Fundraising Jobs

We are looking for a Deputy Director Of Fundraising to lead the Trust and Foundations income stream, working closely with senior colleagues and departments supporting with Individual Giving and Major Event Fundraising.

This is a Hybrid role with 2 - 3 days a week in the Berkshire office. this can be a four day or five day a week role.

The Charity
A long standing national health organisation who provide invaluable support and resources to those most in need.

You would be joining an inclusive team with a collaborative working culture, and the opportunity to benefit from the charitys life assurance scheme, personal pension scheme and encouraged communication on professional development!

The Role

Support the Director Of Fundraising in the startegic and operational develiery of a £4m income budget.

Lead and develop a high-impact trusts and foundations fundraising strategy, securing significant multi-year grants.

Line manage & support three direct reports (Individual Giving Manager/ Runs and Challenges Manager / Trusts Administrator).

Identify new funding opportunities from different sectors, ensuring a strong pipeline of prospective grant funders.

Manage a portfolio of existing funders, ensuring high-quality stewardship and renewal of grants.

The Candidate
Strong experience in high value trusts and foundations fundraising.

Proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants and in writing successful multi-year funding bids.

Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape and key grant-making bodies.

Strong leadership, management and strategic planning skills, with experience in developing and motivating teams

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are looking for a Fundraising Relationships Officer to join a small, passionate children's medical charity to support the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme.

This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).

The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy you will play a key role in driving the development and delivery of the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme. You will be responsible for organising events, conducting high quality research and providing administrative support to the team.
Organise and coordinate fundraising events, taking an active role at each event and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
Conducting in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry and meeting coordination.
Administer high-value donor report and thanking programme according to set procedures and timeline, all whilst providing exemplary stewardship.
Using our CRM to record, protect and optimise data. Building systems and processes to develop insight to improve the supporter experience and deliver income.

The Candidate
Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
Be comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships
Experience of providing exemplary administrative support
Have a strong can do attitude that is motivational to the rest of the team
Be a collaborative team player who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in alongside a small and dedicated team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Swansea City AFC Foundation are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join their team.

Our Mission is to use Swansea City AFC as a force for positive change within our communities, creating the conditions needed for communities to flourish. 

Our Vision - Improving our Communities through the power of ‘The Swans’.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for generating grants and funding from Local, National and UK Charitable Giving Organisations & Funding Bodies to promote our following projects:

As the charitable arm of the football club, we strive to inspire and engage people from all backgrounds from across South-West Wales. 

You will have experience of implementing fundraising and delivering growth cultivating relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

•As a member of our senior team, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation, to ensure the achievement of our goals and deliver maximum impact for our service users.

•We’re interested in your potential and want to build a strong high-performing team full of complementary experiences. We’re looking for the best candidates so we’re happy to talk flexible working to suit your circumstances.

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious Fundraising Team in our Leeds based hospice.

About us
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is located in Headingley, Leeds and provides expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families.

This is a very exciting time to join a motivated fundraising team who are ambitious to do more across Leeds and the wider area. Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and this role will give you exposure nationally as well as making an inspirational difference locally.

About you
You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on corporate, community and events income streams and a robust understanding of budget setting and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of income to target through our key income streams, with a focus on driving corporate, community and event relationships.
• Manage direct line reports to deliver income and achieve KPIs.
• Champion and facilitate consistent and exceptional supporter care experience.
• Maintain high quality data on the Charity’s database.
• Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives.
• Work with Head of Fundraising to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Access to Employee support programme
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 6th April 2025
Interview date:22nd April 2025

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
 

Job Title: Individual Giving and Legacies Manager

Salary:  £38,000 - £40,000

Responsible to:Head of Fundraising, Ruth Strauss Foundation

Accountable to:  Board of the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Hours per week:Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Location:Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week in London office

Job Purpose

The Ruth Strauss Foundation is looking to grow its fundraising team and this role will play a pivotal part in developing Individual Giving for the organisation. This role will lead the Individual Giving and Legacy programme, responsible for building the database of regular givers, introducing new campaigns and products to acquire new donors and increase retention rates and lifetime donor value.

This role will be responsible for developing a supporter centric marketing strategy generating a supporter journey which drives excellent supporter experience, creating a RSF family of donors. This role will develop products for in memory fundraising and build our legacy programme from scratch, developing a legacy fundraising strategy and subsequent comms plan and journey.

