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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.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 45K P/A

Hours: 37.5

Hybrid

Intro:

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and aligned staff team at Greenwich Foodbank (GFB) working towards realising our vision of ending the need for food banks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 
• Through this new organisational role, you will proactively create and grow a sustainable fundraising income, through engaging and working alongside grant giving trusts and foundations as well as corporate organisations across London and the UK.
• Drawing on your proven track record and fundraising expertise, you will be growing income and building relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPIs. You will have the capacity to create and craft compelling funding proposals that successfully engage and attract donors in line with GFB’s strategic goals and organisational values.
• You will be aligned with the shared values, vision and strategic goals of ending the need for food banks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and passionate about our organisation's values of dignity, community, justice and compassion in all areas of your work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Through comprehensive and considered research, you’ll outline a sustainable and achievable fundraising strategy that identifies and prioritises a pool of potential grant giving trusts and foundations funders for GFB. Your work will demonstrate your commitment to excellence. 
• You will manage the ongoing relationships with grant giving trusts and foundations funders, ensuring they receive excellent stewardship, timely reporting and that GFB is able to maximise its existing potential funding streams.
• In this role, you will forge relationships with potential funders, develop and submit timely and winning funding applications and work alongside GFB’s impact and operations team to provide relevant and impactful feedback to funders. 
• You will proactively identify, engage and build good relationships with prospective corporate donors, successfully securing them as funding partners. 
• You will deepen engagement and grow the relationships, partnerships and collaborative potential with existing corporate donors.
• Working with colleagues across GFB, you will develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding and partnership proposals that can successfully engage prospective partners through the alignment of our values, vision and strategic work with their needs, motivations and areas of interests. Alongside this you will engage potential funders in our Changing Minds work as we seek to change the conversation on food poverty in our area to a proactive and preventative rather than reactive approach. 
• You will work collaboratively with other local organisations and Trussell affiliated food banks across London and the South East, identifying and progressing opportunities for joint funding proposals and partnerships. 
• You will develop, monitor and manage a fundraising portfolio capable of generating an income that not only covers our annual charitable operating spend but also follows a fundraising framework that sustainably allows Greenwich Foodbank as an organisation to reach its strategic goals.
• You’ll establish a fundraising pipeline, including a range of KPIs that can be tracked and that will enable you to make informed projections regarding future income. 
• You will forge strong relationships with stakeholders across the local community and the wider Trussell network, sharing best practice and learning from other charities across the network. You will proactively take advantage of any fundraising training and skills development opportunities and engage with any joint fundraising opportunities. 

Skills

• You will have established experience and a proven successful track record of trusts and foundations fundraising 
• You will have good experience of corporate partnerships fundraising. 
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and relationship management skills. 
• You will be confident in public speaking and you’ll be able to inspire and motivate new and existing funders. 
• You will have experience of setting, managing and reporting against fundraising KPIs.
• You will be tenacious and able to embrace, develop and shape a new role.
• You’ll be well organised, proactive, and a self-starter who is able to self-motivate. 
• You will be able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.

We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.  

The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working  with a national charity to recruit for an enthusiastic and dynamic Fundraising Manager .

In this crucial role, you will work closely with the Business Development Director and Manager to design, develop, and lead a diverse and ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s income generation objectives. Your work will play a key role in driving the growth of funding streams, building lasting relationships with donors, and ensuring the long-term success of the charity mission.

As a Fundraising Manager you will lead the delivery of fundraising campaigns, support fundraising events, and assist with corporate partnerships, digital fundraising campaigns, and other key activities that help diversify the charity income. The role also provides the opportunity to shape and influence the charity’s fundraising culture across the organisation.

Equality Statement:

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy.
• Build and nurture relationships with corporate partners, individual donors, major donors, and other potential supporters.
• Drive income generation through various fundraising activities such as community events, corporate funding, individual giving and sponsorship.
• Create and maintain stewardship programmes to recognise and engage corporate and individual supporters.
• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising events, ensuring effective coordination and engagement.
• Manage and track fundraising budgets, ensuring the best use of available resources to maximise income.
• Collaborate on digital marketing strategies to increase leads, donations, and engagement across social media, websites, newsletters, and more.
• Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Regularly report on fundraising performance and provide updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in charity fundraising, with a solid track record of securing funding through donations and partnerships.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and campaigns
• An understanding of the charity sector and the various income streams available.
• A creative approach to fundraising and a commitment to driving impactful change.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising plans for trusts, individual giving, and/or corporate support.
• The ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Driving license and access to a car.

Salary: £35,482 - £38,224 per annum

Contract type:  Full-time, permanent

Location- Havant, Hampshire

 Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [email protected]

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer – Help Transform Lives with Harington! 

