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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact with your career? We're offering exciting opportunities to be part of our expanding face-to-face marketing teams, representing some of UK's leading charities.
About Us:
We are an award-winning sales and marketing company dedicated to championing essential causes across the UK. Our mission is to raise awareness and funding for these causes, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic Fundraisers to join our team.
Why Choose Us?
We're not your typical sales company. We aim to revolutionize the industry by valuing our team as the heart of our organization, offering growth opportunities and a rewarding career in a fun, trustworthy environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Role Overview:
As a Fundraiser, you'll represent significant charities and renowned brands throughout the UK. Our sales approach focuses on building meaningful connections rather than quick transactions. We believe in recognising and rewarding our staff for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to our mission.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with potential donors and create meaningful conversations.
- Enter data into software accurately.
- Set up and take down of site gear.
- Collaborate with teams to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
- Provide excellent customer service and public relations support to enhance the organisation's image.
- Enter ongoing data of interactions and ensure high-quality onboarding of potential donors.
What We Offer:
- Living Wage Employer: Enjoy a weekly salary with performance-based incentives.
- Diverse Opportunities: Work with and support a range of non-profits.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of an energetic and collaborative team.
- Comprehensive Training: Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
- Fuel Allowance: We've got your travel covered!
- Travel Opportunities: National and international travel options available.
"Changing people's perceptions by changing people's lives"




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key responsibilities:
Income Generation
- Drive online income generation through effective use of digital fundraising platforms, social media, and supporter journeys.
- Optimise and manage digital giving platforms, such as Funraisin, to increase donations and supporter engagement.
- Expand and enhance peer-to-peer fundraising, ensuring fundraisers have the tools and motivation to maximise income.
Digital & Social Media
- Increase digital reach and visibility, making sure fundraising messages are seen and acted upon.
- Leverage social media fundraising tools, such as Elovate (CommittedGiving), to improve donor retention and engagement.
- Use AI-powered tools to streamline prospect research, automate content personalisation, and optimise donor engagement.
- Develop and execute strategies to convert social media and website visitors into long-term donors.
Support & Collaboration
- Provide guidance and digital tools to e-volunteers and fundraising champions, enabling them to spread AvMA’s fundraising messages and attract donations.
- Analyse and report on digital fundraising performance, using insights to refine strategy and improve return on investment.
- Contribute to digital income diversification, exploring new revenue-generating opportunities such as online retail or supporter-driven fundraising products (e-commerce experience desirable).
Other Duties
- To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
- To travel as necessary for events and fundraising activities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our Fundraising Team as the Community Fundraiser. You will lead, plan, cost and deliver an exciting and varied community fundraising programme to grow income and a strong return on investment. You will need to work closely with the Director of Fundraising to shape the plans and resources required for the future.
The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors, hospital staff and the local community to choose Southampton Hospitals Charity as their preferred charity.
Main Responsibilities:
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To develop, support the delivery of and evaluate a strategic supporter journey and stewardship journey across the community fundraising programme focused on generating net return and supporter retention.
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To create and increase awareness of fundraising for Southampton Hospitals Charity across all University Hospital Southampton sites working closely with the Marketing and Communications team
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To foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including consultants, doctors, nurses, care group managers etc
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To ensure visibility of fundraising materials including poster sites and leaflet holders in the hospitals, community etc and ensure they are kept up to date and relevant
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To be proactive in seeking out new fundraising opportunities, relationships, and networks.
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To lead on researching and developing Trust and charity networks to acquire new supporters in the communities served by the UHS Trust based on audience insight and analysis
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To build and maintain relationships with supporters through face to face, telephone, email, and written correspondence with the aim of securing financial and “in kind” support.
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To have an insight led approach to our activities, regularly analysing data and gathering supporter feedback.
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To develop a comprehensive pipeline of fundraising opportunities such as adopted charity of the year for regional shows and events, mayors and golf captains.