Key Relationships:

• Head of Fundraising
• Head of MarComms & Digital
• Head of Mission Services
• Head of Finance
• RSF Individual Supporters
• Gift in Wills organisations

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver RSFs Individual Giving and Legacy programme, ensuring the programme meets budgeted income and spend.
• Manage a portfolio of campaigns, owning a personal income target of over £300k
• Produce a regular giving strategy to generate growth in income and acquisition/retention numbers
• Develop robust supporter centric supporter journey’s, feeding into a wider onward journey to increase the lifetime value of our donors
• Produce a legacy strategy to introduce legacy fundraising to RSF, growing a database of legacy pledgers through sensitive and impactful legacy marketing
• Introduction of new appeal campaigns and individual giving products to the individual giving portfolio
• Develop products to support in memory fundraising
• Utilise audience analysis and sector trends to generate compelling supporter communications, connecting to supporter motivations and interests.

Key activities

• Produce a 3 year programme strategy for Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising contributing to the ambitious growth strategy for RSF
• Project management of a year long Individual Giving communications plan and associated campaigns/products.
• Produce a marketing strategy for our individual givers which focusing on increasing the number of new donors acquired as well increasing retention, average value donated and gift aid conversions of our existing database.
• Introduce new in memory products and campaigns to support fundraisers wishing to raise funds in memory of a loved one.
• Introduce a legacy marketing strategy to grow legacy fundraising at RSF, introducing KPIs to monitor impact across pledgers and intenders
• Establish business rules for recording Individual giving data on Salesforce to ensure that future analysis of the programme is robust and reliable
• Introduce new fundraising campaigns to reach new audiences and re-engage with existing donors
• Project management and delivery of existing Individual giving campaigns
• Introduce new individual giving campaigns to the portfolio, identifying key opportunities in the year using audience understanding, aligning with RSF’s strategy
• Work closely with gift in wills organisations to grow RSF’s legacy fundraising, reaching new audiences, connecting with solicitors across the UK
• Work with the Head of Finance to develop a legacy administration process
• Budget management and post activity delivery metric analysis, ensuring a robust contingency planning process is in place
• Development of fundraising collateral in conjunction with campaigns/products
• Coordinate the marketing requirements for each activity, producing pre and post communications/marketing collateral – including working with external production companies where required
• Set up product/campaign processes including fulfilment and supporter stewardship
• Ensure all individual giving and legacy activities are compliant with fundraising code of conduct, GDPR and other IG processes/policies
• Conduct regular sector wide and competitor research to stay ahead of trends and maximiseopportunities for RSF

This Job Description reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Fundraising team. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.

Expertise required

• Exceptional experience of managing an individual giving programme, managing a range of campaigns/products of varying size and scale including acquisition activity, warm appeals and reactivation
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget management, project management and prioritisation.
• Excellent data analytical skills, able to set up processes to capture data and analyse data to ensure strategic decisions are based on audience insight and analysis
• Experience of developing plans and budgets, and reporting against financial targets and key performance indicators
• Experience working with CRM systems and project planning tools
• Excellent communication skills – able to utilise data analysis to produce compelling fundraising communications, understanding supporter motivations, engaging audiences to generate fundraising growth.
• Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the RSF team and stakeholders as appropriate
• Strong relationship management across stakeholders of multiple levels and organisations.
• Innovative thinker who has experience of building successful fundraising campaigns from scratch
• A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays where necessary

Personal Attributes

• Creative, results-driven, and proactive in approach
• Excellent multi-tasker
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders 

How to apply:

We are committed to being an inclusive workforce that fully represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. We welcome applications that help us in our mission to be a place where you can be yourself and thrive.

Please share your CV and covering letter.

Interviews will be planned as applications come in. The application process may close early.

We take your privacy very seriously and promise to keep your details safe. Check our Applicant Privacy Policy to find out more.

About the Ruth Strauss Foundation

In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, the wife of Sir Andrew Strauss the former England cricket captain, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died on December 29th 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13.

