and can celebrate funding successes.
- Support the wider Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust teams across the year during busy periods, as required.
- Comply with all Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust policies and procedures and maintain the highest standards of data management and GDPR compliance.
For more info about Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the role please see the Recruitment Pack
When treatment ends our work begins. We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through free sailing and outdoor adventures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community & Corporate Fundraiser – Wales (Dolfor)
Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (flexible/part-time requests will be considered)
Salary £38,000.00 -£42, 000.00 pa
Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 home working
This role will lead fundraising across Wales and into the Midlands, building relationships with communities, businesses and supporters to grow income and raise awareness of our work.
You’ll develop and manage a mix of community and corporate fundraising activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and using our Wales site to engage and inspire supporters.
A big part of the role is building strong, long-term relationships that support sustainable fundraising and help extend the reach of our services.
About you:
- Experience in fundraising, partnerships or a similar relationship-based role
- Confident building and managing external relationships
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, self-motivated approach
This is a varied role with real scope to grow fundraising across Wales and make a direct impact on the children and families we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to join an ambitious and growing organisation at an exciting stage of development.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-value grants programme, securing significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support impactful services and future growth. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will shape compelling funding opportunities, build meaningful funder relationships and help deliver ambitious income targets.
The Opportunity
As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a focused, high-quality grants strategy. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and building long-term partnerships with funders.
You will manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and application development through to stewardship and reporting, ensuring a disciplined and results-driven approach to income generation.
The role also includes line management responsibility for members of the Grants Team, supporting performance, development and delivery against agreed objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a targeted Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewals.
- Research and evaluate funding opportunities to maximise success rates.
- Write compelling and tailored funding applications and proposals.
- Translate complex programmes and outcomes into clear and persuasive cases for support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, encouraging long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Lead on funder reporting and stewardship activities.
- Work collaboratively across teams to develop fundable projects, budgets and impact reports.
- Monitor performance against income targets and continuously improve fundraising approaches.
- Line manage and develop members of the Grants Team.
About You
You will be an accomplished grants fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant income from Trusts and Foundations.
You will bring:
- Significant experience securing five and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations.
- A strong track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.
- Excellent bid writing and proposal development skills.
- Experience building compelling cases for support.
- Strong relationship management and stewardship experience.
- Excellent research, prioritisation and pipeline management skills.
- Outstanding written communication and attention to detail.
- Experience of line management and team development.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and data protection requirements.
- A proactive, organised and results-focused approach.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £38,000 -£43,000 per annum + £2,000 bonus
- Contract type: full time, permanent
- Location: flexible: once a quarter at Keele, Staffordshire.
- Deadline: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
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MUST LIVE WITHIN COMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE WIRRAL
A 12-month fixed-term contract - with the aim of extending the period depending on the income generated
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (Part-time) – days/times of work are flexible
Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £26,667–£30,000 per annum)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service. For a 3-day week, this equates to 120 hours, plus Bank Holidays.
Work location: home based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: 45p per mile from home base and other related travel expenses
About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic Fundraiser to help us grow our income so that we can reach more people and provide more activities, events and support on the Wirral
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising activity. The main focus of the role will be local community fundraising, with some involvement in trusts, foundations and grant applications where appropriate.
About the role
As our Fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.
You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and make sure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.
The post is initially offered for three days a week for 12 months, with the aim of extending it further, depending on the income generated or if additional funding can be secured.
Key responsibilities
As our fundraiser, you will:
· Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan, with a strong focus on local business and community fundraising.
· Build relationships with community organisations, local businesses, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters.
· Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, fundraising events and charity partnerships.
· Support and encourage volunteers, trustees and staff to take part in fundraising activities.
· Help organise and promote community fundraising events and campaigns.
· Research suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities.
· Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate.
· Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor stewardship.
· Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that show the impact of the charity’s work.
· Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and in line with the charity’s values and relevant fundraising standards.
Person specification
You will bring:
· Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, grant applications, relationship management, and working towards targets.
· Confidence in approaching and building relationships with local businesses and community supporters.
· Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly in public and to write clearly and persuasively, and use social media effectively.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several pieces of work simultaneously.
· A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity.
· An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.
· A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and person-centred support.
· A good working knowledge of UK Funding Standards.
· You should also be:
o willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
o a driver with a vehicle available for business use
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.
You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.
Closing date: Friday 31st July
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd August
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.