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Job Title: Community Fundraising Manager - VAC134
Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)
Salary: circa £42,230 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: Friday 18th April 2025
Location: Leeds/Hybrid
How to apply: Applicants are required to provide a covering letter alongside their CV. In the letter, please outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role, demonstrating how your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate, and share your motivation for joining Leeds Hospitals Charity.
Interviews to take place: CV's will be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance. This listing may close early if we find a suitable candidate.
Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees? Do you consider yourself to be a dynamic leader with excellent relationship skills?
Can your skills, passion and expertise help drive and deliver an ambitious income target in excess of £1 million?
f you have a strong background in community engagement and a proven track record in management, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of our fundraising strategy!
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
People are central to everything we do at the Charity. Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Relationship Fundraising the Community Fundraising Manager will lead and manage the community fundraising team to deliver growth in community, corporate and voluntary net income. They will develop a sustainable pipeline of support for the charity by furthering our reach into the local community and the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The person will:
· Build meaningful and lasting relationships with individuals, community groups, community corporates, hospital staff, families, and patients, demonstrating the impact the charity has.
· Deliver ongoing budget and KPI management, including monitoring and reporting on performance, providing financial commentary, delivering income against target, and maintaining costs within budget.
· Assist the Head of Relationship Fundraising in developing the annual business plan and budget and contribute to wider departmental strategic planning.
· Drive team performance by providing inspiring and effective leadership and team management, using coaching techniques and regular meetings to ensure objectives are met and high standards are maintained.
· Seek opportunities to work innovatively, adopting lean processes, agile working and using supporter data within the team to deliver performance and supporter experience.
The successful candidate will have:
· Knowledge of the Charities Act, Fundraising Code of Practice, relevant sections of GDPR regulation and other relevant legislation and guidance.
· Good knowledge of using databases to support and drive business development.
· Proven experience of successful line management, with an engaging and inspiring leadership and managerial style.
· Budget management experience.
· Proven experience of working as a senior member of a community/relationship based fundraising team, contributing to budget building and delivering.
Full Job Description can be found on our website. If you would like to speak to us to discuss the role, or want to know more about the Charity and our teams, you can contact Paula Guanaria, Head of Relationship Fundraising.
Benefits:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holiday with the option to buy additional holiday
· Flexible and Hybrid Working
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Line Management Training Programme
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Annual pay review
· Health & Wellbeing support including:
o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· Car Lease Scheme
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website.
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid with Edinburgh or Glasgow base location
Salary: £45,900 - £51,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 21/04/2025 23:59
The Vacancy
Are you a strong communicator comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels and capable of writing compelling fundraising proposals and reports? Are you committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, providing excellent stewardship? Are you skilled at creating and executing plans to secure funds from trusts and foundations? Are you adept at identifying potential funding sources and researching requirements to tailor applications accordingly?
If so, we would love to hear from you as we are currently recruiting a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager within our Partnerships & Philanthropy Team. Working closely with the existing Trust Fundraising Executive, your primary focus will be to sustain and grow income from existing and potential funders through compelling proposals, timely reporting and effective stewardship.
You will work collaboratively across CHAS to craft innovative and persuasive proposals, provide outstanding account management and stewardship to current donors, and identify, research, and engage new prospects.
You'll also develop strategies to cultivate relationships with both current and potential donors from trusts and foundations, and manage the stewardship program to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.
About You:
- Personal values align to CHAS’ values and motivated to help us to reach our ambition.
- Familiarity with trusts fundraising and expertise in creating strategic plans.
- An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with a view to building relationships and increasing income.
- An exceptional written communicator with the ability to write compelling and detailed fundraising proposals and reports.
- Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets effectively
- Organised with the ability to plan and prioritise a diverse workload, manage your own time and meet multiple deadlines under pressure.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is expected to die young and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible and your contribution will be valued.
We offer:
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time mostly split between working from home and our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, as well as occasional visits to our children’s hospices in Kinross and Balloch. We are happy to discuss working arrangements.
- Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities as well as access to internal and external training opportunities
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave policy (35 days inclusive of public holidays, rising to 40 days after 5yrs service) as well as pension, incremental annual salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply:
You will find a full job description and benefits list below. Click apply now to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
We expect interviews to take place on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Travel will be required in this role and some of our sites are not easily accessed via public transport so it would be beneficial if you have a full driving licence and access to a car.
