Volunteer community fundraising officer jobs

Events Officer
Working Hours:  37 hours per week
Salary: 28,050 to  31,000 per annum 
Contract: 12 months Good opportunity for role to become permanent in future.
Location: Hatfield Office/Hybrid - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes

Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate Events Officer to join our team based in Hatfield!

How will you make a difference? 

Manage, develop and evaluate an engaging programme of events fundraising, and support the Community Fundraising Officer when delivering local events to raise a target income of £90k . Support groups and individuals organising fundraising events and activities on behalf of hyh. To support the development and delivery of the Communications Plan.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• People's Pension Plan contribution
• Group Life Insurance plan
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• Hybrid working - option to work from home to be agreed with line manager
• An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
• Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
• Medicash – A healthcare cash plan offering cash back on a range of healthcare related treatments including optical, dental and complementary treatments.  Unlimited access to a 24/7 health and stress related helpline and discounted gym memberships. 

What will you be doing? 

Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
 

• Identify, develop and support existing and new community and events fundraising activities to increase and generate significant net income and supporter engagement
• Provide excellent donor care for all fundraising activities, to develop productive and lasting relationships with the community and convert them into loyal supporters
• Assist the Head of Fundraising & Communications  in the development and delivery of hyh’s Events and Communications Plans
• Update donor CRM databases and website

If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter  or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.Closing Date 24th November 2025.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.

WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation.

Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers.  

Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams.

You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations.  

You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France.

An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids.

You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations.  

You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors.  

Occasional trips to France.

Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.

Interviews: early December 2025

Community Engagement Officer

This role is a FT maternity cover contract over a 15 month period, 38.75 hours pw with some weekend and evening working included. Overseen by our Head of Fundraising, this role primarily covers running the Shelters events alongside supervising our  non animal related Volunteers overseeing the running of our two Charity shops , actively recruiting and managing new corporate sponsors and donors including our Helping Hands offering and attending general networking events.

A full description of the role is below. There is a six month probationary period and the rate of pay will be £13.25 ph plus other staff benefits including a work place pension and company sick pay.   

This role will suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated individual who  likes a split of indoor and outdoor working. A practical individual the applicant must be confident and personable dealing with all types of people. A full driving licence is required and an immediate start would be preferred with a closing date of 30th November 2025.

Please note that due to the expected high number of applicants we regret that we will be unable respond to those not invited in for an interview, but would like to thank all those that have applied.

CHELTENHAM ANIMAL SHELTER

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title: Community Engagement Officer

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising

Post Objective: Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising, to take responsibility for any community engagements. This being Corporate led commitments, events and management of Volunteers and the Charity Shops.

Responsibilities :-

• Work effectively as part of the Management team reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising to ensure that the Shelter is run in accordance with the instructions of the Board of Trustees.

• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team promote a range of fundraising events and functions on behalf of the shelter throughout the year including regular weekend activities, working closely with and involving other members of the management team, other staff and volunteers. Look after the entire life cycle of each event from initial enquiry/plan to completion.

· In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team oversee regular Corporate groups attending the shelter, encouraging them to fundraise beforehand and afterwards. Support and lead their CSR day at the shelter.

· Responsible for the acquisition of new corporate partners and the effective stewardship and development of existing corporate relationships to maximise long-term support for the organisation.

 · Take the lead on any General Shelter talks within the local community.

· Collaborate with the Education team and support them with workshops where requested and relevant.

· Manage and oversee events on the day of happening, including problem solving, welcoming guests/supporters, directing event set-up, communicating with staff and organizing vendors. Ensure all event equipment such as gazebo’s, tables, chairs, information stand, marketing materials, etc are available and loaded onto vehicles the night before and then unloaded when returned.

• Communicate with other members of the Fundraising team to create effective advertisements for each event, creating paper based items such as posters and information or for the website/Facebook online advertisements for individual events., leaflets and online advertisement.

• Anticipate and plan for different scenarios and where necessary plan multiple events at once.

· Have overall responsibility for the promotion and performance of the onsite and offsite Charity Shops liaising regularly with and managing the Onsite Shop Supervisor and offsite Shop Manager. Ensure that the EPOS system incorporating the Retail Gift Aid process works correctly and captures GA where possible.

