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Are you a skilled fundraiser with a talent for crafting compelling bids and building strong relationships with funders? Nottingham Women’s Centre is looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer to help secure vital income and support life-changing services for women.
We are a vibrant, feminist organisation dedicated to helping women overcome barriers, amplify their voices and build better futures. Through services including counselling, advice, wellbeing activities and campaigning, we create opportunities for women to thrive.
The Trusts and Grants Officer will lead on trusts and grants fundraising, researching and developing opportunities with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funders. You’ll write high-quality applications and reports, manage a pipeline of funding bids, and build strong, lasting relationships with funders to secure significant income.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather data, develop budgets and evidence impact, helping to create compelling cases for support that reflect the difference our services make. You’ll also play a key role in monitoring income, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring excellent stewardship and reporting.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience securing grants, strong research and organisational skills, and excellent written communication skills. You’ll be confident managing multiple deadlines, using data to inform your work, and building positive, professional relationships. A commitment to feminist values and equality is essential.
You’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing and collaboration.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in sustaining and growing services that support women across Nottingham.
Please review the full Trusts and Grants Officer job description below for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Kingston Bereavement Support is a friendly local charity that provides face to face counselling for children, young people and adults grieving the death of a person close to them. We are well placed to deliver this support, having provided specialist bereavement counselling in the Kingston community since 1988. We are partially funded by the local council and have strong referral pathways with GPs, schools and social services. Our model uses specially trained local volunteer counsellors, offering good value for money while supporting the development of skilled practitioners. As our services are available for free we ensure there is no financial barrier to accessing this support.
We are now looking for a part-time freelance Fundraiser to help secure and grow the income that makes this work possible.
Hybrid - remote working with occasional visits to the office in Kingston as needed (office is a 5 minute walk from Kingston train station, Greater London).
The Role
As a key player in our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy genuine autonomy and high visibility. You will take ownership of fundraising and income generation, ensuring we have the resources to sustain and grow our impact.
Initially, your main focus will be grant fundraising whilst also working with the Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy including mid and long term initiatives.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of the current fundraising landscape and the different types of fundraising activities
- Be skilled and experienced in identifying and securing funding from trusts and foundations
- Have the ability to write high-quality compelling funding applications
- Have experience building and maintaining a pipeline of funding opportunities
- Have excellent communication skills, able to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, Trustees, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Fundraising
· Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies
· Write high-quality, compelling funding applications
· Build and manage a strong prioritised pipeline of funding opportunities
· Maintain relationships with funders, including reporting and stewardship
Other income sources
· Assess, prioritise and implement alternative fundraising activities including, for example, local fundraising events and community & individual fundraising initiatives.
Strategy, Compliance & Reporting
· Develop and deliver a clear fundraising strategy aligned to organisational goals
· Track performance against targets and provide insight
· Ensure all fundraising is compliant with regulations and best practice
· Represent the charity externally with confidence and credibility
Working with internal and external stakeholders
· Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather impact data and develop compelling cases for support
· Work closely with Trustees to develop budgets for funding proposals
· Act as a key ambassador for Kingston Bereavement Support with funders and external stakeholders
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience:
1. Proven track record of securing five- figure grants from trusts and foundations
2. Excellent relationship- building and communication skills, able to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, Trustees, and external stakeholders.
3. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive and compelling funding applications
4. Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills
5. An understanding of the fundraising landscape nationwide and in the London Boroughs as relevant
6. Familiarity with fundraising activities alternative to grants
7. A proactive approach, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive activity forward
8. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Desirable, but not essential:
1. Experience securing six-figure and/or multi-year grants
2. Knowledge of the mental health sector
3. Experience contributing to fundraising strategy
Kingston Bereavement Support is a local charity established in 1988. We support children, young people, adults and families with bereavement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Off The Record Twickenham is a unique charity in Richmond borough which provides free and confidential counselling, walk-in information and sexual health support to young people aged 11-24 who live, work or study in Richmond borough. Our vision is that “Every young person has a welcoming space where they feel valued, supported and listened to”. We support over 1,000 young people every year.
In the coming year we have secured grant and other income covering two thirds of our planned expenditure of £340,000 and we need to fundraise for the remainder. We want to grow our income in future years in order to expand our much-needed services, particularly by nurturing and growing the support of local businesses, schools and community groups. We also see great potential to increase support from individuals and major donors across the borough of Richmond, given we support so many young people and families in the area every year.
