Freelance Fundraising Consultant Jobs

As Project Manager you will work in partnership with other members of the senior management team to ensure the successful delivery of all Heritage Fund requirements over the next 20 months.  These will include delivery of fabric reports, liaising with our fundraising consultants, scoping and progressing future capital aspirations with stakeholders, fulfilling all Heritage Fund reporting requirements and being a hands on member of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of ‘Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All’ project
• To work in partnership with colleagues to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Project timescale and deadline monitoring and management
• Budgetary and financial control and reporting
• Liaison with and reporting for Heritage Fund
• To manage consultation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in order to scope and develop plans for the project and for the Abbey’s future.
• Stakeholder consultation & engagement programme
• Scoping of future capital plans
• Completion of project evaluation report
• To liaise with our fundraising consultants delivering significant new income for the Abbey in 2025/2026 and identifying potential sources of funding for future capital works.
• To be a hands-on member of the team working in partnership with colleagues, volunteers and members of the congregation for the flourishing of the Abbey as a spiritual, cultural and heritage resource to the town, region and nation.

Message from the Vicar…

For over 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the heart of the community - as a place of gathering, worship, celebration and remembrance.  Down the centuries we have been a Benedictine Abbey, a parish church and a place of refuge in times of flood and war. Today the Abbey is a thriving parish church with hundreds coming here to worship each week, drawn by our commitment to daily prayer and our traditional choral worship. We are a ‘Major Church’ within the Church of England, and we are larger than fourteen of our country’s cathedrals. We are also a venue for concerts, large civic events, fairs and festivals working in partnership with colleagues throughout the region. In the past year we have also hosted a number of installations, exhibitions and events, a schools programme, concerts and talks in addition to our usual packed programme of worship and festive services.

Like many heritage assets within the UK, COVID and lockdown presented us with serious challenges to our financial sustainability. We are now responding to those challenges with ambitious plans to double our visitor income and numbers within five years. These plans have been agreed and funded by our Parochial Church Council and are being overseen by our trading arm Tewkesbury Abbey Limited.

We are delighted to have received a £250,000 development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund towards our Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All project, a wide-ranging programme of works to increase our visitor engagement, including the appointment of new staff, surveys to scope future capital development plans, and testing new commercial activities including entry by donation.  We hope that this will lead to one or more larger-scale capital bids which could result in a longer-term funding relationship to secure the Abbey as a thriving venue, unique heritage asset and national visitor destination.

As Project Manager for the Tewkesbury Abbey Welcoming All project, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating all the activities within it, shaping and delivering the future plans and development of the Abbey.  You will ensure that timescales and budgets are kept to, that the Abbey’s committed team of staff, volunteers and clergy play their part in it, and oversee the recruitment and training of the new team members as we deliver the project. You will be the primary point of contact with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring that the Fund’s reporting and promotional requirements are fulfilled, and that accurate financial records are kept. The successful candidate will be an experienced project manager and a flexible team player who is looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to shape the next chapter in the life of the Abbey.

This new role aims to ensure Leicester Print Workshop's sustainability, fulfil our Arts Council England National Portfolio obligations, and boost income.

Leicester Print Workshop is a centre of excellence for fine art printmaking, providing high quality printmaking facilities and development opportunities for artists in the East Midlands and beyond.As a registered charity, our outreach work enables wider participation in printmaking, engaging community members of all ages

As Development Manager, you will drive business development by building relationships with arts organisations to promote courses, increase membership, and boost studio usage.You will fundraise to support our charitable aims and maintain workshop facilities. You will identify and promote grant opportunities for individual artist printmakers and apply for grants to improve LPW facilities and equipment.

As a collaborative leader, you will work with the Board and guide our team to implement the business plan, address members' needs, assist course participants, and contribute to the cultural life of Leicester and East Midlands.