This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
Already working in a fundraising, marketing, legacies or engagement role and looking for maternity cover role that offers a new challenge, flexible working, a place to learn and grow, or a change of sector or purpose?
Ready to lead fundraising and engagement for a mental health charity rooted in South London, with long-term impact at its heart?
We’re looking for a Fundraising & Engagement Manager on a 12-month maternity cover contract who shares our values, understands what drives long-term support, and has the confidence to work across a wide range of stakeholders – from NHS colleagues to creative agencies – to continue delivery of fundraising and to increase our visibility. You'll be central to growing awareness of our work and the ways people can make an impact, increasing our reach within our NHS mental health Trust, and delivering inspiring supporter experiences that reflect our mission.
Key priorities will be to implement our legacy marketing plans, grow community fundraising with our local NHS staff, and be the key contact for supporters and fundraising opportunities. You’ll need to have experience in marketing, in fundraising across multiple income streams, or in legacy or supporter marketing – and a collaborative mindset to work hand-in-hand with colleagues internally and externally, including our soon-to-be-appointed Creative Agency.
Maudsley Charity is a grant-making charity rooted in south London. Our vision is a world where everyone who experiences mental illness, without exception, has access to the right care and support for them. We work across the mental health sector to build a more equitable and effective mental health care system in south London and promote change across the UK.
The salary is £47,180 FTE (this role is the equivalent of 4 days a week which is £39,254)
This role closes at 9am on Wednesday 23rd April with interviews being held in person on Wednesday 7th May and Wednesday 13th May (2nd round)
Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ webinar on Monday 14 April 2025, 1pm to ask about the role, meet the team, learn how we’re removing bias from our hiring process, and find out if this could be your next career move.
If you would like to receive a full job pack please email Hannah Laking via the apply button.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Legacy Fundraising Manager
£45,082 - £50,062 per annuum
Permanent London/ Hybrid 2 days in office per week is the preference with consideration for people looking for a remote based (forego LW allowance)
The Talent Set are thrilled to be partnered with an international humanitarian charity to recruit a permanent Legacy Fundraising Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, self-driven individual who can remain calm under pressure, is thoughtful in their approach, and has prior experience in line management.
The role will involve working across TV, Print, Digital, and Telephone channels, with a focus on data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of acquisition, retention, and supporter journeys.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee, develop, plan, and execute the Legacy fundraising program through annual work plans, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and engaging multi-channel communications (including print, digital, and potentially events) that inspire and support both existing and new supporters
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Lead marketing campaigns, track performance using relevant dashboards (e.g., Insights Hub, Looker Studios, Power BI), and collaborate with external agencies to optimise and review results.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to develop a strategy that maximises value, while managing several external agencies for all creative planning and execution
- Oversee, inspire, and support the Legacy Fundraising Officer and Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Executive, ensuring accountability for their objectives, workplans, and ongoing learning and development.
Person specification:
- Extensive expertise in Legacy Marketing, with a strong background in project managing multiple campaigns across various channels and a wealth of experience in executing operational plans.
- Proven successful strong experience of working with and managing external suppliers, such as creative and media agencies, with the ability to negotiate on behalf of the organisation and ensure that agreed performance metrics are being me
- Demonstrable strong financial skills with previous experience of successfully monitoring and reporting on project budgets and keeping accurate cost controls
- A passion for fundraising with a commercial understanding of the charity marketplace and competitor
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to manage a portfolio of Trust funders providing excellent stewardship and developing a strategy to grow income.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users, we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
The Trusts and Foundations Team is part of the Fundraising and Marketing Communications Department and is responsible for delivering over £3m a year for the organisation’s services.
As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager you will be responsible for managing our existing donor relationships, researching new funding opportunities and preparing applications with a focus on 5 and 6 figure funding. This is a well-established income stream for Whizz Kidz with content for proposals readily available and accessible and you will have the opportunity to work with long standing supporters, helping them feel inspired by the impact of their gift. You will use your skills of relationship management to make a real difference to the lives of young wheelchair users. Finally, you will join an ambitious and collaborative fundraising team, keen to share success and support one another.
