Fundraising Manager Jobs

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for a varied and
fulfilling portfolio of accounts, some of which raise six figure sums.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking .

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Research and identify new business opportunities using all the tools available including networking and existing contacts

Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of accounts, offering exceptional account management.

Work with the Engagement team to prepare and present high-quality new business proposals, pitches and presentations to win new
business.

Make effective and targeted new business calls, including warm and self-generated leads.

The Candidate
Previous experience of winning new business.

Previous experience of effective supporter stewardship.

Previous experience of effective account management.

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're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

Our Events team is looking for someone who’s hard-working, diligent and enthusiastic to become the new Events Co-ordinator at The King’s Trust!

You will support the team across a range of exciting and diverse events which will raise funds to help young people across the UK. Your role will be essential to ensuring the success of these events as you will provide high quality administrative support across the team; dealing with the financial aspects of events, stewarding supporters and managing inboxes. You will have experience working in a events, customer services role, or equivalent.

This role is perfect for you if you enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, supporting across multiple projects and can effectively multi-task, prioritise and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Why we need this role:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

We are looking for a Philanthropy Fundraiser to join an incredible national medical charity to be responsible for supporting on the delivery of the philanthropy and special events programme, in order to build meaningful donor relationships

The role can either be UK homebased working, with once a month in the London office or Hybrid working with two days a week in the London office.

The Charity
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits flexible working!

The Role
Deliver the Philanthropy and Special Events Strategy, in turn securing income from HNWIs.

Assist with the development and delivery of a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events in order to raise awareness of the cause, and help retain existing donors and engage new prospects.

Build, manage and maintain a portfolio of donors from 5,000 gifts upwards, stewarding relationships to ensure donor satisfaction and long-term financial commitment.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues in Fundraising to identify major donor prospects and opportunities to maximise donor experience.

The Candidate

Experience of relationship management and development, including delivery of high quality supporter care.

Proven experience in philanthropy fundraising having personally secured five figure gifts from a major donor

Proven ability to proactively seek and secure new prospects

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.

Role outline and purpose

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing and growing sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships. Developing high-value strategic, partnerships to deliver income and additional support, in line with our overarching objectives and ambitious income targets. 

Role responsibilities

· Provide day to day relationship management for a portfolio of accounts, ensuring that all activities comply with applicable law and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Aligning closely to ensure Trussell Trust’s obligations to partners are met.

· Assess and create growth opportunities for partnerships, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.

· Work with colleagues across directorates to ensure that partnerships deliver tangible impact and that partners have the resources to enable them to communicate benefits to employees, customers and other stakeholders.

· Participate in regular 1:1s and annual reviews, contributing to the identification of objectives and targets, and monitoring of progress towards them.

· Actively contribute to a culture of innovation, resourcefulness and best practice to make the best use of time and skills in the team.

· Lead on team projects that support our team goals, helping to contribute to the development of team resources in support of our aim of delivering bigger, better partnerships.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

• Experience and knowledge of Corporate Fundraising or applicable commercial background 
• Use of Salesforce or a similar cloud-based software tool   
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of various corporate sectors
• Knowledge of what a successful corporate charity communication campaign entails
• The ability to create and deliver compelling proposals
• The ability to communicate effectively and to motivate commercial partners
• Excellent relationship management skills, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and different teams

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds.

· Role models inclusive behaviours and values

• Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, flexibility and perseverance. 
• Analyses and communicates complex information effectively to different stakeholders.
• Works with others as one team, actively listening and collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building strong internal relationships, sharing information and expertise.

Key Stakeholders

· Corporate Partnerships Team 

· Public Engagement Directorate 

· Operations Directorate 

· Finance 

· Strategy and Impact 

· Policy and Research 

· Corporate Partners

Are you ready to make a real difference with your expertise in Individual Giving?

