Fundraising management jobs

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this. 

Their vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. To achieve their mission, they are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to lead the high value function, including income from major donors, corporate partners, and trusts and grants. The P&P team also encompasses volunteering and relationships held with the family of member charities.  

There is currently an interim Head of P&P in place until August to ensure progress continues towards the income ambition, and to support the team.  

The P&P function is on a journey, much work has been done to embed effective processes and a consistent approach to pipelining. There has been much improvement so far, but there remains a lot of scope for the incoming Head to shape the team, define areas of focus and ways of working.  

The team have had significant success this year, especially in the corporate partnerships space, so there is energy and enthusiasm to harness. There are exciting opportunities for high value fundraising connected to the launch of new Centres of Excellence across the UK, and some key events in the calendar such as a major donor dinner in September.  

This role would suit an experienced fundraiser across major donor or corporate income streams. You will have led a team before, and have experience of designing and delivering fundraising strategies.  

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to come into a team that is on the right path, but needs a confident Head of to ensure the team works in the most effective way, and to provide support and guidance to the team.  

Please note - the successful candidate will be required to work from Brain Tumour Research's office in Milton Keynes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. 

Interviews: 

Stage 1 (virtual) - Friday 16th May

Stage 2 (in person in Milton Keynes) - Thursday 22nd May

This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally respected organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, ensuring financial sustainability, effective governance and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. They will serve as the primary spokesperson for the World Heritage Site, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the culture or heritage sectors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, financial and fundraising knowledge, and a passion for Edinburgh’s historic environment. 

This role presents a chance to make a lasting impact on one of the world's most celebrated World Heritage Sites. 

Would you like to see God’s generosity overflowing in church communities across Leicester and Leicestershire?

We are seeking a focused proactive fundraiser with a deep understanding of church life to increase Parish Contribution income in the Diocese of Leicester.

If you have:
- Understanding and belief in the importance of generous Christian giving in discipleship and church life
- Enthusiasm to equip and resource lay and ordained people to confidently lead generous churches
- Experience in helping communities see things in new ways and adopt new approaches

…then we are keen to consider your application for this role.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will:
- Protect and grow Parish Contributions from churches
- Undertake targeted work to help Minster Communities fund their paid ministry
- Engage with church leaders to promote the theology and culture of giving

In your role, you will act as a consultant to churches from a variety of contexts to help them develop a strong culture of generosity and build financial resilience.

For an informal conversation about the post, contact Simon Wilson, Director of Finance, at simon.wilson@ leicestercofe .org

Additional Information
- We encourage applications from UKME/GMH candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
- The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory legislation and guidance. A Basic DBS check is required for this post.

Important Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 4th May
- Interview Date: Monday 12th May

There is an occupational requirement that the postholder is a Christian.

Overview of the Head of Campaigns role and the team

Barnabas Aid is seeking a dynamic and strategic individual for the role of Head of Campaigns, a critical position within our International Outreach Department. The post-holder will lead the development and delivery of impactful campaigns, aimed at raising awareness, prayer, and vital donations for the charity’s work with persecuted Christians worldwide. The Head of Campaigns will be responsible for key initiatives such as the Barnabas Brekkie/Breakfast campaign, as well as major supporter events like Encourage. In addition, they will focus on key fundraising activities, ensuring high levels of supporter acquisition, engagement, and retention.

This is a new and exciting role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape the future of Barnabas Aid's fundraising and supporter relations strategy. The role requires close collaboration with the Head of Communications, the Philanthropy Manager, and the Living Streams Officer, and will involve working alongside the National Directors of our Regional Offices around the world to ensure campaign strategies are effectively adapted to local contexts.

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career by leading a new business team that creates impactful partnerships and raises vital funds to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness?

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business to join our high performing Corporate Partnerships team.

Over recent years, St Mungo’s has seen significant growth in corporate partnerships. We are proud to have a number of long-term relationships with companies from a range of sectors including, Bloomberg, Taylor Wimpey and The Deposit Protection Scheme who share our commitment to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager this role will be responsible for leading the new business team and adopting a strategic approach to new business across the corporate partnerships and wider fundraising team.