The ideal candidate will have experience of growing a Trust income stream and of preparing donor reports and providing excellent stewardship to funders and will be an excellent spoken and written communicator with a particular emphasis on funding application writing and reporting. They will have strong prospect research skills with the ability to secure higher value funding partnerships and an understanding of the issues young wheelchair users face.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To apply please email your CV and Cover Letter via the apply button.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious self-starter who wants to be a part of a team that is working to take the charity to its next level of growth and development. We are looking for someone to join the Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of our 5-year vision and charitable mission and objectives.
You will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generating in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, corporate, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should have a strong knowledge of marketing and communications principles and practice, digital marketing, and social media, and be confident in engaging audience sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.
If you have the skills, experience, drive and enthusiasm to join this well-established and successful charity and help us grow, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. FSW is based in Brighton and covers the whole of Sussex. For the first month the successful candidate would work from the central office but ultimately the role is hybrid with an expectation that while the Director will be in the office for at least two days a week, the remaining time can be worked remotely if desired.
Closing date for applications is the 30th of April with interviews in Brighton on Monday 12 May. FSW uses a “blind” recruitment process which means all application forms are anonymised so we focus on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process therefore we are unable to accept CVs.
“A strong family for every child in Sussex”. CDAFSW was set up to help those on the margins of society -those least able to support themselves.
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Closing date: Monday 14th April
Benefits: 12% pension, Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 support counselling and advice, Life Assurance and more
We have an excellent opportunity for a Legacy Fundraising Manager working for one of the UK’s leading social welfare charities. Reporting into the Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising, this role will lead on the continued development and execution of the successful legacy fundraising programme. You will work closely with the Individual Giving, Digital and Community and Membership teams to maximise impact and ensure integrated supporter journeys and appropriate cross sell.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as it looks to invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing and launch innovative, multi channel campaigns and strategies. This role will also manage one Legacy Fundraising Officer and a Legacy and in Memory Fundraising Executive.
To be successful as Legacy Fundraising Manager, you will need:
- Significant legacy marketing or individual giving fundraising experience, managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels
- Strong line management experience with examples of motivating and developing junior staff members
- Proven successful experience working with external suppliers sucha s creative and media agencies and internal colleagues
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Generating £35 million annually, GPUK’s fundraising programme enables them to expose environmental destruction, hold corporations and governments accountable, and mobilise people for climate action— all without taking money from political parties or businesses. Greenpeace has an appetite for risk-taking and experimentation. They move fast, think creatively, and embrace new ways to engage supporters.
To drive innovation across the organisation, GPUK are making a long-term commitment to a dedicated fundraising innovation function, ensuring new ideas are developed with strategic intent, tested rigorously, and embedded effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a bold and strategic leader to shape the future of fundraising at GPUK. As part of the fundraising leadership team, you will oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of the new 3-year fundraising strategy, as well as develop and embed the model for fundraising innovation.
As Deputy Director, Strategy & Innovation, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing refinement of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising strategy, aligned with GPUK’s new 3-year organisational strategies and objectives
- Provide strategic support and advice to the fundraising director and fundraising leadership team, leveraging your expertise to guide decision-making
- Work with colleagues across the fundraising department and the wider organisation to embed a culture of innovation and strategic alignment, ensuring collective ownership for delivering results
- Be accountable for the fundraising innovation pipeline and investment, while sharing responsibility for a £35m fundraising income budget, driving forward new opportunities that enhance supporter engagement and income generation
- Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative department culture, role modelling working to shared objectives, celebrating success and learning from setbacks and failures
- Line manage the Fundraising Innovation Lead and provide leadership, direction, coaching and support to the broader team, ensuring the team is motivated and equipped to perform to high standards (see applicant pack for organisation charts)
Ideal skills and experience:
- A solid understanding of various fundraising disciplines, as well as the key principles of supporter engagement and experience, achieved through operating at a senior level in a busy fundraising team
- Strong working knowledge of new product development, innovation methodologies and fundraising to deliver supporter focused propositions in a range of contexts
- A strong planner and strategic thinker, with proven experience of developing, guiding and implementing strategy at department and cross-organisation level
- Extensive experience of planning, forecasting and budgeting, including developing investment cases and modelling income, return on investment and lifetime value over short, mid and long term horizons
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high-performing teams
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism is essential, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism commitments
One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership
positions, and have recently published ambitious race representation targets.