Working for this national health charity as the Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you'll play a pivotal role within their Fundraising team, bringing to life a new global brand to build meaningful connections and fund lifechanging initiatives. This is a chance to work on a forward-thinking, insights led programme, launch innovative membership offerings, and help grow their Legacies programme all while benefiting from a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Job title: Individual Giving & Insights Manager
Charity type: Health charity
Salary: £39,000 to £40,400
Location: Hybrid working; London Office minimum one day per week

As this Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you will:

• Lead the Individual Giving programme worth £1.2m per year, working alongside their Individual Giving Officer to drive fundraising success.
• Develop and launch a new Membership product, designed to attract and retain connected supporters.
• Grow the Legacies programme in partnership with the Legacy Officer, enhancing supporter engagement.
• Craft supporter journeys that build deeper relationships, increase engagement, and boost income.
• Use data driven insights to refine targeting, optimise campaigns, and steer the success of their initiatives.
• Implement Innovation and test new approaches, particularly in cost effective digital channels, to secure sustainable growth for their cause.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate?

• Strong experience in planning and executing direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention.
• Skill in developing strategic, data driven supporter journeys using digital and email platforms.
• Proficiency in collaborating with both internal and external partners, including marketing agencies, to deliver effective campaigns.
• Experience in budget management and campaign evaluation, utilising key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of current data legislation, especially GDPR, ensuring our approach respects privacy and ethical standards.

If you are ready to take on your next Individual Giving opportunity and this sounds like the idea step then we want to hear from you. Apply within.

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.

We are looking for an Individual Giving and Insights Manager for an incredible health charity to lead a small, ambitious team.

This is a hybrid role with once a week in the London office.

The Charity
A warm and collaborative health charity, dedicated to driving research for new treatments and giving support to children and adults most in need. They have a staff of over 50 people securing c£6m last year.

You will be joining a passionate organisation, known for its supportive and progressive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, enhanced rates for parental leave and flexible working. They will consider compressed hours as well as much more!

The Role
Oversee the delivery of an established IG programme of £1.2m pa, managing a team of two.

The team is on an exciting journey of growth as they manage the development and launch of the new Membership and legacy product.

Lead on developing supporter journeys that grow supporter engagement and income.

To develop supporter insights and data segmentation that improve targeting and enable data-led decisions for acquisition and retention across our mass fundraising programme.

To identify, test and implement new activities to increase income, with a focus on cost-effective, digital channels.

The Candidate
Experience of line management - developing and monitoring KPIs

Planning, managing and evaluating multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for acquisition and retention

Planning, executing and evaluating integrated supporter journeys, using digital platforms

Planning and managing projects and budgets and an understanding of current data legislation, particularly GDPR.

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.

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.

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals.

The successful candidate will be working as part of the Events Logistics Team for a 15-month maternity cover to run a series of our Fundraising and Cultivation events throughout 2025 and into early 2026.

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have 1-3 years events experience including developing events plans, risk assessments and income and expenditure documents

• Be self-motivated and highly organised

• Be good at managing competing priorities

• Have experience of managing stakeholders and suppliers

• Have excellent communication and relationship management skills

• Have the ability to lead events as well as work as an events support with the wider Events Team 

What we offer:

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Free flu jabs
• Paid volunteer time
• Charity events throughout the year
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th November with interview dates being held on Thursday 14th November at our Head Office - 5 Rowchester Court, Whittal Street, Birmingham B4 6DH.

 Who you are 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our HR Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.

About you:

·You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced charity team

·You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

·Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

·Participate in and contribute to team meetings

·Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times

·Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.

·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

·Make a positive contribution to volunteer involvement in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity

Main purpose of post 

This role will lead the HR function of the charity, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day HR. You will be responsible for the end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding. You will support a culture of compassion, belonging and learning and development, so we can attract and retain the best people.  It is our people who enable us to be there for people affected by cancer across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire.

You will champion our people, making sure we offer an attractive place to work and package of support.  You will support a culture where we focus on providing autonomy and belonging so every colleague can contribute their best.

This is the perfect role for anyone who sees the best in people and wants to support them to thrive, and who understands that strong employee engagement enables the charity to deliver on its strategic commitments.

Key Responsibilities  

· Oversee and deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding.

· Manage HR operations tasks in accordance with Employment law, e.g. HR policy updates and effective management of employee relations cases, with the support of external HR legal advisors

· Manage the evolution of Total Rewards (Employee Value Proposition) incl. benefits, career growth, reward & recognition and L&D.

