Philanthropy & Partnerships Coordinator in London

Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.

Part time: Fixed term: 3-6 months, 3 days a week, role is based in London (Flexible work from home arrangements available).

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator supports the development and progression of philanthropy and partnership activity across trusts & foundations, corporate partners, and high-value philanthropic audiences in the UK. The role is focused on coordination, preparation, prospects research, and pipeline support, enabling effective relationship management and timely progression of opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support a targeted portfolio of trusts & foundations, corporate, and philanthropic prospects, assisting with qualification, cultivation, and stewardship activity.
• Support the preparation and submission of trusts & foundations applications, including coordinating inputs, drafting supporting materials, and managing timelines and follow-up.
• Support donor and partner engagement through effective briefing, scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, and moves management.
• Act as a coordination point between UK, Global Philanthropy, Programs, and Business Development teams to align inputs, streamline processes, and reduce bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM and pipeline records, ensuring donor intelligence, engagement activity, and stage progression are consistently recorded.
• Support prospect research and developing profiles when required.
• Support reporting and insight generation, including pipeline tracking, income forecasting inputs, and progress summaries to inform prioritisation and decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience supporting or coordinating fundraising, philanthropy, or relationship-based income generation within a charity or comparable environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and data to support decision-making and insight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing professional-level briefs and materials.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups.
• Exposure to fundraising, particularly in major gifts, trusts and foundations, and/or corporate partnerships.
• Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and their application in donor management.
• Experience supporting donor stewardship activities and relationship management processes.
• Familiarity with working in an international or not-for-profit environment.

HOW WE RECOGNISE YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities” and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close: 30 June 2026

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundation's reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please be advised: Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here. Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.