If you have experience in individual giving, legacy or supporter stewardship and are passionate about building meaningful, lifelong relationships with donors, we'd love to hear from you. Join our small, supportive fundraising team and help secure vital funding for families affected by Huntington's disease. Apply now and help create a lasting legacy. Job title: Legacy and Supporter Relationships Manager Salary: 35,200 per annum Job type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid role (minimum two days in Central office, Liverpool) Responsible to: Head of Fundraising About the Huntington's Disease Association Huntington's disease has a profound and lasting impact on families, often across generations. Our supporters frequently have a deep, personal connection to the cause and many stay with us for years - as fundraisers, donors and advocates. We are a small, passionate fundraising team working to grow the income that funds vital services and support for everyone affected by Huntington's disease. About the Team You will join a small, collaborative fundraising team comprising a Trusts and Foundations Manager, a Community Fundraising Coordinator, a National Activity Events Coordinator and a Fundraising Administrator. The Head of Fundraising leads on corporate partnerships, major donors and fundraising strategy. Each team member works with a degree of autonomy whilst contributing to shared income goals and a collective approach to supporter care. Role Purpose To steward and grow relationships with our individual supporters across every stage of their journey with the Huntington's Disease Association - ensuring that however someone first connects with us, they feel known, valued and inspired to stay with us for life. This role leads on legacy and in memory fundraising, two areas of significant strategic importance to us, whilst sustaining and developing our wider base of individual donors through appeals, regular giving and digital communications. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications, you will help ensure that every supporter feels genuinely connected to our cause and to the community of people whose lives are shaped by Huntington's disease. Click apply to be directed to the application advert where you can download the job pack. What we offer Hybrid working to support work life balance - 2 days a week in our Liverpool office 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) 1 additional cultural or wellbeing leave day (pro rata for part-time staff) A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution Medicash scheme Travel-to-work scheme Flexible working approach Family forward policies Supportive and positive working environment Fantastic learning and development opportunities Application Please click on 'apply' to begin your application we have designed a specific application journey for this role. Closing date for applications: Monday 17 August 2026, 5pm First round interviews will be held online on Thursday 3 September 2026. Second round interviews will be held in-person in Liverpool on Friday 11 September 2026. Further information For further information about Huntington's disease and the charity please visit our website REF-(Apply online only)
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
If you have experience in individual giving, legacy or supporter stewardship and are passionate about building meaningful, lifelong relationships with donors, we'd love to hear from you. Join our small, supportive fundraising team and help secure vital funding for families affected by Huntington's disease. Apply now and help create a lasting legacy. Job title: Legacy and Supporter Relationships Manager Salary: 35,200 per annum Job type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid role (minimum two days in Central office, Liverpool) Responsible to: Head of Fundraising About the Huntington's Disease Association Huntington's disease has a profound and lasting impact on families, often across generations. Our supporters frequently have a deep, personal connection to the cause and many stay with us for years - as fundraisers, donors and advocates. We are a small, passionate fundraising team working to grow the income that funds vital services and support for everyone affected by Huntington's disease. About the Team You will join a small, collaborative fundraising team comprising a Trusts and Foundations Manager, a Community Fundraising Coordinator, a National Activity Events Coordinator and a Fundraising Administrator. The Head of Fundraising leads on corporate partnerships, major donors and fundraising strategy. Each team member works with a degree of autonomy whilst contributing to shared income goals and a collective approach to supporter care. Role Purpose To steward and grow relationships with our individual supporters across every stage of their journey with the Huntington's Disease Association - ensuring that however someone first connects with us, they feel known, valued and inspired to stay with us for life. This role leads on legacy and in memory fundraising, two areas of significant strategic importance to us, whilst sustaining and developing our wider base of individual donors through appeals, regular giving and digital communications. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications, you will help ensure that every supporter feels genuinely connected to our cause and to the community of people whose lives are shaped by Huntington's disease. Click apply to be directed to the application advert where you can download the job pack. What we offer Hybrid working to support work life balance - 2 days a week in our Liverpool office 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) 1 additional cultural or wellbeing leave day (pro rata for part-time staff) A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution Medicash scheme Travel-to-work scheme Flexible working approach Family forward policies Supportive and positive working environment Fantastic learning and development opportunities Application Please click on 'apply' to begin your application we have designed a specific application journey for this role. Closing date for applications: Monday 17 August 2026, 5pm First round interviews will be held online on Thursday 3 September 2026. Second round interviews will be held in-person in Liverpool on Friday 11 September 2026. Further information For further information about Huntington's disease and the charity please visit our website REF-(Apply online only)
