Fundraising & Donor Relations

We are looking for an ambitious and highly personable Fundraising & Donor Relations to grow the Foundation's fundraising network and build long-term relationships with donors, supporters and the wider Gumball 3000 community.

Working closely with the Foundation Manager and Client Relations team, you will identify and develop relationships with philanthropists, entrepreneurs, family offices, corporate supporters, trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

A key part of the role will be understanding the people within our network — their interests, businesses, philanthropic priorities and connections — and identifying meaningful ways for them to engage with and support the Foundation.

This role requires someone who combines excellent relationship-building skills with strong organisation, research and follow-through. You should be naturally curious about people, confident in high-profile environments and able to recognise opportunities that others may overlook.

Key ResponsibilitiesFundraising & Relationship Development

• Identify, research and cultivate prospective major donors, philanthropists, family offices, trusts and corporate supporters.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of fundraising opportunities.
• Develop personalised approaches for prospective and existing supporters.
• Secure financial support through donations, partnerships, campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations and donor communications.
• Develop supporters from initial introductions into meaningful, long-term relationships.
• Identify grant and trust opportunities and coordinate applications where appropriate.
• Support the development and delivery of annual fundraising campaigns and targets.
• Work across Gumball 3000 events and rallies to maximise fundraising and relationship-building opportunities.

Title: Fundraising & Donor Relations

Salary: £34k

We are looking for an ambitious and highly personable Fundraising & Donor Relations to grow the Foundation's fundraising network and build long-term relationships with donors, supporters and the wider Gumball 3000 community.

Working closely with the Foundation Manager and Client Relations team, you will identify and develop relationships with philanthropists, entrepreneurs, family offices, corporate supporters, trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

A key part of the role will be understanding the people within our network — their interests, businesses, philanthropic priorities and connections — and identifying meaningful ways for them to engage with and support the Foundation.

This role requires someone who combines excellent relationship-building skills with strong organisation, research and follow-through. You should be naturally curious about people, confident in high-profile environments and able to recognise opportunities that others may overlook.

Key ResponsibilitiesFundraising & Relationship Development

• Identify, research and cultivate prospective major donors, philanthropists, family offices, trusts and corporate supporters.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of fundraising opportunities.
• Develop personalised approaches for prospective and existing supporters.
• Secure financial support through donations, partnerships, campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations and donor communications.
• Develop supporters from initial introductions into meaningful, long-term relationships.
• Identify grant and trust opportunities and coordinate applications where appropriate.
• Support the development and delivery of annual fundraising campaigns and targets.
• Work across Gumball 3000 events and rallies to maximise fundraising and relationship-building opportunities.

Client & Donor Engagement

• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective supporters.
• Work closely with Client Relations to better understand the Gumball 3000 community and identify potential Foundation supporters.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' interests, businesses, networks and philanthropic activities.
• Create personalised stewardship and engagement plans for key donors and supporters.
• Coordinate donor communications, impact updates and reporting.
• Develop exclusive donor experiences and Foundation events.
• Identify opportunities for introductions and collaborations across the Gumball network.
• Represent the Foundation professionally at events, dinners, rallies and other international activities.

Research, CRM & Data

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of donors, prospects, conversations and opportunities within the CRM.
• Build and maintain high-quality profiles of priority donors and prospects.
• Ensure meetings, introductions and follow-up actions are consistently recorded and progressed.
• Use data and research to identify, segment and prioritise potential supporters.
• Track fundraising activity and pipeline development against agreed objectives.
• Provide regular reporting on fundraising activity, relationships and opportunities.
• Use appropriate digital and AI tools to support research, prospecting, data analysis and productivity.

Wider Opportunity

While the role is primarily focused on the Foundation, we are looking for someone with a good understanding of the wider Gumball 3000 business.

You should be commercially aware and able to recognise when a relationship or conversation may present a wider opportunity for Gumball — whether through a brand, business, introduction or collaboration — and confidently connect that opportunity with the appropriate internal team.

About You

You will be someone who is naturally confident with people, enjoys building relationships and understands how to turn introductions into long-term engagement.

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' experience in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, client relations or relationship development.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, major donors, entrepreneurs, family offices or senior business leaders.
• A proven record of generating significant donations, partnerships or high-value relationships.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication and proposal-writing ability.
• Strong research and prospecting skills.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing relationship data.
• Confidence using data and modern digital tools to work efficiently and identify opportunities.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to work independently.
• Confidence representing an organisation in high-profile social and professional environments.
• Flexibility to travel internationally when required.

Experience within luxury, automotive, motorsport, entertainment, sport, music, fashion, hospitality, philanthropy or high-profile international events would be advantageous.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and relationship-driven — someone who wants to understand who people are, what matters to them and how a genuine relationship can be developed.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the Gumball 3000 Foundation while working within one of the world's most recognised automotive and lifestyle brands.

You will have access to a unique international community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, athletes, creatives, brands and philanthropists, and the opportunity to turn those relationships into meaningful support for young people around the world.

You'll work closely with the wider Gumball 3000 team, attend unique international events and help shape how the Foundation develops its network and fundraising strategy for the future.

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