The role of Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business, offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with support to develop your skills and make a real impact on the lives of people we exist to support. In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee new business activity (strategic, COTY, commercial and brand partnerships)
• Develop relationships with prospective partners from proactive outreach
• Develop high quality pitches and proposals to secure partnerships
• Use a relationship led approach to build the new business pipeline, maximising potential for high-value, strategic, multi-year, multi-faceted partnerships
• Develop and implement resources and processes for new partnership opportunities
• Ensure St Mungo’s strategic priorities are addressed through our partnerships and that the brand is protected and appropriately valued

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our head office in Tower Hill, London. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s locations.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

• Proven eexperience of securing new multi-year, high value partnerships, as well as brand and commercial partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience of negotiating, influencing and creating partnership agreements.
• Experience of leading, motivating and managing people to achieve team and organisation objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and databases such as Raiser’s Edge.

We are creating a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on 21 April 2025

Interview and assessments on 1 May 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Competitive salary and other Benefits

Head of Development & Engagement 

£50,000 per annum

Full-time. Permanent 

Based: Hybrid/Victoria Place, Woking 

Are you an ambitious and creative development/fundraising professional? 

Are you passionate about the performing arts and their power to transform opportunities for individuals? 

Do you see the performing arts as a force for cultural and social progress? 

Would you relish the opportunity to develop and grow a new fundraising programme with a focus on scholarships? 

Founded in 1911, our Client has an outstanding reputation for performing arts training and a roster of illustrious alumnx from Noel Coward to Bonnie Langford, Pixie Lott and Layton Williams.  In September 2022 our Client relocated from its three historic sites to one brand new purpose-built campus in central Woking. Bringing its 650 students, 140 staff and Sessional Tutors and 15 courses together under one roof for the very first time was a hugely exciting step and the institution has gone from strength to strength since then. 

As a lynchpin in its strategic vision, our Client is seeking its first Head of Development & Engagement.  The purpose of the role is to deliver a step-change in provision of scholarships and bursaries in support of its aim to build on its rich heritage to become the most inclusive performing arts institution in the UK. 

To succeed in the role, you'll be an ambitious and creative Development professional with the drive and experience to develop and grow our Client's first ever fundraising programme. Through your vision and influencing skills, you'll bring colleagues with you and engage a wide range of potential supporters, from individuals, artists and influencers, as well as charitable trusts and companies.

Your strong grasp of individual philanthropy/major donor and trust and foundation fundraising and your determination to make a long-lasting difference through the impact of your work will be instrumental to your success in the post.  This will be an exciting and career-enhancing role with the opportunity to shape and deliver the case for support and develop inspiring propositions for fundraising as well as cultivation and stewardship plans for this vibrant and exciting institution. 

Along with your fundraising expertise, you'll have a proactive approach and excellent organisational and administrative skills. Naturally, you'll love the performing arts and be willing to get stuck in as part of a small, friendly team and be an all-round communicator - articulate, open, collaborative and a pleasure to work with. 

We look forward to hearing from you if this sounds like a challenge that would inspire you. 

To apply, please submit a CV in the first instance to Femke Vorstman at Prospect Us. If your experience is suitable you will receive the full job pack and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all of the information needed to formally apply.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 5 May 2025. First-round interviews will take place in w/c 12 May 2025. 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. 

Our Client espouse a business culture where decisions and ideas from all people help them innovate, grow, and create the best environment for their students and staff and ensure they stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion matters at the organisation. They foster a working environment where they value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all their employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. They try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything they do. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. As part of its drive to improve representation within its staff team, our Client would particularly welcome interest from Global Majority and LGBTQI+ applicants. 

About the College:

Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy explains our forward-looking approach.  Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.

Summary of role responsibilities and person specification:

Worcester College, University of Oxford, is recruiting for the key, senior role of Alumni Engagement Manager to be part of its Development and Alumni Relations team of seven. This is a vital role as we seek to deepen and expand connections with the College’s alumni community. The Alumni Engagement Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of an alumni and supporter engagement strategy which aims to build relationships with alumni and donors to lead to greater involvement with the College through the giving of funds, time and expertise. The Alumni Engagement Manager also plays a vital role in ensuring donors to the College have a strong sense and knowledge of the positive impact of their generosity, so that their philanthropic giving to Worcester is a meaningful, enjoyable and positive experience.