· Actively promote and coordinate the collection of items for fundraising recycling, via the individual Charity Shops.

· Coordinate the distribution, collection and careful recording of money spinners , individual money collection tins and food collection bins.

· Pro-actively seek out new collection sites and times, gaining local council licences where necessary and be involved and co-ordinate these. Includes street collections ( Christmas and Race week)  via Cheltenham Borough Council, Pets At Home store collections and regular supermarket collections.

· Ensure events are well manned by Volunteers and as much support is given as possible to all activities profiling the Shelter.

· Post and monitor adverts for and then recruit and induct new Volunteers for various non animal related roles as demand dictates within the Shelter.

· Monitor, encourage and support those volunteers in all aspects of daily life within both the Shelter and at all external events.

· Record regular hours of all Volunteers, hold thank you events and organise recognition certificates for long service Volunteers.

· Attend various Networking events to make new contacts and keep up to date with all local and national Volunteering groups and news.

· Promote the Animal Shelter in a positive and pro-active manner by improving systems and methods and provide an exemplary lead to staff.

· Provide excellent customer care when in contact with members of the public, supporters, sponsors ,and other’s presenting a professional image at all times.

· Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager, Operations Manager or Head of Fundraising

1. Community Engagement: 

· Act as the face of the charity at community events, engaging with attendees and volunteers to share Cornwall Hospice Care’s purpose and work.  

· Encourage individuals, groups, volunteers and businesses to participate in and support fundraising initiatives.  

2. Fundraising Support: 

· Support event sales, sponsorships, and donations by promoting community events through various channels.  

· Collaborate with team members to ensure financial targets are met, share updates about current projects, share ideas and utilise any opportunities to support the wider fundraising team.    

· Collaborate with the marketing team to promote community events and challenges through social media, email campaigns, and local networks

3. Relationship Management: 

· Build and nurture relationships with donors, sponsors, event participants and our volunteers to ensure long-term engagement.  

· Contribute to thank-you efforts, such as writing acknowledgment letters to donors and volunteers.  

· Work positively throughout Cornwall Hospice Care as part of the Fundraising and Engagement team.

4. Volunteer Coordination:

· Assist in recruiting and training volunteers, ensuring that they are supported, motivated and informed about the charity’s purpose, ambitions and values. 

· Support our culture of appreciation and recognition for volunteers.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: 

· Assist in evaluating the success of community events by gathering feedback and tracking outcomes.  

· Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and best practices.  

General

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary. You may be asked to undertake other duties within the general level and scope of the post.

Villiers Park's vision is a future where every young person has the opportunity to realise their full potential. Yet for too many, this is limited by economic, social and personal barriers not of their making. As a national social mobility charity, we exist to change that. 

We deliver targeted programmes in areas of socio-economic deprivation and inequality across the country. We have five hubs, in Hastings and Bexhill, Swindon, Tyneside, Norwich and Cambridgeshire, and reach over 2,500 young people every year.

We recently developed our 2025-30 strategy, which aims to deepen our impact and double our reach over the next five years. A new fundraising strategy and campaign, Beyond Barriers, will be launched to secure the funds to help us realise our goals and make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of more young people nationwide.

The Fundraising Operations and Data Manager is a newly created role in our Fundraising team. They will be responsible for managing the charity’s CRM (Salesforce) and working with colleagues across the team, and wider organisation, to ensure the smooth operational delivery of fundraising processes and activities.

The Fundraising Operations and Data Manager will provide data and donor insights to help identify trends and opportunities that contribute to shaping fundraising campaigns and enhance our stewardship. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Be responsible for the overall management of the Salesforce CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data entry. This includes processing donations, pipeline updates and managing data imports, exports and migrations to support fundraising activities.
• Create reports and dashboards to enable accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and automation, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth operation and optimal use of the CRM.
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Finance Manager to ensure that all donations are thanked in a timely manner and recorded correctly.
• Manage pledge payment tracking and reminders and follow-up processes for multi-year donations. Ensure that data management is carried out in accordance with GDPR and PECR, Villiers Park’s data protection and privacy notices, and the Fundraising Code of Practice. 
• Act as the point person for all prospect research activities, liaising with third party providers and ensuring adherence to data protection requirements and best practice at all times.
• Oversee the recognition framework and stewardship of current supporters, managing a sustainable and creative stewardship programme that engages supporters with our work.
• Create templates and systems that enhance cultivation and stewardship. 
• Generate mailing lists for fundraising and communications, which respond to a range of motivations to give and engagement with the charity. 
• Oversee and deliver operational efficiencies in our fundraising processes, for example, with payment providers and events.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