As part of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we are committed to interviewing people of colour who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you are a person of colour, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please note this in your application.
Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Greenpeace UK are partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference!
Nottingham Hospitals Charity is looking for a Community Fundraiser to join the team and play a crucial role in growing our community fundraising income. The team needs an energetic and confident communicator who enjoys building long lasting relationships with supporters and wants to make real impact for our amazing local NHS hospitals.
Working to support Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, this varied role will support on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of community partners, supporters and events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy engaging people face to face, over the phone and via email.
As a small, dynamic team, we have big ambitions to build on this income stream and grow our community income in the coming years. The role will entail identifying, managing and growing a portfolio of community supporters to help us deliver our fundraising ambitions.
You could be an individual who is already successfully working in fundraising or perhaps has been inspired to make the leap into the third sector with transferable experience. Above all, you must be energetic, target-driven and able to communicate with real passion and influence.
About Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.
As one of the biggest NHS charities in the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £60million in 17 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment, and staff support programmes.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, you will grow our community income by recruiting and managing community supporters to drive our fundraising efforts across our key campaigns, lead and motivate individuals to take part in fundraising activities, turning conversations into lasting relationships that support our amazing local NHS hospitals.
Working primarily with community supporters, the post-holder will also need to work closely with our Corporate, Individual Giving and Legacy, Comms and Marketing colleagues in support of our overall objectives.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and cultivate a portfolio of community supporters and prospects to grow income
- Build multi-layered stewardship plan that secures long-term support and offers excellent customer service
- Build year-round cultivation and stewardship event plan for individual supporters and community groups
- Support Senior Community Fundraising Manager to develop and implement annual community fundraising action plans to grow income, generate new leads and manage ongoing relationships
- Conduct prospect research to identify best prospects and plan approaches to introduce the Charity to secure support, to include Charity of the Year partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
- Proactively cultivate and develop relationships with new community supporters and develop relationships with existing donors to secure ongoing support
- Provide effective relationship management and stewardship to demonstrably increase retention of community donors
- To promote and help co-ordinate NHC volunteering opportunities
- Think creatively to develop fundraising initiatives to encourage community supporters to engage with Nottingham Hospitals Charity quickly and easily
- Identify opportunities to secure Nottingham Hospitals Charity as the beneficiary for community charity events
- Support with the planning and execution of events and opportunities for community partners to showcase our work and engage with new supporters
- To ensure the meticulous recording of all data on Raiser’s Edge and filing systems (including personal data and financial information)
- To work with Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s fundraising, administrative and IT systems and guidelines
- To represent Nottingham Hospitals Charity internally and externally as required
- To regularly work outside of regular office hours
- To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required
If you have any questions about the role or working at Nottingham Hospitals Charity, please contact Michelle Dorman or Sam Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your fundraising could help keep this beloved heritage railway on track.
Salary | £35,000 - £40,000 FTE
Contract | 38 hours full-time, reduced hours contract considered
Location | Based in Bury, hybrid working and flexibility on office/home pattern
Benefits | 20 days holiday (+bank) and 3% employer pension contribution, free rail travel and UK national rail discounts, range of brilliant health and wellbeing support
The East Lancashire Light Railway isn't just a heritage railway - it's a living, breathing part of the North West's story. From restored steam engines and scenic journeys to immersive education projects and volunteer-powered restoration, ELR has been igniting imaginations and connecting generations for over 35 years.
They're now looking for their first ever Fundraising Lead. A passionate, proactive and strategic fundraiser who will power up income generation and help secure the future.
Why this role matters
As a charity, ELR depends on the generosity of individuals, trusts, corporate partners and communities who believe in the mission - to preserve, protect and bring to life an irreplaceable part of Lancashire and Britain's shared history.
From repairing historic bridges to conserving locomotives and creating enriching experiences at the Transport Museum, fundraising supports every corner of the operation. And right now, there's a real appetite and willingness to take it to the next level.