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (based on your experience).  Hours: 37.5 per week.  Location: Work in the stunning, peaceful gardens of our Highgate site while making a real impact in the community.  Contract: Permanent

Harington isn’t just a charity; it’s a lifeline for young people with learning differences. Every year, we empower dozens of students to gain qualifications, develop life skills, and most importantly, secure employment that transforms their futures.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue changing lives. Here’s what’s on the to-do list:

• Bring in the funding: Secure vital income from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to sustain our unique education programmes and maintain our beautiful site.
• Rally community support: Build relationships with local individuals, schools, and businesses to drive fundraising campaigns and events that grow our donor base.
• Spread the word: Help share the incredible stories of our students’ successes through creative marketing, engaging more supporters and strengthening Harington’s visibility.

What We're Looking For:

We’re after someone with passion, purpose, and creativity. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 18-24 months of fundraising experience and a knack for building strong relationships.
• Know how to craft a standout bid and manage relationships that secure crucial funding.
• Write like a pro, creating compelling narratives that inspire action.
• Are organised, great with budgets, and calm under pressure.
• Are drawn to the idea of working in a truly meaningful role in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Why Harington?

Our campus in Highgate is more than just a workplace – it’s a haven for our students and staff alike. Set among stunning gardens, it’s a place where students with learning differences can grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Thanks to your efforts, you’ll be directly helping us provide life-changing education and opportunities that see our students confidently step into employment.

Join us, and be part of a story that celebrates potential, community, and success. Ready to make an extraordinary difference? Apply now!

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

Charity People are delighted to be working with the brilliant charity, Care Rights UK to find their very first Fundraising Manager, and welcome in a new, pivotal era for this wonderful organisation.

Care Rights UK are the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care. They want people to know their rights and how to use them. They offer information, advice and support to empower people using care services, and their relatives and friends. As a community of families and experts, Care Rights UK fight for better lives for people in care, and challenge poor care, highlight good practice and demand a better care system.

The role will be perfect for an ambitious and creative fundraiser who wants to bring their expertise to this incredible charity to embed fundraising, and begin an exciting new era for this growing organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the charity; they have been providing support to older people needing care for over 30 years and with a healthy balance sheet, are investing in growth and seeking to diversify and increase reach across the UK.

This role will appeal particularly to applicants keen to make their mark on an ambitious organisation, offering the space and empowerment to achieve rapid progress in fundraising development.

"Leading the small, dedicated, friendly team of staff and volunteers is a real privilege. As we invest to grow our reach and push for much needed reform of care services, now is an exciting time to join us. We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team." Helen Wildbore, Director of Care Rights UK

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Employment status: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time or part time candidates

Salary: £40,000 per annum FTE

Location: Flexible; office-based (London), home based or hybrid. Travel will be necessary to office-based team meetings and training days as required, and to UK locations to meet the requirements of the role

Reports to: Director

Management responsibilities: Volunteers, with potential for management of staff as the fundraising structure develops

Benefits: 

5% employer pension

Access to cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

24 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service

The Role

The Fundraising Manager has an incredibly exciting brief, tasked with taking fundraising for Care Rights UK to the next level. We are searching for someone with vision, who can identify new and emerging opportunities, and develop key priorities for growth. They will lead on the development and implementation of a new fundraising strategy in order to increase long term, sustainable funding from a range of income streams.

Ideal candidates will be a strategic thinker, be ambitious, and willing to adapt and bold enough to push forward new ideas to generate funds, and set Care Rights UK on a new path.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A track record in fundraising from one or more key income streams with a preference for Individual Giving.
• An understanding of other income streams including Trusts, Legacies, Major Donors, Corporate Partnerships, Events will also be beneficial
• An ability to build exciting new cases for support to engage potential donors and inspire new donors to support their work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in developing and working towards KPI's and budgets, alongside excellent project management skills
• An ability to think strategically and develop future growth plans
• A commitment and passion for the work of Care Rights UK

If you are an ambitious, innovative and inspiring fundraiser, equipped with the passion and motivation to help Care Rights UK achieve their long-term goals, contact Kevin at Charity People to request an application pack and to discuss how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 14th April 2025

INTERVIEWS: w/c 22nd April 2025

Interviews will be one stage and held in person at Care Rights UK offices.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, 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.

Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Initial two-year fixed-term contract (part-time considered)

Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 – however, they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and expanding team at a pivotal time in their development. As Fundraising Officer, you will play a vital role in helping to secure funding across multiple income streams to support healthcare improvement projects in the UK and internationally.

You will work closely with the Fundraising Lead and wider team to grow support from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporate donors and community fundraisers. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills across diverse fundraising activities, contribute to compelling funding proposals, and support stewardship and events.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Write high-quality funding proposals and donor reports.
• Provide excellent stewardship for supporters, including thanking and ongoing communication.
• Research and develop new income opportunities from trusts, corporates, and individuals.
• Support the delivery of CGHP fundraising and stewardship events.
• Promote and manage CGHP's Giving Circle and help CGHP members with their own fundraising.
• Work with the Communications Lead on fundraising campaigns and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate records and financial data using a CRM database.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Fundraising Officer, you will need fundraising experience and be highly organised, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about global health.

