Fundraising Manager

Churches Action for the Homeless; Perth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Churches Action for the Homeless is seeking a passionate Fundraising Manager in Perth to lead our fundraising strategy and increase income through donor engagement and targeted campaigns.

You will steward supporters, craft compelling storytelling, and build relationships with funders while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to secure sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading and implementing a charity fundraising strategy.
• Strong storytelling ability to convert complex issues into compelling narratives.
• Proven track record in donor communications and relationship building.
• Skilled with digital tools and social platforms for supporter engagement.

Responsibilities

• Implement a fundraising strategy across income streams, starting with individual giving.
• Manage and analyse the donor database to inform decisions.
• Develop corporate giving opportunities and build local partnerships.
• Identify funding opportunities through Trusts and Foundations and prepare applications.
• Prepare funding proposals and impact reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure donor stewardship across all channels with warmth and care.
• Coordinate campaigns and communications to raise awareness and engagement.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Storytelling

Donor relations

Digital fundraising tools

Project management

Tools

Donor database management

Job description

About Us

We are a dedicated charity working to improve the lives of the people of Perth and Kinross.

Our Vision

A thriving, connected community, where people have fulfilling and independent lives with a sense of purpose, belonging and hope for the future.

Our Mission

To build inclusive, safe and supportive environments that empower people facing exclusion to participate, help them realise their potential and achieve their goals.

Priorities

• Improving health and wellbeing: People will experience improved health and wellbeing including mental and physical health, relationships and quality of life.
• Supporting recovery: People affected by crisis and/or addiction will rebuild connections, prepare for independent living, and improve their stability.
• Tackling poverty: People affected by or at risk of poverty will be more resilient with impacts mitigated through personalised support.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead the implementation of our fundraising strategy to increase our income generated through fundraising initiatives and bring supporters closer to our mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser and communicator who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and who wants to help the charity grow sustainably. You will be leading and executing CATH’s fundraising strategy with a focus on regular giving, stewarding donors through engagement and support, building relationships with them on their journey with CATH and sharing news of the impact of the charity, sharing powerful stories that demonstrate the difference our supporters make – with the goal of enabling us to reach more people in need and improve our financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a fundraising strategy across all income streams with an initial focus on individual giving.
• Managing and developing the CATH donor database and analysing the donation data to inform decision making and fundraising strategies.
• Assess and develop the current corporate giving opportunities developing relationships with local businesses and industry partners.
• Identify suitable funding opportunities through Trusts and Foundation, developing relationships with the funders where possible and submitting detailed, high quality applications for appropriate funding.
• Identify and cultivate additional new fundraising opportunities.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals and support the development of high-quality reports demonstrating impact.
• Implement a robust stewardship journey for our donors in all streams.
• Stewarding supporters with warmth, authenticity, and care, ensuring long‑term engagement.
• Deliver a variety of charity campaigns (e.g. Giving Tuesday, Christmas appeals, challenge events).
• Ensure fundraising compliance with the guidelines laid down by the Office of Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR).
• Lead our charity’s communications strategy in relation to our fundraising aims to raise awareness and build trust.
• Create meaningful content that celebrates beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters for social media and marketing purposes.
• Manage storytelling across social media, website, newsletters, and print materials.
• Uphold and strengthen the charity’s brand identity and tone of voice.
• Support the production of impact reports, case studies, and campaign materials for fundraising use.
• Build relationships with local and national media to advocate for our cause.

Collaboration & Leadership

Work close with the Business & Finance Manager to align fundraising and associated communication with the CATH strategy. Support frontline staff to gather stories ethically and sensitively. Provide insight, data, and analysis to help the Senior Management Team (SMT) understand its supporters and opportunities for increasing donations. Champion a culture of fundraising and communications throughout the charity.

About You

• Experienced in leading and implementing a charity fundraising strategy.
• A strong storyteller who can turn complex issues into compelling narratives.
• Confident of collaborating with the service co‑ordinators to identify high impact stories and opportunities for fundraising.
• Skilled in writing donor communications that results in increased giving.
• Comfortable using digital tools and social platforms to engage supporters.
• Confident in managing relationships with donors, partners, and community groups.
• Passionate about the voluntary sector and committed to ethical fundraising.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling varied priorities.
• Experience working directly with beneficiaries (or alongside frontline teams) is desired but not essential.

What We Offer

• £39,940 F.T.E./£20.75 per hour.
• 31 days annual leave, including public holidays based on full time working.
• 3% Employer Pension contribution.
• WorkNest Employee Assistance Programme including access to confidential counselling and personal support.
• A supportive charity team driven by care, compassion, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for training, development, and sector-specific learning.
• Flexible working arrangements