6 Community Fundraising jobs in the United Kingdom

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.

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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

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.

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.

The Fundraising Coordinator supports the delivery of fundraising activities across various income streams to help achieve income targets and grow supporter engagement. This role involves event coordination, administrative support, and communication with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Coordinator:

• Assist in planning and delivering fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events
• Draft compelling fundraising materials, donation thank-you letters, and supporter communications
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely acknowledgments
• Respond to donor and supporter enquiries promptly and professionally
• Assist in implementing donor stewardship activities to increase retention
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and activities
• Support the promotion of events and campaigns via social media, email, and print
• Track and report on event income and participant engagement.
• Maintain and update the fundraising database
• Provide administrative support to the Fundraising Manager
• Prepare reports on fundraising performance, donor activity, and campaign outcomes

To be considered for the Fundraising Coordinator the candidate will:

• Have experience in fundraising, marketing, administration, or a related role
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hold strong organisational and time management skills
• Be able to build strong relationships
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office and fundraising databases or CRMs
• Friendly, professional manner with excellent attention to detail

Please apply for more information on this great Fundraising position!