This is an exciting brand-new position within our growing Public Fundraising team supporting on our Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges programme. NB. We do not expect you to have experience in all three areas (Individual Giving, Community Fundraising and Sports & Challenges).

This role will contribute to the delivery of our Public Fundraising activity, helping to maximise income and create a great supporter experience for both new and existing supporters.

You’ll project manage fundraising activities and supporter journeys from start to finish, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and evaluate activity so that we can inform future plans and support the annual planning of the team’s activity.

You’ll have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our supporters across a range of channels, including mail, e-mail, telephone and face-to-face. You will also be able to work collaboratively with the Communications, Corporate, and Digital Engagement teams on a variety of projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their fundraising career or wanting to bring their experience and transferable skills into the charity sector.

Please apply directly via CharityJob including an up-to-date CV and a personalised cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role as per the job description and person specification.

Head of Fundraising

National Role

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

Are you a strategic fundraising leader passionate about transforming young people’s lives through STEM education? Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and securing sustainable, multi-year income? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly purpose-driven organisation with a mission focusing on improving teaching, enriching learning, and growing the STEM talent pool, to open up a world of opportunities.

About Us

At STEM Learning, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality STEM education and career support, regardless of their background. We aim to empower students with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We do this through:

Professional Development: Subject-specific training for teachers and educators in science and computing.

Resources: Quality-assured materials that enhance teaching and learning.

Destination STEM: Inspiring, hands-on student-facing experiences including to support skills and career education.

STEM Ambassadors: A nationwide network of 30,000 volunteers from over 5000 employers bringing STEM to life for young people.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead our fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors. You’ll be responsible for expanding our funding base, deepening key relationships, and ensuring STEM Learning has the partnerships and resources to achieve its ambitious mission.

Key priorities include:

• Driving new funder engagement and positioning STEM Learning as a trusted, high-impact partner delivering measurable social value.
• Building and maintaining a strong, diverse, pipeline of six plus figure partnerships.
• Securing sustainable, multi-year income across a balanced portfolio of corporate, trusts, and major donor relationships.
• Leading, motivating, and developing the fundraising team.
• Collaborating across the organisation to align funding proposals with STEM Learning’s strategic priorities and ensure exceptional programme delivery and stewardship.
• Contributing to organisational strategy improvements as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who will take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning. You’ll have:

• A strong track record of securing significant income from corporates, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
• The confidence and gravitas to engage senior stakeholders, trustees, and C-suite decision-makers and must be comfortable ‘making the ask’. You will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals, and you may already have an existing range of investor contacts.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a collaborative, values-driven approach. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the organisation and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
• Experience leading and empowering teams to achieve shared goals and maintain momentum.
• Creativity, resilience, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for/understanding of the power of STEM education and enrichment is desirable.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2025 at 14:00.

To Apply

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.

Fundraising Specialist 

Location: Brighton (Hybrid working available) 

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week 

Salary: £18,000 pro rata (£30,000 FTE) 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Application Deadline: 30/11/25 

Contact: Sabina Karabasic 

About MindOut 

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. We work to improve the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of positive mental health. We are a values-driven charity with a national reach and a strong reputation for impactful, inclusive services. 

The Role 

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Fundraising Specialist to help us grow and diversify our income streams. You’ll play a key role in securing sustainable funding to support our life-changing services, working closely with the Charity Director, Board of Trustees, and wider team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and make a lasting difference in LGBTQ+ mental health. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns. 

• Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. 

• Manage donor platforms and systems (Donorfy). 

• Plan and deliver fundraising events and community engagement activities. 

• Support marketing and communications to amplify fundraising efforts. 

• Contribute to financial planning, reporting, and compliance. 

