Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters? We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in West Calder, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers. What does this role do? As Community Fundraising Officer, you ll: link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs, feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations, steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work, organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally. completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2026, and will take place at our rehoming centre in West Calder. Could this be you? To be successful in this role, you ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential. This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work. About Dogs Trust We love dogs. That s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It s what we ve been doing since 1891 and how we ve grown to become the UK s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year. To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
May 25, 2026
Full time
Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters? We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in West Calder, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers. What does this role do? As Community Fundraising Officer, you ll: link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs, feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations, steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work, organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally. completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2026, and will take place at our rehoming centre in West Calder. Could this be you? To be successful in this role, you ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential. This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work. About Dogs Trust We love dogs. That s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It s what we ve been doing since 1891 and how we ve grown to become the UK s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year. To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
This international non-profit organisation works at the intersection of humanitarian response, climate resilience and global systems change, supporting more effective and locally informed approaches to crisis response worldwide. They are seeking a strategic relationship fundraiser with a strong track record in philanthropic foundations and corporate foundations, such as IKEA, Hilton and Gates. The appointee will manage and grow a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders, while leading a team of three and helping shape long-term fundraising strategy. You will be excited by the challenge of developing complex, multi-year partnerships, alongside the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, lead complex negotiations and coach a team. Please note, we are not seeking candidates with purely institutional fundraising or UK trusts and foundations experience. As Partnerships Manager, you will: Lead a team of three with a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders. Identify and secure new strategic funding opportunities, with an emphasis on partnership-led and relationship-driven fundraising. Develop compelling, complex funding propositions and multi-million-pound partnership opportunities in collaboration with senior internal stakeholders. Build and strengthen relationships with major global donors Lead, coach and develop your team with a high-performing and collaborative culture. Represent the organisation externally at high-profile events, strategic donor meetings and sector networking opportunities in the UK and internationally. Ideal skills and experience: Significant experience securing and managing major partnerships with relevant funders giving at six, seven or eight-figure level. Experience working with high-profile international funders such as IKEA Foundation, Hilton Foundation, Gates Foundation or similar large-scale global donors. A strong track record of generating new business and developing strategic fundraising pipelines and partnerships. Proven ability to build credibility and influence with senior external stakeholders, donors and corporate partners. Experience developing complex proposals, multi-year funding bids and high-value partnership opportunities. Strong people management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop relatively junior fundraising staff. Commercially minded, creative and solutions-focused, with the confidence to negotiate, influence and manage challenging donor conversations effectively.
May 25, 2026
Full time
This international non-profit organisation works at the intersection of humanitarian response, climate resilience and global systems change, supporting more effective and locally informed approaches to crisis response worldwide. They are seeking a strategic relationship fundraiser with a strong track record in philanthropic foundations and corporate foundations, such as IKEA, Hilton and Gates. The appointee will manage and grow a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders, while leading a team of three and helping shape long-term fundraising strategy. You will be excited by the challenge of developing complex, multi-year partnerships, alongside the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, lead complex negotiations and coach a team. Please note, we are not seeking candidates with purely institutional fundraising or UK trusts and foundations experience. As Partnerships Manager, you will: Lead a team of three with a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders. Identify and secure new strategic funding opportunities, with an emphasis on partnership-led and relationship-driven fundraising. Develop compelling, complex funding propositions and multi-million-pound partnership opportunities in collaboration with senior internal stakeholders. Build and strengthen relationships with major global donors Lead, coach and develop your team with a high-performing and collaborative culture. Represent the organisation externally at high-profile events, strategic donor meetings and sector networking opportunities in the UK and internationally. Ideal skills and experience: Significant experience securing and managing major partnerships with relevant funders giving at six, seven or eight-figure level. Experience working with high-profile international funders such as IKEA Foundation, Hilton Foundation, Gates Foundation or similar large-scale global donors. A strong track record of generating new business and developing strategic fundraising pipelines and partnerships. Proven ability to build credibility and influence with senior external stakeholders, donors and corporate partners. Experience developing complex proposals, multi-year funding bids and high-value partnership opportunities. Strong people management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop relatively junior fundraising staff. Commercially minded, creative and solutions-focused, with the confidence to negotiate, influence and manage challenging donor conversations effectively.
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Botley, Oxfordshire
RABI is the farmers charity. RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life. At the heart of RABI s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year. RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve. Key Purpose: As part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team, your main duties will be to research trust and foundations, create and send applications, and steward relationships with current and prospective partners. As part of the team, you will also be involved in generating funds across various other income streams. Key Responsibilities: Research and identify charitable trusts that may provide future financial support to RABI whilst maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which the charity already has a relationship. Develop and maintain relationships with key trust representatives. Prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions. Ensure trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion. Updating the CRM system to ensure activities, communications, donations and other important details are accurately recorded and maintained. Compile statistical and background research to support the development of new and existing relationships with charitable trusts. Monitor trust income for financial purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions upon the use of the income. Creating monthly reports on trust income received. Support regular and individual giving, corporate, legacy and other income streams. Provide general administrative and wider Fundraising team support.
May 23, 2026
Full time
RABI is the farmers charity. RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life. At the heart of RABI s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year. RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve. Key Purpose: As part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team, your main duties will be to research trust and foundations, create and send applications, and steward relationships with current and prospective partners. As part of the team, you will also be involved in generating funds across various other income streams. Key Responsibilities: Research and identify charitable trusts that may provide future financial support to RABI whilst maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which the charity already has a relationship. Develop and maintain relationships with key trust representatives. Prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions. Ensure trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion. Updating the CRM system to ensure activities, communications, donations and other important details are accurately recorded and maintained. Compile statistical and background research to support the development of new and existing relationships with charitable trusts. Monitor trust income for financial purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions upon the use of the income. Creating monthly reports on trust income received. Support regular and individual giving, corporate, legacy and other income streams. Provide general administrative and wider Fundraising team support.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026. The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines. This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026. The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines. This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Start date: Early July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to support the achievement of The Yehudi Menuhin School's strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets. Key Areas of Responsibility Fundraising Develop relationships with potential Trusts and Foundations partners. Research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements. Identify and secure opportunities to support the School's fundraising campaign. Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications. Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information. Identify fundable elements of YMS's work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects. Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work. Donor Stewardship and Development Manage The Yehudi Menuhin School's relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures. Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts' support. Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant. Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event. Planning and Reporting Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects. Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS' fundraising database (Spektrix). Contribute to annual target and budget setting. General Responsibilities Understand and support the mission and strategic aims of The Yehudi Menuhin School. Contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy for The Yehudi Menuhin School. Be aware of and abide by all Yehudi Menuhin School policies and procedures. Ensure compliance at all times with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for The Yehudi Menuhin School (paper-based and electronic), as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations including GDPR and PECR. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post. Person Specification Skills, Experience and Knowledge Substantial, demonstrable experience as a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, preferably in the cultural or education sector, securing 5 and 6-figure grants. Demonstrable experience of the whole cycle of T&F fundraising, from initial prospect research through to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets. Exceptional copy-writing skills and the ability to convey a case for support in a way that maximises success. Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate orally to a wide range of audiences with confidence. Experience initiating, developing and managing long-term relationships with funders to maximise engagement with the charity's mission and strategic priorities. Knowledge and understanding of and adherence to the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant data legislation. Experience and proficiency using a CRM database (preferably Spektrix). Strong financial acumen and experience of working with budgets. Knowledge of key funders in the cultural and/or education sectors. Qualification in fundraising or marketing-related discipline preferred. Person Specification An excellent writer, experienced at telling engaging stories and building persuasive cases for support. Driven and highly self-motivated. You will have a proven track record of securing significant grants (five figures and above) and experience of working with a range of trusts and foundations, including large institutional funders. Enjoy working autonomously while still forming part of a highly supportive team, and showing creativity, flair and tenacity in reaching your targets. Have the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide-ranging audience, and an exceptional eye for detail are all essential. Be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will excel at building relationships. Have an ambitious and confident approach, combined with sensitivity and the ability to quickly gain the respect of others, will be critical to your success in this role. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place w/c 15th June 2026.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Start date: Early July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to support the achievement of The Yehudi Menuhin School's strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets. Key Areas of Responsibility Fundraising Develop relationships with potential Trusts and Foundations partners. Research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements. Identify and secure opportunities to support the School's fundraising campaign. Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications. Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information. Identify fundable elements of YMS's work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects. Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work. Donor Stewardship and Development Manage The Yehudi Menuhin School's relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures. Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts' support. Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant. Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event. Planning and Reporting Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects. Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS' fundraising database (Spektrix). Contribute to annual target and budget setting. General Responsibilities Understand and support the mission and strategic aims of The Yehudi Menuhin School. Contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy for The Yehudi Menuhin School. Be aware of and abide by all Yehudi Menuhin School policies and procedures. Ensure compliance at all times with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for The Yehudi Menuhin School (paper-based and electronic), as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations including GDPR and PECR. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post. Person Specification Skills, Experience and Knowledge Substantial, demonstrable experience as a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, preferably in the cultural or education sector, securing 5 and 6-figure grants. Demonstrable experience of the whole cycle of T&F fundraising, from initial prospect research through to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets. Exceptional copy-writing skills and the ability to convey a case for support in a way that maximises success. Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate orally to a wide range of audiences with confidence. Experience initiating, developing and managing long-term relationships with funders to maximise engagement with the charity's mission and strategic priorities. Knowledge and understanding of and adherence to the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant data legislation. Experience and proficiency using a CRM database (preferably Spektrix). Strong financial acumen and experience of working with budgets. Knowledge of key funders in the cultural and/or education sectors. Qualification in fundraising or marketing-related discipline preferred. Person Specification An excellent writer, experienced at telling engaging stories and building persuasive cases for support. Driven and highly self-motivated. You will have a proven track record of securing significant grants (five figures and above) and experience of working with a range of trusts and foundations, including large institutional funders. Enjoy working autonomously while still forming part of a highly supportive team, and showing creativity, flair and tenacity in reaching your targets. Have the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide-ranging audience, and an exceptional eye for detail are all essential. Be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will excel at building relationships. Have an ambitious and confident approach, combined with sensitivity and the ability to quickly gain the respect of others, will be critical to your success in this role. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place w/c 15th June 2026.
Income Generation and Development Lead Do you have experience of securing income across multiple streams? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new phase of income generation and organisational sustainability within a growing and ambitious mental health charity. Help shape the future of mental health support in Surrey Position: Income Generation & Development Lead Location: Surrey/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) Salary: £55,000-£60,000 pro rata Contract: Permanent Benefits: 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing Date: 28 June 2026, interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of July 2026. The Role The charity is investing in this role because they believe the organisation can significantly strengthen and diversify its income, increase unrestricted funding, and build new strategic partnerships and opportunities that support long-term impact across Surrey. You will establish and lead a high-performing income generation function, bringing strategy, structure and momentum to activity that is currently fragmented and underdeveloped. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership at both the charity and Catalyst Support on selected partnership initiatives and collaborative opportunities that strengthen mental health support across Surrey. There is a clear expectation that the role will contribute significantly to improving the organisation's financial resilience and move towards generating net financial contribution over time. This is a rare opportunity to: Build an income generation function from the ground up Shape organisational strategy and sustainability Develop high-value partnerships and collaborative opportunities Work across innovation, community mental health and system partnerships Help position the charity as a key partner in improving mental health support across Surrey. Key responsibilities include: Develop and lead an income generation strategy Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities Secure income from trusts, statutory and partnership sources Strengthen the case for support and external positioning Develop strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Establish systems, structure and focus across income generation activity. The role will also contribute to selected partnership initiatives and joint funding opportunities with Catalyst Support as part of strengthening collaboration across the county. About You We are looking for someone who can build pipeline, secure funding, develop partnerships and create the systems and relationships needed for sustainable growth. You will also: Have a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams Have built and converted funding pipelines into secured income Understand the UK charity and/or commissioning landscape Be able to work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused Be comfortable operating autonomously in a growing and evolving environment Bring energy, credibility and relationship-building strength. You will have experience of: Securing income across multiple streams (trusts & foundations, statutory funding, corporate or major donors) Record of building and converting income pipelines into secured funding Developing and delivering income generation strategies Working within the UK charity and/or commissioning environment Translating organisational priorities and relationships into income opportunities Leading or significantly contributing to successful funding bids. This role is not suited to someone looking to learn income generation in post. We need someone who can bring experience, momentum and delivery from the outset. When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you'll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Income Generation and Development, Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Funding, Corporate Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Manger, Income Generation Manager. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Income Generation and Development Lead Do you have experience of securing income across multiple streams? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new phase of income generation and organisational sustainability within a growing and ambitious mental health charity. Help shape the future of mental health support in Surrey Position: Income Generation & Development Lead Location: Surrey/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) Salary: £55,000-£60,000 pro rata Contract: Permanent Benefits: 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing Date: 28 June 2026, interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of July 2026. The Role The charity is investing in this role because they believe the organisation can significantly strengthen and diversify its income, increase unrestricted funding, and build new strategic partnerships and opportunities that support long-term impact across Surrey. You will establish and lead a high-performing income generation function, bringing strategy, structure and momentum to activity that is currently fragmented and underdeveloped. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership at both the charity and Catalyst Support on selected partnership initiatives and collaborative opportunities that strengthen mental health support across Surrey. There is a clear expectation that the role will contribute significantly to improving the organisation's financial resilience and move towards generating net financial contribution over time. This is a rare opportunity to: Build an income generation function from the ground up Shape organisational strategy and sustainability Develop high-value partnerships and collaborative opportunities Work across innovation, community mental health and system partnerships Help position the charity as a key partner in improving mental health support across Surrey. Key responsibilities include: Develop and lead an income generation strategy Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities Secure income from trusts, statutory and partnership sources Strengthen the case for support and external positioning Develop strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities Establish systems, structure and focus across income generation activity. The role will also contribute to selected partnership initiatives and joint funding opportunities with Catalyst Support as part of strengthening collaboration across the county. About You We are looking for someone who can build pipeline, secure funding, develop partnerships and create the systems and relationships needed for sustainable growth. You will also: Have a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams Have built and converted funding pipelines into secured income Understand the UK charity and/or commissioning landscape Be able to work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused Be comfortable operating autonomously in a growing and evolving environment Bring energy, credibility and relationship-building strength. You will have experience of: Securing income across multiple streams (trusts & foundations, statutory funding, corporate or major donors) Record of building and converting income pipelines into secured funding Developing and delivering income generation strategies Working within the UK charity and/or commissioning environment Translating organisational priorities and relationships into income opportunities Leading or significantly contributing to successful funding bids. This role is not suited to someone looking to learn income generation in post. We need someone who can bring experience, momentum and delivery from the outset. When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you'll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Income Generation and Development, Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Funding, Corporate Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Manger, Income Generation Manager. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