A graduate or with significant equivalent experience, you will have: 

• A track record of management of people and budgets, with skills for leading a team and delivering objectives to target.
• Successful business development and/or philanthropic fundraising experience 
• Experience of preparing grant applications
• Good presentation skills and experience of public speaking
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Leicester Print Workshop 

Experience with an arts organisation, ideally an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, and knowledge of the printmaking or art training market are advantageous.

Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) is dedicated to empowering dancers from all genres and backgrounds, supporting them through their professional and personal transitions. By removing barriers to career progression and fostering lifelong learning opportunities, DCD ensures career sustainability for dancers. The charity collaborates with prestigious national Partner Dance Companies and independent dancers, offering workshops and programs in dance schools and conservatoires. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, DCD aims to build on this milestone by enhancing its profile, forming strategic partnerships, and increasing its social impact in 2025. The organisation seeks a motivated, results-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join their ambitious team and contribute to making a positive difference in dancers' lives.

Join DCD as the Head of Individual Giving and make a transformative impact on dancers' lives and wellbeing. We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter who thrives both independently and within a small, ambitious team. If you are passionate about the performing arts and deeply connect with DCD's values, this role offers a unique opportunity to make life-changing differences. As the Head of Individual Giving, you will play a pivotal role in increasing individual philanthropic income, cultivating new relationships, and stewarding existing donors to support DCD's mission.

The role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis, we are also open to hearing from freelance fundraisers. Some flexibility will be required, with regards to hours, in order to meet with existing and potential donors and attend events. DCD is a remote working organisation, so the post-holder will need to be able to work comfortably from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow DCD’s existing donor portfolio.
• Cultivate new relationships and steward existing donors, working closely with DCD Trustees.
• Implement and develop our individual giving strategy to support activities and core costs.
• Achieve/exceed our target to double individual philanthropic income by 2027.
• Maintain and extend excellent relationships with a broad spectrum of external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of DCD’s business model, clearly articulating the impact and importance of our work to supporters.
• Lead on prospect research, introducing new potential donors to DCD.
• Manage our donor portfolio, developing personalized giving journeys.
• Lead tailored fundraising campaigns to raise DCD's profile and diversify our donor portfolio.
• Manage and develop the '73 Circle, a patron scheme for donors.
• Deliver intimate stewardship events to deepen relationships with current donors.
• Engage with DCD’s international alumni network to establish regular giving and living legacy prospects.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and maintain accurate records.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: DCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. DCD operates a Positive Action policy (Equality Act 2010) to better represent the dance communities we support and to reflect our wider society. DCD is an inclusive charity that believes diversity leads to better decision making. We positively encourage and welcome applications by people who identify as from the Global Majority and/or people who identify as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent. Those who do and meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a London Church Engagement Manager to lead on developing gospel partnerships with churches in London. In this role, you’ll take the lead in expanding the number of giving churches and forging partnerships that enhance commitments in donations, prayer, and volunteering, all aimed at reaching those who are least likely to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

As London Church Engagement Manager you’ll collaborate closely with the ministries and training departments, engaging in inspiring conversations with churches about the financial aspects of church partnerships. Plus, you’ll connect churches with a missionary, fostering strong and lasting relationships with LCM.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of successfully engaging with, and fundraising from, churches
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with church leaders
• An in-depth understanding of the UK Evangelical Church including awareness of a range of theological positions. 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Hours: Part-time 24 hours pw

Salary: £27,600 (£46,000 FTE)

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

About PVRI

PVRI is a small charity with a global reach. Our aim is to reduce the global burden of Pulmonary Vascular Disease (PVD) with a particular focus on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) - a life-threatening and life-limiting condition that affects millions worldwide. 

PH can lead to heart damage and trigger symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain, poor growth, and severe difficulties exercising and carrying out normal daily tasks. Diagnosis and care aren’t readily available in many parts of the world, and even when it is, PH treatment can itself be challenging and life-changing. Although it’s estimated that PH affects 1% of the global population, it isn’t widely recognised or well-understood.