This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. You'll lead on creating an income generation strategy that balances fresh creativity with solid fundraising foundations. By shaping compelling campaigns, nurturing supporters and building long-term relationships, you'll begin to embed a culture of giving across the railway.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of fundraising, acting as the go-to person for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop a refreshed case for support and compelling messaging.
- Build and manage relationships with trusts, corporates, individuals and patrons.
- Shape creative donor recognition schemes, from naming opportunities to plaques and events.
- Co-create fundraising content and campaigns across platforms.
- Develop understanding of social impact and community reach.
- Be a visible ambassador out in the world.
About you
We're looking for a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a love for stories, a head for strategy, and a heart for community.
You'll need to bring:
- Fundraising experience, ideally across multiple income streams (ticking one or more boxes from trusts/foundations, individual giving, corporate partners).
- A knack for crafting a compelling case for support and proposals that pack a punch.
- The drive to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaborating and thriving alongside colleagues and volunteers.
- A genuine passion for heritage, culture or community, but you don't need to be a railway enthusiast (though they'll happily help to convert you!).
This is a role for a builder and creator, someone excited to take ownership of a fundraising strategy and have the confidence to deliver.
Why join us?
This isn't just a desk job. You'll be surrounded by volunteers in overalls, engineers working on engines, school groups full of questions, and a loyal public who care deeply about the railway.
Whether you're looking to step into your first leadership role or bring your seasoned experience to something with heart and heritage, this is your ticket.
To apply, all you need to do is send a copy of your CV or brief overview of your career/profile to Amelia Lee as the first step.
We'll then be back in touch with further details on the application process, providing your experience meets the brief.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 25th April
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed soon
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an energetic, creative, and organised individual with experience in fundraising and partnership development? Do you want to use your skills to help secure the long-term future of our environment and ecosystems?
Join us as we inspire and empower people across Oxfordshire to work together for nature’s recovery.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading income-generation;
- Creating, implementing, and monitoring the Wild Oxfordshire fundraising strategy;
- Managing all aspects of fundraising and income generation working with our Chief Executive, Trustees, volunteers, and staff team; and
- Developing relationships with funders including individuals, trusts, local authorities, funding bodies, and corporates.
Wild Oxfordshire is a charity seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We catalyse change by identifying needs, convening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for nature recovery action. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations, offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in the office an average of two days per week, including Tuesdays. The role is for 21 hours per week.
Please apply with your CV and Covering Letter by 4th May at 23.59. Interviews will be held on Monday19th May, with a planned start date of 1st July or 1st September.
To create a more natural, resilient and biodiverse Oxfordshire. We help catalyse change by identifying conservation needs, supporting nature recovery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a to Events & Community Fundraising Manager to join their team. The organisation was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a loved one. The organisation is a leading UK bereavement charity, providing free, professional services and support to more than 3,000 bereaved children, young people and their families a year. They predominantly work in London, but also in Bristol and Essex, and provide a national reach through their helpline ‘grieftalk’ and through the distribution of grief relief kits.
The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis with a salary of £36,000 to £39,000 per annum with a flexible hybrid working model between home and their London Office.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse range of high-value fundraising events and community driven fundraising initiatives. They will have a key part in planning, co-ordinating and delivering a diverse range of high-value fundraising events, whilst also developing and managing community driven fundraising initiatives. They will support the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events with their Gala Dinner for 2026 and work closely with the Head of Partnerships to secure corporate sponsorships.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in fundraising, event planning, and/or community engagement within the charity sector. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in event coordination, and community outreach skills to ensure successful fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a personal interest to develop knowledge and understanding of childhood bereavement and the charity's services.
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In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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ABOUT US
The Brompton Fountain is the children's charity at Royal Brompton Hospital and works in partnership with the teams on the wards, the paediatric intensive care unit and in outpatient clinics. We provide a wide range of support services and vital resources for patients, families and staff, as well as funding medical equipment, accommodation and toys and entertainment for the hospital playroom. In collaboration with the hospital trust and the NHS we also fund research projects and develop new initiatives for children receiving treatment at Royal Brompton, Harefield and their network of partner hospitals.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Fundraising Officer will be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for supporting all activity across Community and Events Fundraising. They will be instrumental in achieving our income targets and growing Community and Events fundraising.