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To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activities to raise money for SHC, motivating and encouraging them to raise as much money as possible.
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To proactively research and identify influential individuals in schools and community groups to build and develop relationships and gather support for key campaigns
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To appropriately support all community fundraising activities- Thank and report on how money is spent and provide high levels of supporter relationship management which will result in long term support.
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To liaise and manage relationships with external suppliers such as 3rd party event organisers, event companies and venues.
Other
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To be responsible for the input and maintenance of the fundraising database (Beacon) and ensure records are kept up to date in a timely, accurate and consistent manner
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Be aware of income and expenditure budgets working to ensure all activity achieves a return on investment of 4:1
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To be aware of the changing external environment to pick up on opportunities and keep abreast of current trends, circumstances or topical issues that will enhance the event or the charity.
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To keep up to date with guidance and best practice from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Experience of increasing income through successful community, events, corporate or volunteer fundraising programmes or equivalent transferable experience from another sector
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Experience of successful project management including planning and delivering projects within budgets and on time to meet departmental, team and personal objectives and KPIs
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A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer/supporter stewardship experience
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Experience of managing multiple projects and budgets
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Demonstrable experience in using data insight and analysis to inform decision making
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Excellent IT skills including using Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point as well as experience of administering and maintaining dedicated supporter CMS databases
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Knowledge of a Fundraising Database and knowledge of fundraising regulations e.g. GDPR
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and influence people
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Ability to build personal, meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, supporters and donors
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Ability to adapt quickly and be solutions focussed
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Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work on several priorities at once: ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities
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Ability to work as part of team and to use own initiative
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Knowledge and experience of using a CRM database (Beacon)
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Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences
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Good written skills with the ability to communicate with different stakeholders
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Self-driven and results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on supporters.
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Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary commitments outside normal office hours.
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A Full UK driving license and access to a car.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our vibrant and supportive fundraising team! This position is ideal for someone who excels at relationship-building and is passionate about making a difference in their community by working for a local charity. We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with corporate partners and local businesses across Berkshire and nearby counties, helping to generate essential income for our charity. This includes assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.
You'll leverage your creativity and professionalism to manage and grow existing corporate partnerships, while proactively seeking new business opportunities by undertaking research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support. It you have the transferable skills to succeed, no formal fundraising experience is necessary.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire




Cransley Hospice Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser to join our team.
As a crucial part of the fundraising team, you’ll be responsible for:
- Identifying and securing grants from trusts and foundations to support essential palliative and end of life care services for North Northamptonshire.
- Building strong relationships with community groups, faith organisations, schools, and businesses to inspire fundraising efforts.
- Supporting individual fundraisers in the community and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.
- Managing collections, fundraising events, and engaging with local supporters to maximise income.
- Working closely with the marketing team to promote fundraising campaigns.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
- Strong people skills to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and community groups.
- A proactive, creative, and organised approach to work.
- A strong desire to make a real difference to hospice and end of life care in North Northamptonshire.
- Excellent organisations skills with excellent attention to detail.
- You will bring a flexible, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your fundraising career in a supportive and inspiring team while directly contributing to end of life care in your local community.
Hybrid working, and due to the nature of your role there will be some evening and weekend work in the local area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.
The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who is an excellent communicator and an energetic self-starter. You are comfortable with working independently, but ready to utilise the support of colleagues across the Fund. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships. No one day will be the same and as part of the regional team, you will be the local face and voice of the Fund on the ground. You will quickly build your understanding of the key influencers in your community, and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity. You will be responsible for raising income through existing networks of supporters, volunteers and building new relationships within the RAF, community groups and local business.
The role is primarily community based in East Anglia and requires travel around the region (Cambridgeshire, London Kent, Essex & Suffolk) and occasional overnight stays. Some evening and weekend work is also required during the busier months at planned events when required. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need a full UK driver’s license; to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th April 2025, 5.00pm. Please note interviews will be happening week commencing 5th May 2025.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires a Basic DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Fundraiser
We are RABI – the farmers charity.