National Galleries of Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Development Lead About the role This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant cultural fundraising campaigns. We're looking for an experienced major gifts or capital fundraising professional who thrives on building exceptional relationships and securing transformational support. You'll join us at a pivotal moment, leading campaigns that will shape the future of Scotland's national collection and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. At National Galleries of Scotland, you'll help secure the future of one of the world's great art collections, cared for on behalf of the nation. You'll raise transformational philanthropic support for projects that preserve Scotland's national collection, expand public access and create lasting cultural impact. We're looking for a strategic and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience leading complex, high-value fundraising campaigns. You'll be equally confident working with major donors, senior colleagues, Trustees and volunteer leaders. You'll combine excellent judgement with strong planning skills, bringing together people, resources and fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious campaign goals. While initially focused on The Art Works, you will have a longer-term remit to help shape future capital fundraising priorities that emerge from our strategic ambitions. You'll personally progress high-value donor relationships while ensuring fundraising campaigns are strategically structured, insight led, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered. You'll help broaden our philanthropic reach by expanding a strong and diverse prospect base across local, national and international audiences. This includes developing approaches to high-value and discreet funders and making the best use of senior volunteers and networks. The scale of the role is exceptional. You'll work on nationally significant projects with a compelling case for support. You'll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact throughout your career. What is The Art Works and why is it important? The Art Works is essential to widening access to art and improving wellbeing, while safeguarding Scotland's national collection for the future. Scotland's £6.6bn, 130,000 object collection is currently at risk: 97% is held in overcrowded stores, half of which fail environmental standards. Commercial storage costs are rising, space is limited, and facilities for research, conservation and access are inadequate. The Art Works provides a permanent, expandable and efficient solution. The new 13,000 sqm building in North Edinburgh's regeneration area will greatly enhance public access and cultural engagement, delivering significant economic, community and national benefits. Designed to the Passivhaus building standard it will be one of the largest cultural buildings of its kind in the world, delivering a very low energy solution for best-in-class collection storage providing long term resilience for our duty of care to the nations collection of fine art, space for future collection growth and providing spaces for partner collections. The design reduces future running costs and drives efficiency of working. The design and project ethos supports local needs creating income, jobs and skills opportunities for the local community. The Art Works will also unlock the full potential of the collection worldwide, removing logistical barriers to loans and touring across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Looking beyond The Art Works As a permanent role within the Development team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering future capital fundraising programmes across the organisation. This includes supporting the fundraising strategy for the planned Mound Level Galleries redevelopment at the National, alongside other strategic capital projects that will help increase access to Scotland's national collection, enhance visitor experience and secure the long-term resilience of our historic buildings and collections. The difference you'll make Reporting to the Head of Development, you will: Provide excellent strategic management of capital fundraising campaigns across the organisation, with an immediate focus on The Art Works as well as responsibility for supporting the planning and delivery of future campaigns, including the Mound Level Galleries redevelopment and other major capital priorities. Contribute to the development of long-term capital fundraising strategies, campaign plans and prospect pipelines to support future organisational priorities beyond The Art Works, ensuring continuity of donor engagement and campaign readiness. Translate campaign strategy, timelines and gift table requirements into clear delivery plans and actions across teams. Monitor progress toward income and activity targets, identify variances early and recommend tactical adjustments based on internal insight and external conditions. Lead the development and maintenance of campaign reporting, including dashboards, risk logs, income phasing and governance papers. Engage directly with major donors, trusts and foundations to cultivate, solicit and steward high-value gifts, working with senior colleagues, Trustees and Campaign Board members as appropriate to maximise outcomes. Oversee and direct cultivation and stewardship activity across the capital campaigns team, ensuring delivery of agreed fundraising strategies and a structured and strategic approach to progressing prospects and delivering income targets, while working closely with the wider Development team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to donor engagement. Expand the philanthropic prospect base by identifying new opportunities and supporting approaches to high value or discreet funders. Oversee the preparation of high quality briefings, materials and follow up for senior level donor meetings and solicitations. Coordinate all donor hospitality activity for the campaign, liaising with colleagues across the Development team and other teams as required, including events, briefings, site visits and other cultivation opportunities. Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship frameworks, ensuring consistent, high quality supporter experiences. Ensure operational readiness for the public phase of the campaign, coordinating colleagues across Development, Communications and Visitor Experience to create effective giving pathways and engagement opportunities. Provide day to day direction to the Development Manager - Capital Campaigns; the Campaigns Coordinator and other team members (to be brought in on a temporary basis as required at key campaign stages) to support high standards of documentation, planning and internal communication. Promote collaborative, inclusive working practices across the team and wider organisation. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you'll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: Significant leadership experience in capital or multi year fundraising campaigns with £multi-million targets. Experience of developing and sustaining a portfolio of high net worth prospects at 5, 6 and 7-figure levels including discreet and invite-only funders. Experience modelling and managing fundraising cash flow, campaign pacing and income phasing across multiple fundraising priorities, ensuring alignment with organisational and project delivery requirements. Ability to expand donor networks at local, national, and international level. Strong presentation and writing skills, with the ability to influence, articulate complex ideas and inspire support. Experience planning and delivering high quality cultivation events and donor engagements. Strong understanding of fundraising sector trends, major donor behaviour and the philanthropic landscape. Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Trustees, volunteer fundraising campaign board members and other high level advocates. Strong knowledge of UK charitable giving and tax considerations relevant to fundraising. Highly motivated, with the ability to act on initiative while exercising good judgement about when to involve others. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence interpreting financial, pipeline and performance data. Experience using CRM/database systems such as Spektrix or similar. It would also be great if you have: Experience of fundraising for multiple capital projects and transitioning donor relationships between successive major campaigns. Knowledge of the arts, culture, heritage, community engagement or education sectors. Understanding of how environmental sustainability, climate action and low energy design influence contemporary philanthropic priorities. Enthusiasm for the mission and work of the National Galleries of Scotland. Experience of fundraising in an international context, particularly in North America and Asia. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Development Lead About the role This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant cultural fundraising campaigns. We're looking for an experienced major gifts or capital fundraising professional who thrives on building exceptional relationships and securing transformational support. You'll join us at a pivotal moment, leading campaigns that will shape the future of Scotland's national collection and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. At National Galleries of Scotland, you'll help secure the future of one of the world's great art collections, cared for on behalf of the nation. You'll raise transformational philanthropic support for projects that preserve Scotland's national collection, expand public access and create lasting cultural impact. We're looking for a strategic and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience leading complex, high-value fundraising campaigns. You'll be equally confident working with major donors, senior colleagues, Trustees and volunteer leaders. You'll combine excellent judgement with strong planning skills, bringing together people, resources and fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious campaign goals. While initially focused on The Art Works, you will have a longer-term remit to help shape future capital fundraising priorities that emerge from our strategic ambitions. You'll personally progress high-value donor relationships while ensuring fundraising campaigns are strategically structured, insight led, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered. You'll help broaden our philanthropic reach by expanding a strong and diverse prospect base across local, national and international audiences. This includes developing approaches to high-value and discreet funders and making the best use of senior volunteers and networks. The scale of the role is exceptional. You'll work on nationally significant projects with a compelling case for support. You'll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact throughout your career. What is The Art Works and why is it important? The Art Works is essential to widening access to art and improving wellbeing, while safeguarding Scotland's national collection for the future. Scotland's £6.6bn, 130,000 object collection is currently at risk: 97% is held in overcrowded stores, half of which fail environmental standards. Commercial storage costs are rising, space is limited, and facilities for research, conservation and access are inadequate. The Art Works provides a permanent, expandable and efficient solution. The new 13,000 sqm building in North Edinburgh's regeneration area will greatly enhance public access and cultural engagement, delivering significant economic, community and national benefits. Designed to the Passivhaus building standard it will be one of the largest cultural buildings of its kind in the world, delivering a very low energy solution for best-in-class collection storage providing long term resilience for our duty of care to the nations collection of fine art, space for future collection growth and providing spaces for partner collections. The design reduces future running costs and drives efficiency of working. The design and project ethos supports local needs creating income, jobs and skills opportunities for the local community. The Art Works will also unlock the full potential of the collection worldwide, removing logistical barriers to loans and touring across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Looking beyond The Art Works As a permanent role within the Development team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering future capital fundraising programmes across the organisation. This includes supporting the fundraising strategy for the planned Mound Level Galleries redevelopment at the National, alongside other strategic capital projects that will help increase access to Scotland's national collection, enhance visitor experience and secure the long-term resilience of our historic buildings and collections. The difference you'll make Reporting to the Head of Development, you will: Provide excellent strategic management of capital fundraising campaigns across the organisation, with an immediate focus on The Art Works as well as responsibility for supporting the planning and delivery of future campaigns, including the Mound Level Galleries redevelopment and other major capital priorities. Contribute to the development of long-term capital fundraising strategies, campaign plans and prospect pipelines to support future organisational priorities beyond The Art Works, ensuring continuity of donor engagement and campaign readiness. Translate campaign strategy, timelines and gift table requirements into clear delivery plans and actions across teams. Monitor progress toward income and activity targets, identify variances early and recommend tactical adjustments based on internal insight and external conditions. Lead the development and maintenance of campaign reporting, including dashboards, risk logs, income phasing and governance papers. Engage directly with major donors, trusts and foundations to cultivate, solicit and steward high-value gifts, working with senior colleagues, Trustees and Campaign Board members as appropriate to maximise outcomes. Oversee and direct cultivation and stewardship activity across the capital campaigns team, ensuring delivery of agreed fundraising strategies and a structured and strategic approach to progressing prospects and delivering income targets, while working closely with the wider Development team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to donor engagement. Expand the philanthropic prospect base by identifying new opportunities and supporting approaches to high value or discreet funders. Oversee the preparation of high quality briefings, materials and follow up for senior level donor meetings and solicitations. Coordinate all donor hospitality activity for the campaign, liaising with colleagues across the Development team and other teams as required, including events, briefings, site visits and other cultivation opportunities. Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship frameworks, ensuring consistent, high quality supporter experiences. Ensure operational readiness for the public phase of the campaign, coordinating colleagues across Development, Communications and Visitor Experience to create effective giving pathways and engagement opportunities. Provide day to day direction to the Development Manager - Capital Campaigns; the Campaigns Coordinator and other team members (to be brought in on a temporary basis as required at key campaign stages) to support high standards of documentation, planning and internal communication. Promote collaborative, inclusive working practices across the team and wider organisation. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you'll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: Significant leadership experience in capital or multi year fundraising campaigns with £multi-million targets. Experience of developing and sustaining a portfolio of high net worth prospects at 5, 6 and 7-figure levels including discreet and invite-only funders. Experience modelling and managing fundraising cash flow, campaign pacing and income phasing across multiple fundraising priorities, ensuring alignment with organisational and project delivery requirements. Ability to expand donor networks at local, national, and international level. Strong presentation and writing skills, with the ability to influence, articulate complex ideas and inspire support. Experience planning and delivering high quality cultivation events and donor engagements. Strong understanding of fundraising sector trends, major donor behaviour and the philanthropic landscape. Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Trustees, volunteer fundraising campaign board members and other high level advocates. Strong knowledge of UK charitable giving and tax considerations relevant to fundraising. Highly motivated, with the ability to act on initiative while exercising good judgement about when to involve others. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence interpreting financial, pipeline and performance data. Experience using CRM/database systems such as Spektrix or similar. It would also be great if you have: Experience of fundraising for multiple capital projects and transitioning donor relationships between successive major campaigns. Knowledge of the arts, culture, heritage, community engagement or education sectors. Understanding of how environmental sustainability, climate action and low energy design influence contemporary philanthropic priorities. Enthusiasm for the mission and work of the National Galleries of Scotland. Experience of fundraising in an international context, particularly in North America and Asia. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be working with an international humanitarian charity to recruit a Senior Individual Giving Manager. The charity has increased its Individual Giving income considerably in recent years and is now investing in further growth. This role will take responsibility for the Individual Giving programme, with a particular focus on recruiting regular donors, improving supporter retention and making sound decisions about where to invest. You will manage the Individual Giving team and work closely with Communications colleagues to plan campaigns, develop digital fundraising and turn public engagement into lasting financial support. Senior Individual Giving Manager Salary: 47,021 to 54,335 Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Location: London with flexible hybrid working. Responsibilities Set and deliver a multiyear Individual Giving strategy focused on sustainable income growth. Grow the Regular Giving programme through digital acquisition, face to face fundraising, telemarketing and other direct marketing activity. Improve welcome, conversion, reactivation and stewardship journeys to increase retention and donor value. Oversee cash appeals and the continued development of mid value and legacy fundraising. Manage a substantial seven figure budget, reforecast income and expenditure, and assess campaign performance against return on investment. Lead and develop the Individual Giving team, manage agency relationships and report clearly to senior colleagues. Work closely with Communications and digital colleagues on integrated campaigns and supporter mobilisation. About You You will have substantial Individual Giving experience and a record of increasing income or growing a donor base. You should have: Experience of donor acquisition and retention across digital and direct marketing channels. A clear understanding of Regular Giving, supporter journeys and lifetime value. Strong budget management and forecasting skills, including experience of assessing return on investment. Experience of managing staff, agencies and suppliers. The confidence to make strategic decisions while remaining involved in campaign delivery. A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with Communications, digital and data colleagues. Working knowledge of relevant fundraising regulation and data protection requirements. Experience of international or humanitarian fundraising would be useful but is not essential. The charity is looking for someone with strong Individual Giving foundations, sound judgement and the ambition to build on an established programme. The organisation offers flexible working hours, a generous employer pension contribution, private medical insurance and a health cashback scheme. To apply or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be working with an international humanitarian charity to recruit a Senior Individual Giving Manager. The charity has increased its Individual Giving income considerably in recent years and is now investing in further growth. This role will take responsibility for the Individual Giving programme, with a particular focus on recruiting regular donors, improving supporter retention and making sound decisions about where to invest. You will manage the Individual Giving team and work closely with Communications colleagues to plan campaigns, develop digital fundraising and turn public engagement into lasting financial support. Senior Individual Giving Manager Salary: 47,021 to 54,335 Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Location: London with flexible hybrid working. Responsibilities Set and deliver a multiyear Individual Giving strategy focused on sustainable income growth. Grow the Regular Giving programme through digital acquisition, face to face fundraising, telemarketing and other direct marketing activity. Improve welcome, conversion, reactivation and stewardship journeys to increase retention and donor value. Oversee cash appeals and the continued development of mid value and legacy fundraising. Manage a substantial seven figure budget, reforecast income and expenditure, and assess campaign performance against return on investment. Lead and develop the Individual Giving team, manage agency relationships and report clearly to senior colleagues. Work closely with Communications and digital colleagues on integrated campaigns and supporter mobilisation. About You You will have substantial Individual Giving experience and a record of increasing income or growing a donor base. You should have: Experience of donor acquisition and retention across digital and direct marketing channels. A clear understanding of Regular Giving, supporter journeys and lifetime value. Strong budget management and forecasting skills, including experience of assessing return on investment. Experience of managing staff, agencies and suppliers. The confidence to make strategic decisions while remaining involved in campaign delivery. A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with Communications, digital and data colleagues. Working knowledge of relevant fundraising regulation and data protection requirements. Experience of international or humanitarian fundraising would be useful but is not essential. The charity is looking for someone with strong Individual Giving foundations, sound judgement and the ambition to build on an established programme. The organisation offers flexible working hours, a generous employer pension contribution, private medical insurance and a health cashback scheme. To apply or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Fundraising Manager Salary: Up to £40,000 based on full time (pro rata for part time), dependent on experience and skills Hours: Full time and part time will be considered. Based at Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, YO62 4EN Closing date: Monday 17th August Onsite Interviews: Week commencing 24th August Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure Historic Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrow Employee Assistance programme Retail savings platform 50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow our fundraising revenue. You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide supporters through their individual giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals and reports, managing donor communications and nurturing our community of support. The Fundraising Manager will report to and work under the direction of the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Develop a Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to include individual giving, regular giving, legacies, partnerships and a supporter scheme. Develop and manage an Individual Giving Programme, using multiple forms of donor acquisition, ensuring high quality donor care and the achievement of agreed targets. Work with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to develop a Legacy Programme, managing the delivery of multichannel activities aiming to recruit, develop and maintain relationships with the public and our supporters for Legacy prospecting and outcomes. Support the development of a major donor portfolio, ensuring successful engagement of high-level individual donors with a view to securing major gifts. Manage the development and implementation of our corporate fundraising programme, building on current partnerships and securing new relationships with a range of partners. Develop fundraising content and materials for a wide range of audiences and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that individual giving messaging is embedded across all touchpoints. Plan and manage the delivery of major fundraising appeals and campaigns, including the management and delivery of fundraising events where appropriate. Support the implementation and management of a fundraising database, ensuring high quality of data input and reporting. Manage the fundraising budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting monthly to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development. Oversee donor communications and ensure excellent donor stewardship, including regular updates and responding to individual donor enquiries in a timely manner. Develop, implement and manage supporter schemes for individuals and corporates, including recruitment, stewardship and the delivery of events. Work alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development to build and nurture relationships with both prospective and existing partners and donors to drive sustainable growth and maintain high levels of engagement. Occasional joint working with colleagues at the St Lawrence Educational Trust on collaborative fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Represent AAT at relevant networking events and conferences alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to expand networks, gather market insights, and increase the organisation s community of support. Ensure staff and volunteers have the information they need to deliver on their roles and support the overall fundraising strategy Ensure all fundraising opportunities and applications align with, and are sensitive to, the Abbey s mission, values and monastic identity. Ensure all fundraising activities are fully compliant, including data protection, Gift Aid, fundraising law and other relevance compliance issues. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Experience You will have: Experienced fundraiser with 5+ years experience Experience of fundraising in a charity context Experience of managing individual giving campaigns, including regular giving and legacies Experience of developing and managing fundraising events and campaigns Proven experience of excellent donor stewardship and managing supporter communications at all levels Proven experience of working within the charity, and/or faith-based organisations Effective planning, organisation, and time management Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable) Skills and Attributes You will bring: Technical Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with individuals, partners and major stakeholders to achieve and exceed targets Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills Effective organisational skills and an ability to manage and meet priorities with varying deadlines Financially literate with budget-management experience and the ability to track and report on fundraising income Ability and confidence to present to internal and external audiences Ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences Experience of using CRM databases for segmentation and reporting to achieve fundraising goals Excellent Office 365 and IT skills Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation Behavioural Understands and is able to communicate the values of Ampleforth Abbey Trust An empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure An agile, flexible and positive mindset Creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the box Problem-solving abilities and clear thinking, with sound judgement; able to make effective decisions under pressure Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously. Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Effective planning, organisation and time management Integrity and diplomacy Proactive style and work ethic High professional standards, methodical and diligent, with a high attention to detail Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Manager Salary: Up to £40,000 based on full time (pro rata for part time), dependent on experience and skills Hours: Full time and part time will be considered. Based at Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, YO62 4EN Closing date: Monday 17th August Onsite Interviews: Week commencing 24th August Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Tea room and Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure Historic Houses and Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes to borrow Employee Assistance programme Retail savings platform 50% discount on fitness suite, swimming and other activities at St Albans Centre About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow our fundraising revenue. You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide supporters through their individual giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals and reports, managing donor communications and nurturing our community of support. The Fundraising Manager will report to and work under the direction of the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Develop a Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to include individual giving, regular giving, legacies, partnerships and a supporter scheme. Develop and manage an Individual Giving Programme, using multiple forms of donor acquisition, ensuring high quality donor care and the achievement of agreed targets. Work with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to develop a Legacy Programme, managing the delivery of multichannel activities aiming to recruit, develop and maintain relationships with the public and our supporters for Legacy prospecting and outcomes. Support the development of a major donor portfolio, ensuring successful engagement of high-level individual donors with a view to securing major gifts. Manage the development and implementation of our corporate fundraising programme, building on current partnerships and securing new relationships with a range of partners. Develop fundraising content