Fundraising Manager

Talking Money; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Bristol seeks a Fundraising Manager to lead income generation. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships with trusts and foundations, develop corporate relationships, and write funding applications. This role plays a critical part in the organization's growth and mission. The position offers hybrid working, a supportive culture, and several benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25–30 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech schemes

Qualifications

• Track record of securing income from trusts and foundations or corporate partners.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow income from trusts and foundations.
• Develop corporate partnerships aligned with our mission.
• Write high-quality funding applications.

Skills

Income generation

Written communication

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Job description

About Talking Money

Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is :

“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.”

We work holistically and person-centred, supporting people facing debt, poverty, rising living costs, poor housing and mental ill-health. Demand for our services continues to rise.

The opportunity

This newly created Fundraising Manager role is central to securing Talking Money’s long-term sustainability. Following funding changes, we are strengthening our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships .

You will join a small, ambitious Leadership Team, shaping strategy while delivering income in a mission-driven organisation.

What you’ll do

• Lead and grow income from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
• Develop early-stage corporate partnerships aligned with our mission
• Write high-quality funding applications and reports
• Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners
• Track fundraising performance, forecasts and pipeline
• Work closely with colleagues to gather impact data and stories
• Contribute to Talking Money’s fundraising strategy

About you

You will be a confident, values-driven fundraiser with :

• A track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and / or corporate partners
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• The ability to think strategically while delivering operationally
• A collaborative and organised working style
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and whole-person support

Experience in small charities, individual giving or fundraising communications is welcome but not essential.

Why join us?

• Make a tangible difference to people facing financial hardship
• Shape a growing fundraising function
• Flexible, hybrid and part-time working
• A compassionate, values-led organisational culture
• Supportive leadership and realistic expectations

Benefits include 25–30 days annual leave (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, health plan, and cycle-to-work and tech schemes.

How to apply

• Your CV
• A supporting statement (max 2 pages)

Deadline: Thursday 15thJanuary, 11pm

Interviews: Tuesday 20thJanuary (in person)

Talking Money is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and an inclusive recruitment process, we welcome applications from people under-represented in the charity and advice sectors. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.