 This is a senior role requiring a proven track record in managing highly effective alumni relations or similar membership programmes, including strong events and communications experience. The role requires the drive and creativity to use events and communications skills to deliver an innovative engagement programme. This varied role spans relationship building and donor stewardship activities, so also offers the opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and experience. We are a very friendly team of seven in an ambitious college, with a real sense of purpose and a great deal of exciting work taking place.

Further details of the role and person specification can be found on our website.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Viola Kerr 

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 12pm

Interview date: Week commencing 12th May

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity focussing on mental health and wellbeing to find their Supporter Acquisition Manager.  

The charity offers a flexible working environment with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Cheam, Surrey. 

Working alongside colleagues across the Charity, the Supporter Acquisition Manager will play a key role in driving growth in new supporters and income, innovating, developing and delivering products and campaigns that inspire their audiences and underpinning the Charity’s work through growing sustainable income. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Supported by the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy, and working with your team, you will drive the development and implementation of a multi-channel acquisition strategy. This will drive lead generation and acquisition of new supporters, growing the charity’s base of supporters, planning, testing and refining approaches to build a scalable programme which delivers volume whilst maximising long-term ROI.
•  Identify opportunities to engage key audiences at moments that matter, such as inductions, promotions, training and development programmes, transfers, secondments and retirements, working in collaboration with colleagues and in partnership with external stakeholders to design and implement new approaches.
•  Work with the appointed agency to develop a regular giving proposition that delivers a strong sense of community across supporters; valuing those who function as custodians of the nation and each other.
•  Work with organisational processes and develop strong project governance to launch supporter acquisition activities across our product range, including but not limited to; Direct Mail, email, telemarketing, social & digital activity and events.  
•  Manage the Supporter Acquisition budget, ensuring income and expenditure budgets and forecasts are achieved with any critical variances being reported promptly.
•  Working with the Supporter Engagement team develop and implement a cross-channel programme of regular impact stewardship for new donors designed to engage, retain and inspire future support, with a focus on payroll and direct debit donors.
•  Work with the Supporter Engagement team to implement key cross-sell opportunities to our current donors through insight-driven customer journeys. 
•  Manage and grow the Charity’s payroll giving programme and represent the Charity as needed in key sector forums on payroll giving.
•  Manage the Donor Acquisition Officer to continue to expand our lottery programme as well as introduce new methods of engagement.

Person Specification: 

•  Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful donor acquisition programmes across a range of marketing channels.
•  Understanding of digital platforms and how to maximise them for the benefits of fundraising and supporter engagement.
•  Understanding of fundraising performance metrics and KPIs, with experience of interpreting campaign analysis and supporter insight to drive continuous improvement.
•  Understanding and experience of payroll giving and working with with Professional Fundraising Organisations and Payroll Giving Agencies.
•  Understanding of audience segmentation and its application for campaign targeting.
•  Experience of creating and delivering an effective case for support for potential donors, with demonstrable results.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We offer hybrid working with candidates to attend the London office in Farringdon 8 days per month. However we can be flexible if candidates from outside the London area would like to apply.

Role:  Legacy Case Executive

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Are you an experienced legacy professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Legacy Case Executive to lead on all operational aspects of legacy administration and case management. In this vital role, you’ll ensure legacy gifts are processed efficiently and accurately, securing the best possible financial outcomes for the charity whilst safeguarding our reputation. Working closely with colleagues in Finance and Legal, you’ll help to maintain a robust and reliable income stream that directly supports our life-saving work across communities.

About You

• Demonstrable experience within a related role in Charity Legacy or Estate Administration
• Demonstrable experience of using databases such as Dynamics 365 and Microsoft applications
• Evidence of effective relationship management with a range of external stakeholders including solicitors, lay executors and auditors
• Experienced user of First Class

About the Role

• Manage and maximise legacy income by overseeing cases, monitoring legal/admin costs, and ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
• Act as the main point of contact for solicitors, executors, supporters, and third-party suppliers to maintain strong relationships and communication.
• Lead on complex and high-value cases, offering expert advice on probate, tax, and legal matters while escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, working with Finance and Database teams to ensure audit compliance and effective forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement by updating legacy processes, advising on policy changes, and supporting recognition programmes for legacy donors.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Are you a passionate and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record in securing major gifts? Do you have the leadership skills to drive income growth from major donors and trusts? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We are working with a leading and ambitious charity punching far above their weight. They are seeking a Major Donor and Trusts Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of high-value donors, trusts, and foundations. In this key role, you will develop and implement a philanthropy strategy that strengthens relationships, delivers significant income, and supports vital services.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a strategic philanthropy plan to drive income growth.

· Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, trusts, and statutory bodies.

· Lead and inspire a team of three experienced fundraisers.

· Create compelling cases for support and impact reports in collaboration with other teams

· Organise and engage donors through exclusive events.

· Ensure best practices in donor stewardship and fundraising compliance.

About You:

· Proven track record in securing five- and six-figure gifts from major donors and trusts.

· Strong relationship management, negotiation, and networking skills.

· Experience in managing and coaching a team to achieve ambitious targets.

· Ability to create persuasive proposals and fundraising communications.

· Data-driven approach with experience using CRM systems.

· Passionate about making a real impact in the charity sector.

Why Join?

· A chance to make a tangible difference through high-value fundraising.

· Supportive and dynamic team culture.

· Flexible working arrangements.

· Opportunities for professional development and growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in delivering life-changing support, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you passionate about fundraising and helping abandoned and vulnerable pets? Do you have significant experience in direct marketing - managing campaigns from creative concept through to analysis, and working on new product development and initiatives?

If so, we’d love you to join our team as our Acquisition Campaign Manager where you will play a vital part in recruiting our cash and regular supporters. In this role our successful applicant will manage a range of direct marketing campaigns including DRTV, cold mail, inserts, telemarketing, and digital. In addition to this they will develop supporter engagement communications for our pet sponsorship.

We are looking for a proactive individual with the desire to grow and develop our programme, someone who has exceptional project management skills, attention to detail and is a multi-tasker. They will be a strong communicator, able to build collaborative relationships across the organisation and with external agencies.  They will also have a proven track record of delivering successful direct marketing campaigns to recruit new supporters or customers across multiple channels and products.

They will:

• Support the Senior Development Manager - Acquisition in the on-going development of the supporter acquisition strategy.
• Project manage a range of direct marketing campaigns from creative, to data selection and analysis.
• Support with the development of the annual budget and manage campaign budgets with a total expenditure of £1.9M
• Manage and coach Woodgreen’s Acquisition Executive.
• Work with a range of external agencies and suppliers such as media and creative agencies. As well as our internal teams including creative and digital.

This role is a great opportunity to progress your career in an experienced, ambitious and growing fundraising team, with access to support and training to help you excel in your role.  We welcome applicants with relevant experience from either a charity or a commercial background (with a desire to move into fundraising).

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our Godmanchester site approximately 1 - 2 days a month dependant on business need. The starting salary for this position is £35,598 - £43,507 per annum depending on experience. In addition, we can also offer;

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shop

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Systems Manager oversees, develops and maintains our internal central systems, in particular the CRM system, Podio. They act as a champion of good use of systems and processes and their value in helping us become more effective as a charity.

They will support our senior leadership team in identifying and mitigating risk where it relates to systems. They will be a source of advice to team members in relation to our systems. They may assist from time to time in the review of relevant Operating Procedures and Policies to ensure they are fit for purpose.

As part of the Central team this role will manage system development projects, conduct relevant staff induction and training, and liaise with the Senior Office & HR Coordinator to ensure effective working relationships with external suppliers for system maintenance.

• The closing date and time for applications is 5:30pm Thursday 1 May 2025
• Interviews will take place at our office in South Kensington or digitally via Zoom.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to join our team in Aylesford, where you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of warehouse and production activity linked to the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal – the UK’s largest fundraising campaign. You’ll lead a team of permanent and temporary staff, overseeing everything from stock control and dispatch to maintaining safe working practices and finding better ways of working.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life

This is a busy and varied role, with responsibilities including planning warehouse operations, keeping stock levels accurate, managing dispatch for both online and in-person campaigns, and making sure health and safety standards are met at all times. You’ll also work closely with internal departments, suppliers and partners to support key fundraising events across the year.

If you’re someone who thrives on keeping things organised, who can confidently lead a team, and who’s motivated by making a positive impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something meaningful. You’ll also play a role in improving systems and processes, helping to make sure we deliver the best experience to our supporters across the country.

Your contractual place of work will be our Aylesford Warehouse located in the Royal British Legion Village.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.