• Recruit and support volunteers for income generation activities. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Has lived or professional experience of LGBTQ+ identities and intersectionality. 

• Brings 5+ years’ experience in fundraising or equivalent transferable skills. 

• Has a proven track record of successful campaigns and donor engagement. 

• Is confident managing multiple income streams and stakeholder relationships. 

• Understands fundraising regulations and best practice. 

• Is highly organised, strategic, and collaborative. 

Why Work with Us? 

• Be part of a nationally recognised LGBTQ+ mental health charity. 

• Flexible hybrid working options. 

• Supportive and inclusive team culture. 

• Opportunities for growth and development. 

How to Apply 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination. Interviews will take place on the 8th of December and 9th December. 

We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.

Employee Benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• One day off for your birthday each year
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension

Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire.  We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners.  A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.

Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

Windmill Hill City Farm is an established community hub in central Bristol supporting local people to live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. The farm has over 200,000 visits each year, a life-changing health and social care volunteering programme, a well-respected outdoor learning programme as well as an award-winning café and bustling day-care nursery.

A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Individual Giving Officer to join the Fundraising team in our Central Services department. The role is responsible for shaping and leading the individual giving fundraising programme, raising vital income to continue the charity’s education, health and social care work, develop the site and keep the farm gates open for the community.

You’ll be responsible for using your fundraising experience to develop the individual giving strategy, delivering inspiring, data-driven campaigns and working towards financial targets. As a highly motivated person, you’ll thrive having the independence to design your own programme of work, experimenting with innovative fundraising techniques and increasing the charity’s income from individual giving to really make a difference to the lives of local people.

NICE is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with movement disorders. We work with children and adults affected by neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke and MS. We push the boundaries of human potential for people living with these physical disabilities by teaching them, through Conductive Education, a range of skills that promote an active lifestyle and showing them that there can be life after diagnosis.

This is an exciting time to join NICE, as we begin to plan for our 40th Anniversary year and build on our existing fundraising strategy to grow our supporter base and develop new income streams to support the expansion of our services. We have a small but successful fundraising team in place, who work collaboratively to manage fundraising activity and meet agreed income targets.

We are looking for a candidate who can engage our families and individual and community supporters, compellingly convey the need for, and impact of, the work we do.  The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager, the rest of the fundraising team as well as other teams across the organisation, not forgetting our amazing families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across an agreed range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help maximise income and future support to the charity
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our families and community supporters
• Be committed to helping disadvantaged children and adults 

Requirements:

• Previous fundraising and income generation experience
• Experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters 

Due to the nature of our work, it is recommended that you work from our office in Moseley, Birmingham, the majority of the time. However, some hybrid working will be considered.

We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups as we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. As a disability charity we especially welcome applications from disabled candidates and people with a long-term health condition.

To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter, outlining why you would like this role.

Interviews will be held on the 9th December 2025

The Head of Fundraising will lead all fundraising activities, overseeing the full spectrum of income generation to support our mission of empowering young people through football and education. This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on fundraising for an organisation which has barely scratched the surface of the fundraising landscape. There is autonomy over the direction of travel with a lot of support from the CEO on ideas and future programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Strategic Fundraising Leadership

o Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income across all streams, aligning with the Foundation’s goals.

o Set long-term targets for income growth, monitoring progress and adapting strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.

o Act as a key ambassador, representing the Foundation at senior-level meetings with funders and corporate leaders to secure support.

· Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funding

o Lead on securing multi-year grants from major trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, producing compelling applications and stewardship reports.

o Manage a portfolio of high-value trust relationships, cultivating new leads and ensuring personalised engagement to maximise funding.

o Oversee statutory funding bids, including government departments and local authorities, to support programme.

· Philanthropy, Major Donors, and Individual Giving

o Build and steward a portfolio of major donors and philanthropists, networking to identify prospects and delivering tailored proposals to secure gifts.

o Develop individual giving campaigns, including digital appeals and supporter journeys, to grow recurring donations and engage a broader donor base.

o Foster long-term relationships through personalised stewardship, ensuring high levels of donor satisfaction and retention.

