Fundraising Jobs

Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

About the Services and Partnerships directorate

This role sits within the Services and Partnerships team, which includes our Training, Consultancy, Membership, Practical Support and Fundraising and Partnerships teams. As a collective, this team generates significant unrestricted income for NCVO ensuring our vital support of charities across England is sustainable.

Our Practical Support team provide an essential lifeline to charities, giving guidance and support on issues that affect charities such as Governance, Fundraising, Finance and Volunteer Management.

Being in the Services and Partnerships team enables us to have sectoral impact, supporting charities to thrive. We strive for sectoral excellence, putting charities and their needs at the centre of what we do.

About the Partnerships and Fundraising team

Our Partnerships and Fundraising teamwork in collaboration with funders, corporates and the sector to ensure we are offering support where it is needed. From our Trusted Supplier portfolio and strategic partners to our grant funders, we strive for outstanding relationship management.

As a key team within NCVO, we work cross-organisationally with our Voice and Impact Team, Membership Team, Practical Support Team and Training Team making sure our partnerships and funded work is of the highest standard.

In a recent pulse survey, 88% of staff reported that they believe ‘My manager genuinely cares about my wellbeing’, showing our managers care about the support and development of their teams. The survey also showed that 82% of staff reported ‘We are genuinely supported if we choose to make use of flexible working arrangements’ showing NCVO to be a flexible employer.

About the role

This role has three aims;

• Pro-actively create sector-leading partnerships across our sponsorship and advertising opportunities, which positively impact the voluntary sector.
• Contribute towards growing and maintaining our income streams by meeting specific income targets, enabling NCVO to deliver support for the sector. 
• Using our CRM and making recommendations to the partnerships team to ensure outstanding service for our partners and funders.

This contributes directly to income generation by securing sponsors and partners, as well as ensuring operational excellence across our partnership management. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery and growth of NCVO’s Service Directory, ensuring it grows into a key source of income for the organisation.The postholder will play a crucial role in achieving and expanding the team’s income targets of £1m+, with scope for further growth. Key responsibilities include leading the development of the Service Directory, managing advertising, sponsorship and corporate partnership relationships, and ensuring effective coordination across activities. Strong data management and reporting skills are essential to support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

• Closing date: Friday 4 April at 8am
• Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8 April
• Interviews: Monday 14 April

Company Overview

Holocaust Centre North promotes education on the Holocaust and post-Holocaust issues, including building new lives in the North of England and intergenerational memory and trauma. Our work across collections, learning, artistic research and survivor welfare seeks to foster a culture of care and promotes awareness about the relevance of Holocaust history in the present. We work closely with refugees of Nazi persecution, their families and carers, artistic practitioners, researchers and schools to create a space for nuanced dialogue about the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. We strive to provide opportunities for reflection on the role that this dark chapter of our shared history plays in the now and to reframe Holocaust memory within contemporary critical frameworks.

Summary

Are you an ambitious fundraising professional ready to elevate your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to step into the exciting role of Head of Fundraising within our small but ambitious and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to significantly shape and expand our fundraising strategy while working alongside enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring colleagues committed to making a meaningful impact through powerful community engagement and thought-provoking contemporary dialogue.

As Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility by innovating and enhancing our membership programme, forging new and impactful corporate partnerships, and curating engaging annual fundraising events. Your creativity and strategic insight will directly influence our future growth and sustainability. We have a proven track record in supporting and developing our team members to achieve their professional goals, ensuring you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

At Holocaust Centre North, genuine community relationships lie at the heart of our mission. You will play a pivotal role in deepening and strengthening these vital connections, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work in Holocaust memory and contemporary critical engagement.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment where your ambition and vision can thrive!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To strengthen Holocaust Centre North’s patrons’ scheme ‘The Northern Line’​​
• To lead on grants fundraising
• To establish a corporate giving programme
• To establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiativesTo establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiatives

For more detail about the role's main duties and responsibilities please visit our website.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or event fundraising.
• Experience of engaging and stewarding donors, supporters, or stakeholders in a charity or cultural organisation.
• Experience in writing successful funding applications for trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and community fundraising initiatives.
• Experience of working with communities, volunteers, or grassroots networks to encourage participation and engagement.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with supporters, funders, and corporate partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising applications, donor communications, and event materials.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to analyse fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient record-keeping and reporting.
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting to potential donors, partners, and community groups.

