Fundraising Lead Date

RGIT Australia; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haven Wolverhampton is seeking a Fundraising Lead to join our busy team. You will raise vital funds to support women and children affected by domestic abuse, and work across events, donor recruitment, and supporter communications.

Based in Wolverhampton, this hybrid role reports to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement. You will develop donor journeys and manage partnerships, ensuring stewardship and compliance with GDPR and fundraising standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: at least two years' experience in a fundraising role in the charity sector.
• Experience of building meaningful relationships with individuals, groups and businesses.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire our supporters.
• Develop tailored and compelling stewardship plans, enhancing donor understanding and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fundraising activities across the team, including events such as Gala Dinners and donor recruitment.
• Collaborate with marketing to improve donor journeys and engagement campaigns.
• Monitor income and expenditure; ensure donations are accounted for and acknowledged.
• Build long-term relationships with businesses, groups and individuals in the local area.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

CRM experience

Communication skills

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 03 Aug 2026

Description

Department: Fundraising and EngagementLine Manager: Head of Fundraising and EngagementGrade/Pay Scale: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experienceLocation: Wolverhampton (Hybrid – must live in the local area, within a reasonably commutabledistance to the head office in Wolverhampton city centre due to responsibilitiesStatus: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About Us

The Haven Wolverhampton is a Women's Aid organisation and the city’s leading provider ofdomestic abuse and sexual violence support services for women and children. Everything we do isrooted in one purpose: we support victim-survivors to be seen, heard and safe.Violence Against Women and Girls is a global crisis. Nearly one in three women will experiencepartner or sexual violence in their lifetime. In England and Wales alone, 2.2 millionwomen experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2025, and here in the WestMidlands, more than 6,800 children were affected by domestic abuse between 2022 and 2024.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and organised Fundraising Lead to join our busy anddynamic team, raising vital funds to support women and children who have experienced domesticabuse.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and will enjoy a varied role, working across many areasof fundraising - from organising key events such as our Gala Dinner and recruiting regular donors, toaccepting cheques at events and creating emotionally engaging appeals. The Fundraising Lead willwork alongside our marketing communications function to improve our current and potentialsupporter journey, which covers everything from impactful presentations to personalised supporterthank yous.It is crucial the candidate can develop and nurture long-term relationships, particularly withbusinesses, local groups and individuals in the local area to help with raising awareness and engagethe whole group or workforce in our work.The candidate will be part of a supportive team but will need to attend events independently andaccount manage many different partnerships. They will also monitor and manage income andexpenditure ensuring all donations are accounted for and thanked.We are looking for a friendly and engaging professional who wants a fast-paced role that makes adifference to the lives of real people and the local community.

Person Specification

• Essential:Ideally at least two years' experience in a fundraising role in the charity sector
• Experience of building meaningful relationships with individuals, groups and businesses.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire our supporters.
• Develop tailored and compelling stewardship plans, enhancing donor understanding and inspiregiving and loyalty.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be efficient in a fast-paced environment and managemultiple projects simultaneously including our Haven events and third-party event portfolio.
• Lead on the creation of compelling donor journeys and engagement campaigns that inspire givingand loyalty.
• Confident using a CRM database and experience with online fundraising platforms
• Understanding of GDPR, and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Must have a full driving licence and live within reasonable commutable distance of our head office.

Desired

• A passion for ending violence against women and girls.
• An awareness of the Wolverhampton community with existing local contacts.

Data & Insights

• Leverage CRM system to monitor donor behaviour, track income, and generate actionableinsights.
• Produce regular reports to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

Additional information

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitablyqualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject toDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the rightperson before the job ad closes.