In her memory, Sir Andrew has launched The Ruth Strauss Foundation to:

• Provide professional emotional support for families when a child is facing the death of a parent
• Facilitate collaboration and influence research in the fight against non-smoking lung cancers

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic fundraiser to grow and nurture our supporter base. In this role, you’ll lead on membership recruitment, legacy promotion, and individual giving, while also playing a key role in securing high-value donations. With strong foundations already in place, you’ll have the opportunity to build on our success and create lasting impact.

You’ll be the driving force behind engaging and retaining supporters, ensuring they feel connected and valued. With excellent planning skills and a sharp eye for return on investment, you’ll oversee campaigns that inspire action and generate essential funding. Working within a small but dedicated team, you’ll shape supporter journeys that turn one-time donors into lifelong champions of nature.

Our locality is our USP, and if you’re ready to make a real difference for wildlife and people across the North West, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

Further details for this position, including a full Job Description, can be found on our website

Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 27th April 2025

Interviews: Thursday 1st May 2025

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer – Help Transform Lives with Harington! 

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (based on your experience).  Hours: 37.5 per week.  Location: Work in the stunning, peaceful gardens of our Highgate site while making a real impact in the community.  Contract: Permanent

Harington isn’t just a charity; it’s a lifeline for young people with learning differences. Every year, we empower dozens of students to gain qualifications, develop life skills, and most importantly, secure employment that transforms their futures.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue changing lives. Here’s what’s on the to-do list:

• Bring in the funding: Secure vital income from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to sustain our unique education programmes and maintain our beautiful site.
• Rally community support: Build relationships with local individuals, schools, and businesses to drive fundraising campaigns and events that grow our donor base.
• Spread the word: Help share the incredible stories of our students’ successes through creative marketing, engaging more supporters and strengthening Harington’s visibility.

What We're Looking For:

We’re after someone with passion, purpose, and creativity. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 18-24 months of fundraising experience and a knack for building strong relationships.
• Know how to craft a standout bid and manage relationships that secure crucial funding.
• Write like a pro, creating compelling narratives that inspire action.
• Are organised, great with budgets, and calm under pressure.
• Are drawn to the idea of working in a truly meaningful role in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Why Harington?

Our campus in Highgate is more than just a workplace – it’s a haven for our students and staff alike. Set among stunning gardens, it’s a place where students with learning differences can grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Thanks to your efforts, you’ll be directly helping us provide life-changing education and opportunities that see our students confidently step into employment.

Join us, and be part of a story that celebrates potential, community, and success. Ready to make an extraordinary difference? Apply now!

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer - Mid-Value, Legacy and Community for:

• Mid-Value Giving - Lead and refine the mid-value giving strategy to boost donor engagement, retention, and income through tailored journeys and cross-team collaboration.

• Legacy Fundraising - Drive legacy giving growth by creating compelling campaigns, stewarding pledgers, and integrating powerful stories into supporter communications.

• Community Fundraising - Grow grassroots and local fundraising by supporting community groups, engaging schools and universities, and strengthening diaspora connections.

• Collaboration & Insight - Collaborate with our Communications team, maintain up-to-date content, and use data-driven insights to optimise fundraising performance and supporter experience.

• Compliance and Regulation - Ensure all campaigns meet fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice standards, keeping processes compliant and up to date.

If you are a proactive person, with experience in driving income generation, looking for a role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 14th April, 12.00 pm UK time.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

A unique, remote, part-time opportunity for a mission-driven EA to support the founders of a fast-growing humanitarian NGO.

About Children Not Numbers

The escalating crisis in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots medico-legal NGO committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.

Children Not Numbers was established in February 2024 by Sarah Ben Tarifite and Somaya Ouazzani, founders and co-directors, who were driven by the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. In just over 12 months, the organisation has grown rapidly into a global network of over 115 staff and volunteers, most of whom are volunteer paediatric medics representing more than 30 subspecialties.

Their work includes:

• Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics

• Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date

• Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma

• Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments

• Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care

• International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies

About the role

As Executive Assistant to Sarah and Somaya, you will play a vital role in helping the co-directors manage their time, priorities and communications, as well as providing organisational support across a fast-paced, high-growth NGO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with workflows

• Schedule coordination

• Meeting coordination and follow-up, including: preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, pre-meeting research notes, and follow up action points post meeting

• Screening and prioritising calls and emails

• Drafting and editing correspondence, communications, reports and presentations

• Processing expense reports

• Liaising internally and externally for collaboration and programme implementation

• Supporting with organising events, including team retreats, donor events (with fundraising team) and community engagement activities (with fundraising team)

• Assisting with administrative tasks across the organisation 

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have:

• 2+ years recent experience as an Executive Assistant to Director-level or above, ideally in a small or fast-paced organisation.

• Right to work in the UK - this is a remote, UK-based role. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or consider overseas applications

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit, either as an EA or in another role, is highly desirable

• Project coordination and event planning experience

Please note: Only candidates who meet the two essential criteria above will be contacted. Applications from those with recent experience as an Executive Assistant plus employment experience within the not-for-profit sector will be prioritised. 

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Children Not Numbers are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this role.

Application is by CV only. Please do not send a cover letter. 

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will only be considered if you provide both a CV and Cover Letter

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Salary: £33,075 per annum

Location: Office based in Leeds, with travel to centres across Yorkshire

Contract: 2-year contract (with potential for extension, subject to funding)

Hours: 37 hours, full-time

Closing date: 12:00 PM Tuesday 15th April

Interviews: w/c 28th April

About Us

Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across the North of England, with particular focus on women who are involved in, or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices.

As a charity led by women and for women, we provide trauma informed, holistic support to help break cycles of trauma, abuse and re-offending, and evoke systems change. From our network of specialist Women Centres and Services we provide tailored support across a range of pathways, including housing, mental health and wellbeing, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, substance misuse and addiction, finances and debt, and employment.

Many of the women we support have faced significant trauma, systemic barriers, and multiple disadvantages, which can contribute to their involvement in the criminal justice system. Our gender-specific approach focuses on providing holistic support to help women to overcome challenges, build on their strengths, and rebuild their lives away from the criminal justice system.

Join Our Team

• Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service?
• Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation that delivers specialist gender specific support to women and girls?
• Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate and take accountability?

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday increasing by one day per year to a max of 30 days, plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Annual cost of living increase up to 4%
• Enhanced Training and Induction programme covering all areas of Together Women’s work
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with discount offers and free telephone counselling service
• Access to our online wellbeing platform
• Employee eye-care scheme and free eye tests
• Organisation wide away days
• Career development pathways

Role Summary

The Communications and Fundraising Manager is a critical role within the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues across Together Women to increase awareness of our work, grow our external communications presence, increase digital engagement and increase public fundraising.

This is an exciting and dynamic role which will balance operational delivery of communications and fundraising activity, with a strategic approach to growing the impact of our communications and funds raised via public donations.

We’re looking for a talented and creative communicator, with previous success in the growth of communications engagement and/or fundraising, and experience implementing strategies and working to targets.

You will have experience creating compelling written, visual and verbal content for a range of audiences, and be confident managing digital channels and platforms.

You will be a positive and effective collaborator, who can build relationships internal and externally, with the skill to spot opportunities and make the most of them.

You will also have experience implementing and adhering to key compliance frameworks, such as UK GDPR, PECR and/or Fundraising Code of Practice, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems.

Key Accountabilities

External communications strategy and planning

• Develop and implement Together Women’s communications strategy to increase awareness of our work and advocate for systemic change for women within the criminal justice system.
• In line with our strategy, ensure the voices, stories and experiences of women we support are at the core of our communications strategy.
• Identify ways we can co-create communications with the women we support
• Set ambitious, achievable targets to drive growth in communications engagement and reach.
• Create and deliver our content and communications annual plan.
• Regularly report on plans and progress.

Digital communications

• Manage our website and social media channels, ensuring content is updated regularly.
• Lead the redesign of our website, with support from an external agency.
• Increase digital resources available for service users and professionals.
• Generate engaging content across our social channels, and develop channel-specific plans to increase our reach and impact.
• Utilise analytics to report on digital campaigns, track monthly performance across channels, and apply learnings to future activity.
• Supervise content across all channels and escalate concerns to senior management.
• Manage external email campaigns

Content creation

• Maintain our collection of brand assets and resources to promote Together Women's work.
• Create engaging content and resources for use across digital channels.
• Regularly attend events and activities in our centres to showcase our work.
• Support staff to self-serve resources and maintain consistent tone of voice and brand across our communications.
• Work with Services teams, Data and Impact team and Service Users to platform the voices and experiences of the women we work with, and the work our teams deliver.