Interests / Personal Attributes

• A passion for the work of museums, heritage and the role of the charity sector in bringing communities together.
• A commitment to ethical fundraising and relationship-driven donor stewardship.
• A proactive and creative approach to fundraising, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work closely with colleagues across Collections, Learning & Communities, as well as University partners.
• A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging diverse communities in fundraising activities.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement activities.
• Interest in Holocaust education and its potential to be a force for good in the modern world, memory, and contemporary critical engagement with history.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please download and read carefully our Job Description and Person Specification and send the below to the email address included in the application pack.

• Your CV – This should include your professional experience relevant to the role, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• A Cover Letter – Please explain how you meet the experience, skills and interests/personal attributes criteria in the person specification, providing examples where possible.

We recognise that some candidates may prefer to demonstrate their achievements visually or through other formats. If you would like to, please feel free to attach links, PDFs, photos or videos in support of your application.

Deadline for applications: 23rd April 2025

We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate you taking the time to read this opportunity.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £31,470.00-£34,063.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/04/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Apply

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

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

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

Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.

Location: Hybrid (2 core office days/week in King’s Cross). For staff outside of London, there is more flexibility (with all staff expected to travel to the office at least once per month). 

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).

Salary: £50,000 (including £2k London weighting)

Start Date: September 2025

Benefits

✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

✅ Professional development and training opportunities.

✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

About Us

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.

To help more students get further, we are seeking a driven and passionate Head of Fundraising who will build relationships with major donors to the charity – especially Trusts and Foundations – to secure a significant portion of the charity’s income.

The successful candidate will report to the COO and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships to secure 5-6 figure gifts over the coming years. You will proactively engage with prospective funders, write high-quality applications and deliver excellent supporter engagement, including tailored reports and case studies

About the Role

The Head of Fundraising will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and take ownership of our Fundraising Strategy to support the diversification of our income. This role is vital to our future growth and sustainability, and an opportunity to lead an exciting part of the charity which makes a real difference to the students we support.

Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of our fundraising strategy in line with our current organisational strategy which runs from 2024-2029. 
• Lead on the management of key information about Get Further’s fundraising activity and ensure it is stored appropriately, well organised and with high attention to detail. This will include supporting the transition of the fundraising function onto Salesforce.
• Prepare fundraising update reports for the Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Trustees as required.
• Contribute to and attend internal/external events on behalf of Get Further as required.

Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the core fundraising activities, including line managing our Fundraising Officer. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of existing and potential supporters to provide tailored relationship management, including engagement opportunities, to meet significant targets over multiple years.
• Support the Fundraising Officer to identify new prospects, in particular, charitable trusts and foundations that have the potential to support Get Further for the first time. You will effectively qualify and engage with prospects to build a pipeline for the coming years, matching prospects with appropriate asks.
• Oversee and write compelling applications for funding that are tailored to each recipient and make a convincing case for how their support with help more young people achieve their gateway qualifications.
• Lead on ensuring all supporters and donors receive updates and reports within the required timeframes and that these are crafted with impact data and case studies to ensure maximum stakeholder engagement.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Provide effective line management of our Fundraising Officer to support their personal development and successful delivery of their role.
• Work closely with the COO to develop budgets to accompany applications and provide financial reports to funders and partners.
• Work closely with the Impact Team to develop efficient processes for impact reporting to funders.
• Support the COO to ensure that policies relating to fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Provide expertise to the Senior Management Team on philanthropic opportunities and ensure fundraising is conducted in line with the relevant legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraiser securing major grants and ready to take the lead in an ambitious, high-impact role. You’ve built strong funder relationships, crafted compelling proposals, and maybe even supported a team. Now, you’re looking to drive strategy, maximise funding, and make a real difference in tackling educational inequality. This is your next step.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in applying to and stewarding trust and foundations to secure 5+ figure gifts over multiple years.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising landscape.
• Significant experience in crafting creative and compelling funding proposals, including, being able to present and share the impact story of a charity.
• Excellent financial literacy with the ability to develop project budgets and financial reports.
• Proven ability to lead and work across a high-performing organisation in pursuit of ambitious targets.
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable and always remain open to learning from others.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, works well independently.
• Familiarity with database systems, like Salesforce (or able and interested in learning to use a database management system).
• Excellent interpersonal skills: bold, ambitious, optimistic, tenacious and a supportive team member with the ability to manage external stakeholders effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding the young people we work with via compliance with safeguarding frameworks and keeping confidential/sensitive information secure.
• Highly motivated to maximise impact, at an individual and organisational level.