· Champion and coordinate L&D for individual employees and wider staff initiatives e.g. training needs analysis, engaging training providers, arranging all staff aways days and training sessions

· Lead the staff survey with the support of an external coach, working with the CEO to implement feedback and learning

· Lead the Wellbeing working group to support employee engagement, making best use of the Employee Assistance programme and other support initiatives

· Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion champion, ensuring HR policies and practices reflect the charity’s commitment to EDI

· Work with the Head of Finance and  Resources to produce payroll monthly and to calculate annual pay awards

· Lead on annual leave guidance to colleagues, ensuring Bright HR (online HR system) is used effectively

· Produce monthly HR reports to show activity and trends

· Work with external HR legal advisors to perform market rate analysis of roles to ensure the charity remains competitive with other organisations within the sector

· Advise managers on appropriate methods to support the management of attendance, absence, ill health, and performance, as well as arranging the OH process.

· Provide employment related advice for employees, addressing and minimising concerns

· Keep HR files up to date and maintain confidentiality at all times

· Keep up to date with relevant employment law and good HR practice in the charity sector 

· Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend charity fundraising events and outreach services

· Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

We are looking for an Interim Senior Trust Fundraiser for a 6 month contract, to work with the Director of Finance and CEO to generate and increase grants income.

The charity are looking for someone to start asap.

This is a London based role with options to discuss hybrid and remote working.

The Charity
An incredible Childrens charity dedicated to protecting and supporting young people, ensuring they receive practical emotional care. You will be joining a passionate organisation with a staff of c68 people securing over 5m last year, with a reputation known for prioritising a work/personal life balance.

The Role
Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify new funding opportunities, projects and proposals and develop these into successful bids.

Develop and manage a clear funding pipeline of trusts and foundations across a range of sizes and areas of interest.

Build on relationships with existing donors, maximising opportunities to access further funding.

The Candidate
A minimum of three years experience in grants fundraising or transferrable experience.

Experience of securing funds by crafting persuasive written applications and nurturing relationships with key individuals and organisations.

Experience of drafting project budgets and reports to funders.

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.

Age UK is currently recruiting for an exciting new position within the charity, Head of Advice & Support Services on a 12 month fixed-term basis. This role is responsible for the delivery of our National Advice Line and Connect & Support Services. These vital services support our new strategic ambition of tackling poverty and reducing inequalities in older people through the successful delivery of information, advice and accessibility of benefits older people are entitled to.

The successful incumbent will oversee 70+ FTE colleagues, who respond to over 200,000 enquiries per year from older people and their families and carers across the nation, and will manage a £2+ million budget annually. If you have been in a strategic leadership position overseeing a Helpline, Advice or Information service, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities and apply.

This role can be based at our offices in Blackpool, Devon (Ashburton) or London with hybrid working arrangements where colleagues split time between the office and home working. Travel and overnight stays will be required to regularly attend other offices and our local Age UK network partners who are based across the nation. This will be approximately 4-6 times per month.

Age UK internal grade (4N / 4L).

Must haves:

* Leadership experience at a senior level (senior manager / head of department equivalent).
* Extensive understanding of and significant experience managing large-scale information, advice and helpline services (large team and/or large geographical area; answering 20,000+ enquiries per year), which included supporting individuals with at least one of welfare benefits, housing, or health and social care issues.
* Significant experience managing large budgets (£1m+ per year), contract/grant management (£100k+), and contract & budget reporting.
* Experience delivering services in compliance with an externally audited or assessed quality standard (e.g. Advice Quality Standard).
* Expert knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, and the processes and procedures that support the delivery of safe services at scale. Experience of taking decisions that balance service user confidentiality with risk of serious harm.
* Knowledge and experience of measuring, evaluating, and demonstrating impact.
* A proven track record of motivational leadership, creating a positive team culture, and providing opportunities for colleagues personal and professional development (both immediate line reports and throughout wider teams).
* Excellent communication skills and experience of working collaboratively in a fast paced, complex environment - building networks with a diverse range of people at different levels of seniority across divisions and specialities in large organisations.
* Experience leading and delivering large, complex change programmes (including service design, technology, people etc.)
* Experience of involving volunteers in service delivery

Great to haves:
* Experience of working in charities and/or a federated structure
* Understanding of the policy and fundraising landscape for information, advice, and support services
* Knowledge and experience of technology change/improvement programmes, and using digital platforms and technology to deliver and support the efficient and effective delivery of services at scale.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Salary: £50,000- £53,000 + benefits 

Location: This is a working from home role, with an expectation of travel to Birmingham, London and travel to other locations for site visits and meetings.