Public Fundraising

• Develop and implement a new public fundraising strategy, in collaboration with Centre Managers, Directors and our CEO, with an initial target of £200,000 in the first 2 years, and ambition to significantly increase over the long term.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities, develop pitches and secure new supporters and funds, with a particular focus on Corporate, Grant Funders, Philanthropy and Community supporters.
• Increase Gift in Kind donations to support Centre and Central operations
• Develop and deliver donor stewardship strategies, to engage and retain donors long term.
• Ensure robust fundraising compliance, processes and procedures in place, and ensure regular review of this, including processing, recording and thanking donors
• Work closely with our Data and Impact team, to ensure any fundraising data is processed and stored in line with UK GDPR and Data protection principles.

Internal Communications

• Support delivery of our internal communications strategy in collaboration with Directors and Managers.
• Create and maintain all staff communications on SharePoint.
• Create and distribute regular staff updates, quarterly newsletters and staff surveys.
• Support planning and delivery of key staff events, such as our annual staff away day.

PR and media

• Identify media opportunities, and support Centre teams to generate local media coverage, and identify opportunities for national media coverage.
• Ensure robust processes are in place for securing and recording media permissions.
• Draft press releases as required, and create PR templates.
• Conduct media monitoring, and manage our archive of media coverage.
• Ensure clear processes in place for managing emergency media responses.
• Handle day-to-day, communication queries, internally and externally.

General communications support

• Support the HR team to compose job adverts and identify advertising channels to attract a diverse range of candidates.
• Support minute-taking in key meetings.
• Support the management of our main Admin mailbox where necessary.
• Represent Together Women at external events.

General duties

• Support and embody the mission and values of Together Women.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, code of conduct, and practices.
• Complete all mandatory organisation training.
• Actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion, and work in line with our Ethical Framework.
• Treat personal or sensitive information and data about organisations, clients, staff and projects in line with UK GDPR and Data Protection principles.
• Carry out other associated duties as needed, in line with the broad remit of the role.

please note these accountabilities do not form part of the Communications and Fundraising Manager’s contract of employment, and may be subject to amendment as the organisation's needs evolve.

Role Requirements / Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role, ideally in the non-profit/charity sector.
• Experience working in a target-led role, with a proven track record of successful fundraising and/or marketing communications growth.
• Experience working within digital communications.
• Experience of content design, creation and optimisation, working with tools such as Canva.
• Experience of using content management systems, ideally WordPress.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, the ability to inform and inspire, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Experience creating content and developing channel and platform-specific content strategies
• Experience of managing social media channels and producing regular content.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines and effectively prioritise

Desirable

• Fundraising or Communications qualification
• Experience managing communications and fundraising compliance
• Experience working in a small or medium-sized charity
• Experience using database or CRM systems
• Experience delivering email engagement campaigns and using email delivery platforms

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and active listening.
• An articulate and confident communicator.
• Ability to influence, inspire and negotiate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships, internally and externally.
• A team player, who works collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to manage your own time and workload efficiently, prioritise and meet deadlines
• A desire to respond positively to change, learn from mistakes and celebrate success
• Budget management and financial planning
• A positive and creative approach to working with a limited budgets

Other Requirements

• Fluent use of Microsoft 365 and IT equipment
• Able to travel locally, regionally and nationally, on occasion.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends (infrequent)
• Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding
• Commitment to undertake learning opportunities and continuing professional development.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and anti-racism, and the application of equity, diversity and inclusion principle to all areas of work.
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage in the Criminal Justice System.

The post holder is expected to work within policies and procedures of Together Women and work in line with our values and behaviours within our Ethical Framework, which includes a commitment to anti-racism principles, and a commitment to supporting and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion withing the workplace so everyone feels safe and supported.

Notes

• We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other racially minoritised communities, who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector.
• This post is open to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Due to the nature of our work, it will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions which are not protected under the Act. Whilst this is a necessary requirement, we actively encourage applications from women with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

The School:

Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 280 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex.  The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has over 960 pupils. The Senior School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Fundraising

· Developing and innovating the school’s regular giving programme, the Merchant Taylors’ Fund, to ensure a consistent income stream and increased participation from alumni, parents and friends.

