Full-time, Permanent About us A caring organisation with a rich history. Friends of the Elderly is a charity dedicated to providing excellent care and support to older people for over 120 years. We aspire to a society where all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives. We do this via our grant giving service, which provides vital financial support to older people who are living in poverty. We also deliver services personalised to individual needs and integrated with local communities at our care homes and day centres. About the role This is a remote-first role open to candidates anywhere in the UK. You ll join us in our Woking office just once a month for team collaboration days. We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to join our small, busy fundraising team. You will: proactively nurture and grow our relationships with existing supporters develop relationships with new trusts and foundations, taking pride in excellent donor stewardship, create compelling funding applications, reports and communications which demonstrate our impact raise restricted and unrestricted money for our grant giving service and for enhancements to our care homes and day care services, which improve the lives of the older people. Working partnerships Internal: Grants Team, Marketing and Communications Team, care homes and day care services, Estates and Facilities Team, Finance Team. External: Consultants, agencies and suppliers. Key objectives and responsibilities Be primarily responsible for researching and writing, prioritising, developing and submitting compelling proposals, updates and reports to trust donors. Maximise income by building and maintaining relationships with existing portfolio of trust donors through excellent relationship management. Use the database (Access Charity CRM) to maintain accurate and detailed records, manage relationships, and coordinate actions and deadlines. Research and identify new opportunities, and write and submit high quality, targeted proposals to secure support from new and lapsed funders. Prepare written reports on activities, progress and income against objectives. Ensure the impact of our work is clear, visible and effectively communicated in our social media, on our website and in our Impact Report. Liaise with internal staff to compile project information for funding applications, and build positive, professional relationships internally and externally. Gather case studies for use in fundraising communications, applications and reports. Undertake administrative duties such as thanking donors and other routine office procedures as required. Carry out other tasks as required by the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Team. Please note that the key objectives and responsibilities of this role describe the core output that should be achieved in this role. All roles within the charity are required to be flexible and change as our strategy evolves, future policies are introduced and as the needs of our services users change. All staff are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of competence and behaviours in their roles, in line with our values. This isn t just a job; it s about making a difference to older people s lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits : Learning, development, and progression. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free parking at our homes and day clubs. Free DBS checks. Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same! Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Full-time, Permanent About us A caring organisation with a rich history. Friends of the Elderly is a charity dedicated to providing excellent care and support to older people for over 120 years. We aspire to a society where all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives. We do this via our grant giving service, which provides vital financial support to older people who are living in poverty. We also deliver services personalised to individual needs and integrated with local communities at our care homes and day centres. About the role This is a remote-first role open to candidates anywhere in the UK. You ll join us in our Woking office just once a month for team collaboration days. We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to join our small, busy fundraising team. You will: proactively nurture and grow our relationships with existing supporters develop relationships with new trusts and foundations, taking pride in excellent donor stewardship, create compelling funding applications, reports and communications which demonstrate our impact raise restricted and unrestricted money for our grant giving service and for enhancements to our care homes and day care services, which improve the lives of the older people. Working partnerships Internal: Grants Team, Marketing and Communications Team, care homes and day care services, Estates and Facilities Team, Finance Team. External: Consultants, agencies and suppliers. Key objectives and responsibilities Be primarily responsible for researching and writing, prioritising, developing and submitting compelling proposals, updates and reports to trust donors. Maximise income by building and maintaining relationships with existing portfolio of trust donors through excellent relationship management. Use the database (Access Charity CRM) to maintain accurate and detailed records, manage relationships, and coordinate actions and deadlines. Research and identify new opportunities, and write and submit high quality, targeted proposals to secure support from new and lapsed funders. Prepare written reports on activities, progress and income against objectives. Ensure the impact of our work is clear, visible and effectively communicated in our social media, on our website and in our Impact Report. Liaise with internal staff to compile project information for funding applications, and build positive, professional relationships internally and externally. Gather case studies for use in fundraising communications, applications and reports. Undertake administrative duties such as thanking donors and other routine office procedures as required. Carry out other tasks as required by the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Team. Please note that the key objectives and responsibilities of this role describe the core output that should be achieved in this role. All roles within the charity are required to be flexible and change as our strategy evolves, future policies are introduced and as the needs of our services users change. All staff are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of competence and behaviours in their roles, in line with our values. This isn t just a job; it s about making a difference to older people s lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits : Learning, development, and progression. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free parking at our homes and day clubs. Free DBS checks. Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same! Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help us increase our income from mid-level and major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting time to join our charity, Cambridge is changing rapidly, and we are working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space. We have inspiring new projects to expand habitats and green spaces on the Gog Magog Hills, to create a new wetland at our Coton Reserve, to plant trees and woodlands and to save one of Cambridge s oldest buildings. Right now, the work of our charity is needed more than ever before, and we need the financial resources to be able to step up and make even more of a difference. Committed to our causes, you will use your donor cultivation skills to strengthen existing relationships and use your research and networking skills to identify and cultivate new opportunities. Your excellent written and development skills will enable you to work with colleagues to turn their visions into compelling proposals for funders and our wider support base. Your knowledge of fundraising best practice will ensure that we deliver an excellent donor experience. You will be an effective worker with an eye for detail who can use your experience to fulfil the administrative and reporting requirements of the funds you are helping to raise. You will work alongside our Membership & Communications Manager and have some support from our Administrative Assistant. You will also be supported in your work by the CEO, trustees, volunteers, and external contractors. You will be part of a friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference, and your work will have an impact. Our office is in an 18th century building overlooking the beautiful Wandlebury estate. Wandlebury is located on top of the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help us increase our income from mid-level and major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies. This is an exciting time to join our charity, Cambridge is changing rapidly, and we are working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space. We have inspiring new projects to expand habitats and green spaces on the Gog Magog Hills, to create a new wetland at our Coton Reserve, to plant trees and woodlands and to save one of Cambridge s oldest buildings. Right now, the work of our charity is needed more than ever before, and we need the financial resources to be able to step up and make even more of a difference. Committed to our causes, you will use your donor cultivation skills to strengthen existing relationships and use your research and networking skills to identify and cultivate new opportunities. Your excellent written and development skills will enable you to work with colleagues to turn their visions into compelling proposals for funders and our wider support base. Your knowledge of fundraising best practice will ensure that we deliver an excellent donor experience. You will be an effective worker with an eye for detail who can use your experience to fulfil the administrative and reporting requirements of the funds you are helping to raise. You will work alongside our Membership & Communications Manager and have some support from our Administrative Assistant. You will also be supported in your work by the CEO, trustees, volunteers, and external contractors. You will be part of a friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference, and your work will have an impact. Our office is in an 18th century building overlooking the beautiful Wandlebury estate. Wandlebury is located on top of the Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge.
We are thrilled to be helping Spectra to find seek a compassionate, curious, and meticulous Head of Fundraising. You will ideally have experience managing a small teams to achieve impressive results across Trusts, Foundations and Individual Giving. This role can be part time up to 4.5 days week c45k, this is a hybrid role with approximately twice a month in the London office. The Charity A long standing LGBTQ+ charity dedicated to providing supportive, expert, and non-judgemental peer-led health and wellbeing services. You will be joining an incredible organisation that prioritises a work culture that is based on collaboration and a willingness to develop working practices and share existing skills! The Role We are looking for a creative thinker with entrepreneurial ideas and understand how to manage a breadth of income through multiple digital platforms, applications, and bids. You will oversee the funding portfolio, steward meaningful relationships with trust and foundation funders, and support the development of individual donors. You will oversee and develop the fundraising team, including line management of the PT Senior Trusts Fundraiser and the PT Fundraising Executive. You will source and apply for funds to meet a range of strategic priorities over the next period, including managing, reviewing and renewing some existing grants. The Candidate You will have experience in successfully leading small fundraising teams. You will have experience in developing multichannel individual giving programmes, and ideally writing and submitting compelling high value bids for trusts and foundations. If you manage with integrity, stand for LGBTQ+ rights, are committed to racial and social justice, and strive for health equity, get in touch! IMPORTANT NOTE We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please get intouch ASAP to find out more. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
We are thrilled to be helping Spectra to find seek a compassionate, curious, and meticulous Head of Fundraising. You will ideally have experience managing a small teams to achieve impressive results across Trusts, Foundations and Individual Giving. This role can be part time up to 4.5 days week c45k, this is a hybrid role with approximately twice a month in the London office. The Charity A long standing LGBTQ+ charity dedicated to providing supportive, expert, and non-judgemental peer-led health and wellbeing services. You will be joining an incredible organisation that prioritises a work culture that is based on collaboration and a willingness to develop working practices and share existing skills! The Role We are looking for a creative thinker with entrepreneurial ideas and understand how to manage a breadth of income through multiple digital platforms, applications, and bids. You will oversee the funding portfolio, steward meaningful relationships with trust and foundation funders, and support the development of individual donors. You will oversee and develop the fundraising team, including line management of the PT Senior Trusts Fundraiser and the PT Fundraising Executive. You will source and apply for funds to meet a range of strategic priorities over the next period, including managing, reviewing and renewing some existing grants. The Candidate You will have experience in successfully leading small fundraising teams. You will have experience in developing multichannel individual giving programmes, and ideally writing and submitting compelling high value bids for trusts and foundations. If you manage with integrity, stand for LGBTQ+ rights, are committed to racial and social justice, and strive for health equity, get in touch! IMPORTANT NOTE We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please get intouch ASAP to find out more. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Are you looking for an exciting new role within the Charity Sector? Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering with a much-loved Regional Charity to recruit them a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Winchester. About the role As a Trusts Fundraiser you will be working to play a crucial role in securing significant funding from trusts and foundations, helping the organisation to meet the ambitions targets and expand their services to reach more families. You will write creatively to secure funding as well as research and submit compelling grant applications to secure funding for various projects and initiatives. You will also build upon a strong portfolio of existing trusts, and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring effective communication and stewardship. About you You must be able to demonstrate that you can write compelling applications. Experience in the sector is desirable although not essential. If you have transferable skills in research, writing, relationship management, and strategic planning you are encouraged to apply. Please note that this role is a Hybrid role with some time spent in the office near Winchester. Flexible working patterns are available. To hear more about this incredible role please contact Laura Iliff on (phone number removed). Please note that applications are being taken on a rolling basis so please do get in touch asap. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for an exciting new role within the Charity Sector? Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering with a much-loved Regional Charity to recruit them a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Winchester. About the role As a Trusts Fundraiser you will be working to play a crucial role in securing significant funding from trusts and foundations, helping the organisation to meet the ambitions targets and expand their services to reach more families. You will write creatively to secure funding as well as research and submit compelling grant applications to secure funding for various projects and initiatives. You will also build upon a strong portfolio of existing trusts, and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring effective communication and stewardship. About you You must be able to demonstrate that you can write compelling applications. Experience in the sector is desirable although not essential. If you have transferable skills in research, writing, relationship management, and strategic planning you are encouraged to apply. Please note that this role is a Hybrid role with some time spent in the office near Winchester. Flexible working patterns are available. To hear more about this incredible role please contact Laura Iliff on (phone number removed). Please note that applications are being taken on a rolling basis so please do get in touch asap. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Senior Fundraising and Research Officer We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Fundraising and Research Officer to join the team, helping us build on the great work we're already doing and achieve even more. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue our journey to support children and young people in areas of high deprivation to succeed in life. Position: Senior Fundraising and Research Officer Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Salary: £29,680 - £32,099 per annum Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview Dates: First stage: Thursday 25th September 2025 Second stage: Tuesday 30th September 2025 The Role Working as part of a small but ambitious team, you will support fundraising and donor research for Right to Succeed, a fast-growing national charity delivering place-based and educational change in disadvantaged communities. This role will see you: Undertake in-depth prospect donor research, using tools such as Funds Online, GrantNav 360 Giving, and CRM systems. Produce research briefings and present findings to support fundraising strategy. Provide high-quality administrative support, including meeting coordination, thank you letters, and CRM updates. Support the delivery of fundraising events and donor visits. Contribute to the writing of funding applications, bids, and monitoring reports. Lead on administrative support for the Individual Giving funding stream. If you are passionate about collaboration, research, and supporting fundraising that helps children and young people overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused fundraiser with: Experience of writing for a range of audiences. Experience of maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders. Strong research skills and experience with CRM or funding databases. A flexible and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Desirable experience includes: Knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector. Understanding of bid writing and monitoring for Trusts, Foundations, Statutory and Institutional funders. Experience of fundraising from regional sources. Benefits Include: 5% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Medicash health plan Group life assurance Flexible working Commitment to wellbeing and professional development Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we've been working with schools, colleges, and local authorities across Blackpool, Rochdale, Birkenhead, and the Liverpool City Region to build inclusive education systems and improve literacy. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process. Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Research Officer, Trusts & Foundations Officer, Grants Officer, Prospect Researcher, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Administrator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Fundraising and Research Officer We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Fundraising and Research Officer to join the team, helping us build on the great work we're already doing and achieve even more. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue our journey to support children and young people in areas of high deprivation to succeed in life. Position: Senior Fundraising and Research Officer Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Salary: £29,680 - £32,099 per annum Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview Dates: First stage: Thursday 25th September 2025 Second stage: Tuesday 30th September 2025 The Role Working as part of a small but ambitious team, you will support fundraising and donor research for Right to Succeed, a fast-growing national charity delivering place-based and educational change in disadvantaged communities. This role will see you: Undertake in-depth prospect donor research, using tools such as Funds Online, GrantNav 360 Giving, and CRM systems. Produce research briefings and present findings to support fundraising strategy. Provide high-quality administrative support, including meeting coordination, thank you letters, and CRM updates. Support the delivery of fundraising events and donor visits. Contribute to the writing of funding applications, bids, and monitoring reports. Lead on administrative support for the Individual Giving funding stream. If you are passionate about collaboration, research, and supporting fundraising that helps children and young people overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused fundraiser with: Experience of writing for a range of audiences. Experience of maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders. Strong research skills and experience with CRM or funding databases. A flexible and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Desirable experience includes: Knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector. Understanding of bid writing and monitoring for Trusts, Foundations, Statutory and Institutional funders. Experience of fundraising from regional sources. Benefits Include: 5% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Medicash health plan Group life assurance Flexible working Commitment to wellbeing and professional development Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we've been working with schools, colleges, and local authorities across Blackpool, Rochdale, Birkenhead, and the Liverpool City Region to build inclusive education systems and improve literacy. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process. Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Research Officer, Trusts & Foundations Officer, Grants Officer, Prospect Researcher, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Administrator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Fundraising Manager We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Fundraising Manager to join the team, helping us build on the great work we're already doing and achieve even more. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue our journey to support children and young people in areas of high deprivation to succeed in life. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Salary: £46,031 - £49,782 per annum Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview Dates: First stage: Monday 29th September 2025 Second stage: Friday 3rd October 2025 The Role You will be responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of supporters with a focus on securing high-value opportunities (in excess of £75k) and sustaining long-term donor relationships. Working across trusts, corporates, and individuals, you will develop fundraising strategies, lead donor acquisition, craft compelling proposals, and deliver tailored stewardship. This role will see you: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value supporters to achieve income targets. Research, prepare, and submit high-quality grant applications, bids, and proposals. Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with funders, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals. Contribute to pipeline development, planning, and forecasting to ensure long-term income growth. Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop new projects and fundraising opportunities. Monitor, report, and evaluate fundraising activities, ensuring excellent supporter experiences. If you are passionate about collaboration, community-led change, and believe in the power of strong, connected communities to give every child the right to succeed, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a proactive and results-driven fundraiser with: Experience in a charity fundraising role, with a proven track record of securing significant six-figure gifts. Strong knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising, corporate giving, and high-value donor stewardship. Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage funders and stakeholders at all levels. Experience in pipeline development, donor cultivation, and proposal writing. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple projects. A commitment to the mission of the charity and to improving outcomes for children and young people. Benefits Include: 5% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Medicash health plan Group life assurance Flexible working Commitment to wellbeing and professional development Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we've been working with schools, colleges, and local authorities across Blackpool, Rochdale, Birkenhead, and the Liverpool City Region to build inclusive education systems and improve literacy. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process. Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, High Value Giving Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.=
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Fundraising Manager We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Fundraising Manager to join the team, helping us build on the great work we're already doing and achieve even more. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue our journey to support children and young people in areas of high deprivation to succeed in life. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Salary: £46,031 - £49,782 per annum Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview Dates: First stage: Monday 29th September 2025 Second stage: Friday 3rd October 2025 The Role You will be responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of supporters with a focus on securing high-value opportunities (in excess of £75k) and sustaining long-term donor relationships. Working across trusts, corporates, and individuals, you will develop fundraising strategies, lead donor acquisition, craft compelling proposals, and deliver tailored stewardship. This role will see you: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value supporters to achieve income targets. Research, prepare, and submit high-quality grant applications, bids, and proposals. Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with funders, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals. Contribute to pipeline development, planning, and forecasting to ensure long-term income growth. Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop new projects and fundraising opportunities. Monitor, report, and evaluate fundraising activities, ensuring excellent supporter experiences. If you are passionate about collaboration, community-led change, and believe in the power of strong, connected communities to give every child the right to succeed, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a proactive and results-driven fundraiser with: Experience in a charity fundraising role, with a proven track record of securing significant six-figure gifts. Strong knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising, corporate giving, and high-value donor stewardship. Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage funders and stakeholders at all levels. Experience in pipeline development, donor cultivation, and proposal writing. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple projects. A commitment to the mission of the charity and to improving outcomes for children and young people. Benefits Include: 5% employer pension contribution 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Medicash health plan Group life assurance Flexible working Commitment to wellbeing and professional development Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we've been working with schools, colleges, and local authorities across Blackpool, Rochdale, Birkenhead, and the Liverpool City Region to build inclusive education systems and improve literacy. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process. Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, High Value Giving Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.=
Learning with Parents supports families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality. In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home. We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance. About the Role There are 1.4 million primary-aged children growing up in poverty in the UK, and we are currently only working with a fraction of them. We have grown rapidly over the last few years, and are now looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to join our team and help take our fundraising to the next level. You ll be stepping into a role where your creativity, relationship-building skills, and strategic thinking will directly fuel our expansion and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make their mark in a fast-growing, mission-led charity, where innovation is encouraged, impact is measurable and your contributions will directly help drive meaningful change in the education system. Fundraising Strategy and Support Provide input to shape Learning with Parents evolving fundraising strategy Bring fresh ideas and innovation to fundraising development as we expand our impact Keep aware of trends and innovations in the wider fundraising sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore Business Development Working closely with the team to discover and cultivate new corporate partners, trust funders and High Net Worth Individuals Maintain and regularly update a dynamic prospect pipeline, tracking promising opportunities as they develop, ensuring compliance with our Ethics Policy Engage directly with potential partners to create meaningful collaborations that drive shared impact Craft compelling materials and proposals for partnership opportunities that showcase Learning with Parents unique value proposition Write and submit applications to corporate foundations, trusts and other grant making bodies Support representation of Learning with Parents at external fundraising, building our profile and expanding our network Stewardship Feed into the design and implementation of our stewardship strategy to create deeper connections between supporters and our work Take ownership of managing and stewarding your own pool of corporate partners, trusts and foundations and other donors Assist with fulfilling donor due diligence requirements and maintaining compliant records Create compelling update reports and donor communications that bring our impact to life for supporter About You We re looking for a fundraiser who s excited about their next career move. We believe in investing in the right person and we will provide all the training and support you need to excel. You re someone who thrives on making things happen. You ll be able to share examples of how you ve demonstrated: Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills. You excel at juggling multiple priorities and can see the bigger picture while managing