Contract: 12 month maternity contract until December 2025

About Us

The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.

The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Senior Partnerships Manager (Trusts, Lotteries & Statutory) is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will help the Canal and River Trust to deliver significant growth in income. We are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who will personally identify, cultivate and manage a portfolio of institutional funding prospects including Trusts & Foundations, Lotteries, and Statutory sources. The successful candidate will develop strategic national funding relationships, working across the organisation to ensure a joined up approach to engaging these funders and to consistently deliver high quality applications and reports. The Senior Partnerships Manager (Trusts, Lotteries & Statutory) will manage a small team and work with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to develop a high performing fundraising culture.

About the role & you

Key accountabilities: 

• Successful track record of securing multi-year partnership funding at a seven-figure level.
• Significant experience of identifying and cultivating partnership relationships with cold prospects.
• Experience of submitting high-value applications to National Lottery and Statutory sources.
• Experience of cross-organisational collaboration and implementing new ways of working in a large, complex charity.
• Demonstrable experience of developing funding pipelines and strategies.
• Experience of working with high level volunteer fundraisers and senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from Trusts, Lotteries and Statutory funders.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
• Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable

About you: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust and by your professionalism to achieve outstanding results.
• Resilience and a proactive approach, with the ability to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, combined with an eye for detail.
• Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling funding applications.
• Solutions-focused and target-oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confident and persuasive.
• Highly numerate.
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the Trust and as an internal champion of fundraising.

To apply: click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV

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

What we offer

In addition to your salary of £50,000- £53,000 you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found on our website. 

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc. 
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. 
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. 
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Find out more about us on our website. 

Leading heritage charity, The Landmark Trust is seeking a new member of a successful Development team that raises philanthropic funding in support of our award-winning heritage conservation projects throughout Britain.

Our charity saves historic buildings in danger of being lost forever. We are passionate about heritage conservation, crafts skills, and making precious places available for all to enjoy. You'll be working on a varied and ambitious pipeline of rescue projects which depend on the success of our fundraising - from a WW2 control tower in Hampshire to a 1720s Palladian villa near Edinburgh - and other projects.

You'll be making a difference in a programme of philanthropic giving from trusts, foundations and individuals supporting capital appeals and other areas of Landmark’s work including the island of Lundy. Managing your own portfolio of supporters and prospects you will bring high standards of donor care to grow income and sustain long-term relationships.The role reports to the Development Manager (Major Gifts). Includes trusts prospect identification and research, writing compelling proposals, case studies and updates to demonstrate our impact. 

Newcomers say we're a friendly bunch who work hard, where everyone has a clear purpose, and we all pull together towards a common goal. We are a flat, agile organisation, proud and passionate about the work we do.

Some travel will be required for site visits, meetings, and events to engage supporters and prospects face to face with the Landmark Trust’s varied work throughout the UK.

The Vacancy:

RBLI Charity supports disadvantaged Forces veterans from all over the UK in a dynamic Village HQ, and through an award-winning national employability programme called Lifeworks which reaches unemployed veterans all over the UK.

At this time RBLI is undertaking an ambitious appeal to develop Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Co. (BBMC) one of the largest social enterprise operations in the UK. The role is a key driving force within RBLI’s big gifts function. To support this £12.5m campaign RBLI is looking for an experienced prospect researcher with strong event experience.

RBLI’s Village and social enterprise factory are memorable places to visit and this is transformative for our relationships with our supporters and customers. Meeting staff and residents brings to life what their donations will be able to achieve.  It is important for the Fundraising and BBMC teams to host supporters and customers both current and potential.  Our visitors also include senior military personnel and dignitaries.

The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally and will take the lead in ensuring events and charity visits run smoothly and achieve their goals. 

The company:

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Each RBLI division offers a service to help veterans live an independent life with whatever support they require resulting in the successful delivery of a full-care pathway on-site to help veterans of any age or background from across the three services.

Are you an experienced community manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Community Manager (Central) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated area, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.

About You

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
• Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
• Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
• Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.

To find out more about this role, please download our job description.

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.  Please get your application in as soon as possible.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Inclusion Statement

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.   

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for. 

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . 

About Us

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .