Fundraising and Development Manager in London

Job Purpose
To develop fundraising proposals and raise project funds from trusts and foundations, to raise funds through trading activities and events, and to support Action Village India in building effective relationships with project partners in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Reports To
Executive Director and Trustees

Hours
14 hours per week (equivalent to 2 working days) – ideally Wednesday and Thursday.

Location
London Office (5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX)

Contract
Permanent, after a successful 6‑month probationary period

Benefits
Access to an auto‑enrolment pension plan with 3% employer contribution after 6 months of satisfactory service.

Rights and Eligibility
In line with legal requirements this post is subject to a Right to Work check.

Accessibility
Thanks for your interest. Due to the office location, this position is not suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The office is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift.

Fundraising Management and Donor Liaison

• Research, develop and submit fundraising proposals to major donors, trusts and foundations in line with organisational priorities.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases tracking donor deadlines, application status and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate collection of monitoring reports from partners and ensure timely submission to donors.

Events

• Plan, manage and run partnership events for the year in collaboration with the team.
• Attend fundraising events, including evenings and weekends as agreed.
• Support the team during the WOMAD festival and run the Action Village India stall.

Individual Giving

• Plan and deliver regular appeals and engagement communications.
• Develop new methods to engage supporters and grow income from individual giving products.
• Create engaging journeys to retain existing supporters and attract new ones.

Communications and Development Management

• Create inspiring communications that promote supporter engagement and loyalty.
• Oversee partner and project pages on the Action Village India website.
• Contribute material to newsletters and support appeals to individual donors.
• Work with partners to generate marketing materials and visual content about their work.
• Assist in generating awareness‑raising, educational and campaign material for the UK where appropriate.
• Manage the creation of organisational content such as leaflets, webpages and annual reports.
• Collaborate with the Communications, Fundraising and Operations Manager to produce social media and CRM material aligned with the Communications Strategy.
• Support the Executive Director with monitoring and formal progress reports to funders and other organisational needs.

General Responsibilities

• Represent Action Village India as required.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and best practices.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal, private or sensitive information.
• Cover for colleagues or undertake other duties as necessary.

Person Specification – Experience

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in fundraising from trusts and foundations, events and individual giving.
• Experience writing project proposals and reports for funders.
• Success in raising funds from UK trusts and foundations, working independently or as part of a larger team.
• Experience working in partnership and solidarity with national and local NGOs.
• Preferred experience in international development, particularly in Asia and India.
• Experience co‑organising events and fundraising activities.

Person Specification – Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of UK trusts and foundations and institutional fundraisers.
• Knowledge of international solidarity and development landscape and/or familiarity with funder processes, databases and requirements.
• Knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection, Fundraising Code of Practice and related UK standards.
• Ability to produce high‑quality written proposals, narratives, financial reports and communications for diverse audiences.
• Ability to absorb, filter and re‑present information for new audiences.

Person Specification – Personal Qualities

• Passion for supporting humanitarian services that benefit the most vulnerable.
• Excellent communication skills; presenting complex information clearly, concisely and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to stay focused and efficient amid changing priorities.
• Self‑management and initiative in a small, flexible team.
• Excellent organisational skills; systematic work to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, including cross‑cultural relationships and remote collaboration with international partners.

Desirable

• Photoshop and InDesign skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight where necessary (e.g., WOMAD festival).
• Ability to travel to rural India.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, anti‑racism and anti‑discriminatory practices.
• Ability to apply awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion issues to all work areas.
• Commitment to the values, vision and ethos of Action Village India.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy Statement
Action Village India recognises that discrimination and victimisation is unacceptable and that it is in the interests of the Charity and its Employees to utilise the skills of the total workforce. The Charity aims to ensure that no Employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation that celebrates difference and creates relationships of mutual respect. We will not tolerate discriminatory, intimidating, humiliating or harmful behaviour, including abuse, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone has a duty to uphold these principles and speak out about negative behaviour. Any reporting of unacceptable behaviours will be taken seriously, with confidentiality and protection from victimisation. Concerns raised will be investigated promptly, taking into account the wishes of the person making the disclosure. Deliberately false or malicious claims may constitute bullying or harassment and will not be tolerated. Managers and Trustees have responsibilities to promote positive action, support staff development, and investigate breaches promptly.

How to Apply and Timeline
Application is by way of CV and a supporting statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your experience meets the responsibilities. The supporting statement should be around two sides of A4 and no more than three sides. If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Executive Director Kavita Pandey on (emailprotected).

Closing Date for Applications
17:00 Monday 18th September

Selection Process and Timescales
9am Monday 18th September – Deadline for applications
Wednesday 20th September – Notification of interview invitation
Wednesday 27th September – Interviews in London
Thursday 28th or Friday 29th September – Decision communicated to applicants