As Weldmar Hospicecare moves into an exciting new direction in fundraising, we are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our engagement with key investors and high net worth individuals. This is a brand new role designed to broaden our reach and secure the major gifts necessary to fund our specialist care services. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Identify and research high value prospects, implementing bespoke donor journeys that move supporters from initial interest to significant financial commitment. Establish and lead a group of dedicated volunteers who act as champions for Weldmar across the county. Manage our Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, overseeing applications for grant funding and ensuring detailed, timely reporting to funders. Represent Weldmar at flagship events and networking opportunities, educating partners on how their investment makes a tangible difference to the specialist care Weldmar provides in Dorset. Using Raiser s Edge, you will maintain meticulous records and provide regular performance and prospect reports to senior management. You will have extensive experience in managing profitable fundraising events or securing high value income. You must be a diplomatic and persuasive negotiator, comfortable engaging with decision makers at all levels. A professional qualification (such as the IoF Diploma) is desirable, but more important is your ability to tell Weldmar s story in a way that inspires generosity. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
May 22, 2026
Full time
As Weldmar Hospicecare moves into an exciting new direction in fundraising, we are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our engagement with key investors and high net worth individuals. This is a brand new role designed to broaden our reach and secure the major gifts necessary to fund our specialist care services. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to: Identify and research high value prospects, implementing bespoke donor journeys that move supporters from initial interest to significant financial commitment. Establish and lead a group of dedicated volunteers who act as champions for Weldmar across the county. Manage our Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, overseeing applications for grant funding and ensuring detailed, timely reporting to funders. Represent Weldmar at flagship events and networking opportunities, educating partners on how their investment makes a tangible difference to the specialist care Weldmar provides in Dorset. Using Raiser s Edge, you will maintain meticulous records and provide regular performance and prospect reports to senior management. You will have extensive experience in managing profitable fundraising events or securing high value income. You must be a diplomatic and persuasive negotiator, comfortable engaging with decision makers at all levels. A professional qualification (such as the IoF Diploma) is desirable, but more important is your ability to tell Weldmar s story in a way that inspires generosity. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting in the appointment of a Philanthropy Lead, a newly created role at an exciting time of growth within their fundraising team. Solace Women s Aid is an intersectional feminist organisation working to end violence against women and girls. As part of a new five-year fundraising strategy, they are looking to strengthen and grow their philanthropic fundraising and are seeking an experienced relationship fundraiser to help shape this area of work. About the role Salary: £44,052- £46,770 Hybrid working: Approx. 2 days a week in the London head office, 3 days from home This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-value fundraiser looking to take ownership of a developing philanthropy programme within a collaborative and ambitious organisation. Reporting into the Deputy Director of Fundraising, the Philanthropy Lead will help grow income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, while building long-term supporter relationships. The role will involve: Managing and developing relationships with philanthropic donors and prospects Building and stewarding a portfolio of high-value supporters Developing compelling cases for support and tailored donor communications Supporting prospect research and pipeline development Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and senior leadership teams Supporting cultivation events and donor engagement activity Contributing to wider fundraising strategy, reporting and growth plans About you They are looking for an experienced philanthropy, major donor or high-value fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and is excited by the opportunity to help grow an important income stream. You will bring: A strong track record in philanthropy or high-value fundraising Experience building relationships with major donors, trusts or senior stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills A proactive and collaborative approach Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A passion for Solace s mission and values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Solace Women s Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. They encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. They have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Their Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. They are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. They anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, they carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. Process The closing date for applications is 1st June 2026 Please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill for further information. 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
May 22, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting in the appointment of a Philanthropy Lead, a newly created role at an exciting time of growth within their fundraising team. Solace Women s Aid is an intersectional feminist organisation working to end violence against women and girls. As part of a new five-year fundraising strategy, they are looking to strengthen and grow their philanthropic fundraising and are seeking an experienced relationship fundraiser to help shape this area of work. About the role Salary: £44,052- £46,770 Hybrid working: Approx. 2 days a week in the London head office, 3 days from home This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-value fundraiser looking to take ownership of a developing philanthropy programme within a collaborative and ambitious organisation. Reporting into the Deputy Director of Fundraising, the Philanthropy Lead will help grow income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, while building long-term supporter relationships. The role will involve: Managing and developing relationships with philanthropic donors and prospects Building and stewarding a portfolio of high-value supporters Developing compelling cases for support and tailored donor communications Supporting prospect research and pipeline development Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and senior leadership teams Supporting cultivation events and donor engagement activity Contributing to wider fundraising strategy, reporting and growth plans About you They are looking for an experienced philanthropy, major donor or high-value fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and is excited by the opportunity to help grow an important income stream. You will bring: A strong track record in philanthropy or high-value fundraising Experience building relationships with major donors, trusts or senior stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills A proactive and collaborative approach Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A passion for Solace s mission and values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Solace Women s Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. They encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. They have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Their Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. They are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. They anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, they carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. Process The closing date for applications is 1st June 2026 Please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill for further information. 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
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 Contract: Permanent Location: London 1-2 day pw Closing date: 21st May Benefits: Competitive benefits package including generous leave, up to 11% pension and flexible working arrangements We are delighted to be partnering with a nationally recognised cultural and heritage charity to recruit a Trusts Executive / Trusts Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career or developing trust fundraiser to build specialist expertise within a dynamic and ambitious philanthropy and partnerships team. If you aren t working in fundraising but have experience writing persuasive copy for external audiences that would also be suitable. Reporting to the Trusts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of charitable income from trusts and foundations. You will manage your own portfolio of lower to mid value funders while contributing to a strong and sustainable pipeline of prospects and donors. The role offers significant exposure to high quality proposal development, stewardship, and cross organisational collaboration. To be successful in this role, you will need: • Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, grant writing or a role where strong copy-writing skills is key • Confidence building positive, professional relationships with donors or external audiences • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact us and quote the reference 2964AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector; you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: Please note: if sufficient applications are received, the hiring organisation reserves the right to close the recruitment period early.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 Contract: Permanent Location: London 1-2 day pw Closing date: 21st May Benefits: Competitive benefits package including generous leave, up to 11% pension and flexible working arrangements We are delighted to be partnering with a nationally recognised cultural and heritage charity to recruit a Trusts Executive / Trusts Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career or developing trust fundraiser to build specialist expertise within a dynamic and ambitious philanthropy and partnerships team. If you aren t working in fundraising but have experience writing persuasive copy for external audiences that would also be suitable. Reporting to the Trusts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of charitable income from trusts and foundations. You will manage your own portfolio of lower to mid value funders while contributing to a strong and sustainable pipeline of prospects and donors. The role offers significant exposure to high quality proposal development, stewardship, and cross organisational collaboration. To be successful in this role, you will need: • Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, grant writing or a role where strong copy-writing skills is key • Confidence building positive, professional relationships with donors or external audiences • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact us and quote the reference 2964AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector; you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: Please note: if sufficient applications are received, the hiring organisation reserves the right to close the recruitment period early.