You will also need to have the following skills and experience:

• A strong interest in and commitment to global health work.
• A proven track record in fundraising, particularly writing proposals and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work proactively within a small, collaborative team.
• A self-starter who can use initiative and think creatively.
• Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally outside of normal hours, and to travel if required.
• A sense of humour and enjoyment of being busy!

Desirable: Experience working across multiple income streams and with volunteers would be an advantage.

In return:

This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority ( low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.

You’ll join a supportive team and benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
• Leisure Centre on site
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan – Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply.  Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Fundraising Coordinator, Development Officer, Fundraising and Communications Officer, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Donor Relations Executive, or Engagement Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Role description: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual to join our Fundraising Team as the Community Fundraiser. You will lead, plan, cost and deliver an exciting and varied community fundraising programme to grow income and a strong return on investment. You will need to work closely with the Director of Fundraising to shape the plans and resources required for the future.

The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire patients, visitors, hospital staff and the local community to choose Southampton Hospitals Charity as their preferred charity. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• To develop, support the delivery of and evaluate a strategic supporter journey and stewardship journey across the community fundraising programme focused on generating net return and supporter retention.  

• To create and increase awareness of fundraising for Southampton Hospitals Charity across all University Hospital Southampton sites working closely with the Marketing and Communications team

• To foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including consultants, doctors, nurses, care group managers etc 

• To ensure visibility of fundraising materials including poster sites and leaflet holders in the hospitals, community etc and ensure they are kept up to date and relevant

• To be proactive in seeking out new fundraising opportunities, relationships, and networks. 

• To lead on researching and developing Trust and charity networks to acquire new supporters in the communities served by the UHS Trust based on audience insight and analysis

• To build and maintain relationships with supporters through face to face, telephone, email, and written correspondence with the aim of securing financial and “in kind” support. 

• To have an insight led approach to our activities, regularly analysing data and gathering supporter feedback.

• To develop a comprehensive pipeline of fundraising opportunities such as adopted charity of the year for regional shows and events, mayors and golf captains. 

• To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activities to raise money for SHC, motivating and encouraging them to raise as much money as possible. 

• To proactively research and identify influential individuals in schools and community groups to build and develop relationships and gather support for key campaigns 

• To appropriately support all community fundraising activities- Thank and report on how money is spent and provide high levels of supporter relationship management which will result in long term support. 

• To liaise and manage relationships with external suppliers such as 3rd party event organisers, event companies and venues. 

Other 

• To be responsible for the input and maintenance of the fundraising database (Beacon) and ensure records are kept up to date in a timely, accurate and consistent manner

• Be aware of income and expenditure budgets working to ensure all activity achieves a return on investment of 4:1 

• To be aware of the changing external environment to pick up on opportunities and keep abreast of current trends, circumstances or topical issues that will enhance the event or the charity. 

• To keep up to date with guidance and best practice from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising 

Person Specification: 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience of increasing income through successful community, events, corporate or volunteer fundraising programmes or equivalent transferable experience from another sector 

• Experience of successful project management including planning and delivering projects within budgets and on time to meet departmental, team and personal objectives and KPIs 

• A proven track record of delivering an excellent customer/supporter stewardship experience 

• Experience of managing multiple projects and budgets 

• Demonstrable experience in using data insight and analysis to inform decision making 

• Excellent IT skills including using Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point as well as experience of administering and maintaining dedicated supporter CMS databases 

• Knowledge of a Fundraising Database and knowledge of fundraising regulations e.g. GDPR

Skills, abilities, and behaviours 

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and influence people 

• Ability to build personal, meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, supporters and donors 

• Ability to adapt quickly and be solutions focussed 

• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work on several priorities at once: ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities 

• Ability to work as part of team and to use own initiative  

• Knowledge and experience of using a CRM database (Beacon) 

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences 

• Good written skills with the ability to communicate with different stakeholders 

• Self-driven and results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on supporters. 

• Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary commitments outside normal office hours. 

• A Full UK driving license and access to a car. 

Responsible for leading the Corporate Team with overall responsibility for the team’s strategy, income and expenditure and budgets. Their overall focus is on delivering stable, increased, and new income for MSF’s work.

Responsible for managing the highest level of MSF’s Corporate partners (exclusively £100k+, more typically £250k+) and ensuring their continued support of MSF. This role will also take on the management of successful strategic new business opportunities at a higher level (£250k+).

Responsible for effectively line managing and developing the New Business Manager and Corporate Officer and ensuring that financial targets are met within the team.