To change that, we bring together a fantastic network of energetic and committed PH doctors, academics, regulators, patients, and industry partners. Together we’re identifying and addressing the key challenges in global PH, educating the global workforce, and encouraging research. In practical terms, we:

• Host international scientific conferences
• Produce an open-access peer reviewed PH journal, Pulmonary Circulation
• Run webinars and e-learning
• Raise awareness of PH and health inequalities, and advocate for better access to diagnosis, care and treatment - nationally and internationally
• Bring our members and networks together in working forums:
  •  ​The Innovative Drug Development Initiative (IDDI): eight multidisciplinary workstreams working to solve the challenges in PVD research and speed the development of new treatment
  • Specialty Task Forces: groups working to advance understanding and improve practice in specific clinical areas of PH
  • Regional Task Forces: working in-country to address the key regional and national challenges in PH

We are a London-based registered charity and limited company, governed by an international Board of Trustees and supported by a new Scientific and Medical Advisory Council.

Our turnover is c. £800k p.a. and our income comes from industry support, membership fees and charitable fundraising. 

Our small friendly staff team comprises our CEO Karen, Head of Comms Debs, Marketing Officer Emily, Project Coordinator Sarah and Admin Manager Katie, supported by our freelance Finance Manager Steph. We work a flexible hybrid model, with office space in Work.Life, close to London Bridge and Borough Market.

In terms of our values, we’re open, inclusive and easy to engage with, and we’re

ambitious for ourselves and for the global PVD community.

About the Role

The aim of this role is to help the charity run smoother, faster, cheaper and better. The Ops Manager will identify areas for operational efficiency, design and implement new systems and processes, manage digital systems, streamline workflows, and help ensure compliance with charitable and regulatory requirements. They will lead on impact measurement, support the journal, and work with the wider team to deliver successful events and other organisational goals.

Our ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and expertise in managing projects, people and infrastructure.

We offer flexible working, a positive learning culture and opportunities for you to learn and grow in your role, including opportunities for international travel.

We celebrate diversity, and we’re committed to equality and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our ways of working. If you’re excited about our mission, and can bring talent and enthusiasm to our cause, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement (max 850 words) together with the Equalities Monitoring form to Katie. Applications will be judged against the criteria set out in the person specification, so please ensure that you reference these clearly in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion about the role, please email our CEO Karen, .

The closing date is 5pm Tuesday 18 March and interviews are scheduled for Monday 24 March at our London office, so please hold this date in your diary.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job title: Supporter Lead: Interim cover: 12-month contract 

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 FTE (£24,000 - £27,000 actual)

We are delighted to be working with Mountbatten Group who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supporter Lead (Individual Giving Manager) to join their dedicated fundraising team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Mountbatten is a leading hospice charity providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a compassionate approach reflected in their supportive and close-knit team. At Mountbatten, values of kindness, expertise, and commitment to the community are woven into the fabric of everything they do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.  Leading and motivating a small team you will work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies and growing income streams. (including regular giving, appeals, the charity’s weekly lottery, gifts in wills).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven track record of success in individual giving fundraising, including legacies, regular giving, lottery schemes and in memoriam.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; kindness and responsiveness are paramount.
• Creativity and the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising campaigns, with a deep understanding of donor motivation and profiling, enabling you to tailor communications effectively to diverse audiences including via newsletters, social media, website and supporter collateral.
• Confidence in handling financial data, be highly numerate with the ability to assimilate complex information to evaluate and report on activity.
• Knowledge of individual giving fundraising legislation, regulator codes of practice and other relevant legislation and guidance.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge database, with demonstrable experience of data extraction and analysis.

A persuasive people-person, you will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers. You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to working as part of an enthusiastic and caring team.

Please note: due the nature of the role it may be necessary to work unsocial hours to fulfil this role e.g. attend weekend shows, evening meetings and events. A full UK Driving Licence and use of a car is essential. This is an office-based role, with one day a month on the Isle of Wight. This post is also subject to DBS clearance.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Office based in Southampton and one day per week on the Isle of Wight

Closing date for applications: 7 March 2025

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

The University of Cape Town Trust is a UK-registered charitable trust, established to support South Africa’s leading university, the University of Cape Town (UCT). We raise funds for UCT projects and engage with UK-based UCT alumni through events and campaigns. The Trust is managed by part-time consultants and governed by a Board of Trustees.

