Fundraising Executive – Magen David Adom UK

The Wohl Enterprise Hub; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic community organization in North West London is seeking a passionate individual to foster community engagement and support fundraising initiatives aimed at young adults aged 21–35. The ideal candidate will have experience in community engagement, be an effective communicator, and thrive in relationship-building. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working within an inspiring mission driven by community support. Essential responsibilities include organizing volunteer committees and aiding fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, events, campaigns, or community engagement.
• Energetic and outgoing, comfortable with new people.
• Organised, reliable, and able to juggle multiple activities.
• Strong communicator, confident in one-to-one and group settings.
• Motivated by MDA UK's humanitarian mission.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish new volunteer committees.
• Recruit and support committee members.
• Advise on fundraising methods and ensure success.
• Connect with early-career professionals to build support.
• Track income and supporter recruitment.

Skills

Community engagement

Fundraising

Strong communication

Relationship building

Event planning

Education

A degree is welcome but not essential

Job description

Job type: Permanent, Full time
Location: North West London
Application deadline: 16th January 2026

This role is focused on engaging people aged 21–35 – graduates and early‑stage career professionals, and connecting them to MDA UK’s mission. You’ll build and support volunteer committees, and work with them to fundraise through events, campaigns, challenges and other creative activities. You’ll be out in the community, meeting new people, inspiring them to get involved, and growing a vibrant new generation of MDA UK supporters.

Key Responsibilities

Committee development and support

• Identify and establish new volunteer committees for 21–35s
• Recruit, brief, motivate and support committee members with guidance, tools and plans
• Provide ongoing contact and encouragement to help committees deliver successful activity
• Advise on fundraising and engagement, ensuring committees deliver a wide range of initiatives such as social events, gala evenings, sports challenges, digital campaigns, peer‑to‑peer fundraising and new creative ideas
• Take oversight of the young patronage programme, engaging with existing patrons and encouraging new sign‑ups
• Support logistics and planning where needed, but also empower committees to take ownership
• Ensure activities raise funds, build awareness, and deepen engagement with MDA UK
• Represent MDA UK at community and networking events

Networking and relationship‑building

• Actively connect with early‑career professionals, student alumni networks and other community groups to bring new supporters to MDA UK
• Build long‑term relationships with donors, volunteers and supporters in the 21–35 audience

Fundraising outcomes and impact

• Support committees in setting and meeting fundraising targets
• Track income, participation and supporter recruitment
• Share powerful stories of how funds raised directly support lifesaving work in Israel

Collaboration and administration

• Keep accurate supporter records on CRM systems
• Support marketing and communications for committee‑led initiatives
• Work closely with colleagues to align activity with MDA UK’s overall fundraising strategy

Person Specification

• Experience in fundraising, events, campaigns or community engagement (paid or voluntary)
• Energetic, outgoing and comfortable meeting and engaging new people
• Organised and reliable, able to juggle multiple activities and deadlines
• Strong communicator, confident both one‑to‑one and in groups
• Motivated by MDA UK’s humanitarian mission
• Familiarity with Jewish community life or professional networks for people aged 21–35
• Understanding of different fundraising methods, from events to digital campaigns

Qualifications

• A degree is welcome but not essential – drive, energy and people skills matter most.

For more information about the role, or to receive a personal recommendation, please contact our recruitment team.

Tali – [e-mail] or Yael – [e-mail]