and materials for a wide range of audiences and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that individual giving messaging is embedded across all touchpoints. Plan and manage the delivery of major fundraising appeals and campaigns, including the management and delivery of fundraising events where appropriate. Support the implementation and management of a fundraising database, ensuring high quality of data input and reporting. Manage the fundraising budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting monthly to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development. Oversee donor communications and ensure excellent donor stewardship, including regular updates and responding to individual donor enquiries in a timely manner. Develop, implement and manage supporter schemes for individuals and corporates, including recruitment, stewardship and the delivery of events. Work alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development to build and nurture relationships with both prospective and existing partners and donors to drive sustainable growth and maintain high levels of engagement. Occasional joint working with colleagues at the St Lawrence Educational Trust on collaborative fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Represent AAT at relevant networking events and conferences alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to expand networks, gather market insights, and increase the organisation s community of support. Ensure staff and volunteers have the information they need to deliver on their roles and support the overall fundraising strategy Ensure all fundraising opportunities and applications align with, and are sensitive to, the Abbey s mission, values and monastic identity. Ensure all fundraising activities are fully compliant, including data protection, Gift Aid, fundraising law and other relevance compliance issues. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Experience You will have: Experienced fundraiser with 5+ years experience Experience of fundraising in a charity context Experience of managing individual giving campaigns, including regular giving and legacies Experience of developing and managing fundraising events and campaigns Proven experience of excellent donor stewardship and managing supporter communications at all levels Proven experience of working within the charity, and/or faith-based organisations Effective planning, organisation, and time management Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable) Skills and Attributes You will bring: Technical Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with individuals, partners and major stakeholders to achieve and exceed targets Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills Effective organisational skills and an ability to manage and meet priorities with varying deadlines Financially literate with budget-management experience and the ability to track and report on fundraising income Ability and confidence to present to internal and external audiences Ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences Experience of using CRM databases for segmentation and reporting to achieve fundraising goals Excellent Office 365 and IT skills Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation Behavioural Understands and is able to communicate the values of Ampleforth Abbey Trust An empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure An agile, flexible and positive mindset Creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the box Problem-solving abilities and clear thinking, with sound judgement; able to make effective decisions under pressure Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously. Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Effective planning, organisation and time management Integrity and diplomacy Proactive style and work ethic High professional standards, methodical and diligent, with a high attention to detail Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please submit your CV. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Age UK is looking to hire an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to help grow our biggest income stream: Legacies . In the role, you will drive and deliver multi-channel legacy acquisition and supporter journey strategies, developing cross-sell opportunities across Age UK's warm and future audiences to increase legacy pledges to Age UK . You will lead a small team, oversee budgets, KPIs, and campaign performance. This is an exciting moment to join us: a new Income Generation Strategy puts Legacies clearly at the heart of our growth plans - and this role is critical to the success of how we imbed this across all our audiences and communications. Ensuring excellent supporter care and efficient legacy enquiry management will be key responsibilities, alongside managing key stakeholder, agency, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with other internal teams to help enhance supporter engagement whilst maintaining Age UK brand values and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (Fundraising Regulator, ICO, DMA, Charity Commission etc). Join us to make a meaningful difference whilst managing a high-profile programme that powers Age UK's vital work with older people across the UK - helping change how we age today and in the future. For a more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You would be expected to attend the office once a week (currently Thursdays), when our whole Fundraising division attend the office. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too, e.g. critical meetings with agencies and key internal colleagues. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Demonstrable and significant success in strategic planning and implementation of effective Legacy marketing programmes, including robust financial management and implementation of new legacy marketing products and channels. A, I, P Demonstrable and significant experiences driving multi-channel direct marketing acquisition campaigns and supporter retention programmes for mass public fundraising audiences. A, I, P Experience of line management, performance management and inspiring high-performing teams by setting a strong team culture. A, I Experience of negotiation and managing contracts and agencies. A, I Experience commissioning, and interpreting data across a variety of media (DRTV, print and digital) to report on performance of DM campaigns and to inform planning and continuous learning. A, T Proven experience prioritising and working on multiple projects concurrently with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. A, I Skills and Knowledge A self-starter who can spot solutions and tenaciously seize opportunities. A, I Numerate with strong ability to analyse and interpret results and translating this analysis into action. A, T Proficient in MS Office applications particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and in using databases for reporting and data strategies. A, P Excellent knowledge of the legacy giving and mass fundraising landscape in the UK. I The ability and credibility to communicate, influence and collaborate with people at all levels. A, I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Skills and Knowledge An IDM diploma or an alternative recognised marketing qualification is desirable. A A genuine passion and interest in the work of Age UK and creating a world where every older person feels included and valued. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Wellbeing days 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free. Blue Light Card scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information This is a London-hybrid position with colleagues in the Fundraising Division required to attend Age UK's the London office at least once a week, currently Thursdays when all the Fundraising Division is in. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too e.g. for critical meetings with agencies, Age UK supporters and service-users and key internal colleagues. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Age UK is looking to hire an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to help grow our biggest income stream: Legacies . In the role, you will drive and deliver multi-channel legacy acquisition and supporter journey strategies, developing cross-sell opportunities across Age UK's warm and future audiences to increase legacy pledges to Age UK . You will lead a small team, oversee budgets, KPIs, and campaign performance. This is an exciting moment to join us: a new Income Generation Strategy puts Legacies clearly at the heart of our growth plans - and this role is critical to the success of how we imbed this across all our audiences and communications. Ensuring excellent supporter care and efficient legacy enquiry management will be key responsibilities, alongside managing key stakeholder, agency, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with other internal teams to help enhance supporter engagement whilst maintaining Age UK brand values and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (Fundraising Regulator, ICO, DMA, Charity Commission etc). Join us to make a meaningful difference whilst managing a high-profile programme that powers Age UK's vital work with older people across the UK - helping change how we age today and in the future. For a more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You would be expected to attend the office once a week (currently Thursdays), when our whole Fundraising division attend the office. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too, e.g. critical meetings with agencies and key internal colleagues. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Demonstrable and significant success in strategic planning and implementation of effective Legacy marketing programmes, including robust financial management and implementation of new legacy marketing products and channels. A, I, P Demonstrable and significant experiences driving multi-channel direct marketing acquisition campaigns and supporter retention programmes for mass public fundraising audiences. A, I, P Experience of line management, performance management and inspiring high-performing teams by setting a strong team culture. A, I Experience of negotiation and managing contracts and agencies. A, I Experience commissioning, and interpreting data across a variety of media (DRTV, print and digital) to report on performance of DM campaigns and to inform planning and continuous learning. A, T Proven experience prioritising and working on multiple projects concurrently with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. A, I Skills and Knowledge A self-starter who can spot solutions and tenaciously seize opportunities. A, I Numerate with strong ability to analyse and interpret results and translating this analysis into action. A, T Proficient in MS Office applications particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and in using databases for reporting and data strategies. A, P Excellent knowledge of the legacy giving and mass fundraising landscape in the UK. I The ability and credibility to communicate, influence and collaborate with people at all levels. A, I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Skills and Knowledge An IDM diploma or an alternative recognised marketing qualification is desirable. A A genuine passion and interest in the work of Age UK and creating a world where every older person feels included and valued. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Wellbeing days 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free. Blue Light Card scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information This is a London-hybrid position with colleagues in the Fundraising Division required to attend Age UK's the London office at least once a week, currently Thursdays when all the Fundraising Division is in. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too e.g. for critical meetings with agencies, Age UK supporters and service-users and key internal colleagues. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
The Donor Development and Legacies team aims to maximise the value of each donor s contribution over their lifetime using direct marketing channels and through optimal donor relationship management. The income and fundraising team at MSF UK is growing and is a very exciting time to join us! Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri Duration: Permanent Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (to include Wednesdays) Salary: £59,739.12 per annum Job Purpose: Lead and develop the strategy for MSF s Donor Development and Legacies Programme, being accountable for all communications to warm donors (including regular givers and mid value donors) which focus on building relationships with individual supporters to increase their financial contribution and loyalty. Supervise and motivate the Supporter Development Manager (SDM) to implement the supporter development programme with the aim of increasing the lifetime value of MSF UK supporters, by increasing donor knowledge and understanding of humanitarian action and their awareness of the importance of their own support to MSF. The DD&LL is responsible for the full DD&L budget and oversees the SDM, Mid-Value Manager (MVM) and LMM to plan and manage the supporter development, mid-value and legacies budgets. The Head of Individual Giving (HIG) is accountable for the full Individual Giving budget which the donor development, mid-value and legacies budgets are within. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Considerable experience of fundraising at a strategic level with a proven track record in the planning and management against budget, timescale and deadlines. This must include knowledge about warm direct mail, radio, print campaigns, legacy fundraising and fulfilment. Knowledge about the MSF brand and how this is translated into fundraising communications. Knowledge about and the application of the strategy and ethos of fundraising at MSF. Significant knowledge about fundraising audiences and segmentation. Experience of line management and managing a team. Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly. Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities Good interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to build relationships with supporters and external suppliers Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills. Accuracy combined with an attention to detail. Proven ability to manage projects effectively to include planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation. Proven ability to work independently within a team environment. Prove experience with donor proposal writing and budgets. Level of analytical and written skills, and technical skills equivalent to degree level. Experience with reporting and budgeting desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects. Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. HOW TO APPLY Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 26 October 2025, 11.59pm (BST) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The Donor Development and Legacies team aims to maximise the value of each donor s contribution over their lifetime using direct marketing channels and through optimal donor relationship management. The income and fundraising team at MSF UK is growing and is a very exciting time to join us! Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri Duration: Permanent Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (to include Wednesdays) Salary: £59,739.12 per annum Job Purpose: Lead and develop the strategy for MSF s Donor Development and Legacies Programme, being accountable for all communications to warm donors (including regular givers and mid value donors) which focus on building relationships with individual supporters to increase their financial contribution and loyalty. Supervise and motivate the Supporter Development Manager (SDM) to implement the supporter development programme with the aim of increasing the lifetime value of MSF UK supporters, by increasing donor knowledge and understanding of humanitarian action and their awareness of the importance of their own support to MSF. The DD&LL is responsible for the full DD&L budget and oversees the SDM, Mid-Value Manager (MVM) and LMM to plan and manage the supporter development, mid-value and legacies budgets. The Head of Individual Giving (HIG) is accountable for the full Individual Giving budget which the donor development, mid-value and legacies budgets are within. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Considerable experience of fundraising at a strategic level with a proven track record in the planning and management against budget, timescale and deadlines. This must include knowledge about warm direct mail, radio, print campaigns, legacy fundraising and fulfilment. Knowledge about the MSF brand and how this is translated into fundraising communications. Knowledge about and the application of the strategy and ethos of fundraising at MSF. Significant knowledge about fundraising audiences and segmentation. Experience of line management and managing a team. Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly. Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities Good interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to build relationships with supporters and external suppliers Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills. Accuracy combined with an attention to detail. Proven ability to manage projects effectively to include planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation. Proven ability to work independently within a team environment. Prove experience with donor proposal writing and budgets. Level of analytical and written skills, and technical skills equivalent to degree level. Experience with reporting and budgeting desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects. Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. HOW TO APPLY Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 26 October 2025, 11.59pm (BST) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application!
Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? We are seeking a strategic, creative, and driven individual to lead the Individual Giving programme at a well-established and values driven charity, As Head of Individual Giving , you will report directly to the CEO and lead a passionate team dedicated to inspiring individuals to support the charity s mission. You ll shape and deliver multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow the organisation donor base, deepen supporter relationships, and drive sustainable income. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You ll collaborate closely with heads of other departments to ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity mission delivery, communications, and international programmes. As a Head of Individual Giving you will: Head the strategic development and delivery of all individual giving activity. Oversee a diverse portfolio of appeals, ensuring campaign success across acquisition, retention, and stewardship. Drive innovation in supporter engagement, including regular giving, legacy marketing, and donor journeys. Manage key relationships with creative agencies, suppliers, and contractors. Ensure compliance with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator standards, and internal policies. Lead and develop a small, dedicated team including the Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Care Officer, and CRM Data Entry Officer. Oversee the fundraising CRM (Salesforce), ensuring data is accurate, insightful, and utilised to shape campaigns. To be successful, you must have experience: Significant experience in Direct Marketing, ideally within a charity. Proven success in individual giving and campaign management. Strong understanding of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce. Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets. Excellent communication and copywriting skills. Salary: £54,000 per annum Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Contract: Permanent Closing date: 5th November at 9am Interview: 1st round interview 12th November 2nd round interview (if required) 13th November Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! 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.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? We are seeking a strategic, creative, and driven individual to lead the Individual Giving programme at a well-established and values driven charity, As Head of Individual Giving , you will report directly to the CEO and lead a passionate team dedicated to inspiring individuals to support the charity s mission. You ll shape and deliver multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow the organisation donor base, deepen supporter relationships, and drive sustainable income. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You ll collaborate closely with heads of other departments to ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity mission delivery, communications, and international programmes. As a Head of Individual Giving you will: Head the strategic development and delivery of all individual giving activity. Oversee a diverse portfolio of appeals, ensuring campaign success across acquisition, retention, and stewardship. Drive innovation in supporter engagement, including regular giving, legacy marketing, and donor journeys. Manage key relationships with creative agencies, suppliers, and contractors. Ensure compliance with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator standards, and internal policies. Lead and develop a small, dedicated team including the Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Care Officer, and CRM Data Entry Officer. Oversee the fundraising CRM (Salesforce), ensuring data is accurate, insightful, and utilised to shape campaigns. To be successful, you must have experience: Significant experience in Direct Marketing, ideally within a charity. Proven success in individual giving and campaign management. Strong understanding of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce. Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets. Excellent communication and copywriting skills. Salary: £54,000 per annum Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Contract: Permanent Closing date: 5th November at 9am Interview: 1st round interview 12th November 2nd round interview (if required) 13th November Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! 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.