We are seeking a UK Trust Director to work alongside an Administrator and the Board of Trustees. The Director will play a key role in fundraising, alumni engagement, donor stewardship, and supporting the governance and strategy of the Trust.  The Director will generally visit UCT on an annual basis with the other international officers, to meet project leaders and receive updates, to build relations with key people inside and outside the Development and Alumni Department (DAD), and attend strategy meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Work with DAD to identify fundraising opportunities, engage high-net-worth individuals and alumni, and submit fundraising proposals.

• Campaign & Event Management: Co-develop annual fundraising plans targeting the UK market, including donor segmentation, event planning, and communications.

• Alumni Relations: Serve as the main contact for UK-based alumni, donors, and supporters, managing queries and relationships.

• Board Support: Keep the Board informed, assist with strategy development, and coordinate Board meetings and reporting.

• Financial Oversight: Oversee financial administration, the audit process, and draft the Trust’s annual report.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven fundraising experience, ideally within a higher education or charitable environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of UCT or South Africa is preferred; UCT alumni are encouraged to apply
• Ability to work independently, with flexible hours (20-25 hours per week)
• Familiarity with CRM systems and donor management

Contract: Self-employed, paid hourly.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Newhampton Arts Centre is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our executive team at this exciting time in our capital redevelopment programme.This is a senior role working alongside the CEO and Chair.

The successful candidate will drive our campaign to secure the next 30 years of creativity onsite for the city of Wolverhampton.

The role will build on the considerable progress made so far in our capital campaign and develop it into a public appeal with a clear and compelling rationale for investment. The role will also involve building the relationships that are vital to ensuring this campaign has broad support at local and regional level and taking the lead on funding submissions that ultimately will secure the resources necessary to achieve the capital development.

You will have at least five years successful fundraising experience including meeting targets and milestones. You will have the communication and networking skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to build a broad campaign; and the ability to executive a successful fundraising strategy.

Our historic site, the former Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, is one of Wolverhampton’s most recognisable buildings and sits on a key entry point to the city centre. After thirty years as NAC we are embarking on a process of renewal and redevelopment across our site to make it fit for the twenty-first century as the city’s creative hub.

It’s an exciting opportunity to shape a major capital campaign that will make a lasting difference to the citizens of Wolverhampton. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and previous experience in the arts and culture sector is not essential.

The Line is seeking a dynamic fundraiser and strategic thinker to join the team as Head of Development to raise income for the organisation, support our future ambitions and ensure the sustained legacy of our impact.

This is a new role within The Line’s Senior Management Team that will work with the Director and Board of Trustees on strategic development and sustainable growth. The Head of Development will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy against agreed targets, maximising opportunities to generate income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations, individual giving and corporate partnerships.

If you have demonstrable experience in income generation within a charity setting, raising funds from a variety of sources, crafting compelling narratives, and managing relationships with a range of funders, we would love to hear from you.

Please find our Job Pack on The Line's website for full requirements and responsibilities of the role, and details on how to apply.​

We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector more widely.

We are delighted to partner with Southmead Hospital Charity, an NHS charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of patients and staff at Southmead Hospital and who are seeking an experienced Philanthropy & Partnership Manager on a 1-year FTC maternity cover contract. 

Working closely with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will lead the Charity’s philanthropy and partnerships income through major gifts, legacies and grants fundraising, developing relationships across a range of audiences to secure six-figure gifts from philanthropic individuals and organisations for the benefit of patients, and the incredible staff who look after them. 

Cultivating strong relationships with Charity donors, High-Net-Worth Individuals and senior clinical colleagues in the Trust, through written proposals for support, facilitating cultivation events and working to defined projects, you will also be responsible for managing the legacy pipeline working closely with the Legacy Link Consultant.

