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Just over a year ago, Children Not Numbers was founded in response to the unprecedented crisis facing Palestinian children in Gaza.
Our UK-based medico-legal NGO was established to be a voice for the most vulnerable and innocent victims: children. We chose the name Children Not Numbers to acknowledge that the dead and wounded are not simply statistics.
From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to provide life-saving medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term support to children affected by war and poverty. Our six core objectives are:
- Immediate short-term medical evacuation
- Medical aid delivery
- Sustainable rehabilitation support
- Advocacy for children’s rights
- Educational programme implementation
- Supporting junior Gazan medics
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to support our growing and ambitious fundraising team. This diverse role is key to helping us raise vital funds through individual giving, community fundraising initiatives, and challenge events. You’ll support the smooth running of our regular giving programme, handle general fundraising administration and ensure excellent supporter care and team efficiency.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you:
- Have 1+ years' employment within a charity or NGO, ideally within a fundraising team or an international development organisation.
- Reside in the UK and hold right to work status
- Are already set up, or are able to set up, in order to fulfil a contractor role (this is not a PAYE employee position)
You will also be skilled in:
- Managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Written and verbal communication
- Demonstrating a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Using databases and online platforms (training will be provided)
- Acting as a team player with a positive, can-do attitude
It would be highly desirable if you:
- Bring lived experience of or strong affinity with the cause
- Are familiar with CRM systems, such as Beacon, Salesforce, Donorfy or Raisers Edge)
- Have knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor stewardship
Application is initially by CV only. Cover letters are not required for initial application. Therefore please ensure that the essential/desirable person specification points above are made clear on your CV.
Please do not contact Children Not Numbers directly - recruitment for this role is being managed solely via the CharityJob portal.
Due to a high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in the role and for taking the time to apply.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.
Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders. With a mix of small templated applications and large bespoke bids, trusts work is underpinned by thoughtful stewardship and a collaborative, well-resourced approach across teams.
We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins.
Working closely with a highly experienced and supportive peer, you’ll enjoy a shared, balanced portfolio and the space to focus on great fundraising. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in writing successful 5- and 6-figure bids, excellent storytelling skills, and confidence in translating data into compelling narratives.
As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:
- Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
- Collaborate closely with a peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
- Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
- Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
- Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team
Ideal skills and experience:
- A strong track record of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
- Comfortable managing and interpreting impact data, financial information, and project detail
- Highly organised and efficient, able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
- Collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Interviews for this position will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.
Acorns are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. To apply, please submit your CV (ensuring that it meets all/most of the person specification points on the advert above). PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter is not necessary at this initial application stage. Applications will be assessed by CV in the first instance, with suitable applicants being contacted to arrange a briefing & screening call. Candidates taken through to formal application stage will then receive detailed support with cover letter and CV.