9 Community Fundraising Manager jobs in the United Kingdom
Community Fundraising Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute creative community fundraising strategies to meet annual income targets.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential individual donors, community groups, schools, and businesses.
- Organise and manage a calendar of fundraising events, from small local activities to larger-scale challenges.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with fundraising activities and events.
- Develop engaging fundraising materials and communications to promote campaigns and events.
- Manage social media channels and digital platforms to promote fundraising activities and engage supporters.
- Monitor fundraising performance, track income and expenditure, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Represent the charity at community events and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with charity regulations and best practices.
- Provide excellent stewardship to donors, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated.
- Identify and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities.
- Support the wider fundraising team in achieving organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in fundraising, particularly in community or events fundraising.
- Demonstrable success in meeting income targets and managing budgets.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in volunteer management and engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
- A passion for the charity sector and a commitment to the organisation's mission.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally nationally, with flexible working hours as required for events.
- Driving license and access to a vehicle is beneficial.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for making a difference and a talent for inspiring people to give, we would love to hear from you.
Senior Community Fundraising Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive community fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation's overall goals.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of community fundraising staff, providing guidance and support.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, community groups, schools, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Organise and oversee major community fundraising events and challenges, ensuring maximum engagement and return.
- Manage the community fundraising budget effectively, monitoring expenditure and income against targets.
- Analyse fundraising data to identify trends, measure success, and inform future strategies.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop compelling campaign materials.
- Represent the organisation at various community events and functions.
- Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in charity fundraising.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record in fundraising, with significant experience in community fundraising and event management.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and exceeding targets.
- Experience in managing and motivating a team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Proficiency in fundraising databases and CRM systems.
- A passion for the charity sector and a commitment to the organisation's mission.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
Charity Fundraising Manager - Community Engagement
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The Fundraising Manager will also play a key role in developing the annual fundraising plan and budget, monitoring income and expenditure, and reporting on fundraising performance to the board and senior management. You will work closely with marketing and communications teams to develop engaging campaigns that resonate with target audiences and maximize reach. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. A genuine commitment to the charity's mission and values is essential. The position is based in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**, and requires a significant presence in the community and office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational financial goals.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
- Plan, organize, and execute successful fundraising events and campaigns.
- Create compelling fundraising appeals, proposals, and reports.
- Manage the donor database and ensure accurate record-keeping of all donations and communications.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop promotional materials.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Monitor fundraising performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Stay abreast of fundraising trends and best practices in the charity sector.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in a fundraising or development role within the non-profit sector.
- Demonstrated success in achieving fundraising targets.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of various fundraising methods and donor cultivation techniques.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
- Ability to develop strategic plans and manage budgets effectively.
- Passion for the mission of the organization.
- Driving license and willingness to travel locally as needed for community engagement.
Community Fundraising Executive
Posted 9 days ago
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Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be working with an incredible local Charity who provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) to cover the Staffordshire region.
About the role
As Fundraising Executive you will raise agreed income by developing relationships with existing supporters, creating and building links with new supporters, and raising awareness of the cause within their defined area.
You will provide support to the Community Fundraising Lead, working within the wider fundraising division. As a key member of the team, the Fundraising Executive will implement the fundraising strategy for the Charity, inclusive of both in person and online community engagement methods, leading on activity within the Staffordshire region.
Your focus will be to ensure income growth from community sources and activity comprising of individuals, community groups, schools and small community businesses.
About You
Relationships are central to this role and we need you to be a great relationship builder. You should have experience in the following;
- Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships with customers, clients or supporters
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience of general office administration and support
- Experience of working to and achieving financial targets
- Experience of using a customer database, such as ThankQ or similar
- Experience of successfully working independently and as part of a team
Please note that this is a Hybrid role with time spent around Staffordshire, at home and in the office. You will need to be a car driver. Please note that we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis - for more information on this wonderful role - please do get in touch on (phone number removed) for more information.
