Fundraising Manager - Community and Individual Giving

The Organisation

Our client is a charity that supports people as they get older with an array of services. They are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to join them on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension), working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Employer and employee pension contributions (3% employer contribution)
• Cycle to Work Scheme via salary sacrifice
• London Healthy Workplace Award accredited employer, supporting staff wellbeing
• A supportive and dynamic work environment, with opportunities to expand your skills
• Flexible hybrid working, with occasional home working where the role permits
• Regular staff social events
• Training opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and creative fundraiser from a community, individual giving or legacy-giving background to join a passionate and enthusiastic team and make a lasting difference in older people’s lives. You’ll have the chance to see your work in action whilst joining a team that genuinely prioritises wellbeing, collaboration and inclusion.

The Role

As a Fundraising Manager, you’ll take the lead in designing and launching innovative fundraising programmes that brings our client’s ambitious funding strategy to life. Specifically, you’ll develop engaging campaigns and community-led initiatives that inspire members, volunteers, and supporters to take action. You’ll create toolkits, run events, and build the relationships that power a thriving fundraising culture across the organisation. You’ll also develop powerful regular giving, legacy, and in-memory campaigns that grow the supporter base and deepen connections. From heartfelt donor communications to celebration events and stewardship plans, you’ll ensure every supporter feels valued and inspired.

Additionally, you will:

• Recruit, train, and manage Volunteer Fundraisers and Fundraising Groups
• Create and deliver engaging donor journeys and individual giving campaigns
• Develop reports on income and expenditure across all funding streams
• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee stewardship activity
• Deliver updates on impact through centre visits, events, and communications

About You

To be considered as a Fundraising Manager, you will need:

• At least five years’ proven success in community fundraising and/or individual giving and legacies
• Experience of building partnerships with volunteers, businesses, and stakeholders
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing Volunteer Fundraisers
• A track record of creating compelling fundraising campaigns and events
• Experience in delivering fundraising plans and managing budgets with KPIs
• A results-driven mindset and self-motivated approach to exceeding targets
• Strong organisational skills with experience in managing fundraising events
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences

The closing date for this role is the 13th June 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Community Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Charity Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, or Senior Fundraising Officer.

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