You will demonstrate:

• A proven track record of six figure fundraising, and delivering successful campaigns.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, motivational and engaging written cases for support: presenting highly complex, sensitive information on potential projects to secure funding agreement, and confidence in public speaking to formally present projects to potential donors.
• Significant experience of building collaborative and effective relationships, specialist networking skills with the ability to relate to a wide and varied donor base as well as internal and external stakeholders from volunteers to senior staff.
• Strategic approach with experience of robust planning, skilled at developing and leading complex projects with costs, timetables and projections.
• Experience of leading and motivating teams to achieve success
• Experience of providing complex donor and grant reporting, including analysis of performance data, qualitative and quantitative assessment of projects.

With a meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, you can handle highly sensitive donor information in a legally compliant and respectful way and communicate empathetically with patients and their families.

Please note that there will be a requirement to undertake some unsociable hours including some weekend work.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Bristol, Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in office)

Closing date: 17th March 2025

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

We are delighted to partner with Southmead Hospital Charity an NHS charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of patients and staff at Southmead Hospital and who are seeking an experienced Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver a programme of individual giving and corporate fundraising to increase activity and income. Your primary focus will be on recruiting new donors, retention through a gold standard supporter journey and income growth for these vital areas of fundraising. 

With line management of the Corporate Partnerships Officer to ensure income targets are met, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop strategies for growth and collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Lead to create fundraising programmes that drive new donor acquisition; deliver enhanced stewardship and develop engaging appeals such as a Christmas direct mail initiative.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven track record of achieving fundraising income targets and delivering successful campaigns and appeals.
• A strategic, organised approach with ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent line management and effective leadership to achieve success.
• Experience of face-to-face fundraising with donors at all levels and specialist networking skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, individual donors, corporate partners, senior teams and volunteers 
• Confidence in public speaking, with exceptional marketing and communication skills (verbal and written), and the ability to write persuasive, motivational cases for support and appeals including highly complex, sensitive information on potential projects to secure funding.
• Analytical approach to complex donor and grant reporting, (including analysis of performance data, qualitative and quantitative assessment of projects and return on investment).

Self-motivated and outcome driven, you will have a strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail. A team player with excellent financial acumen, you will have a fun and collaborative approach with the ability to lead and motivate. 

Please note that there will be a requirement to undertake some unsociable hours including some weekend work.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Bristol, Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in office)

Closing date: 17th March 2025 tbc

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Job Title

Senior Grants Lead (maternity cover)

Salary

£54,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience

Location

Remote first within the UK. We work primarily from home but also have an office available in Central London for quarterly in-person team days and quarterly Full Fact-wide in-person meetings. You can expect to travel to the office at least 8 times per year. 

Reporting to

Head of Development, Caroline Gellatly

Employment Type

Fixed term contract maternity cover for 9 to 12 months.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. This is a full time position but we’re open to candidates who wish to work 4 days per week. 

Application Closing Date

10am on Monday 03 March 2025

Introduction to the role

“Working at Full Fact is such a joy - the fundraising team are supportive, ambitious and positive.”

We are in danger of entering an era in which none of us believe anything we read, see or hear. Misinformation and disinformation have been identified by the World Economic Forum as the greatest global risk we face over the next two years. Bad information promotes hate, damages health, and hurts democracy.

Full Fact is an independent, impartial charity that fights for a world where we can trust the information that shapes our lives. Every day, we fact check harmful claims from politicians, the mainstream press, or on social media. We have created world-class AI tools to help us do this, which we license to fact checkers in 26 countries, including some of the most difficult places in the world for fact checking. We are a national and global player, using what we learn to push for policy change in Westminster and in Silicon Valley. 

We are looking for a dynamic, cause-driven Trusts and Foundations fundraising leader to join us in the fight against bad information.