· Corporate Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

o Secure corporate partnerships for sponsorships, employee volunteering, and content production, leveraging the Foundation’s football focus to attract partners.

o Collaborate with the marketing team to align corporate engagement with brand visibility and impact storytelling.

o Negotiate and manage partnerships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, or co-branded initiatives to enhance programme delivery.

· Events and Community Fundraising

o Plan and oversee fundraising events, such as corporate football tournaments, charity matches, and supporter evenings, to raise funds and build engagement.

o Manage event logistics, budgets, and partnerships to ensure successful delivery and measurable ROI.

· Digital Fundraising and Innovation

o Support digital fundraising strategies, including online campaigns, social media appeals, and email marketing to grow donor acquisition and retention.

o Champion the use of AI and new technologies to optimise fundraising processes, such as personalised donor communications and data analysis.

o Ensure robust data management in CRM systems to track donor interactions, compliance with GDPR, and fundraising performance.

· Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

o Work with programme delivery, marketing, and operations teams to create compelling propositions and gather impact data for fundraising materials.

o Ensure all fundraising complies with legal, ethical, and governance standards, mitigating risks and upholding transparency.

· Safeguarding

o Ensure all fundraising activities, events, and donor engagements comply with the Foundation’s safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and risk assessments.

Person Specification

· Essential Skills and Experience:

o Proven track record of securing significant funding across multiple streams, such as trusts, statutory bodies, philanthropy, corporates, and events.

o Experience leading a fundraising team, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals, reports, and pitches tailored to diverse audiences.

o Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to achieve income growth.

o Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

o Knowledge of fundraising regulations, governance, and compliance, including GDPR and ethical standards.

o Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis, and digital fundraising tools.

o Passion for the Kinetic Foundation’s mission, with an understanding of challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in London.

o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

· Desirable Skills and Experience:

o Experience in sport-for-good or youth-focused charities, particularly with football-based programmes.

o Knowledge of AI and digital innovations in fundraising.

o Track record of managing high-profile events or brand partnerships.

o Familiarity with London’s philanthropic and corporate landscape.

· Personal Attributes:

o Ambitious and proactive, with a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

o Collaborative and supportive, able to inspire teams and build positive relationships.

o Resilient and calm under pressure, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

o Ethical and transparent, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Do you live in the Kent, Sussex or Surrey area, have excellent local knowledge and the enthusiasm to build a fundraising patch?  

We’re launching a brand-new role focused on developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with new supporters. If you love connecting with people and want to make a difference for people affected by breast cancer, we’d love to hear from you.

Initially offered as an 18-month contract (with the potential to become permanent), this position will play a key part in an exciting pilot programme designed to grow long-term income through a new, locally based relationship fundraising team.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million. You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region – driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities and celebrating the incredible generosity of supporters.

This is your chance to build powerful local connections with new supporters – individuals, clubs and societies, and local businesses – and help develop a thriving network of people that share our mission.

About you

With good community fundraising experience, you bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people and relationship building.

You’re proactive, organised and adaptable with a positive approach to trying new things. A natural collaborator, you have a flexible approach to your work and thrive in a busy environment.

You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch which have delivered income in both the short and long term. Your approach to supporter stewardship is best in class and you've proven that you can take the initiative to make ideas happen.

Alongside these skills and your previous experience, you have the passion that will help grow engagement and income in your region.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in the Kent, Sussex, or Surrey area. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London office.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Tuesday 11 November 9am

Interview date 19, 20 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Job Title: Individual Giving Manager

Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 depending on experience       

Location: Hybrid working pattern, a minimum of 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

The package also includes

· 8% employer contribution to a pension

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week

· Season Ticket Loan

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide

in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion

justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job

USPG are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional to take ownership of our individual giving strategy and deliver it to achieve our objectives. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, market and evaluate fundraising appeals, products and campaigns to individual supporters and churches in order to grow our supporter base and voluntary income. Focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with all donors using direct mail, email and digital engagement, the Individual Giving Manager will develop an engaging stewardship journey for our supporters.

You

You are a confident, creative and talented fundraiser with experience of delivering successful marketing or fundraising campaigns and appeals. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, project management and line management. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will have a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience, enjoy working in close collaboration with colleagues and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines. 

How to apply

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