This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship, delivering a calendar of community and events fundraising and enhancing supporter engagement. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising (HOF), you will be responsible for marketing our fundraising challenge events to ensure they provide a positive ROI. You will be a key point of contact for our fundraisers and donors as well as develop our community income stream proactively securing partnerships with (small) businesses and schools.
The ideal candidate will cultivate long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, promote fundraising and donor opportunities. You'll deliver impactful events, maintaining the highest standards of stewardship whilst being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Fundraising
- Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.
- Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure a minimum 3:1 Return On Investment for challenge event fundraisers.
- Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.
Community Fundraising
- Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partners, such as businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
- Provide stewardship for in-memory and in-celebration fundraisers, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential.
- Conduct research to identify new opportunities for engagement and fundraising within local communities.
- To represent the charity as and when required in schools, engagement events and cheque presentations.
Supporter Care
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship that enhances their experience with the charity.
- Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
- Oversee our fundraising CRM database.
- Process cash and cheque donations ensuring this income is recorded accurately on our database.
- Maintain accurate records to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
- Continuously evaluate the supporter journey, aiming to enhance retention and engagement.
Administrative and Financial Support
- Process donations and ensure acknowledgment and thank-you communications to all supporters.
- Adhering to fundraising budgets, tracking income, and ensuring effective expenditure management.
- Manage the distribution of collection tins and buckets, conduct inventory and stock checks for fundraising materials, and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising resources.
- Overseeing our online shop.
Marketing and Communication
- Create engaging materials and content to inspire participation in fundraising activities and distribute these to potential supporters. This could include leaflets, posters, social media posts, newsletters and impact reports.
- Ensure fundraising and associated webpages are kept up to date.
- Collate information for the HOF to support trust and foundation applications.
- Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the wider team (when required) to support in-hospital events as well as assisting with tasks as needed to ensure smooth charity operations.
- Support team members (when instructed by the HOF) with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
- Any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising or CEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
£27000 - £29,000 FTE. This role covers 30 hours per week (4 days). A minimum of one day per week in our charity office and the remaining hours to be worked remotely which may be spread across 3-4 days depending on preference (to be discussed at interview). Occasional weekend and evening work subject to our events calendar. One-year fixed term contract however there is potential to increase working hours and / or contract length subject to performance.
A full driving licence and / or the ability to travel to events and meetings within London and the South East is essential.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills
- Strong relationship management skills, capable of building and maintaining connections with supporters and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information effectively.
- Strong project management abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data management.
- Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of MS Office, Adobe and WordPress.
- A proactive and ambitious attitude, dedicated to personal and charity growth.
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
Experience
- Experience of successfully delivering fundraising events.
- Experience providing excellent supporter and donor care, using effective communication to build positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders to maximise impact.
- Demonstrable experience of promoting events to secure support and encourage participation.
- Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms, CRM systems and handling of personal data.
STAFF BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours to balance home / work life
- Time off in lieu for evening and weekend work
- Home office set up including phone, laptop and printer.
- Pension scheme.
- Training and development with career progression opportunities.
- Reasonable expenses paid for offsite meetings, events and activities
- Annual Leave: 20 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays. This is on a pro rata basis.
- Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets.
How To Apply
Apply online with a covering letter highlighting your achievements, relevant experience and why your application should be considered.
Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025
Interviews will be held in mid May.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful for interview selection at which point you will be required to provide details of two referees.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Flexible between 3- 5 day working week (with salary pro rata if less than 37.5 hours a week)
Location: Hammersmith, London – 2 days a week and Hybrid
Salary: £28,000.00 to £30,000.00 pa
Contract Type: permanent
Reports To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for building meaningful connections?
Join our dynamic team as a Corporate & Community Fundraiser and play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward. In this exciting new position, you'll have the opportunity to craft compelling campaigns, engage with a diverse community of supporters, and corporate partners to unlock new avenues of giving. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are ready to make a tangible impact, we’d love to meet you.
Job Purpose:
The Community and Corporate Fundraiser is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising initiatives to secure financial support from corporate partners and community groups. This role involves building strong relationships with businesses, local organisations, and supporters to maximize income and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Fundraising:
- Develop and manage relationships with corporate partners
- Identify and approach new corporate funding opportunities through sponsorships, grants, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.