This role will lead our Trusts and Foundations programme, working from an existing £1m+ pipeline of major UK and international funders, as well as identifying and approaching potential new supporters. You will be creative and innovative in seeking out new opportunities, as we are looking to expand our fundraising into new areas of fact checking, such as climate misinformation and support for US fact-checkers. You will thrive on working with a range of colleagues and senior stakeholders to pull together information and develop compelling proposals for complex issues and projects. 

Reporting into the Head of Development and line managing a Trusts Manager, you’ll be part of a successful and supportive team, with a commitment to recognising and developing people’s talent.

You will play a crucial role in holding our political leaders to account, countering the spread of dangerous misinformation online, and fuelling the development of AI tools for social good around the world. 

If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant

Job Definition

• Lead on the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy and pipeline management.

• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities at the six- and seven-figure level.

• Provide excellent stewardship to existing funders, ensuring compliance with their grant requirements and producing impact reports and cases for renewal. 

• Lead on the accurate and timely recording of funder data, approaches and team KPIs via the pipeline and Salesforce CSR.

• Provide leadership and management of the Trusts and Fundraising team, through direct line management of the Trusts Fundraising Manager, and supporting the Philanthropy Officer in managing her Trusts portfolio. 

• Monitor and learn from best practice in Trusts and Foundations fundraising across the sector, sharing knowledge with colleagues and board members.

Outcomes

• Drive £1m+ of income generation. 

• Work across Full Fact, particularly with the Editorial, AI and Operations teams, and with external partners to craft complex proposals and deliver successful six- and seven-figure grant applications.

• Working with the Head of Development, produce regular financial reports and projections for the Trusts and Foundations income stream.

What we are looking for from you

Political impartiality and sensitivity:

• You act with integrity and you’re happy to commit to Full Fact’s ethos and the seven principles of public life.

• You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website).

• Strong understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in.

• You understand that part of Full Fact’s work is being a watchdog, that it can attract hostile attention, and how to manage these risks and support your team while standing firm for our principles.

Job skills/competencies

Fundraising skills:

• Extensive experience in high-value trusts and foundations fundraising, with a proven track record of moving funders through every stage of the fundraising process to secure six- and seven-figure grants.

• Experience in writing successful multi-year grant applications, and managing funder relationships over time. 

• Experience in managing complex proposals, working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to determine the scope of a proposed project for funding, and with funders/partners outside of the UK. 

• Experience of setting budgets and reporting on financial progress.

• Knowledge of the Trusts and Foundations landscape and key grant-making bodies, both in the UK and internationally.

• Experience of working with CRM systems to support high quality relationship management, preferably Salesforce.

• Awareness of the Code of Fundraising Standards, data protection regulation and other regulatory requirements.

Management skills:

• Commitment to recognising and developing people’s talent.

• Understanding of the value of open, inclusive, and diverse teams and a proven commitment to building a team where people feel empowered and valued.

Personal skills/competencies

• Able to communicate persuasively in person and in writing.

• Able to build internal and external relationships with integrity and empathy.

• Able to analyse and process large amounts of complex information, and identify the most relevant aspects to funders.

• An organised and proactive approach to work.

• Committed to seeking and giving constructive feedback that strengthens the whole team.

What we offer

Starting salary of £54,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience.

Workplace Pension

Generous holidays:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. 

• In addition, we close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year. 

• Day off for moving home.

Comfortable, centrally located London office with good transport links.

Employee Assistance Programme.

How to apply

Upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal by 10am on Monday 3rd March 2025.

Our recruitment platform will remove identifying details such as email addresses to allow us to sift applications anonymously

Before applying, please read the requirements we place on staff to protect Full Fact’s independence and non-partisanship.

How the application process will work

We want to see you at your best to understand your strengths and the contribution you could make at Full Fact with strong support, including for your learning and development. We also want to make sure that we use your time well during this process and don’t ask for more from you than we need to. We will make any reasonable adjustments we need to make to this process to help ensure you can perform at your best. For more information about this before applying, please contact us.

The interview panel will be the Head of Development, the Fundraising Consultant, and a non-fundraising colleague. The process starts off with an anonymised covering letter and CV. This will be read by at least two people to produce a shortlist for interview.