As this role involves engaging local community groups, businesses and volunteers in our mission to support local young people, it is particularly suited to someone who lives and/or has worked in the London borough of Richmond. You'll join a warm, supportive and motivated team that strives to make a difference and enjoy autonomy in the role to shape and grow your own fundraising portfolio. Building on the charity's secure and well-established income from grant-makers, you'll grow and nurture newer fundraising streams, capitalising on Off The Record Twickenham's strong local reputation and existing community support.
As Fundraiser, you will be responsible for all fundraising applications and will also lead on building strong relationships with grant givers and with Off The Record Twickenham’s local community, developing partnerships with businesses, community groups, and individual supporters.
This is a full-time role reporting to the Manager, combining both home and office-based working, with local travel. Occasional evening and weekend work also required. The salary is up to £40,000p.a. depending on experience.
Key responsibilities include:
This job is for you if you have:
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
To apply, please submit your CV with a covering statement clearly stating your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 6th July 2026. Interviews will be held over the following 2 weeks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dynamic Trusts & Foundations fundraiser to sustain and grow this vital area of income, to support people on their journey out of homelessness.
About Emmaus
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a movement of charities that empowers people to overcome homelessness. We provide a stable home and tailored, life-changing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By focusing on each person’s strengths, we help people rebuild their lives and work towards the future they want to create.
As part of a nationwide network of Emmaus charities, we provide skills, training and work experience to help people achieve their goals and regain independence.
Together, we are ending homelessness one person at a time.
About the role
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable income growth for Emmaus UK through strategic relationship management, compelling funding proposals and the development of a strong pipeline of new and existing Trusts & Foundations supporters.
Working collaboratively across Emmaus UK and our wider federation, the post holder will identify funding priorities, develop fundable projects and deliver excellent stewardship and reporting to secure long-term support for the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of a small but ambitious team, raising vital funds for a unique organisation with a proven philosophy on tackling homelessness through the power of community.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a proactive, relationship focused fundraiser who can bring the incredible impact of Emmaus to life in person and through powerful prose.
We are searching for creative candidates who will passionately convey the deep impact and the unique approach that Emmaus takes whilst articulating the stark reality and challenges of those who are faced with homelessness.
The ideal candidate will pride themselves on detail but also be energised at the prospect of engaging with funders directly as they build strong, meaningful and lasting relationships, both with our existing portfolio of grant funders in addition to new prospects.
What we offer
· Salary: £39,924 (Cost of living increase from July expected to increase to circa £41k)
· Working hours: Full time, 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply:
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to Eddie, the Email address can be found in the Application Pack.
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your covering letter.
The closing date for applications is Monday 29 June 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 8th July, with final stage interviews to be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 15th July.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Eddie, the email address can be found in the Application Pack.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination. We actively promote an inclusive culture and aim to create a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage is confirmed. This means shortlisting is based solely on the relevance and suitability of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to join our Charity Team at an exciting time of growth and ambition. If you have a talent for writing compelling cases for support and a passion for turning ideas into funded projects, this is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference to patients, families and staff across our hospitals.
This role sits at the heart of our income generation activity, securing vital funding from trusts, foundations and corporate partners. You will play a key role in delivering high-profile projects and campaigns, contributing to major fundraising appeals and helping to grow our brand-new Impact Fund, which is set to transform services across the Trust.
There is real scope to shape this role, build meaningful relationships, and see the direct impact of your work in improving healthcare environments and outcomes.
This is a full-time position, with flexible hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator ready to make a meaningful impact? Nottingham Women’s Centre is seeking a talented Fundraising and Communications Manager to play a key role in our next phase of growth and development.
At Nottingham Women’s Centre, we are a vibrant, feminist organisation dedicated to supporting women to overcome barriers, amplify their voices and build better futures. Through a wide range of services – including counselling, advice, courses, wellbeing activities and campaigning – we create opportunities for women to thrive.
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead the delivery of our fundraising and communications strategy, helping to increase income, engagement and visibility. You’ll build and manage a small team, oversee integrated campaigns, and drive forward diverse income streams, including trusts and grants, digital fundraising, major gifts, community and corporate partnerships and events. You’ll also play a central role in shaping supporter journeys and strengthening relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering successful fundraising activity, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and experience of managing people and projects. You’ll be confident using insight and data to guide decision-making and maximise impact. A commitment to feminist values and equality is essential.