Start date: Early July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to support the achievement of The Yehudi Menuhin School s strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets. Key Areas of Responsibility Fundraising Develop relationships with potential Trusts and Foundations partners. Research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements. Identify and secure opportunities to support the School s fundraising campaign. Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications. Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information. Identify fundable elements of YMS s work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects. Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work. Donor Stewardship and Development Manage The Yehudi Menuhin School s relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures. Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts support. Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant. Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event. Planning and Reporting Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects. Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS fundraising database (Spektrix). Contribute to annual target and budget setting. General Responsibilities Understand and support the mission and strategic aims of The Yehudi Menuhin School. Contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy for The Yehudi Menuhin School. Be aware of and abide by all Yehudi Menuhin School policies and procedures. Ensure compliance at all times with the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice. Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for The Yehudi Menuhin School (paper-based and electronic), as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations including GDPR and PECR. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post. Person Specification Skills, Experience and Knowledge Substantial, demonstrable experience as a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, preferably in the cultural or education sector, securing 5 and 6-figure grants. Demonstrable experience of the whole cycle of T&F fundraising, from initial prospect research through to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets. Exceptional copy-writing skills and the ability to convey a case for support in a way that maximises success. Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate orally to a wide range of audiences with confidence. Experience initiating, developing and managing long-term relationships with funders to maximise engagement with the charity s mission and strategic priorities. Knowledge and understanding of and adherence to the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant data legislation. Experience and proficiency using a CRM database (preferably Spektrix). Strong financial acumen and experience of working with budgets. Knowledge of key funders in the cultural and/or education sectors. Qualification in fundraising or marketing-related discipline preferred. Person Specification An excellent writer, experienced at telling engaging stories and building persuasive cases for support. Driven and highly self-motivated. You will have a proven track record of securing significant grants (five figures and above) and experience of working with a range of trusts and foundations, including large institutional funders. Enjoy working autonomously while still forming part of a highly supportive team, and showing creativity, flair and tenacity in reaching your targets. Have the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide-ranging audience, and an exceptional eye for detail are all essential. Be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will excel at building relationships. Have an ambitious and confident approach, combined with sensitivity and the ability to quickly gain the respect of others, will be critical to your success in this role. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place w/c 15th June 2026.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Start date: Early July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to support the achievement of The Yehudi Menuhin School s strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets. Key Areas of Responsibility Fundraising Develop relationships with potential Trusts and Foundations partners. Research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements. Identify and secure opportunities to support the School s fundraising campaign. Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications. Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information. Identify fundable elements of YMS s work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects. Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work. Donor Stewardship and Development Manage The Yehudi Menuhin School s relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures. Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts support. Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant. Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event. Planning and Reporting Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects. Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS fundraising database (Spektrix). Contribute to annual target and budget setting. General Responsibilities Understand and support the mission and strategic aims of The Yehudi Menuhin School. Contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy for The Yehudi Menuhin School. Be aware of and abide by all Yehudi Menuhin School policies and procedures. Ensure compliance at all times with the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice. Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for The Yehudi Menuhin School (paper-based and electronic), as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations including GDPR and PECR. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post. Person Specification Skills, Experience and Knowledge Substantial, demonstrable experience as a Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, preferably in the cultural or education sector, securing 5 and 6-figure grants. Demonstrable experience of the whole cycle of T&F fundraising, from initial prospect research through to generating meetings and securing income to achieve targets. Exceptional copy-writing skills and the ability to convey a case for support in a way that maximises success. Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate orally to a wide range of audiences with confidence. Experience initiating, developing and managing long-term relationships with funders to maximise engagement with the charity s mission and strategic priorities. Knowledge and understanding of and adherence to the Fundraising Regulator s Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant data legislation. Experience and proficiency using a CRM database (preferably Spektrix). Strong financial acumen and experience of working with budgets. Knowledge of key funders in the cultural and/or education sectors. Qualification in fundraising or marketing-related discipline preferred. Person Specification An excellent writer, experienced at telling engaging stories and building persuasive cases for support. Driven and highly self-motivated. You will have a proven track record of securing significant grants (five figures and above) and experience of working with a range of trusts and foundations, including large institutional funders. Enjoy working autonomously while still forming part of a highly supportive team, and showing creativity, flair and tenacity in reaching your targets. Have the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide-ranging audience, and an exceptional eye for detail are all essential. Be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will excel at building relationships. Have an ambitious and confident approach, combined with sensitivity and the ability to quickly gain the respect of others, will be critical to your success in this role. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place w/c 15th June 2026.
Union Chapel is one of London s most iconic live music and cultural venues a Grade I listed landmark where world-class events power transformative social justice and community work. We are looking for an ambitious Development and Evaluation Manager to help grow and sustain our fundraising across arts, heritage and social impact projects. Working closely with the Head of Development, you will lead on trusts and statutory fundraising, develop compelling funding applications and evaluation reports, and contribute to the growth of individual giving and corporate partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who combines strategic thinking with strong relationship-building and storytelling skills, and who wants their work to have visible community impact within a unique cultural organisation at the heart of arts, heritage and social justice.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Union Chapel is one of London s most iconic live music and cultural venues a Grade I listed landmark where world-class events power transformative social justice and community work. We are looking for an ambitious Development and Evaluation Manager to help grow and sustain our fundraising across arts, heritage and social impact projects. Working closely with the Head of Development, you will lead on trusts and statutory fundraising, develop compelling funding applications and evaluation reports, and contribute to the growth of individual giving and corporate partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who combines strategic thinking with strong relationship-building and storytelling skills, and who wants their work to have visible community impact within a unique cultural organisation at the heart of arts, heritage and social justice.
Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy Function: Fundraising Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working) Salary: £30,233 to £32,862 per annum (depending on experience) Contract type: Permanent Contract hours: Full time Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Ref No: 1076 We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation team in a newly created Legacies and In Memory Fundraiser role. About the Role: As Legacy and In-Memory Fundraiser, you will work as part of the Individual Giving and Legacy team, responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year Legacy and In-Memory strategy to grow Ty Hafan s legacy pledger and in memory giving pool. This is a new role focusing on raising awareness about gifts in Wills and in memory giving, both externally to supporters and members of public, and internally to staff and volunteers This is a wonderful opportunity to build on an already strong and successful programme; the charity currently receives over £1.5 million each year from legacy income, alongside a strong pipeline of enquirers and pledgers. In-memory giving is also a key area we wish to further develop to maximise new opportunities for sustainable growth and supporter engagement. Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week. About you: You re an experienced fundraiser, relationship building or supporter engagement professional who understands the power of strong relationships as well as effective campaigns. You know how to create meaningful supporter experiences and can also plan and deliver high quality fundraising and marketing activity across multiple channels, using insight, evidence and creativity to shape what works. You naturally build warm, trust based relationships with people - supporters, volunteers, pledgers, enquirers and retail colleagues and you understand how to tailor communication to different audiences with clarity and care. You re equally comfortable managing projects, suppliers and budgets, keeping everything on track and to deadline, and you use data intelligently to improve future work. You thrive working collaboratively across a charity, bringing strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you re motivated by making a genuine difference to children and families accessing hospice care. You ll need to be flexible, as some evenings and weekends will be part of the role to fit around the needs of our supporters. Our employee benefits: Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays. Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%. Life assurance- death in service benefit. Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support. Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts. Healthcare Cash Plan claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio. Cycle to work scheme. Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes. Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts. Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking. Ty Hafan s ambition is that when a child s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond. At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child s short life alone. Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need. Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond. Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. Tips for candidates all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance. For any queries regarding the role, please apply. Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. This will help you avoid losing any information in case of an unexpected timeout. Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance. Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. Agencies need not apply Previous candidates need not apply Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
May 22, 2026
Full time
Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy Function: Fundraising Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working) Salary: £30,233 to £32,862 per annum (depending on experience) Contract type: Permanent Contract hours: Full time Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Ref No: 1076 We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation team in a newly created Legacies and In Memory Fundraiser role. About the Role: As Legacy and In-Memory Fundraiser, you will work as part of the Individual Giving and Legacy team, responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year Legacy and In-Memory strategy to grow Ty Hafan s legacy pledger and in memory giving pool. This is a new role focusing on raising awareness about gifts in Wills and in memory giving, both externally to supporters and members of public, and internally to staff and volunteers This is a wonderful opportunity to build on an already strong and successful programme; the charity currently receives over £1.5 million each year from legacy income, alongside a strong pipeline of enquirers and pledgers. In-memory giving is also a key area we wish to further develop to maximise new opportunities for sustainable growth and supporter engagement. Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week. About you: You re an experienced fundraiser, relationship building or supporter engagement professional who understands the power of strong relationships as well as effective campaigns. You know how to create meaningful supporter experiences and can also plan and deliver high quality fundraising and marketing activity across multiple channels, using insight, evidence and creativity to shape what works. You naturally build warm, trust based relationships with people - supporters, volunteers, pledgers, enquirers and retail colleagues and you understand how to tailor communication to different audiences with clarity and care. You re equally comfortable managing projects, suppliers and budgets, keeping everything on track and to deadline, and you use data intelligently to improve future work. You thrive working collaboratively across a charity, bringing strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you re motivated by making a genuine difference to children and families accessing hospice care. You ll need to be flexible, as some evenings and weekends will be part of the role to fit around the needs of our supporters. Our employee benefits: Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays. Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%. Life assurance- death in service benefit. Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support. Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts. Healthcare Cash Plan claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio. Cycle to work scheme. Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes. Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts. Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking. Ty Hafan s ambition is that when a child s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond. At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child s short life alone. Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need. Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond. Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. Tips for candidates all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance. For any queries regarding the role, please apply. Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. This will help you avoid losing any information in case of an unexpected timeout. Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance. Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. Agencies need not apply Previous candidates need not apply Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Greyhound Trust is looking for its first-ever Individual Giving Officer a pivotal role in our growing Income Generation & Engagement team. This is a chance to shape, grow, and lead our individual giving programme from the ground up, helping us care for and home more greyhounds across the UK. About the Greyhound Trust For over 50 years, Greyhound Trust has supported greyhounds transitioning from racing into loving homes where they can thrive. Each year, with an annual income of around £4.5m , we home thousands of dogs, relying on a passionate network of staff, branches, and volunteers. The world is changing, and so is the way people engage with causes they care about. We are now looking to grow and diversify our individual giving , building long-term relationships with supporters who share our commitment to the welfare of greyhounds. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping our strategy, delivering creative campaigns, and helping secure the financial foundation for the Trust s future. The Role Reporting to the Head of Income Generation and Engagement , you will be responsible for: Creating, delivering, and evaluating our Individual Giving Building a diverse and sustainable portfolio of individual giving income streams , including regular giving, appeals, raffle, lottery, digital fundraising, mid-level giving, and legacy gifts. Planning and delivering multi-channel campaigns that integrate with marketing, communications, and retail initiatives. Using data and insight to drive performance , monitor results, and develop strong cases for support. Supporting branches and volunteers in delivering individual giving initiatives. Developing supporter journeys that encourage loyalty, growth, and long-term engagement. Ensuring all activities comply with fundraising legislation, best practice, and data protection law. This is a hands-on role, that will allow you to take ownership of your programme while collaborating across the Trust to deliver impactful campaigns and initiatives . Is this role right for you? This role will suit you if you are an ambitious, hands-on fundraiser who thrives in a small, collaborative team where everyone is invested in the success of the whole organisation. You enjoy taking ownership, sharing ideas, and seeing things through to delivery, and you value open communication, mutual support, and a culture where colleagues are trusted to innovate and experiment. You are likely to thrive if you enjoy balancing independent responsibility with teamwork , and if you are motivated by making a tangible difference rather than simply delivering outputs. You are curious, thoughtful, and practical, and you are happy to contribute beyond your immediate remit to help the organisation succeed. Why join us? Be part of a compact, passionate, and close-knit team . Lead the development of the first dedicated individual giving programme in the Trust s history. Work in a medium-sized, agile charity with a strong sense of purpose and financial stability. Play a key role in growing support and enabling more greyhounds to be cared for and rehomed across the UK.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Greyhound Trust is looking for its first-ever Individual Giving Officer a pivotal role in our growing Income Generation & Engagement team. This is a chance to shape, grow, and lead our individual giving programme from the ground up, helping us care for and home more greyhounds across the UK. About the Greyhound Trust For over 50 years, Greyhound Trust has supported greyhounds transitioning from racing into loving homes where they can thrive. Each year, with an annual income of around £4.5m , we home thousands of dogs, relying on a passionate network of staff, branches, and volunteers. The world is changing, and so is the way people engage with causes they care about. We are now looking to grow and diversify our individual giving , building long-term relationships with supporters who share our commitment to the welfare of greyhounds. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping our strategy, delivering creative campaigns, and helping secure the financial foundation for the Trust s future. The Role Reporting to the Head of Income Generation and Engagement , you will be responsible for: Creating, delivering, and evaluating our Individual Giving Building a diverse and sustainable portfolio of individual giving income streams , including regular giving, appeals, raffle, lottery, digital fundraising, mid-level giving, and legacy gifts. Planning and delivering multi-channel campaigns that integrate with marketing, communications, and retail initiatives. Using data and insight to drive performance , monitor results, and develop strong cases for support. Supporting branches and volunteers in delivering individual giving initiatives. Developing supporter journeys that encourage loyalty, growth, and long-term engagement. Ensuring all activities comply with fundraising legislation, best practice, and data protection law. This is a hands-on role, that will allow you to take ownership of your programme while collaborating across the Trust to deliver impactful campaigns and initiatives . Is this role right for you? This role will suit you if you are an ambitious, hands-on fundraiser who thrives in a small, collaborative team where everyone is invested in the success of the whole organisation. You enjoy taking ownership, sharing ideas, and seeing things through to delivery, and you value open communication, mutual support, and a culture where colleagues are trusted to innovate and experiment. You are likely to thrive if you enjoy balancing independent responsibility with teamwork , and if you are motivated by making a tangible difference rather than simply delivering outputs. You are curious, thoughtful, and practical, and you are happy to contribute beyond your immediate remit to help the organisation succeed. Why join us? Be part of a compact, passionate, and close-knit team . Lead the development of the first dedicated individual giving programme in the Trust s history. Work in a medium-sized, agile charity with a strong sense of purpose and financial stability. Play a key role in growing support and enabling more greyhounds to be cared for and rehomed across the UK.
