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• Managing your own portfolio of mid-to-high value supporters
• Getting to know donors personally, meeting them, calling them, and inviting them to events
• Crafting compelling proposals and updates that inspire action
• Finding and engaging new supporters who share our mission
• Setting and achieving ambitious income targets

• 3–5 years’ experience raising significant gifts for a charity
• A proven ability to secure four and five-figure donations
• Confident, engaging communication skills in writing and face-to-face
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using fundraising CRMs to track relationships and opportunities
• Drive, persistence, and a genuine passion for making a difference

• Managing your own portfolio of mid-to-high value supporters
• Getting to know donors personally, meeting them, calling them, and inviting them to events
• Crafting compelling proposals and updates that inspire action
• Finding and engaging new supporters who share our mission
• Setting and achieving ambitious income targets

• 3–5 years’ experience raising significant gifts for a charity
• A proven ability to secure four and five-figure donations
• Confident, engaging communication skills in writing and face-to-face
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using fundraising CRMs to track relationships and opportunities
• Drive, persistence, and a genuine passion for making a difference

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Reporting To: Head of Programmes & Delivery

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Per annum ( based on experience)

Location: Tooting (onsite-SW17 9SH, London) with 1-day WFH

Contract type: Full-time/Permanent

Closing Date: 26 ^th September 2025

Interview Date: 15^th – 19 ^th September

About Us

At Business Launchpad (BLP), we empower young people aged 18–30 from low-income backgrounds across London to pursue enterprising careers and achieve financial progress. We do this through tailored enterprise programmes, one-to-one coaching, and real-world employability experiences that build both business and life skills.

What makes our work truly unique is the environment that supports it. Our social enterprise, Tooting Works, powers this vision and offers inclusive workspaces, vital infrastructure, and a thriving community hub. Profits from its affordable office and co-working spaces are reinvested directly into our charitable work meaning every space rented helps fund opportunities for the young people we support.

Together, Business Launchpad and Tooting Works form a dynamic ecosystem where enterprise, innovation, and social purpose thrive.

The Role

As Fundraising Manager, you will play a proactive, hands-on role in driving Business Launchpad’s fundraising activity. You will be responsible for building and qualifying a fundraising pipeline and securing income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.

The role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to craft compelling cases for support that demonstrate our impact. You will work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, evidence, and storytelling, ensuring funders clearly see the difference their support makes.

We are seeking a highly organised and conscientious individual with strong planning and project management skills, who thrives on taking initiative and seeing projects through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Build, qualify, and manage a fundraising pipeline and annual work plan.
• Research, develop, and submit high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Develop clear and persuasive cases for support that combine narrative and evidence.
• Contribute to the delivery of the annual fundraising event and community fundraising initiatives.

Relationship Management

• Build and steward strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners.
• Provide excellent stewardship, including regular communication and tailored impact reporting.

Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Track and report on fundraising progress against agreed targets.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records, pipeline data, and activity logs.
• Produce clear, timely reports for senior leadership and trustees.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with regulation, best practice, and GDPR.

Collaboration & Communications

• Work closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams to align messaging, impact data, and storytelling.
• Ensure young people’s voices and experiences are central to all fundraising narratives.

Planning, Budgeting & Project Management

• Contribute to managing fundraising budgets, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Use strong planning and project management skills to deliver against multiple deadlines.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and acting on fundraising opportunities.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Pipeline Development: A well-qualified and up-to-date fundraising pipeline, with clear prospect research and prioritisation.
• Income Secured: Achievement of agreed annual income targets from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Renewal & Retention: High renewal rate of existing funders and strong stewardship leading to multi-year commitments where possible.
• Quality of Applications: Consistently high-quality proposals and cases for support, evidenced by funder feedback and success rates.
• Collaboration: Positive feedback from internal teams (Programmes, Impact & Evaluation, Marketing, Finance) on joint working, ensuring alignment of messaging, data, and budgets.
• Reporting & Compliance: Contributing to timely and accurate reports to funders, leadership, and trustees, with all activity meeting best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Events & Community Fundraising: Effective contribution to annual fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they run smoothly and generate agreed outcomes.
• Professionalism & Initiative: Demonstrated proactivity, independence, and problem-solving in managing workload and driving fundraising activity forward.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
• Experience in building and managing a fundraising pipeline and work plan.
• Excellent grant/proposal writing skills with strong research abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop compelling cases for support through narrative building and storytelling.
• Skilled in building and stewarding funder relationships.
• Confident in planning, project management, and basic budget management.
• Experience in delivering fundraising activity against agreed targets.
• Highly proactive, able to take initiative and work independently while contributing to a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in community fundraising campaigns.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Experience in youth, enterprise, or social impact organisations.

Personal Qualities (Aligned to BLP Values)

• Growth Mindset – reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Community Focused – values the needs and strengths of young people and local communities.
• Collaborative and Enterprising – proactive and thrives on taking initiative.
• One Mission, One Team – highly conscientious and reliable, committed to shared success.
• Positive and Solutions-Focused – motivated by making a real difference.

About Rewards

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
• Personal annual training budget following probation.
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
• Regular team socials throughout the year.
• Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
• General eye test.
• Well-being day (one day per year).
• Volunteer day (one day per year).

The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive and may change as necessitated by business demands.

Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Receipt of two satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please email your CV and a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.

Please note that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.

• Develop and execute a multi-channel fundraising strategy aligned with the charity's overall objectives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Identify, research, and write compelling grant proposals to secure funding from various sources.
• Organise and manage fundraising events, from large-scale galas to smaller community-based activities.
• Develop and implement campaigns to engage the wider community and increase individual giving.
• Manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximising return on investment.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a small team of fundraising staff and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure integrated approaches to supporter engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, fundraising best practices).
• Report on fundraising progress and impact to the senior management team and the Board of Trustees.

• Proven track record of success in fundraising, with at least 5 years of experience in the charity or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong skills in relationship management, proposal writing, and event planning.
• Experience in managing budgets and reporting on financial performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• A passion for the charity's mission and a commitment to its values.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Proficiency in CRM database management (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

• Developing and executing innovative fundraising strategies to meet annual targets and long-term financial goals.
• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
• Managing and growing existing fundraising programs while also exploring and developing new income streams.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of fundraising events, both virtual and in-person.
• Producing compelling fundraising materials, including proposals, reports, appeals, and presentations.
• Working collaboratively with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all fundraising activities.
• Maintaining an accurate database of donors and prospects, ensuring timely and personalized acknowledgments.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, analyzing data, and providing regular reports to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Inspiring and motivating volunteers and staff involved in fundraising activities.

• Significant experience in fundraising, with demonstrable success in achieving targets.
• Strong understanding of major donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, grant writing, and event fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and fundraising software.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.
• Commitment to the values and mission of a charitable organization.

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies and plans to meet annual revenue targets.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, including planning and executing personalized engagement strategies.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals across multiple platforms.
• Write compelling grant proposals and manage relationships with grant-making bodies.
• Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Create engaging fundraising materials, including direct mail, email appeals, and social media content.
• Analyse fundraising data and metrics to track progress, identify trends, and inform future strategies.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers and staff.
• Represent the charity at events and build strong relationships within the community.
• Monitor the competitive fundraising landscape and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system.

• Proven experience in fundraising management within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in achieving fundraising targets and growing donor revenue.
• Strong understanding of various fundraising methods, including major gifts, grants, events, and digital fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems for donor management (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive appeals.
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute multiple fundraising projects simultaneously.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Passion for the charity's mission and a commitment to social impact.
• Experience in event management is advantageous.