Fundraising Manager

Ready to Shape the Future of Young Farmers?

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is recruiting for a talented and motivated Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing the future of one of the UK’s largest rural youth organisations by developing creative strategies to attract funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Location: UK-wide - remote or hybrid (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire)

Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week or 4 days)

Benefits: A generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions, 28 days’ annual leave rising to 33 with service plus discretionary leave, a BUPA health cash plan and access to childcare vouchers.

Who Are NFYFC?

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK, empowering over 23,000 young people aged 10–28 across England and Wales. Through a comprehensive programme of training, competitions, events, and skills development, NFYFC helps young farmers build confidence, leadership, and community connections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, research, and approach new funding opportunities.
• Prepare persuasive funding applications, proposals, and impact reports.
• Grow relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Develop and deliver individual giving campaigns using a range of channels.
• Support YFC county federations by creating fundraising toolkits and resources.
• Integrate fundraising into NFYFC’s marketing and communications.
• Monitor income against targets and adapt strategies accordingly.

About You:

They are looking for someone who is passionate about NFYFC’s mission to support young people in rural communities, self-motivated and proactive, organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and creative, adaptable, and solutions focused. The ideal individual will also be warm, persuasive, and skilled at building positive relationships.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing income from trusts, grant-making bodies, or corporate funders.
• Strong written communication and editing abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable but not essential: experience working with volunteers or committee structures.

How to Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this wonderful organisation that is making a real difference. If this sounds like your dream role, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People: Priya@charitypeople.co.uk

Please note this is being advertised on a rolling basis which applications are being sent as and when received, if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Closing date: 23rd of July

First Stage Interview: 30th/ 1st of August

Second Stage Interview: 7th of August

Safeguarding: NFYFC is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists). Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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