The first round interviews will be a phone (not video) interview, lasting no more than half an hour, at a time that’s convenient for you. We will record it so at least two people can review each interview to decide who we invite back for the second round. The recordings will be deleted at the end of the process.

The second round will include a structured interview and a timed task which assumes no prior knowledge. The task can be completed prior to the interview, at a time that most suits you. 

The interview will be with the full panel by video and last no more than an hour. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare, including anything we’d recommend reading in advance.

Salary: £42,480 - £49,965 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract: 2 Years (with the possibility of extensions)

Join the BFI's Fundraising & Enterprise (F&E) Department as a Research Manager and play a key role in driving our fundraising and commercial income strategy. This position will help achieve significant growth in the pipeline of potential supporters and partners, both nationally and internationally. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the future success of the BFI’s fundraising efforts. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• You’ll lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive research strategy, enhancing prospect management systems and increasing fundraising activity.

• Lead on research to identify and expand the prospect pool for potential supporters, donors, and partners, with a focus on major donors and international markets (UK/US). 

• Collaborate with fundraisers and teams to build prospect portfolios, manage Raisers Edge, and guide effective prospecting and cultivation practices. 

• Produce tailored briefings and reports, track fundraising progress, and identify new income sources through research into commercial trends and new ventures. 

• Manage research materials, ensure data protection compliance, and provide regular updates to the team on key trends and potential prospects. 

We are looking for candidates who have: 

• Significant experience working at a mid to senior level in a research role in either the commercial or charity sector. 

• Proven experience of working with a variety of research tools, sources and consultants to inform net worths, biographical information, due diligence, market trends etc. 

• An established understanding of the motivations behind fundraising or arts partnerships 

• The ability to gain professional credibility and confidence with senior volunteers and board members and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels. 

• Track record of carrying out wealth analyses, with a proactive approach to generating research ideas, identifying prospects and guiding first steps of cultivation with a focus on prospects with significant capacity 

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description. 

About the BFI  

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow. 

At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.

Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 17 March 2025 

First interviews will be held on w/c 31 March 2025 

Second interviews will be held on w/c 07 April 2025 

We are thrilled to partner with St Margaret’s Hospice Care, who are seeking a passionate and skilled Philanthropy Manager to join their supportive and committed team. 

Celebrating their 45th year in 2025, St Margaret’s Hospice Care has been supporting patients, families and carers across the majority of Somerset, providing adviceline, community service and specialist in-patient hospice care. Playing a vital role in the fundraising team, the Philanthropy Manager will lead a range of high value income streams, including Trusts & Foundations and Major Donors. 

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop a three-year strategy for Trusts and Major gifts, underpinning operational plans. You will identify prospects, writing engaging and persuasive proposals and grant bids, using credible case for support, with exceptional stewardship, communications and reporting skills to retain, grow support and cultivate funder partnerships.

With specialist knowledge of Trusts and Major Donor Fundraising, you will demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully obtaining funds from trusts or similar bodies including ability to undertake detailed research of appropriate trusts and funding bodies and individuals in order to develop impactful and attractive products and propositions and cases for support.
• A proven ability to develop highly personalised relationships with prospective donors and supporters, with effective collaborative skills with the ability to work with colleagues from a range of teams and professions to build compelling funding asks.
• Exceptional communications skills both written and verbal, with evidence of producing engaging and motivational content and materials to support fundraising activities.
• A strategic approach, with strong analytical skills and sound knowledge and understanding of income and expenditure budgets.

With an enthusiastic ‘can do approach ‘you will be highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise, you will have experience of working with CRM databases and demonstrable working knowledge on Microsoft Office. Demonstrable knowledge and clear understanding of Charity Law and regulations governing fundraising e.g. Fundraising Regulator Codes of Practice is essential.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Taunton and Yeovil – flexible about location

Hours: Full time, hybrid (2 days in office) with some flexibility for the right candidate

Closing date: 18th March 2025

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.