Freelance Fundraiser

About us

The Guardian Foundation is an independent charity whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information, from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account. In a rapidly changing media landscape where misinformation, censorship, and financial pressures threaten the future of journalism, our mission is more vital than ever.

We work directly with journalists, news organisations, audiences and educators, in schools and across communities to enable change in three priority areas:

• News & Media Literacy - enhancing people’s ability to evaluate news critically

• Voice & Agency - facilitating opportunities for inclusion in media

• Media Viability - fostering the capacity of liberal media to engage people with fact-based journalism

Our impact reaches across the UK and around the world, with partnerships spanning schools, NGOs, journalism networks, and media organisations. We are building a future where quality journalism is accessible to all, and where individuals are empowered to make informed decisions in an evolving digital world.

The opportunity

The Guardian Foundation are seeking a freelance fundraiser to to assist us with a number of fundraising tasks between now and January 2026. The Foundation benefits from a board and senior staff that have a number of strong relationships with possible donors (high net worth individual, foundation and corporate) but we have not had the dedicated personnel to support the Board and senior staff in engaging those donors.

As such, we are looking for a freelance fundraiser who can help us by being a dedicated administrative and coordination resource to assist the Board and senior staff with outreach to, and engagement with, priority donors.

The full role outline can be viewed below.

Application process

To be considered for this freelance opportunity, please submit your proposal by noon on 7th April. Any questions can be sent to the same address before Thursday 3rd April.

Proposals should be 1-2 pages + CV, and include:

• Relevant experience, including any industry-specific and/or specialisms

• List of previous clients

• Outline of approach and process

• Pricing model and proposed hours to be allocated (being mindful of the stated contract value available)

• Understanding of fundraising best practice and regulation

• Any professional fundraising certifications or memberships

Proposals will be shortlisted and candidates will be invited to attend a selection panel meeting.