We support farming people across England and Wales with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, 365 days a year. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, our tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. We’re working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, we’ve delivered around £¼ billion in direct financial support to the farming community. Today, our wrap-around support services are evolving to reach more people before crisis hits.
Together, we’re on a journey to help shape a future our farmers deserve.
Summary and key purpose
This new role will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing our individual giving together with working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of our fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that our donors receive excellent care.
Our Individual Giving programme will incorporate one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. You will do this, with the support of our recently appointed fundraising agency, who you will manage our relationship with week by week.
A critical element of the role will be how we market ourselves to potential new donors, taking them on an emotional engagement journey in order to solicit regular gifts.
Your expertise and skills:
To excel in this role, you will need prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, with an understanding of good stewardship practices. You should be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, working across teams and meeting multiple deadlines. Your excellent relationship management skills will enable you to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and gather information on new projects. You must have a thorough understanding of individual giving, developing donor journeys and experience of work with agencies.
Key responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.
- Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns to engage and drive action from new and existing supporters.
- Manage our newly appointed fundraising agency, and in doing so, help deliver an ambitious appeal programme and income target.
- Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.
- Communicate and document key performance indicators across individual giving appeals. Ensuring you provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context and make recommendations from your learnings.
- Work with the fundraising agency and RABI communications team to produce and edit appropriate collateral.
- Devise and deliver supporter communications, including stewardship activity, welcome journey content and appeal communications.
- Help ensure that we comply with legal and compliance requirements including industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF code of Fundraising Practice.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships and liaison with other members of RABI staff.
- Take part and contribute to team meetings.
- Cooperate with RABI on health and safety matters, taking reasonable care of own and other people’s health and safety within the workplace. Follow and H&S training received and alert RABI to any serious risks.
- Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to training and development in line with RABI’s aims and objectives.
- Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and in fundraising and awareness events as appropriate.
- Perform any other reasonable task as required by the Charity.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Marketing or direct marketing or marketing qualification.
- Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing).
- Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience. This should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results
- Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.
- Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.
- Presenting confidently to a variety of audiences.
- Building relationships and maximising engagement with donors and supporters
- Able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels.
- Empathy with the goals and objectives of RABI.
- A positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including good telephone manner and empathy towards in-memory donors.
- Ability to record accurate data and work with a CRM system
- Self-motivated and confident in working, both independently and in teams
- Good communicator, including face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications.
- Good written and numeracy skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan-ahead.
- Good IT skills (MS Office including Excel and Word).
- Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of targeting, segmentation and response analysis.
- Knowledge of testing, validation and taking campaign learnings forward.
- Knowledge of print and online production processes.
- Understanding of the Gift Aid process.
- Voluntary sector experience.
- A full UK driving license.
- Experience of database use
- Experience of fundraising platforms such as Just Giving.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mikuyu Tanzania ( formerly known as Livingstone Tanzania Trust) is looking for an individual based in the UK with fundraising expertise and experience to our maintain and grow our portfolio of small /medium trusts and foundations together with our individual giving donors.
As a charity we are embarking on a new phase of growth with programmes that focus on building school infrastructure, enhancing resources, developing WASH programmes and developing new sustainable livelihoods programmes in rural Tanzania.
Duties:
Trusts and Foundations ( up to £10,000 donations)
● Research new trusts and foundations for donor opportunities
● Develop and manage a pipeline of funders
● Write, submit and follow up on applications
● Manage the reporting schedule and any feedback requests
● Manage the database
Individual Donors
● Steward individual donors to promote value for Mikuyu Tanzania
● Grow the individual giving portfolio
● Manage requests from new donors
● Compile and distribute newsletters for individual donors
● Manage the annual Big Give campaigns
● Run any fundraising events as required
Skills Required
● Excellent organisational skills
● Minimum 3 years’ experience of fundraising in the international development charity sector
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Fluent in English
● IT Literate preferably experience of Microsoft Office (Word; Excel, Powerpoint) Canva, Salesforce, Slack, Google Workspaces
Support communities in Tanzania to overcome the barriers that prevent their children from accessing a quality education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Jacari's vision is a society where children and young people from all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential. We provide free English language support to children and young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities in Bristol and Oxford. We do this through our volunteer tutors, most of whom are university students or 6th-former ‘peer tutors’. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who can work as the sole fundraising staff member in our small, friendly team.