DEPARTMENT: Fundraising

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London Office

SALARY: Salary: £58,282.07 per annum

Internal salary grade: 17.1

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic fundraiser to grow and nurture our supporter base. In this role, you’ll lead on membership recruitment, legacy promotion, and individual giving, while also playing a key role in securing high-value donations. With strong foundations already in place, you’ll have the opportunity to build on our success and create lasting impact.

You’ll be the driving force behind engaging and retaining supporters, ensuring they feel connected and valued. With excellent planning skills and a sharp eye for return on investment, you’ll oversee campaigns that inspire action and generate essential funding. Working within a small but dedicated team, you’ll shape supporter journeys that turn one-time donors into lifelong champions of nature.

Our locality is our USP, and if you’re ready to make a real difference for wildlife and people across the North West, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

Further details for this position, including a full Job Description, can be found on our website

Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 27th April 2025

Interviews: Thursday 1st May 2025

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are working in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to secure their new Head of Fundraising & Communications. SWT provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do to help tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live in Surrey. By doing this, SWT will create a county that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making.

An exciting opportunity has risen for a driven, passionate and experienced senior fundraiser to lead transformational fundraising and communications across the organisation. As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead a dynamic and talented team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies income. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you will ensure SWT have the financial strength to support their ambitious conservation goals.

You will also drive their mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action through compelling campaigns and appeals.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
• A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
• Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
• Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement

A passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery, a creative, storytelling mindset and the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.

Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. 

SWT are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.  We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Location: Pirbright, Surrey / hybrid (minimum of 2 days a week onsite)

Closing date: 21 April 2025

Charisma interviews must be completed by EOD Thursday 24 April in preparation for submission of the shortlist on the 25th. 

We’re not just talking about change — we’ve lived it.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to help power our pre-treatment work.

Location: Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP), Woolwich, SE18 6BJ 
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata  
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week  
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term (with potential for extension) 
Reporting to: CEO 
Closing date: 28th April 2025 

About Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP) 
WSUP is a grassroots charity providing holistic support to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges in Woolwich and Greenwich. With a focus on lived experience and implementation of trauma-informed practice, we offer a range of essential services, from haircuts and healthcare screenings to wellbeing activities and community advocacy. 

In recognition of our work, WSUP won the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Award 2024 in the Health and Wellbeing category, highlighting our commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving community wellbeing. 

We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to help us grow our income from trusts, foundations, corporate donors, and individual giving.

Fundraising Officer - Job Description 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Fundraising & income generation  

• Trusts & grants: Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure new and repeat funding. 

• Corporate & individual giving: Work alongside Business Relations Manager to develop relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors, creating engagement opportunities. 

• Donor stewardship: Manage and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and impact updates. 

• Donor stewardship: Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. 

• Fundraising strategy: Support the development and implementation of WSUP’s fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities for income growth. 

• Event fundraising: Assist in planning and delivering fundraising events to engage supporters and raise unrestricted funds. 

• Financial oversight: Work with the CEO to develop fundraising budgets and ensure accurate income tracking. 

• Financial oversight: 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. 

• Campaigns & appeals: Develop and implement online fundraising campaigns, such as Winter Appeal or emergency appeals. 

• Storytelling & impact reporting: Work with guests (with their consent) to share real-life stories that showcase WSUP’s work. 

Person Specification 

Essential skills & experience 

• Fundraising knowledge: Understanding of trust, foundation, and corporate fundraising, with experience writing successful grant applications. 

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports. 

• Relationship management: Ability to build relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders at various levels. 

• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Social media: Experience using social media for fundraising and engagement, with an understanding of digital marketing principles. 

• IT proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, and social media scheduling tools. 

• Financial literacy: Ability to create fundraising budgets and financial reports. 

Desirable skills & experience 

• Experience in a small charity setting, ideally within the homelessness or health-related sector, understanding the challenges and opportunities of grassroots fundraising. 

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, including Gift Aid and GDPR compliance. 

• Experience organising donor engagement events or corporate sponsorship opportunities. 

• Proven ability to use videos and infographics to enhance fundraising campaigns. 

• Experience with volunteer management or coordinating fundraising volunteers. 

Personal attributes 

• Passionate about social justice and WSUP’s mission to support people in crisis. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a proactive and creative approach. 

• Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks in a small but dynamic team. 

• Resilient and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where flexibility is key. 

What we offer 

• The opportunity to make a real impact in a grassroots charity supporting local communities. 

• Flexible working arrangements (some remote work possible). 

• Professional development and training opportunities. 

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and trauma-informed practice.

How to apply 

To apply, please use Quick Apply and add your CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role (in response to person specification).

WSUP is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage individuals with lived experience of social exclusion to apply. 

The role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, proof of the right to work in the UK, and receipt of two satisfactory references.