Community Fundraising Manager

Sjacymru; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Ambulance Cymru is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead a diverse fundraising portfolio across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, high-value supporters and events. The post-holder will build strong relationships, deliver engaging campaigns, and grow sustainable income to support the organisation’s mission across Wales.

Cardiff or Wrexham with some flexible homeworking. Hybrid working is available for managers and above, with occasional out-of-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in generating income across multiple fundraising streams.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with diverse supporters and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills to juggle priorities and targets.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities for varied audiences.
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven with opportunity identification.
• Experience planning and delivering successful fundraising campaigns and events.
• Understanding of supporter journeys and delivering a great supporter experience.
• Experience using CRM systems for data insight and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead income growth across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, high-value supporters and events.
• Build and manage strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and partners.
• Plan and deliver campaigns that engage supporters and meet ambitious targets.
• Utilise data and CRM insights to inform activity and reporting.
• Represent the organisation at events and in the community across Wales.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organisational growth.

Skills

Fundraising revenue generation

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication & influencing

Proactivity & results-driven

Campaign planning & events

CRM data & reporting

Inclusion & collaboration

Job description

Cardiff or Wrexham (with some flexible homeworking)

Salary - £33,502 per annum Permanent - Full time - 35.0 hours per week

The Community Fundraising Manager will play a key role in driving sustainable income growth by leading and developing a diverse fundraising portfolio across community fundraising, corporate partnerships, high-value supporters, and events.

The role will build strong, long-term relationships and deliver engaging campaigns that inspire support and deepen connection to St John Ambulance Cymru’s mission.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to shape and grow a dynamic fundraising programme, identifying new income opportunities and developing innovative campaigns and partnerships.

They will work closely with supporters, volunteers, and partners across Wales, represent the organisation at events and in the community, and play a key role in delivering ambitious targets while contributing to strategic planning and organisational growth.

For managers and above: NB: hybrid working is available, but importantly you may occasionally need to provide urgent information outside office hours. Additional hours can be balanced through the use of TOIL.

What you'll need to be successful

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of generating income across multiple fundraising streams, including community, corporate, events, or high-value giving
• Can build and manage strong, lasting relationships with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities while delivering against ambitious targets
• Has excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence presenting to different audiences
• Is proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to identify and maximise new opportunities
• Has experience of planning and delivering successful fundraising campaigns and events
• Understands supporter journeys and is committed to delivering an excellent supporter experience
• Is confident using CRM systems, data, and insight to inform activity and reporting
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and the organisation’s values