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.
Community Fundraising Executive
Posted 8 days ago
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Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be working with an incredible local Charity who provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) to cover the Staffordshire region.
About the role
As Fundraising Executive you will raise agreed income by developing relationships with existing supporters, creating and building links with new supporters, and raising awareness of the cause within their defined area.
You will provide support to the Community Fundraising Lead, working within the wider fundraising division. As a key member of the team, the Fundraising Executive will implement the fundraising strategy for the Charity, inclusive of both in person and online community engagement methods, leading on activity within the Staffordshire region.
Your focus will be to ensure income growth from community sources and activity comprising of individuals, community groups, schools and small community businesses.
About You
Relationships are central to this role and we need you to be a great relationship builder. You should have experience in the following;
- Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships with customers, clients or supporters
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience of general office administration and support
- Experience of working to and achieving financial targets
- Experience of using a customer database, such as ThankQ or similar
- Experience of successfully working independently and as part of a team
Please note that this is a Hybrid role with time spent around Staffordshire, at home and in the office. You will need to be a car driver. Please note that we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis - for more information on this wonderful role - please do get in touch on (phone number removed) for more information.
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.
Community Fundraising Officer - Gravesend
Posted 9 days ago
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Salary: £26,761 (pro rata)
Location: ellenor, DA11 7HQ
Hours: Between 30 and 37.5 hours per week, flexible working available, some evenings, and weekends as necessary with time off in lieu.
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Community Fundraising isn’t your average desk job. You’ll be supporting some truly inspirational people and making a real difference to our local community.
Building great relationships within our local area, our Community Fundraising Officer will guide and encourage members of the public, staff and volunteers who choose to support us. You’ll plan campaigns that delight and inspire and lead a team of volunteers to increase our reach to both raise awareness of our mission and increase income to fund our care.
If you’re reading this, and think it’s right up your street, then now is the time to act. Apply now and join the team making amazing things happen every day.
ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor , we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.
We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
- Motivate and inspire our local community to fundraise in aid of ellenor
- Build long lasting sustainable relationships
- Develop and deliver Community Fundraising campaigns like Christmas Tree Recycling
- Run our Glorious Gardens programme
Essential requirements of the role include:
- Experience of Relationship Management or Customer Services
- Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Full UK drivers Licence and access to the use of a vehicle
This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.
UK Immigration:
ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
How to apply:
By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to , CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered .
For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Crossland by email to arrange a call –
Application deadline: 17 September 2025
Interviews will be conducted on 23 September 2025
Community Fundraising & Communications Officer
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Community Fundraising & Communications Officer
Healthcare Charity
Up to £34,000 plus pension contribution
Permanent, full-time
West London, Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in the office
1-SMH-HE/RVF
About the Organisation:
This specialist health charity funds research, education, and patient care. With a turnover of around £2m, it supports projects that improve lives and collaborates closely with healthcare staff, patients, and families.
Job Summary:
The Community Fundraising & Communications Officer will grow community fundraising and lead communications that inspire support. This role suits someone proactive, compassionate, and creative, who enjoys building relationships and writing compelling content.
Community Fundraising
- Steward and grow relationships with community fundraisers and groups.
- Secure new supporters through proactive outreach.
- Build links with healthcare staff to generate leads.
- Lead the seasonal appeal and contribute to campaigns.
- Produce reports and prioritise financially beneficial events.
Communications
- Edit the annual newsletter and produce monthly e-news.
- Manage social media with a focus on fundraising impact.
- Write engaging copy for appeals, stories, and website.
- Maintain positive links with internal comms teams.
Donor Engagement
- Ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.
- Use CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track giving and update data.
- Lead thanking mailings and grow regular giving.
Corporate Fundraising
- Support partnerships through platforms like Work for Good.
- Contribute to sponsorship and matched funding.
- Recruit new companies to support appeals.
Personal Development
- Show appetite for learning and share knowledge.