· In conjunction with external consultants, running our (currently) biennial telephone fundraising campaigns and Giving Days.

· Liaising with school departments, clubs and societies to identify exciting projects to motivate supporters.

· Segmenting and targeting recipients for appeals to ensure the greatest impact and returns.

· Devising the strategy for promoting legacy giving as a means of supporting Merchant Taylors’, and to implement this strategy to increase the number of known legacy pledges to the school.

 Stewardship

· Establishing and running a comprehensive benefactor stewardship programme that thanks and stewards donors at all levels, including legacy pledges, through regular communication and events.

Reporting

· Reporting on progress against all objectives to the Development and Alumni Relations Sub-Committee of Governors.

· Where appropriate, working with the Development Executive (Events and Communications), to produce benefactor report publications and contribute to other Development publications.

· Ensuring that all contact with OMTs and parents is recorded on the Development Office’s database, the Raiser’s Edge.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found n the Vacancy page of the School Website.

Fundraising Relationships Officer (1-2 days a month in London)

£32,000 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you looking to build your career in fundraising and relationship management? Join SPANA as our Fundraising Relationships Officer, where you’ll play a key role in supporting high-value donor and corporate fundraising initiatives that transform the welfare of working animals worldwide.

What You’ll Do
As Fundraising Relationships Officer, you will:

• Project-manage donor mailings, appeals, and engagement activities to strengthen relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
• Support the stewardship programme, ensuring high-value donors receive exceptional care and communications.
• Conduct in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
• Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
• Organise and coordinate high-value fundraising events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
• Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry, and meeting coordination.

Why Choose SPANA?

• Impact-Driven Work: Your role will help secure funding that directly improves the lives of working animals.
• Career Development: Gain valuable fundraising experience and develop skills in donor engagement, research, and events.
• Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative and passionate fundraising department.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid role with 1-2 days per month in the London office and remote working.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual who:

• Has experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or a related role.
• Is confident in conducting donor research and maintaining a prospect pipeline.
• Possesses excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Is passionate about animal welfare and committed to SPANA’s mission.

About SPANA
SPANA is dedicated to improving the welfare of working animals worldwide. Through veterinary care, education, and advocacy, we ensure that animals in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities receive the protection and support they deserve.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to support high-value fundraising and make a meaningful impact, apply today. Together, we can create a better future for working animals worldwide.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Join Our Team at Women’s Aid Luton!

Women’s Aid Luton is a charity committed to supporting women and children exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation. Our mission is to ensure they are safe and have access to the necessary intervention, support, and advice to live free from fear and harm.

Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Our team members embody these values daily, striving to practice in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner and fostering professional cultures that recognise and challenge oppression in all forms.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Trusts Fundraising Manager

 Where: Hybrid/Luton

Hours:  22,5 hrs per week

Salary: £35,000 per annum  (pro rata for part time staff)

Responsibilities

About the role:

Women’s Aid Luton (WAL) is looking for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic sources. This role is essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of WAL’s vital work in responding to gender-based abuse and exploitation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful bid-writing, a strong interest in WAL’s mission, and the drive and organisational skills to thrive in a small, dynamic, and highly effective team.

See Job Description and Person Specification for further details

 What we will give to you:

Women’s Aid Luton is a workplace where you are respected, and your wellbeing comes first.

Below are some of the benefits that we offer as an employer.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays);
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to WAL’s pension scheme
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide access to a wide range of health services including dental, optical, and practitioner services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more. We also provide free health coverage for employees' children under 18, making sure the whole family is supported.
• 24/7 GP Support: Our employees have around-the-clock access to GP advice lines and virtual doctor services.
• Free Counselling: We prioritise mental health by providing a 24/7 counselling hotline and up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and access to clinical supervision
• Prescription Reimbursements: Employees can get reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Personal Accident Cover: Our employees are safeguarded against permanent disability, accidental death, and dental trauma with our personal accident cover.
• Exclusive Discounts: Working with us gives access to an array of exclusive discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, tech, travel, and more.
• Life Event Support: We offer financial support during significant life events with our Birth & Adoption Grant.
• A friendly and supportive team
• A monthly paid wellbeing hour
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

We encourage applications from individuals of all educational backgrounds, including non-graduates

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support. 

This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.

We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April