Programme Fundraising Manager

Lumos; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Fundraising Manager to spearhead fundraising strategies that align with their mission to support vulnerable children globally. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with international programs, engage with high-net-worth individuals, and develop compelling proposals to secure funding. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, ready to make a significant impact in the non-profit sector. Join this dynamic team and help transform care systems for children worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising with strong writing and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record in managing donor relationships and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of funding prospects.
• Lead high-quality proposal development for new funding opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Proposal Writing

Donor Engagement

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certification in Fundraising

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Lumos’s mission is to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families.

Despite clear evidence of the harms of institutions, an estimated 5.4 million children worldwide live in residential care. Separated from their families and communities, these children are among those facing the highest protection risks of any population. Our three-pronged approach is to prevent family separation, to protect children and to promote care reform. We’ve made important progress in closing harmful institutions and reuniting children with their families. And where children are unable to live with their birth families, we promote and support alternative family-based care, such as kinship care and quality foster care. We are committed to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable change for children.

Find out more about our work at www.wearelumos.org

Position:

Based within the global Fundraising team, the Programme Fundraising Manager will generate sustainable income and play a pivotal role in delivering fundraising strategies to support the mission and objectives of Lumos, including the 10-year ambition to be launched in November 2025.

Working with country programmes in Colombia, Kenya, Moldova and Ukraine, as well as the global system change programme, the postholder will manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors, positioning Lumos to secure new and repeat funding from charitable trusts, foundations and institutions. The role will also provide advice and support to the wider Fundraising team, building team capacity and writing compelling proposals to engage High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and other funders in Lumos programmes.

We are looking for a skilled relationship-builder and strategic thinker who has strong writing skills and experience working with donors. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Programmes, Communications, Operations, and Finance, and act as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to make a tangible impact on children’s lives globally.

Requirements:

KEY OBJECTIVES

Prospecting & Engagement

• Develop and manage a pipeline of short, medium and longer-term prospects for each programme area under the 10-year ambition through research, strategic positioning and targeted outreach
• Identify new funding opportunities and support programme teams to align donor interests with Lumos’ work, collaborating with colleagues to develop tailored approaches
• Project manage programme fundraising appeals (e.g. targeted Trust mailings) in coordination with the Programmes and Communications teams
• Stay informed of philanthropic trends and share donor insights across teams
• Represent Lumos in relevant networks and platforms to raise our profile and pursue funding opportunities.
  
  

Proposal Development

• Lead the development of high-quality, high-value proposals to secure new and repeat awards from charitable trusts, foundations, and institutional donors
• Work closely with Programme teams to shape and package funding propositions
• Draft compelling funding proposals and marketing materials as needed, including for HNWI
• Ensure proposals meet donor and internal requirements, in compliance with quality assurance, risk management, and sign-off processes
• Support the development of collaborative, efficient proposal development systems.
  
  

Awards Management

• Support senior leaders in managing key donor relationships through tactical advice, briefings, and pitch preparation
• Build and steward a portfolio of current and prospective donors, ensuring a high-quality engagement experience
• Work with internal teams to stay informed about funding gaps and strategic priorities
• Develop tools and guidance to support programme delivery teams in meeting donor requirements during implementation
• Contribute to organisation-wide funding management best practices and systems.
  
  

Reporting

• Coordinate timely, accurate and engaging donor reports that programme achievements and challenges in a strategic way, ensuring full compliance with donor rules and expectations
• Maintain up-to-date donor information, activity logs and opportunities in Salesforce
• Provide colleagues with donor insights to support planning, collaboration and engagement
• As required, produce internal reports on fundraising against income targets.
  
  

Other

• Build strong working relationships across all teams and levels of the organisation
• Actively contribute to team meetings, planning sessions and cross-team initiatives
• Stay informed about developments in child rights, child protection and care reform
• Support the delivery of strategic fundraising priorities
  
  

Occasional international travel may be required (1-2 trips per year) depending on programme priorities and donor needs.

The Programme Fundraising Manager currently has no line management responsibility; however, the team is expected to grow in the coming years and the role may expand to manage and build the capacity of 1-2 fundraisers.

MANDATORY SAFEGUARDING OBJECTIVES

Lumos is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, adults at risk and the wider communities in which we work. All staff and associates must:

• Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure work complies with all safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ensure the that their behaviours and actions support the safeguarding of children, adults at risk and others and are in line with Lumos policies relating to conduct
  
  

Additionally, the Programme Fundraising Manager is expected to:

• Ensure the required standards relating to safeguarding best practices/protocols are effectively communicated, monitored and maintained within the area of responsibility
• Lead by example in respect to ensuring safeguarding principles and practices are appropriately applied
• Identify and escalate any gaps or improvements necessary for effective safeguarding in conjunction with the Senior Safeguarding Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead for the area of responsibility
  
  

Other information:

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Lumos recognises that the rights of safety and security are aligned with its core mission of ending institutionalisation. Effective and robust safeguarding sit at the heart of our mission and values, and accordingly, Lumos is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children and adults at risk in all of its work. We expect all staff, associates and volunteers to share this commitment. Lumos has a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse or any other form of maltreatment, whether towards children, adults at risk, colleagues or anyone else. Lumos has comprehensive safeguarding and PSEA policies, including expectations for behaviour and conduct that must be followed at all times. Staff and associates will be required to sign the safeguarding policy and Lumos code of conduct, complete a self-declaration and will be provided with a comprehensive safeguarding induction of Lumos safeguarding policies and how to implement them in our work.

Lumos is a member of The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will carefully screen all applicants. Offers of employment are subject to checks and suitable references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Lumos is wholly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and against all forms of discrimination.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive working environment that encourages, supports and gives a voice to all, so that we can best support the children we serve.

We must ensure that all staff are equally valued, included, empowered and respected across the organisation and in everything we do.Lumos is fundamentally built on diverse, multi-national and multi-cultural teams.

This is something we cherish as a key strength and an integral part of our identity.Our organisation values and celebrates the diversity, culture and experience of each member of staff,provides equality of care,and support to everyone.

We pledge to listen carefully,to educate ourselves continually,to promote open dialogue,and to seek out and deal with discrimination and prejudice wherever it occurs in Lumos.

OUR VALUES

Children are at the heart of everything we do. Every child needs love and care in order to flourish – and we’re proud that this is reflected in the values we hold within our organisation. We want to see all children grow up in safe and loving families. Our core values drive us forward in our vision, underpin every aspect of our work and strategy and are critical to helping us maintain a thriving and effective organisation. By making sure every individual feels valued and empowered, we can bring about the very best outcomes for the children we serve.

• We embrace COLLABORATION
• We strive for EXCELLENCE
• We show RESPECT
• We always CARE
• We are PASSIONATE

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