Software Development Manager Summary Lead Forensics is a rapidly growing, leading SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Software Development Manager within our engineering department that builds our customer facing products. You will be responsible for the performance and personal development of a section of our engineering department. You will need to be highly competent in our tech stack our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created. This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code following DevOps practises and strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path. Key Responsibilities: Performance Management Set, monitor, and evaluate performance metrics for developers, ensuring that productivity and quality targets are met. Be the owner of and guardian of the standard of the asset being created, ensuring it is optimal for productivity and our long-term engineering performance. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to developers, helping them overcome performance challenges and achieve their goals. Implement and refine performance management processes that promote accountability and transparency across teams People Management Line management of a section of our engineering department, driving personal development and performance management for line reports. Lead and mentor developers, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews to support individual career progression, skills development, and job satisfaction. Identify training and development needs within the department, facilitating access to learning resources and opportunities and organising or delivering new training solutions. Recruitment and Retention Support recruitment processes by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and helping select candidates who align with team culture and values. Drive retention initiatives to keep high-performing team members engaged and motivated, supporting employee satisfaction and reducing turnover. Continuous Improvement Foster and drive a culture of continuous improvement within engineering teams, where team members are motivated to share ideas and improve processes. Identify and implement best practices for team productivity and well-being, keeping abreast of industry trends and tools that can enhance team performance. Facilitate retrospectives and other reflective activities to gather insights on team performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Culture and Engagement Actively promote and build a Actively promote a high-trust, high-collaboration engineering culture with excellent communication and collaboration within engineering teams. Champion and model company values, acting as a role model for team members and fostering a healthy work culture. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams. Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required. A strong understanding of what is required to create and operate maintainable systems. Experience with automated testing and quality assurance An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices Experience of leading engineering teams building complex/distributed systems Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills A degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognised university with a strong academic reputation, ideally completed with strong academic performance or distinction. What we offer in return; Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity events.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Software Development Manager Summary Lead Forensics is a rapidly growing, leading SAAS company with products in the B2B sales and marketing space. We're seeking a Software Development Manager within our engineering department that builds our customer facing products. You will be responsible for the performance and personal development of a section of our engineering department. You will need to be highly competent in our tech stack our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created. This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code following DevOps practises and strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path. Key Responsibilities: Performance Management Set, monitor, and evaluate performance metrics for developers, ensuring that productivity and quality targets are met. Be the owner of and guardian of the standard of the asset being created, ensuring it is optimal for productivity and our long-term engineering performance. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to developers, helping them overcome performance challenges and achieve their goals. Implement and refine performance management processes that promote accountability and transparency across teams People Management Line management of a section of our engineering department, driving personal development and performance management for line reports. Lead and mentor developers, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews to support individual career progression, skills development, and job satisfaction. Identify training and development needs within the department, facilitating access to learning resources and opportunities and organising or delivering new training solutions. Recruitment and Retention Support recruitment processes by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and helping select candidates who align with team culture and values. Drive retention initiatives to keep high-performing team members engaged and motivated, supporting employee satisfaction and reducing turnover. Continuous Improvement Foster and drive a culture of continuous improvement within engineering teams, where team members are motivated to share ideas and improve processes. Identify and implement best practices for team productivity and well-being, keeping abreast of industry trends and tools that can enhance team performance. Facilitate retrospectives and other reflective activities to gather insights on team performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Culture and Engagement Actively promote and build a Actively promote a high-trust, high-collaboration engineering culture with excellent communication and collaboration within engineering teams. Champion and model company values, acting as a role model for team members and fostering a healthy work culture. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams. Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance. A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You'll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems. Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required. A strong understanding of what is required to create and operate maintainable systems. Experience with automated testing and quality assurance An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices Experience of leading engineering teams building complex/distributed systems Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills A degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognised university with a strong academic reputation, ideally completed with strong academic performance or distinction. What we offer in return; Competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a fantastic company culture; we all display our Company DNA's, foster a "One Team" and 'Growth' mentality. Give back to the wider community with volunteer days, fundraisers and charity events.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026. The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines. This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026. The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes. As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams. To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines. This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We are looking for an highly experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of outstanding success. We are looking especially for experience in relation to Trusts and Foundations but a broader track record of success with individual funders, corporate funders, and government funding is highly advantageous and desirable. Working closely with our Chief Executive over the next financial year you will achieve support for SHiFT of at least £2m. SHiFT is a lean organisation (this role holder won't have a team to delegate to) but as the fundraising programme grows we will review appropriate levels of support, and we move at pace and with focus. We need someone who can thrive in this context, who will relish the autonomy, opportunity and challenge, and who will embody the Breaking Cycles ingredients on which our organisation, practice and culture are built - tenacity, ambition, flexibility. Our new Head of Fundraising will be a compelling storyteller in writing and in person, a skilful lateral thinker, and have exceptional attention to detail. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development of SHiFT's overarching fundraising strategy, including exploring new high impact ideas for fundraising e.g. campaigns, community fundraising, place based. Lead on defining SHiFT's strategic priorities in trusts and foundation funding and corporate partnership opportunities. Horizon scan to ensure SHiFT is agile and maximising opportunities in light of our organisational needs and priorities. This includes local, regional, and national funding opportunities. Relationship Building & Representation: Act as an ambassador for the charity with partners, donors and supporters. Attend relevant events and meetings to develop our networks and storytelling about SHiFT's work in ways that support our fundraising. Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations aligned with the charity's mission, including opportunities that are of benefit to the voice, participation and belonging of the children and families SHiFT works with. Build a network of supporters who can advocate for the charity's work. Identify the appropriate balance of relationship management; whether led by the Head of Fundraising or in choreographing the involvement of other SHiFT colleagues, including the Chief Executive. Develop and manage an engaging and motivating donor stewardship programme. Trusts & Foundations: Identify and research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and grant makers. Write compelling funding applications and proposals. Build strong partner relationships with grant funders, creating meaningful opportunities for ongoing engagement with our work as appropriate. Ensure effective reporting on impact, working closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to support accuracy and effectiveness. Build a sustainable pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with SHiFT's strategy. Corporate Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity's mission, with a clear analysis of the cost/benefit potential of each relationship. Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses across sectors such as food, retail, logistics, education, community impact and opportunities for the children and families SHiFT works with. Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities. Manage relationships with corporate partners and ensure strong stewardship and impact reporting. Impact and Reporting: Work closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to proactively gather data, case studies and outcomes information. Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities. Support donor communications and stewardship to maintain long-term relationships. Work with SHiFT's communications team to support external story telling in ways that optimise SHiFT's positioning for funder support and interest, including through social media and events. Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids. Systems and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity using our CRM and SharePoint. Support the development of our CRM to optimise its effectiveness for fundraising and stewardship. Work with SHiFT's Finance Manager and Chief Operating Officer to ensure compliance with funder requirements and restricted income application/accounting. Undertake due diligence across fundraised income. Maintain and develop our fundraising policies to ensure that SHiFT implements best practice approaches in all of our fundraising activities. Track fundraising performance and produce reports for leadership and Trustees, reporting directly into SHiFT's Finance Committee. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We know excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you and you believe you could succeed in it, we encourage you to apply. Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development Experience in creating fundraising strategies. Strong relationship-building, networking and storytelling skills. Evidenced track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, or grant makers. Excellent written communication skills for proposals, funding applications, impact reports, including the ability to understand and communicate insight from qualitative and quantitative data in support of fundraising activity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Valuable Experience (not essential): Experience in the charity sector. Experience in working with senior leaders such as high net worth individuals, foundation trustees, corporate board members. Experience in funded collaboration with public services. Experience in justice/children and family/place-based related fundraising. Experience and networks in Greater Manchester and the North East. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SHiFT is committed to building an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive organisation. We recognise the over-representation of Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage children in the youth justice system, and the wider structural inequalities affecting many children and families we work alongside. We believe our team should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience of the systems we work in, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We know talent is widely distributed, while opportunity is not. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to making recruitment accessible and fair. Safeguarding checks This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from employment. Decisions will be made fairly, proportionately and in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. BENEFITS: Flexible and hybrid working. Pension contribution. Professional development opportunities. Supportive and values-led culture. Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with national influence. How to apply Please send: Your CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring. Send applications by an email via the button below. Closing date: 23.59, 31 May 2026. We use structured and inclusive recruitment processes and can share interview questions in advance on request. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, in person, at our offices in Coram (WC1N 1AZ). Candidates are asked to please note this date and hold it in mind where possible in their scheduling. A note to candidates Research shows that women, people with disabilities and candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you're interested in this role but unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.