In return, you’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to engage in wider organisational and community work.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation and contribute to life-changing work for women across Nottingham.
Please review the full Fundraising and Communications Manager job description below for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes
Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedfordshire exists to change that.
Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedford and the surrounding area.
We are now looking for a Fundraiser to help secure and grow the income that makes this work possible.
About Friends for Life Bedfordshire
We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.
Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.
The Role
This is a pivotal role for the charity. It is key to the delivery of our business plan and growth aspirations.
You will take ownership of fundraising and income generation, ensuring we have the resources to sustain and grow our impact.
You will lead on grant fundraising whilst also developing community and individual giving, and delivering engaging fundraising events.
This is a hands-on role in a small organisation, so you will have real ownership and visibility. You will shape our fundraising strategy and directly influence how many residents we can reach.
This role is suited to someone who is both strategic and practical — someone who can develop the fundraising strategy and the plan to deliver this, but is equally comfortable writing applications, building relationships and making things happen.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Fundraising
Community & Individual Fundraising
Fundraising Events
Strategy, Compliance & Reporting
About You
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of fundraising and produce results in a small, resource-constrained environment.
You will likely bring:
What We Offer
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.
Selection will be via an interview.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.
Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Purpose of Role:
· Devise and implement a mixed programme of community fundraising activities, to generate a sustainable source of unrestricted income to meet agreed targets.
Specific Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for the Health, Safety and welfare of yourself and your colleagues, ensuring the duties and responsibilities are clearly understood and that legislative requirements are adhered to.
Job Description and Review
The job description reflects the present requirements of the post. The description will be reviewed in consultation of the job holder as and when the duties and responsibilities change. Such review will normally also take place at the Annual Appraisal Meeting.
Desirable
Essential
Experience
Knowledge
Skills/Personal Qualities
Other
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a great charity to recruit the Business Development Manager to help drive forward the charity mission at a crucial time, as they adapt to a changing funding landscape and build sustainable income for the future.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key leadership role within the organisation. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering income generation strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
This is a hands on and varied role where you will:
About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised and motivated individual who can think strategically while delivering practical results.
You will bring:
Experience within the charity sector and knowledge of fundraising regulations is desirable.
Full job description available upon request.
Salary: £35,229- £40,885 this will be pro rata of the 30 hours
Contract Type: permanent, part-time, Flexible (maximum 30 hours per week)
Location: Stockport
Application: Cv and Supporting statement to
Deadline: On rolling basis
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Lucy at Harris Hill.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Location: London (we will accept applications outside of London, but you are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week)
1st stage interviews: 29/06 (virtual)
2nd stage interviews: 06/07 (face-to-face in our South London Centre)
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site.
You can play a pivotal role in unlocking funding that changes young lives.
Join our growing team at The King’s Trust, as we seek to close our £150m 50th Anniversary campaign. Principal Giving Manager is a high-impact fundraising role focused on securing and stewarding six and seven-figure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations.
You will build deep, long-term relationships with influential donors, crafting compelling proposals, and driving a domestic and international pipeline that delivers £1m+ annually in income.
This role will suit a confident, relationship-led fundraiser who thrives on building authentic connections and influencing at the highest level. You bring energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for the mission, alongside the credibility to engage senior stakeholders and inspire philanthropy. You are highly organised, target-driven and motivated by delivering results, while collaborating across teams to unlock new opportunities and maximise impact.
To succeed, you will bring:
This is an opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships and drive significant income that empowers young people to build brighter futures.
Why do we need Principal Giving Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Principal Giving Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences, and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 4012
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Off The Fence is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to drive income growth across the most sustainable revenue streams in the UK charity sector. As Legacies, Philanthropy & Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in securing major gifts, building a strong legacy pipeline, and developing high-value partnerships that will underpin our ambitious, faith-driven10-year vision to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity for a mission-motivated fundraiser to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with the CEO to cultivate high-net-worth donors, engage churches, and inspire long-term support through meaningful relationships and compelling storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You’ll be a confident and relational fundraiser with a proven ability to grow income and build meaningful partnerships. You will bring:
Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Why Join Us?
At Off The Fence, you’ll be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation working at the frontline of social and spiritual poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove. You’ll help shape long-term impact through innovative programmes and a bold vision for the future.