the detail Compelling communication skills . You re confident in representing the organisation externally and inspiring audiences Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders. You understand that fundraising is fundamentally about people. You ve built meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level, and know how to nurture partnerships that deliver value for everyone involved Experience in successfully managing long-term partnerships. You know what it takes to keep relationships thriving year after year. You re skilled at finding creative solutions and ensuring all parties feel valued and engaged Persuasive writing and storytelling skills. You can distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences Collaborative outlook and ways of working. You re happy working as part of a team, drawing on the skills and knowledge of those around you, as well as supporting others with your own expertise Mission-driven. Above all, you re excited to champion and uphold our vision, mission and values Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: An understanding of educational inequality in the UK Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face
Aug 31, 2025
Full time
Learning with Parents supports families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality. In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home. We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance. About the Role There are 1.4 million primary-aged children growing up in poverty in the UK, and we are currently only working with a fraction of them. We have grown rapidly over the last few years, and are now looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to join our team and help take our fundraising to the next level. You ll be stepping into a role where your creativity, relationship-building skills, and strategic thinking will directly fuel our expansion and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make their mark in a fast-growing, mission-led charity, where innovation is encouraged, impact is measurable and your contributions will directly help drive meaningful change in the education system. Fundraising Strategy and Support Provide input to shape Learning with Parents evolving fundraising strategy Bring fresh ideas and innovation to fundraising development as we expand our impact Keep aware of trends and innovations in the wider fundraising sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore Business Development Working closely with the team to discover and cultivate new corporate partners, trust funders and High Net Worth Individuals Maintain and regularly update a dynamic prospect pipeline, tracking promising opportunities as they develop, ensuring compliance with our Ethics Policy Engage directly with potential partners to create meaningful collaborations that drive shared impact Craft compelling materials and proposals for partnership opportunities that showcase Learning with Parents unique value proposition Write and submit applications to corporate foundations, trusts and other grant making bodies Support representation of Learning with Parents at external fundraising, building our profile and expanding our network Stewardship Feed into the design and implementation of our stewardship strategy to create deeper connections between supporters and our work Take ownership of managing and stewarding your own pool of corporate partners, trusts and foundations and other donors Assist with fulfilling donor due diligence requirements and maintaining compliant records Create compelling update reports and donor communications that bring our impact to life for supporter About You We re looking for a fundraiser who s excited about their next career move. We believe in investing in the right person and we will provide all the training and support you need to excel. You re someone who thrives on making things happen. You ll be able to share examples of how you ve demonstrated: Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills. You excel at juggling multiple priorities and can see the bigger picture while managing the detail Compelling communication skills . You re confident in representing the organisation externally and inspiring audiences Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders. You understand that fundraising is fundamentally about people. You ve built meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level, and know how to nurture partnerships that deliver value for everyone involved Experience in successfully managing long-term partnerships. You know what it takes to keep relationships thriving year after year. You re skilled at finding creative solutions and ensuring all parties feel valued and engaged Persuasive writing and storytelling skills. You can distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences Collaborative outlook and ways of working. You re happy working as part of a team, drawing on the skills and knowledge of those around you, as well as supporting others with your own expertise Mission-driven. Above all, you re excited to champion and uphold our vision, mission and values Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: An understanding of educational inequality in the UK Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face
Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals. Do you have a: curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations If so, we'd love to hear from you! We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital. We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences. Responsibilities The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders. You will: • maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations • undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities • work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals • record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management • prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required • work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack , available via the link on this page. We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more. Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.
Aug 29, 2025
Full time
Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals. Do you have a: curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations If so, we'd love to hear from you! We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital. We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences. Responsibilities The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders. You will: • maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations • undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities • work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals • record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management • prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required • work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack , available via the link on this page. We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more. Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.