- Develop compelling funding proposals and partnership packages.
- Present engaging Lunch & Learns and regular progress reports to corporate partners.
- Work with businesses to create employee engagement opportunities, such as payroll giving, taking part in sporting challenges, sponsoring events and corporate volunteering.
- Monitor and evaluate corporate fundraising activities to ensure targets are met.
Community Fundraising:
- Engage with local communities, schools, faith groups, and clubs to encourage fundraising initiatives.
- Support individuals and groups with their fundraising efforts, providing guidance and materials.
- Develop innovative fundraising ideas to increase engagement and income.
General Fundraising & Administration:
- Maintain accurate records of donors, sponsors, and fundraising activities using CRM systems.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Work collaboratively with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising efforts.
- Prepare reports on fundraising performance and impact.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- 2 years minimum, experience in fundraising (Corporate and Community)
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly organised with good project management skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.
Benefits:
- Enhanced holiday. 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day for each years completed service between 1-5 years
- Discretionary sickness scheme
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- Flexible working options.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Medical cash plan
- Reimbursement for business travel and TOIL.
- Team events
- Cycle to work scheme
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Following a series of significant new business wins, the Corporate Fundraising Team at CALM are looking to grow. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced account manager who is motivated by results and a natural-born relationship builder.
The role will be responsible for managing, growing and extending a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, and, where appropriate, may be asked to support with new business by attending meetings, pitches and staff votes on an ad hoc basis. This role reports into the Corporate Fundraising Lead.
Responsibilities
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Provide excellent relationship management to a portfolio of corporate partners (worth approx. £20k-100k per annum), including, but not limited to, producing account management plans, setting partnership objectives, supporting fundraising initiatives and employee engagement, thereby significantly contributing to the corporate fundraising budget and strategy.
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Ensure partnership milestones and fundraising targets are monitored, met, reported on and celebrated with key internal and external stakeholders.
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Confidently represent CALM at key meetings and events, where public speaking and the delivery of CALM Champion Workshops may be required.
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Work closely with the Services, Data and MarComms teams to build engaging, accurate and tailored impact reports for partners that encourage long-term support.
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Continue to seek ways of deepening partner relationships, and spotting opportunities for growth and extensions where possible, contributing to CALM’s strategy of growing repeatable, sustainable income.
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Devise sustainable exit strategies for partners that leave behind a lasting legacy for CALM.
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Build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with colleagues across CALM to complement partnership activity.
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Use data, insight and subject matter expertise to inform team strategy, budgeting and reporting.
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Support the corporate partnerships team, where necessary, in securing new partnerships. This may involve (but not limited to) providing quotes or case studies, attending meetings or pitches, and canvassing for staff votes.
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Support the Corporate Fundraising team with administrative tasks and identifying and making improvements to working practice, process and knowledge across the High Value team to drive efficiency, improved ROI and inform strategy.
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Adhere to GDPR and be fully conversant with relevant fundraising regulator legislation and guidelines.
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Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practice, with a view to use these to benefit CALM.
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Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management.
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When required, be an active and engaged member of CALM’s EDI Supergroup.
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Understand and adhere to the CALM values.
Your profile
Competencies
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A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences, especially with influential and senior people, both internal and external.
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Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly.
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Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult conversations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling presentations, reports and communications to a high standard.
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Proven ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking initiative and often working to conflicting deadlines.
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Ability to collaborate and positively contribute to team culture.
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Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary, commitments outside of office hours.
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Passion for the cause and delivering CALM’s mission.
Experience
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5-7 years experience of successfully managing multi-layered, five or six figure corporate partnerships, ideally within the third sector - from the onboarding of a partnership to delivering exit strategies.
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Experience of growing and extending partnerships in line with organisational objectives.
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Experience of being part of a new business process whether that’s attending meetings, pitches or staff votes.
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Experience of working in a fast paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Why work for us?
Reports to: Corporate Fundraising Lead
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight.
Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum
A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
About us:
We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK.
We run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.
We also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.
To help people end their misery, not their lives.


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