DESIRABLE

• Familiarity with the FE sector.
• Experience of direct line management of team members.
• Experience in implementing and developing a successful fundraising strategy.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape for education and disadvantaged young people.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have a knack for building meaningful relationships and securing vital support? Samaritans Ireland is looking for a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team and help us achieve our vision. 

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• Permanent role

• €39,000 - €42,000 per annum 

• Full time (35 hours per week)

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

• Hybrid working – linked to our Dublin office (Usher’s Quay) with home and office working

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 4-5 days per month, with the team going in most Wednesdays and a monthly team meeting. 

• Location: Successful candidate must reside within 60-90 minutes from the office. 

• Travel: Occasional travel required in this role, for example to a Samaritans’ branch or corporate Partnership. Travel expenses would be covered for this. 

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As Fundraising Officer, you’ll:

• Proactively deliver and maximise income and engagement from a wide range of fundraising activities to support Samaritans in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

• Research, secure and manage corporate fundraising relationships.

• Provide outstanding stewardship and account management to existing and new relationships.

• Assist with other areas of fundraising including: Grants, Trust & Foundations and Community Fundraising.

• Support branches in ROI & NI to achieve their income generation goals.

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Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• A proven track record in relationship management, fundraising, or marketing within the charity sector.

• Experience in securing corporate partnerships and achieving fundraising targets.

• Outstanding presentation, proposal writing, and networking skills.

• A proactive and independent approach to achieving objectives.

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The Team

The Samaritans Ireland team includes specialists within Policy, Safeguarding, Finance, Helpline and Communications. The team is friendly, collaborative and supportive. We’re busy working on our ambitious Strategic Delivery Plan for 2022–27, with the aim of maximising support for our beneficiaries and volunteers. This role will work closely with colleagues within the UK central charity, including the Corporate Partnership team and Digital teams. ​

Application ​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV (2 page max) and answer some application questions, outlining your motivations for applying to this role with us and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on 11/04. First stage interviews will be face to face from 16/04 onwards. 

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Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

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​Samaritans recognises the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. We are wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.

ROLE PURPOSE

This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising team, handling a range of tasks from donation processing and data management to coordinating team schedules and managing the giving inbox. The Fundraising Assistant plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations through effective record-keeping, accurate processing of cash and card donations, and organising essential materials and resources.

Additionally, this position serves as a first point of contact for donors and supporters, delivering a warm and welcoming experience for all who call or visit the Welcome Office.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Donation Processing: Process and log all donations, including cash, card payments, and online donations. Ensure accurate coding and logging of donation information, especially during seasonal appeals, and support backlog processing as needed.
• Email and Inbox Management: Respond to emails in the giving inbox, directing queries appropriately and maintaining organised records of communication.
• Cash Handling and Banking: Arrange and oversee regular cash collections, maintain records in the safe, and support regular cash counting and banking to ensure accurate and secure handling of donations.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Support team scheduling needs, including coordinating departmental meetings, agendas, and any follow-up actions. Assist with booking and organising events as needed.
• General Office Support: Manage the distribution of collection tins and buckets, assist with inventory and stock checks for fundraising materials, and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising resources.
• Additional Administrative Duties: Perform a variety of other administrative tasks to support the wider fundraising team, including preparing reports, maintaining organised files, and supporting volunteer coordination when required.

SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT

• Act as the first point of contact for all donor enquiries through phone, email, and in person interactions, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all supporters.
• Process donations made in person, over the phone, and through other direct channels, and assist with maintaining a timely and personalised thank-you process for supporters.
• Help ensure that donors and supporters receive the necessary materials and information for a successful and enjoyable engagement with the charity. SGHC – Role Profile Page 2 of 3

TEAM COLLABORATION

• Provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with the fundraising and wider team to support ongoing needs, assisting with tasks across departments as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Support team members with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
• Any other duties as required by the needs of the organisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hours: This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. While the role is fully office-based, there is flexibility in how these hours can be scheduled, and they may be spread across 3, 4, or 5 days depending on preference.

Location: This role is based in the Welcome Office, at St George’s Hospital, Tooting where the Fundraising Assistant will serve as a front-facing representative for the organisation

Background

Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £20 million through their Facebook Challenges and Virtual events. 

We are a fast-growing agency with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results. Our team of experienced fundraisers know exactly what it’s like to be on the front line and put their heart and soul into every event. 

On a day to day basis, our team maintains a safe and welcoming environment and ensures all challenge participants feel valued and well supported. Our reputation for delivering an excellent service has helped our agency grow at a rapid pace and we are fast approaching our busiest period. We are now on the lookout for talented fundraisers who understand the value of supporter care to join our team.

About the role

Our moderators manage Facebook groups of up to 18,000 virtual challenge participants. You will be working with some of the biggest names in the sector, supporting them to raise five and six figure sums. 

This role is perfect for skilled fundraisers who can provide excellent supporter care, and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9am (or earlier), wrap up by 9pm and adhere to our sub-three hour response time. 

As a Fundraising Group Moderator, you would be responsible for:

• Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines at all times

• Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues

• Managing your own time and work on own initiative

• Responding to all post and queries in under three hours

• Maximising registration conversions and fundraiser activation 

• Providing fundraising support to challenge participants

• Ensuring that the group is a safe, constructive and positive environment

• Going above and beyond at all times to provide participants with an incredible experience

Our moderation takes place between 9am and 9pm, Monday-Sunday. Different challenges have different requirements and whilst you need to be on hand to monitor the group during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional fundraising experience. They will understand the importance of stewarding relationships and be committed to always acting in the best possible way for the charities we work so hard to support.

Full training will be provided alongside regular one to one and monthly team meetings. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Work off your own initiative and have exceptional time management

• Be the charity representative for the event

• Maintain a safe and positive environment 

• Identify and solve/diffuse issues within the groups

• Bring your own personality to the role 

• Follow clear processes

• Engage with participants using a warm, friendly and informal tone

• Respond to posts and questions in a timely manner

• Respond to inbox messages from participants

• Use personal Facebook profile to moderate groups (this allows us to build relationships with participants)

• Encourage and motivate participants 

• Work on GivePanel to manage registrations 

• Post engaging content on a daily basis 

• Identify, report and signpost all safeguarding concerns 

Person Specification 

Essential

• At least three years’ professional fundraising experience

• Have own Facebook profile and strong understanding of the platform

• Be available for between 3 and 6 days per week (including one weekend day) 

• Excellent written communication skills 

• Ability to work off own initiative 

• Strong attention to detail

• Team player 

• Ability to multitask

• Problem solver 

• Creative and innovative 

• Exceptional time management skills

• Keen to learn new skills - your fundraising experience is a fantastic platform however group moderation can be a steep learning curve!

