Community Fundraiser - Midlands

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a dedicated Community Fundraiser for the Midlands to engage with parishes, schools, and networks. This full-time role will involve nurturing relationships with stakeholders and generating funding through innovative initiatives, ensuring impactful contributions to community welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in community fundraising or a related field is beneficial.
• Strong network of contacts within diocesan community, schools or special interest groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote the charity’s pastoral and spiritual work within local communities.
• Develop relationships with parishes, schools, and diocesan networks.
• Manage relationships with high value and legacy donors.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Organisational Skills

Social Media

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those in need? Do you have the drive to engage with communities, raise awareness, and inspire others to contribute to a meaningful cause? Harris Hill are looking for a dedicated and creative Community Fundraiser - Midlands to join a wonderful charity.

You will have the chance to make a direct impact by working with communities across parishes, schools, and other networks. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, growing the charity base of active supporters, and generating vital funding through various initiatives.

Working from home, covering the Dioceses of Birmingham, Northampton, Hallam, Nottingham, and Shrewsbury

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

• Promote the charity’s pastoral and spiritual work within local communities.
• Develop strong relationships with parishes, schools, and diocesan networks to increase engagement with the charity’s mission.
• Inspire people to make donations and raise funds to support the charity projects, including the sale of charity items and organising fundraising events.
• Recruit and support volunteers, as well as manage fundraising groups and initiatives across the region.
• Manage relationships with high value and legacy donors, ensuring their continued support and engagement.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Previous experience in community fundraising or a related field is beneficial.
• A strong network of contacts within the diocesan community, schools, or special interest groups is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, public speaking abilities, and strong organisational capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media are essential.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own time, and take ownership of key projects, while also being a strong team player.

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Location- London, home based, covering the Dioceses of Birmingham, Northampton, Hallam, Nottingham, and Shrewsbury

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.