Annual leave entitlement: 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays pro rata. Plus a day off for your birthday.
Location: Remote, with option of occasional use of our Bristol or Oxford office. (Regular use of our office is negotiable.) Some travel may also be required for occasional networking, fundraising, or team events (travel expenses covered).
More details: Job description, person specification and application form available on our website.
How to apply: Application form available on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or covering letters.
Closing date: Monday 14th April, 8:00 am
Overview:
Jacari is at a key stage of its growth and is looking for a fundraiser who can help us find new sources of income and funding opportunities, reducing our reliance on trust and foundation grants. We particularly want someone who can help us to identify new major donor prospects and grow our income from regular and individual giving. We have a strong supporter-base of former volunteers and members, who were involved as far back as the 1950s.
The role will also involve identifying and building relationships with trusts and foundations to support our work, writing funding proposals and applications, and reporting to funders on the impact of their support.
This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects.
This job is for you if you have:
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A track record of securing income through diverse fundraising streams, such as grants, corporate partnerships, or individual giving.
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Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including prospective donors - trusts, corporates and individuals.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and make persuasive cases for support.
Full job description and person specification attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have some big fundraising plans, and as we look towards a major appeal later this year, we are growing our fundraising team.
Our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will be able to write compelling cases for support, bringing in funding from a range of charitable trusts to support delivery of our programmes, directly supporting people living with cancer in our region. They will be detail focussed, able to engage suitable funders and work effectively with colleagues to identify opportunities to attract support.
Working as part of a small but highly effective fundraising team, the successful candidate will have highly developed writing skills, be motivated to work towards challenging income targets, and be committed to making a real difference to lives affected by cancer in our community.
It is an exciting time to be joining our fundraising team, and if you are up for a challenge and want to help us achieve amazing things for our community, please get in touch.
We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have some big fundraising plans, and as we look towards a major appeal later this year, we are growing our fundraising team. Our Philanthropy Fundraiser will focus on corporate, major donor and regular givers, ensuring we maintain great relationships with all these groups, as well as bringing new supporters on board. While we are fortunate to have a strong base of support, we know there is huge potential for developing our support, particularly in Telford and Mid Wales.
Working as part of a small but highly effective fundraising team, the successful candidate will be motivated to work towards challenging income targets, confident in pitching and presenting, and committed to making a real difference to lives affected by cancer in our community.
If you have great communication skills, an appetite for fundraising and/or business development, and want to work in a dynamic team doing genuinely impactful work, we would love to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV, along with a covering letter (no more than two pages) telling us:
- Why you would like to work for Lingen Davies
- How your experience and skills make you the best candidate for the role (referring to the Person Specification)
- What are the key opportunities and challenges you think you would encounter in the role
We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This all-round fundraising role will support a range of income-generating activities, working closely with the Head of Engagement to ensure the events programme and our challenge events programme expands and grows from strength to strength.
The successful applicant will be proactive, enthusiastic and organised and is someone who thrives in busy environments and is passionate about engaging supporters. They will have experience in charity fundraising and challenge events, have great organisational skills and strong communication skills.
Please read our full Recruitment Pack which contains full details and person specification. We do require a covering letter and a CV to consider your application.
Supporting bereaved families with care, compassion and hope across the West Midlands
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
The Guardian Foundation is an independent charity whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information, from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account. In a rapidly changing media landscape where misinformation, censorship, and financial pressures threaten the future of journalism, our mission is more vital than ever.