We offer:
In your cover letter, please highlight:
- Your experience within charitable fundraising, in any context
- How your Christian faith informs your professional practice
- Why you are drawn to this role
Tackling social and spiritual poverty across Brighton and Hove
HCCN supports adults across Huntingdonshire to live well with cancer, helping people regain independence, confidence and connection. We’re a small, warm and community‑rooted charity, and we’re looking for a relationship‑driven, proactive Fundraising Manager to help us grow our impact. If you love building relationships, enjoy variety, and want your work to make a visible difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the role
As our Fundraising Manager, you’ll be the charity’s dedicated income lead. You’ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising programme that reflects the compassion and community spirit at the heart of HCCN.
You’ll work closely with our Operations Manager, trustees, volunteers, employees, supporters and partners to:
·Grow income across community fundraising, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy giving
·Build strong relationships across the local community
·Represent HCCN warmly and professionally at events and activities
This is a hands‑on, varied and rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of your work every single day.
Key responsibilities
·Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan and budget
·Identify new opportunities with individuals, businesses, community groups and trusts
·Create engaging campaigns, appeals and supporter journeys
·Grow and steward a strong donor and partner pipeline
·Lead a sensitive, low‑pressure legacy giving presence
·Support volunteers and community fundraisers
·Plan and deliver safe, cost‑effective fundraising events
·Build mutually beneficial corporate partnerships
·Support a trustee, researching and writing high‑quality grant applications
·Maintain accurate data, reporting and GDPR compliance
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
·A natural relationship‑builder who loves connecting with people
·Warm, empathetic and aligned with HCCN’s values
·Creative, proactive and full of ideas
·Highly organised with strong attention to detail
·Confident representing our charity publicly
·Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
·Passionate about improving the lives of adults living with cancer
You’ll bring:
·Fundraising experience (community, events, individual giving or corporates)
·Experience managing events end‑to‑end
·A track record of meeting or exceeding targets
·Experience working with volunteers
·Strong written and verbal communication skills
·Confident use of Microsoft Office, Google Apps and databases
·A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Huntingdonshire
Desirable experience includes: grant writing, legacy fundraising, digital fundraising, marketing/comms and working in a health or community‑based charity.
Why join HCCN?
·A small, friendly and supportive team
·A role where relationships truly matter
·Visible, meaningful impact on local people’s lives
·The chance to shape the future of a growing charity
This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area.
The time commitment is 40 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.
You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle.
The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.
Our values, at HCCN:
HCCN is a charity supporting people across Huntingdonshire living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis - living your best life despite cancer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager
Organisation: The Outrunners Charity
Job Description
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Location: Hackney Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (a canalside public destination less than five minutes from Hackney Wick station)
Salary: £36,700-£40,000 FTE depending on experience, pro rata to £22,000-£24,000
Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days/21 hours per week). Office hours are 10am - 6pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working opportunities are available.
Who are The Outrunners?
The Outrunners are a running and movement charity based in Hackney, on a mission to empower young people through movement. Backed by an incredible crew of volunteers and partner brands like Nike and Moju, we help young people in East London to build confidence, wellbeing, health and leadership skills.
We deliver free, fun, sociable, youth‑led running and movement sessions for 8–18 year olds every week - during term time and holidays. But we’re about more than just running. We create space for young people to explore creativity and culture, go on exciting trips, access wraparound wellbeing support, and develop the skills and opportunities they need to shape the futures they want.
Over the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of young people and helped push greater diversity within the running world.
We like to do things differently - taking young people out of their everyday environments and into exciting new spaces, opening doors to opportunities they might not otherwise have access to. If that sounds like something you want to be part of… read on.
Our achievements
We’re a small charity but we pack a mighty punch. Our income has grown year-on-year since we became a charity 6 years ago - allowing us to expand our core team and move into office premises large enough to incorporate a Youth Hub. Last year we worked with over 1,150 young people through our school and communities programs, and this year we’re looking to expand our work even further!
To give you a sense of the kinds of work that we do, over the last year we have:
Hosted a free Girls’ Festival for 100+ ethnically diverse young girls, allowing them to try running sessions, creative classes and yoga experiences in a safe and empowering environment.
Hosted free training academies for ethnically diverse women and young people aged 16-21 to train for their very first half or full marathons! We offered physical, emotional and logistical support throughout their training journey and cheered on every single one of them as they ran either the Hackney Half or the London Marathon under the Outrunners name. Since programme launch, we have worked with over 250 people in our Academies.
Took diverse groups of young people to races and events, such as Hackney School run and Black to the Trails.