• Must be available to quickly adapt throughout the day should issues on the group arise

Desirable:

• Events and individual giving experience 

• An understanding of the Facebook Challenge model and/or experience of running Facebook Challenges

• Experience in using GivePanel or similar platform 

• Experience in managing Facebook Groups 

ROLE PURPOSE

The Fundraising Officer will be a vital member of the Mass Fundraising team, responsible for supporting all activity across Community and Events. They will be instrumental in supporting the Community and Events team to achieve our income targets and grow Community & Events from £400,000 to £550,000 over the next five years and by 29/30.

This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship, delivering a calendar of community and events fundraising, and ensuring accurate data management to enhance donor engagement. Working with the Community and Events Manager 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 200+ fundraisers who take part in fundraising events each year, as well as develop our community income stream proactively securing 10+ partnerships with local businesses/schools.

The ideal candidate will cultivate long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, promote fundraising opportunities, and help deliver impactful events, all while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship.

MAIN DUTIES & 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 Community and Events Manager 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 at least 10 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. SGHC – Role Profile Page 2 of 3

Supporter Care

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 200+ 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.
• Process cash and cheque donations for Community & Events income, including ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database which may include batch uploads.
• Provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation for 2-3 days/week.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM (Raiser’s Edge) to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
• Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to the supporter journey, aiming to enhance retention and engagement.

Administrative and Financial Support

• Process incoming donations and ensure timely acknowledgment and thank-you communications to all supporters.
• Work closely with the finance and data teams to reconcile donations, maintain accurate records, and support budget management for community and event fundraising activities.
• Assist in developing and adhering to fundraising budgets, tracking income, and ensuring effective expenditure management.

Marketing and Communication

• Create engaging materials and content to inspire participation in fundraising activities and distribute these to potential supporters. This could include posters, social media posts, newsletters.
• Ensure Community and Events associated webpages are kept up to date.

Other Requirements

• This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Duties may vary from time to time as determined by Charity needs.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.

One in four children aged 5-10 don't have access a cycle. We want to change that. Whilst we have trained record numbers of children, for those living in low income households, we want to transform ongoing cycling for health and mental wellbeing. We are starting a new fundraising appeal to generate opportunities to get every child a cycle. 

Job Description: Fundraising Officer

Location: Home Based, with occasional travel

Reports to: Partnerships Manager

Staff responsibilities: None

Hours of work: 37.5 hours, 5 days a week

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer with the right experience, motivation and commitment to driving fundraising to secure vital funding to significantly improve access to cycles for all, The Bikeability Trust’s existing programme portfolio as well as future programmes to create a sustainable source of income in line with the Trust’s strategic approach.

The Fundraising Officer will similarly provide support to the Trust’s existing events as well as developing fundraising events that contribute to the Trust’s wider objectives.

The Bikeability Trust

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.

We are: 

· Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle. 

· Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.   

· Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

· Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.

· Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way. 

· Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change. 

Responsibilities

· Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to drive the Trust’s fundraising appeals and events

· Working with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop an appeals strategy that looks to establish and grow fundraising from individuals

· Cultivating and recruiting new and existing supporters, donors and fundraisers to actively engage in the fundraising and events activities

· Establish, develop and manage a volunteer appeals board, made up of internal and external stakeholders

· Working effectively with teams across the Trust, to support on Trust-led events including MP visits, partner events, media visits and the Bikeability conference.

· Support the Trust’s Development and Quality Assurance teams to develop income generation opportunities through the Trust’s programme-focussed products.

· Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager in providing excellent stewardship and account management to the Trust’s bank of existing partners.

Knowledge and experience

· Proven appeals/individual giving fundraising experience (essential) with the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people

· Experience of developing business plans and budgets, producing reports on progress and against objectives and financial targets

· Experience working independently and as part of a wider team

Skills

· Excellent written and communication skills

· Ability to persuade, motivate and inspire

· Deliver clear and concise messages

· Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The package

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and:

· Bikeability cycle training

· Generous contributory pension scheme

· 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays)

· Employee Assistance Programme

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.

Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.  

The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

Location

This position is based remotely.  But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.  You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?

Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.

We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us do achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our team at Oxford Health Charity (OHC) to play a key role in increasing support for our charity, which funds projects that enhance the experience of patients, carers and staff beyond the NHS budget. OHC provides funding for a number of projects beyond the Trust’s NHS budget. From inviting green spaces, to funding artists to work with patients, improving staff rest areas, and providing non-essential medical equipment to make patients more comfortable and much more!

Working closely with the Head of Charity, you'll maximise fundraising income through creative and sustainable strategies, ensuring excellent stewardship of fundraisers and supporters. You'll manage community fundraising events, explore new sponsorship opportunities, and build strong relationships with local groups and organisations across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Wiltshire. 

You'll maintain accurate donor records using the Donorfy database and contribute to the smooth running of fundraising activities, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A background in fundraising or customer care, along with strong IT skills, is essential.

If you are passionate about making a difference and growing support for a vital NHS charity, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £45,864 p/a pro rata based on 40 hour working week.

Contract Type: Part Time, 2 days per week (16 hours) fixed term of 1 year with the offer of permanency after 12 months subject to satisfactory appraisal.

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Manager to lead their fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing income through grant applications, trust funds, individual donors, corporate partnerships, and other fundraising streams. This role is crucial to ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our client. It will suit someone who is passionate about the third sector and in particular the mission and ethos of our client.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Applications and Trust Funds

• Research and identify suitable grant and trust funding opportunities.
• Write and submit compelling grant applications and funding proposals.
• Manage the grant application process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Income Generation

• Develop and implement strategies to diversify income streams.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.
• Organise fundraising events and campaigns to engage new and existing supporters.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Finance Officer, Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and Fundraising Consultants.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Develop and manage the fundraising budget.
• Monitor and report on fundraising performance against targets.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders and stakeholders.

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Stay informed about fundraising trends and best practices.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Fundraising (desirable).

Experience:

• Proven experience in successful grant writing and securing funds from trusts and foundations.
• Demonstrable experience in generating income from various streams including individual donors, corporates, and community fundraising.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative fundraising approaches.
• Proficiency in using fundraising databases and software.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a passion for the mission of our client.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Integrity and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities.

Notes:

This job description is intended to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are commensurate with the role and within their capabilities.

Our client will consider remote working for the right candidate.

You will have the assistance of a freelance fundraising consultant for 1 day a week to fulfil your duties.

When you click apply you will be taken to our clients website to complete your application

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April

Job Type:  15 months, Fixed term

Hours: Full time, 35 hours

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Marketing (Fundraising Products) Manager to join our team on a fixed term maternity cover basis.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

You’ll be a highly creative and highly organised marketing leader able to support your team of 6 to develop effective and captivating marketing solutions to engage supporters.  To do this you’ll not just be expert across the full marketing channel mix but a strong project manager, a brilliant planner and have extensive stakeholder management skills.  Results driven and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, you will also have strong people management skills and grow and develop your team. A unique role that works across all of fundraising, brand and digital, this is a really exciting opportunity for a creative marketing planner or senior account manager.

About the Role

This is a really pivotal role that leads the development of campaigns and channel plans to grow our fundraising products.  You and your team are the interface between the product owners and brand, digital and content and ultimately the supporter ensuring effective and best in class marketing solutions that deliver measurable results. The role leads a team of six to develop clear marketing plans, developing and measuring results across the full channel mix.  It leads the development of highly effective and inspirational creative and ensures we plan and schedule activity to target audiences.

Strong stakeholder management skills are critical as you and your team interface across the Charity.

About the Team

Leading an experienced and committed team, you’ll support them in delivering best practice across their product areas.  Continually developing their skill sets and knowledge is essential and ensuring they are embedded in the product teams as well as developing a strong and supportive culture in this team.