May 22, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an highly experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of outstanding success. We are looking especially for experience in relation to Trusts and Foundations but a broader track record of success with individual funders, corporate funders, and government funding is highly advantageous and desirable. Working closely with our Chief Executive over the next financial year you will achieve support for SHiFT of at least £2m. SHiFT is a lean organisation (this role holder won't have a team to delegate to) but as the fundraising programme grows we will review appropriate levels of support, and we move at pace and with focus. We need someone who can thrive in this context, who will relish the autonomy, opportunity and challenge, and who will embody the Breaking Cycles ingredients on which our organisation, practice and culture are built - tenacity, ambition, flexibility. Our new Head of Fundraising will be a compelling storyteller in writing and in person, a skilful lateral thinker, and have exceptional attention to detail. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development of SHiFT's overarching fundraising strategy, including exploring new high impact ideas for fundraising e.g. campaigns, community fundraising, place based. Lead on defining SHiFT's strategic priorities in trusts and foundation funding and corporate partnership opportunities. Horizon scan to ensure SHiFT is agile and maximising opportunities in light of our organisational needs and priorities. This includes local, regional, and national funding opportunities. Relationship Building & Representation: Act as an ambassador for the charity with partners, donors and supporters. Attend relevant events and meetings to develop our networks and storytelling about SHiFT's work in ways that support our fundraising. Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations aligned with the charity's mission, including opportunities that are of benefit to the voice, participation and belonging of the children and families SHiFT works with. Build a network of supporters who can advocate for the charity's work. Identify the appropriate balance of relationship management; whether led by the Head of Fundraising or in choreographing the involvement of other SHiFT colleagues, including the Chief Executive. Develop and manage an engaging and motivating donor stewardship programme. Trusts & Foundations: Identify and research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and grant makers. Write compelling funding applications and proposals. Build strong partner relationships with grant funders, creating meaningful opportunities for ongoing engagement with our work as appropriate. Ensure effective reporting on impact, working closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to support accuracy and effectiveness. Build a sustainable pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with SHiFT's strategy. Corporate Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity's mission, with a clear analysis of the cost/benefit potential of each relationship. Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses across sectors such as food, retail, logistics, education, community impact and opportunities for the children and families SHiFT works with. Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities. Manage relationships with corporate partners and ensure strong stewardship and impact reporting. Impact and Reporting: Work closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to proactively gather data, case studies and outcomes information. Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities. Support donor communications and stewardship to maintain long-term relationships. Work with SHiFT's communications team to support external story telling in ways that optimise SHiFT's positioning for funder support and interest, including through social media and events. Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids. Systems and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity using our CRM and SharePoint. Support the development of our CRM to optimise its effectiveness for fundraising and stewardship. Work with SHiFT's Finance Manager and Chief Operating Officer to ensure compliance with funder requirements and restricted income application/accounting. Undertake due diligence across fundraised income. Maintain and develop our fundraising policies to ensure that SHiFT implements best practice approaches in all of our fundraising activities. Track fundraising performance and produce reports for leadership and Trustees, reporting directly into SHiFT's Finance Committee. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We know excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you and you believe you could succeed in it, we encourage you to apply. Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development Experience in creating fundraising strategies. Strong relationship-building, networking and storytelling skills. Evidenced track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, or grant makers. Excellent written communication skills for proposals, funding applications, impact reports, including the ability to understand and communicate insight from qualitative and quantitative data in support of fundraising activity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Valuable Experience (not essential): Experience in the charity sector. Experience in working with senior leaders such as high net worth individuals, foundation trustees, corporate board members. Experience in funded collaboration with public services. Experience in justice/children and family/place-based related fundraising. Experience and networks in Greater Manchester and the North East. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SHiFT is committed to building an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive organisation. We recognise the over-representation of Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage children in the youth justice system, and the wider structural inequalities affecting many children and families we work alongside. We believe our team should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience of the systems we work in, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We know talent is widely distributed, while opportunity is not. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to making recruitment accessible and fair. Safeguarding checks This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from employment. Decisions will be made fairly, proportionately and in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. BENEFITS: Flexible and hybrid working. Pension contribution. Professional development opportunities. Supportive and values-led culture. Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with national influence. How to apply Please send: Your CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring. Send applications by an email via the button below. Closing date: 23.59, 31 May 2026. We use structured and inclusive recruitment processes and can share interview questions in advance on request. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, in person, at our offices in Coram (WC1N 1AZ). Candidates are asked to please note this date and hold it in mind where possible in their scheduling. A note to candidates Research shows that women, people with disabilities and candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you're interested in this role but unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.
Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. Purpose: Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. As the charity s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Partnerships & Business Development - Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. - Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters. - Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners. - Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support. Trusts & Foundations: - Research and identify funding opportunities. - Write compelling funding applications and reports. - Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications. Fundraising Strategy & Income Development: - Develop and implement a fundraising plan. - Diversify income streams. - Monitor performance and report to leadership. Communications & Supporter Engagement: - Support fundraising campaigns and communications. - Share impact stories and case studies. - Represent the charity at events. Fundraising Operations: - Maintain accurate donor records. - Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters. - Support fundraising systems and processes. Governance and Compliance: - Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience - Experience in fundraising or partnerships. - Strong relationship-building ability. - Excellent communication skills. - Strong organisational skills. - Experience working to targets. - Confidence networking externally. - Good IT skills and record keeping. - Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work. - Full UK driving licence. Desirable - Experience in corporate partnerships. - Experience writing trust applications. - Knowledge of CRM systems. - Experience in a small charity environment. (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications) Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
May 22, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. Purpose: Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. As the charity s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Partnerships & Business Development - Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. - Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters. - Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners. - Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support. Trusts & Foundations: - Research and identify funding opportunities. - Write compelling funding applications and reports. - Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications. Fundraising Strategy & Income Development: - Develop and implement a fundraising plan. - Diversify income streams. - Monitor performance and report to leadership. Communications & Supporter Engagement: - Support fundraising campaigns and communications. - Share impact stories and case studies. - Represent the charity at events. Fundraising Operations: - Maintain accurate donor records. - Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters. - Support fundraising systems and processes. Governance and Compliance: - Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience - Experience in fundraising or partnerships. - Strong relationship-building ability. - Excellent communication skills. - Strong organisational skills. - Experience working to targets. - Confidence networking externally. - Good IT skills and record keeping. - Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work. - Full UK driving licence. Desirable - Experience in corporate partnerships. - Experience writing trust applications. - Knowledge of CRM systems. - Experience in a small charity environment. (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications) Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Bloomsbury, Shropshire
Are you an experienced fundraising compliance professional looking for a role where you can shape standards, influence culture and help create the best possible supporter experience? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Fundraising Compliance Manager to join our sector-leading team at an exciting point of growth and evolution. This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening how we support safe, ethical and high-quality fundraising across the organisation. In this role, you ll work across teams and with external agencies to help embed a culture where compliance is seen not as a barrier, but as something that enables confident, responsible and supporter-focused fundraising. You ll combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery using insight, training and collaboration to help teams make good decisions and deliver excellent experiences. We re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping others navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. This is a varied role with visibility across the organisation, where you ll have the opportunity to shape processes, influence ways of working and help drive continuous improvement. Salary The salary for this position is £45,866 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop fundraising compliance activity across the charity, helping to ensure fundraising is delivered safely, ethically and in line with regulatory requirements. Work closely with fundraising teams and external agencies to quality assure activity and promote high standards across supporter communications and experiences. Monitor, analyse and report on complaints, risks and trends using insight to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen supporter confidence. Produce clear and effective reports for senior stakeholders, including the Fundraising Leadership Team and Trustees. Develop and maintain practical guidance, resources and tools that help teams feel informed, supported and empowered to deliver compliant fundraising activity. Build confidence and understanding of fundraising compliance and best practice through the delivery of training to both internal and external fundraisers. Support the continued evolution of compliance processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, clarity and effectiveness. Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and approachable source of expertise. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Significant experience of working within a fundraising compliance related regulatory environment. Expert knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and wider fundraising regulation. Understanding of Gambling Commission legislation in relation to charity lotteries. Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements. Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly for different audiences. Experience delivering training, guidance or support that helps build confidence and capability. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and practically. A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement and attention to detail. This is a high-impact role where you ll help shape how fundraising is delivered across the organisation creating the confidence, clarity and support that enables teams to do great work responsibly and well.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced fundraising compliance professional looking for a role where you can shape standards, influence culture and help create the best possible supporter experience? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Fundraising Compliance Manager to join our sector-leading team at an exciting point of growth and evolution. This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening how we support safe, ethical and high-quality fundraising across the organisation. In this role, you ll work across teams and with external agencies to help embed a culture where compliance is seen not as a barrier, but as something that enables confident, responsible and supporter-focused fundraising. You ll combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery using insight, training and collaboration to help teams make good decisions and deliver excellent experiences. We re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping others navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. This is a varied role with visibility across the organisation, where you ll have the opportunity to shape processes, influence ways of working and help drive continuous improvement. Salary The salary for this position is £45,866 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop fundraising compliance activity across the charity, helping to ensure fundraising is delivered safely, ethically and in line with regulatory requirements. Work closely with fundraising teams and external agencies to quality assure activity and promote high standards across supporter communications and experiences. Monitor, analyse and report on complaints, risks and trends using insight to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen supporter confidence. Produce clear and effective reports for senior stakeholders, including the Fundraising Leadership Team and Trustees. Develop and maintain practical guidance, resources and tools that help teams feel informed, supported and empowered to deliver compliant fundraising activity. Build confidence and understanding of fundraising compliance and best practice through the delivery of training to both internal and external fundraisers. Support the continued evolution of compliance processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, clarity and effectiveness. Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and approachable source of expertise. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Significant experience of working within a fundraising compliance related regulatory environment. Expert knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and wider fundraising regulation. Understanding of Gambling Commission legislation in relation to charity lotteries. Good understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements. Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly for different audiences. Experience delivering training, guidance or support that helps build confidence and capability. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and practically. A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement and attention to detail. This is a high-impact role where you ll help shape how fundraising is delivered across the organisation creating the confidence, clarity and support that enables teams to do great work responsibly and well.
