Average Fundraising Officer salary in the UK

Senior External Engagement Officer - 3 month contract with potential for permanent placement Join a respected charity organisation in its mission to enhance support and care. We are seeking a proactive Senior External Engagement Officer to engage with external agencies and organisations to raise both income and in-kind donations. This role involves collaboration with new and existing supporters while keeping internal teams informed about opportunities and developments. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage specific fundraising initiatives to meet annual income targets.Support event planning and community volunteering efforts by providing valuable contacts.Stimulate and maintain interest among corporate contacts, sharing information across teams.Collaborate with the CEO to identify and evaluate new fundraising opportunities.Maintain compliance with fundraising regulations, data protection, and best practices.Act as a fundraising advocate, delivering presentations and fostering lasting relationships with regional individuals, organisations, and companies.Manage relationships with Charity Ambassadors, securing and tailoring roles to their skills.Continuously engage with care staff and supporters to ensure the highest standards of donor care and stewardship. Skills & Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a fundraising role with hands-on experience in generating significant income.Demonstrated ability to secure income close to or exceeding £1M.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organisational and planning capabilities with an ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.Proficiency in database managementA valid full driving licence; flexible to work some weekends and evenings. General Information: The position requires a professional and respectful approach, especially towards the needs of beneficiaries and their families. Confidentiality and sensitivity are paramount in all interactions. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a significant impact in a charitable environment. If you are driven, skilled in fundraising, and ready to champion our clients cause, we would love to hear from you. Location: Worthing (Office-based with free parking and exceptional benefits)

Are you passionate about charitable work and would like the opportunity to work for a Football Foundation Trust?This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must also display strong attention to detail and organisational skills.About the Client:We are a Football Foundation using the power of football to improve the lives of children and young people in London. Established as a charity in 2018, we work to support children and young people aged 4 to 18 through the provision of football activities, enabling them to live active lifestyles, and pursue their full potential. Our Football Foundation aims to ensure that every child can take part in our programmes - regardless of their ability to pay or play. We provide an experience and environment that is professional, competitive, and enjoyable for all players, coaches, and parents. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk of harm with whom we work, and we expect all our team to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we carry out basic disclosure checks on all employees and require all roles working directly with children, young people, and adults at risk of harm to have an enhanced DBS check. This post is subject to an extensive disclosure check. About the Role: Manage a portfolio of grant opportunities from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, with grant opportunities ranging from £5,000-£40,000 Support on applications to grant-giving Charitable Trusts and Foundations for opportunities worth over £40,000 Write compelling grant applications to grant-giving Charitable Trusts and Foundations Manage and maintain relationships with existing funders Report on the progress and delivery of both existing and new grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations Work with the rest of the Fundraising team to achieve Fundraising targets in line with the charity’s 5-year strategy Job Specification / Essential Skills Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.They should have strong organisational skills, including time management and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously.Candidates must also have experience working collaboratively in an office environment and enjoy working with others. Experience of the charity sector is desired, but not necessary.An understanding of the social impact football can have on the lives of young people is essential. Person Specification Bachelor’s-level degree or equivalent Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills and a good eye for detail Our client will require a short 1 paragraph supporting statement.

Fundraising and Engagement Manager £33,000 - £37,000 35 hours per week, 26 days holiday, hybrid working, class pass - access to gyms, fitness studios, salons and spas A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Fundraising professional to join this inspirational charity at an exciting time of their development, having moved from being a London-focused charity to one that has national reach. This organisation provides programmes for underrepresented beneficiaries, supporting young people, enriching society and helping communities. A mix of remote and office-based working is offered (3 days needing to be in the offices based near Lewisham) The successful candidate will need to demonstrate fundraising experience supporting a variety of income streams, ideally with a focus on Individual giving. A proven track record of successful direct marketing campaigns and experience of providing exceptional donor stewardship. You will need to be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences, both in writing and verbally. They are looking for a self-starter who enjoys responsibility, someone who is passionate and excited to be part of this incredible team and help build upon their successes. Reporting into and working closely with the Head of Income generation, this position offers much variety and responsibilities including: • Maintaining and growing the charity’s Fundraising income by maintaining relationships and excellent communications with individual supporters and donors • Identifying opportunities for income-generating activity within the wide group of stakeholders • Working in collaboration with the Digital and Communications team in running of virtual or in-person campaigns • Designing and building high-quality, engaging supporter journeys which drive donor acquisition and retention • Managing the Challenge/Events Fundraisers participating in the London Marathon and Westminster Mile, ensuring they are receiving effective stewardship to stay on top of their fundraising and training • Assisting the Income Generation team in planning and delivering stewardship events involving Corporate Partners, Major Donors, and Participants • Working closely with the Communications team to create high quality content/case studies on our participants and donors that can be used on our website and on social media • Assisting in identifying new sources of funding in the Grants and Awards spaces • Reporting to donors on the impact of work and the important role they are playing in supporting • Ensuring the fundraising database (Donorfy) is utilised appropriately, with communications with fundraisers logged effectively • Reporting monthly income, donor acquisition and attrition. IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days