We work directly with journalists, news organisations, audiences and educators, in schools and across communities to enable change in three priority areas:
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News & Media Literacy - enhancing people’s ability to evaluate news critically
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Voice & Agency - facilitating opportunities for inclusion in media
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Media Viability - fostering the capacity of liberal media to engage people with fact-based journalism
Our impact reaches across the UK and around the world, with partnerships spanning schools, NGOs, journalism networks, and media organisations. We are building a future where quality journalism is accessible to all, and where individuals are empowered to make informed decisions in an evolving digital world.
The opportunity
The Guardian Foundation are seeking a freelance fundraiser to to assist us with a number of fundraising tasks between now and January 2026. The Foundation benefits from a board and senior staff that have a number of strong relationships with possible donors (high net worth individual, foundation and corporate) but we have not had the dedicated personnel to support the Board and senior staff in engaging those donors.
As such, we are looking for a freelance fundraiser who can help us by being a dedicated administrative and coordination resource to assist the Board and senior staff with outreach to, and engagement with, priority donors.
The full role outline can be viewed below.
Application process
To be considered for this freelance opportunity, please submit your proposal by noon on 7th April. Any questions can be sent to the same address before Thursday 3rd April.
Proposals should be 1-2 pages + CV, and include:
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Relevant experience, including any industry-specific and/or specialisms
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List of previous clients
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Outline of approach and process
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Pricing model and proposed hours to be allocated (being mindful of the stated contract value available)
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Understanding of fundraising best practice and regulation
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Any professional fundraising certifications or memberships
Proposals will be shortlisted and candidates will be invited to attend a selection panel meeting.
Our purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism.
Are you looking for a dynamic role where every day brings something new?
Do you excel at building and nurturing meaningful relationships?
At St. Michael’s Hospice, we are fortunate to have incredible organisations, supporters, and volunteers who generously fundraise for us year after year. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive individual to strengthen these relationships, grow our network, and help our supporters and community partners reach their full fundraising potential.
While experience in Community, Individual Giving, or Events fundraising within the charity sector is beneficial, we also welcome applicants with transferable skills. If you have a passion for making a difference, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you.
We especially encourage applications from those with a background in a customer or client facing role, as providing an outstanding experience to our supporters is at the heart of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local community groups, organisations, schools and individuals.
- Develop and implement creative fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and events.
- Inspire and engage volunteers, supporters, and donors to maximize fundraising potential.
- Collaborate with the team to integrate community fundraising into our overall strategy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in fundraising, sales, community engagement, or relationship management.
- Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- A passion for charitable work and a commitment to supporting our hospice’s mission.
- A proactive and results-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for developing new fundraising opportunities.
- Whilst there will be core hours, supporting community fundraisers is not a 9-5 job, and evening and weekend working will be required. No two days are the same in this role. One day you could be setting up a gazebo and supporting a fundraiser at a village fete, the next day you could be doing a talk at a Rotary business lunch so you will need to be flexible in your approach.
- Supporting activity across North Hampshire is a key element of this role and travel throughout the region will be expected. Due to the geography of the area, and varying times of community activity some areas may not be accessible by public transport so use of your own car will be essential.
About St. Michael’s Hospice
St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.
As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.
St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.
Our benefits
When you join St. Michael’s, you become part of a supportive, compassionate, and driven team dedicated to making a real impact. You’ll grow professionally while making a difference that truly matters to our community. to develop.
We offer flexible working (office or hybrid), free parking, and a location close to the hospice for ease of access. Plus, you’ll love working in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit the following:
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Cover letter – Explain why you are an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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Application form – Available on our website for online submission or download.
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CV – Outline your relevant experience and skills.
To be considered for this role, please submit the following:
Cover letter – Explain why you are an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
CV – Outline your relevant experience and skills.
Application form – If you prefer to complete an application, this is available on our Hospice website for online submission or download.
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