Head of Partnerships & Development Salary: £41,000 £47,000 per year (dependent on experience) Location: Kensington, London (hybrid working considered) Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Make a transformational impact by building a brand new fundraising function. Not-For-Profit People are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a long established, high impact organisation that supports entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses to thrive. For over 30 years, this organisation has championed social mobility, inclusion and economic opportunity helping thousands of people to start, grow and scale successful businesses. They are now entering an exciting period of growth and are seeking a strategic, relationship driven and entrepreneurial Head of Partnerships & Development to build their first ever dedicated fundraising function. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to shape a fundraising portfolio from the ground up. With limited existing donor relationships, you will take the lead in designing and delivering a multi year fundraising strategy that strengthens long term sustainability and expands the organisation s reach across London and beyond. Your primary focus will be securing six figure corporate partnerships and cultivating high net worth individual donors, supported by a smaller portfolio of trusts and foundations. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships and position the organisation as a high impact partner for businesses and philanthropists. As the organisation s first dedicated fundraiser, you will have the autonomy to shape the function and the potential to grow and lead a team as income increases. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Strategy Lead delivery of a multi year fundraising strategy to diversify and grow income. Corporate Partnerships Secure and manage four to six figure corporate charitable partnerships. High Net Worth Donor Development Identify, cultivate and steward HNWIs and senior business leaders. Trusts & Foundations Oversee the grant pipeline and build relationships with key decision makers. Impact & Case for Support Develop compelling fundraising materials using data, storytelling and social value evidence. Performance & Compliance Track income, monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations. Commercial Development Support growth of commercial income streams, including membership and sponsorship. About You You are a natural relationship builder with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for social impact. You thrive in strategic, outward facing roles and bring confidence working with senior corporate stakeholders and high net worth individuals. You will bring: Prior fundraising expertise and an established network of HNWIs, corporate contacts or philanthropic partners. Demonstrable success securing four to six figure partnerships. Strong skills in impact communication, data led storytelling and persuasive proposal writing. Experience managing grant applications and understanding of grant making processes. Excellent project management, communication and networking abilities. Knowledge of the philanthropic and commercial landscape (desirable). Personal Attributes Passionate about social impact and economic inclusion. Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently. Collaborative and confident working with senior leaders. Curious, open minded and eager to learn. Benefits 21 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Additional days paid leave during Christmas office closure. Interest free season ticket loan. Access to fundraising, partnerships and leadership training. Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Head of Partnerships & Development Salary: £41,000 £47,000 per year (dependent on experience) Location: Kensington, London (hybrid working considered) Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Make a transformational impact by building a brand new fundraising function. Not-For-Profit People are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a long established, high impact organisation that supports entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses to thrive. For over 30 years, this organisation has championed social mobility, inclusion and economic opportunity helping thousands of people to start, grow and scale successful businesses. They are now entering an exciting period of growth and are seeking a strategic, relationship driven and entrepreneurial Head of Partnerships & Development to build their first ever dedicated fundraising function. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to shape a fundraising portfolio from the ground up. With limited existing donor relationships, you will take the lead in designing and delivering a multi year fundraising strategy that strengthens long term sustainability and expands the organisation s reach across London and beyond. Your primary focus will be securing six figure corporate partnerships and cultivating high net worth individual donors, supported by a smaller portfolio of trusts and foundations. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships and position the organisation as a high impact partner for businesses and philanthropists. As the organisation s first dedicated fundraiser, you will have the autonomy to shape the function and the potential to grow and lead a team as income increases. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Strategy Lead delivery of a multi year fundraising strategy to diversify and grow income. Corporate Partnerships Secure and manage four to six figure corporate charitable partnerships. High Net Worth Donor Development Identify, cultivate and steward HNWIs and senior business leaders. Trusts & Foundations Oversee the grant pipeline and build relationships with key decision makers. Impact & Case for Support Develop compelling fundraising materials using data, storytelling and social value evidence. Performance & Compliance Track income, monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations. Commercial Development Support growth of commercial income streams, including membership and sponsorship. About You You are a natural relationship builder with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for social impact. You thrive in strategic, outward facing roles and bring confidence working with senior corporate stakeholders and high net worth individuals. You will bring: Prior fundraising expertise and an established network of HNWIs, corporate contacts or philanthropic partners. Demonstrable success securing four to six figure partnerships. Strong skills in impact communication, data led storytelling and persuasive proposal writing. Experience managing grant applications and understanding of grant making processes. Excellent project management, communication and networking abilities. Knowledge of the philanthropic and commercial landscape (desirable). Personal Attributes Passionate about social impact and economic inclusion. Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently. Collaborative and confident working with senior leaders. Curious, open minded and eager to learn. Benefits 21 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Additional days paid leave during Christmas office closure. Interest free season ticket loan. Access to fundraising, partnerships and leadership training. Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
Door-to-Door Fundraiser Full-Time/Part-Time Salary: £26.4k basic + bonuses (OTE: £46k) Hours: MondayFriday, typically 11am-7pm (flexible) About the Role: Are you outgoing, confident, and passionate about making a difference? As a Door-to-Door Fundraiser , youll represent Dogs Trust , one of the UKs most respected charities click apply for full job details
May 22, 2026
Full time
Door-to-Door Fundraiser Full-Time/Part-Time Salary: £26.4k basic + bonuses (OTE: £46k) Hours: MondayFriday, typically 11am-7pm (flexible) About the Role: Are you outgoing, confident, and passionate about making a difference? As a Door-to-Door Fundraiser , youll represent Dogs Trust , one of the UKs most respected charities click apply for full job details