Average Fundraising Manager salary in the UK

Fundraising AssistantLocation: Central Birmingham – Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in officeContract: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £26,807 per annumThis is an exciting opportunity to take an active role in supporting the implementation of our fundraising strategy at Groundwork UK.The Fundraising Assistant will play a key role in supporting Groundwork’s fundraising efforts and helping us achieve income goals. They will assist the fundraising team in developing relationships with supporters and donors and help secure unrestricted voluntary income.Primary responsibilities will include processing and thanking donations, maintaining database records, building relationships with donors and fundraisers, and generating digital communications, alongside other administrative tasks.This is an exciting time to be joining Groundwork, as we expand our fundraising team and continue to develop our strategy. As a growing team with varying responsibilities, focus and targets will change from time to time, so a flexible working attitude is required.It is a great role for someone who has experience in a fundraising environment or has admin experience elsewhere and is looking to break into the sector. Groundwork is in the process of implementing Raiser’s Edge, so experience of using this or a similar CRM system would be valuable.The post holder would have the pleasure of working with a passionate, dedicated, and capable wider team. There is a high level of commitment to developing this area of income generation from senior management and trustees, providing the postholder with the opportunity to excel and meet strategic targets.They will be a member of the Fundraising and Partnerships team at Groundwork UK and report directly to the Fundraising manager.Groundwork UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements and supportive, family-friendly policies.BENEFITS29 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidaysFlexi-time arrangements, with inclusive and family-friendly policiesOn-the-job training and access to wider training7.5% pension contributionTravel loan schemeHealth cash plan through BHSFSalary sacrifice benefits including childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work schemeDisability Confident EmployerApplications close at midday on Friday 12 December and interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 December.Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.At Groundwork UK we want to ensure everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics.We are a disability-confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to alert us alongside their application, to enable us to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the person specification. We will also discuss any reasonable interview or workplace adjustments with you.No agencies please.

A respected charity in the East of England is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead their trusts and foundations income stream and oversee a key grant programme during a 12-month maternity cover. While the position is initially offered on an interim basis, there is potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.This is a pivotal opportunity within a high-performing Income Generation team, offering the chance to influence strategy, drive income growth, and support vital community services.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with senior leadership and service managers, the successful candidate will:Lead and develop trusts and foundations fundraising activity.Manage and mentor a small fundraising team, ensuring high performance and clear KPIs.Oversee the full prospect pipeline, bid writing, stewardship and reporting.Build and strengthen relationships with grant-makers and philanthropic foundations.Manage a substantial external grant programme, overseeing assessment, panel preparation, due diligence and impact reporting.Identify, test and support new fundraising initiatives to diversify income.Ensure compliance with grant conditions, internal processes, and relevant data protection standards.Key SkillsA proven track record of securing income from trusts and foundations.Experience managing a fundraising function or team.Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce compelling funding proposals.Strong understanding of grant-making processes, stewardship and impact reporting.Experience with fundraising databases.Strategic thinking, strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to step into a strategic, hands-on leadership role within a values-driven organisation making a tangible difference. With the potential for a permanent role at the end of the interim period, it offers both stability and long-term career opportunity. The role is a full time position but a four day week would also be considered. The role is also hybrid with 2 days in the office.

Are you looking for a new and varied sales role? Or do you have a background of fundraising or making great corporate or business relationships? Are you pro-active with a passion for growing and developing new business? We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Fundraising Manager to support the growth of a local charity based in Bedford. This varied and hugely rewarding Fundraising Manager role is a rare opportunity for someone to really make a difference within the local community - with a clear focus on sales. Our Bedford-based client has grown significantly over the last few years and they are looking for someone who shares their values and can support further growth, opening new doors to generate income for the charity. If you have proven sales or fundraising, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People, in complete confidence. The Role: The Fundraising Manager will focus on significantly increasing growth in fundraising activities, including corporate and individual giving, community events and supporting strong relationships with local businesses, schools and clubs, increasing engagement. They will lead fundraising as they enter another exciting period of growth for the charity. This varied role will also involve implementing a marketing plan to promote their impact and their various services. You will also lead events, maximising potential fundraising, increasing brand awareness - building and supporting a network of volunteers and supporters/donors. Acting as one of the main links with the charity, the individual will be targeted with growing, supporting and coordinating the charity's community engagement and activities. THE PERSON: You will be working within a fast-paced and agile charity, you will need to think on your feet, effectively prioritising your time and taking on challenges head on. Applicants should have a strong work-ethic and can-do attitude. More Detail: Lead and develop fundraising Initiatives as part of the management and leadership team, successfully achieving fundraising targets to support their work.Maximise fundraising potential, increasing funding, developing creative ideas to generate vital funds.Securing financial gifts from foundations, conducting prospective research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers.Creating new and nurturing current partnerships with corporates, converting opportunities to the charity and driving sales through our events, packages and donations.Delivering high quality and well managed events that promote their brand and values, with a clear focus on generating income. This will include liaising with venues, suppliers, sponsors and donors.Leading and delivering a strategic marketing plan that promotes all elements of our work across a variety of platforms including social media and email.Confident, ambitious and energetic with initiative and a persuasive manner.Highly organised, ability to work to deadlines and good attention to detail.Good interpersonal, teamwork and relationship management skills, a can-do approach.Sound organisation and events management experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Understanding of marketing tools and how to promote charitable activities.Ability to secure funding from grant funders and understanding of grant making process.Full and clean driving licenceThis role will be subject to an enhanced DBC check. This rarely available and varied role will be offering a basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits and the flexibility to work 1 day per week from home. If you have the sales or fundraising experience we are looking for, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.