- Apply best practice in project management, data, and technology.
- Explore innovative tools, including AI, to improve impact.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in a community fundraising role.
- Strong writing skills across social media, newsletters, appeals, and websites.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with CRMs, ideally Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, resilient, and confident on the phone.
- Empathetic, organised, and results-driven.
- Interest in learning, data, and innovative approaches.
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare charity or hospital setting.
- Proven appeal writing success.
- Corporate fundraising experience.
- Basic project management knowledge.
- Awareness of fundraising regulations.
- Driving licence and access to a car.
Why Join
This role combines community fundraising with creative communications in a supportive, mission-driven environment. You’ll join a collaborative team, contribute to life-changing work, and develop your skills while making a meaningful impact.
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Community Fundraising & Communications Officer
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Community Fundraising & Communications Officer
Healthcare Charity
Up to £34,000 plus pension contribution
Permanent, full-time
West London, Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in the office
1-SMH-HE/RVF
About the Organisation:
This specialist health charity funds research, education, and patient care. With a turnover of around £2m, it supports projects that improve lives and collaborates closely with healthcare staff, patients, and families.
Job Summary:
The Community Fundraising & Communications Officer will grow community fundraising and lead communications that inspire support. This role suits someone proactive, compassionate, and creative, who enjoys building relationships and writing compelling content.
Community Fundraising
- Steward and grow relationships with community fundraisers and groups.
- Secure new supporters through proactive outreach.
- Build links with healthcare staff to generate leads.
- Lead the seasonal appeal and contribute to campaigns.
- Produce reports and prioritise financially beneficial events.
Communications
- Edit the annual newsletter and produce monthly e-news.
- Manage social media with a focus on fundraising impact.
- Write engaging copy for appeals, stories, and website.
- Maintain positive links with internal comms teams.
Donor Engagement
- Ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.
- Use CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track giving and update data.
- Lead thanking mailings and grow regular giving.
Corporate Fundraising
- Support partnerships through platforms like Work for Good.
- Contribute to sponsorship and matched funding.
- Recruit new companies to support appeals.
Personal Development
- Show appetite for learning and share knowledge.
- Apply best practice in project management, data, and technology.
- Explore innovative tools, including AI, to improve impact.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in a community fundraising role.
- Strong writing skills across social media, newsletters, appeals, and websites.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with CRMs, ideally Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, resilient, and confident on the phone.
- Empathetic, organised, and results-driven.
- Interest in learning, data, and innovative approaches.
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare charity or hospital setting.
- Proven appeal writing success.
- Corporate fundraising experience.
- Basic project management knowledge.
- Awareness of fundraising regulations.
- Driving licence and access to a car.
Why Join
This role combines community fundraising with creative communications in a supportive, mission-driven environment. You’ll join a collaborative team, contribute to life-changing work, and develop your skills while making a meaningful impact.
Head of Community Engagement & Fundraising
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy to foster stronger relationships with beneficiaries, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
- Design and implement innovative fundraising campaigns across various channels, including digital, grant applications, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners, ensuring retention and growth of philanthropic support.
- Oversee the planning and execution of virtual events, webinars, and online campaigns to increase visibility and engagement.
- Lead and mentor a small, geographically dispersed team of outreach and fundraising professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- Analyze fundraising data and community feedback to identify trends, measure success, and inform future strategies.
- Represent the organization at virtual conferences, networking events, and public forums, articulating the mission and impact with compelling narratives.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop engaging content that highlights the organization's work and successes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
- Contribute to the overall strategic planning and development of the organization.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in non-profit management, fundraising, or community development, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, with a strong understanding of various fundraising methodologies.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, stakeholders, and community leaders.
- Experience in managing remote teams and fostering virtual collaboration is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and digital fundraising platforms.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Non-profit Management, Marketing, Social Sciences); a Master's degree is a plus.
- A genuine commitment to the mission and values of the organization.