Offered personalised mentoring to several of our young people who were struggling with school or life.
Expanded the career horizons of young people by offering them a free work experience opportunity with our partner brands.
What do we want?
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for a strategic and hands-on role who loves working in a small, ambitious charity and wants to help shape the next stage of growth at The Outrunners (current annual income circa £350k).
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead on income generation, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, while growing a more diverse and sustainable income mix through corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.
You will translate the lived experiences, energy and impact of our young people and programmes into compelling funding propositions. You’ll support the CEO to build genuine, long‑term relationships with funders and partners who believe in movement, equity and opportunity for young people - and who want to be part of something fresh, joyful and youth‑led.
Does this sound like you?
A driven, experienced fundraiser who enjoys leading income growth in a small, ambitious charity and taking real ownership of results.
A strategic thinker who is also hands‑on – happy managing pipelines, writing bids and following up relationships day‑to‑day.
Someone who can translate impact, lived experience and data into clear, compelling cases for support.
A confident relationship‑builder who can engage, influence and inspire funders, partners and supporters.
Resilient and adaptable, comfortable balancing multiple income streams, deadlines and priorities.
Values‑led and trustworthy, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability and ethical fundraising practice.
Motivated by social impact and excited to fundraise for a youth‑led organisation rooted in movement, equity and opportunity.
Happy to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events, funder cultivation or partner activity.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
5+ years’ experience in fundraising, ideally within a small or growing charity.
Proven success securing income from trusts and foundations, including prospect research, high‑quality bid writing and effective funder stewardship.
Strong understanding of what drives successful grant applications, from alignment and evidence to storytelling and relationships.
Experience developing or contributing to diversified income streams, such as corporate partnerships, community fundraising or individual giving.
Ability to manage income pipelines and use systems/CRMs to track fundraising activity and performance.
Sound understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice.
Confident relationship‑builder with experience engaging funders, partners or senior stakeholders.
Strong storytelling and written communication skills, with the ability to combine impact data, lived experience and insight into compelling cases for support.
Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.
Collaborative and positive team player, comfortable working in a small, fast‑moving organisation.
Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with confidence working across diverse communities.
Desirable:
Experience fundraising for youth, wellbeing, sport or community‑based organisations.
Experience working with or supporting programmes for girls and young women.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth (with Chief Executive)
Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with The Outrunners’ strategic goals and values.
Grow and diversify income streams, with a focus on increasing unrestricted and sustainable income.
Create and manage an annual fundraising workplan to deliver agreed income targets.
Work closely with the Chief Executive on pipeline management, forecasting and income planning.
Regularly review progress, learn from outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.
2. Trusts & Foundations (Primary Income Lead)
Lead and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, from prospect research to reporting.
Research, cultivate and secure grants aligned to The Outrunners’ youth‑led movement work.
Write high‑quality, compelling funding applications and reports.
Work closely with youth programme staff to gather outcomes, case studies and impact data.
Build strong, professional relationships with funders through excellent stewardship.
Develop approaches that encourage funder renewal, uplift and long‑term support.
3. Corporate Partnerships (Growth area)
Support the development of relationships with values‑aligned corporate partners and brands.
Identify opportunities for corporate grants, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering and matched funding.
Shape clear and inspiring partnership pitches with cases for support that connect partner goals with youth wellbeing, movement and equity.
Work with colleagues to ensure corporate partnerships are meaningful, well‑supported and mutually beneficial.
4. Community & Individual Giving (Growth area)
Support the growth of The Outrunners’ individual giving base, including regular and mid‑level donors, working with CEO and Admin Lead.
Develop donor stewardship approaches that support repeat and long‑term giving.
Explore opportunities with local communities, supporter networks and high‑net‑worth individuals.
5. Impact, Systems & Compliance
Work with our Admin Lead to maintain accurate records across fundraising and income tracking systems (CRM).
Contribute fundraising content across our website, donor platforms and communications channels, working closely with Marketing & Comms.
Support the creation of impact reports and case studies that reflect young people’s lived experience ethically and sensitively.
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
Stay informed about sector trends and test new tools or approaches appropriate for a small charity.
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Professional development and training opportunities.
30 holiday days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)
Self-development days
Work-related travel reimbursement
Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses
Working alongside aspirational brands
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this role. The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
If you would like to apply for this role please share a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.
If we feel you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by Sunday 28th June 11.59pm.