Relationship Fundraiser

MND Association; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK seeks a Relationship Fundraiser to enhance community fundraising initiatives. This role involves developing local events, providing tailored supporter journeys, and collaborating with teams to maximize fundraising potential. Ideal candidates are experienced in community fundraising, possess strong communication skills, and can manage relationships effectively. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive benefits package, and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Access to UK Healthcare

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in community fundraising or relationship management.
• Confident using CRM databases with knowledge of GDPR.
• Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community and local business fundraising events.
• Build strong relationships to maximise fundraising potential.
• Ensure funds are processed accurately and on time.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Relationship management skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Do you enjoy building strong relationships and helping others achieve their fundraising goals?

At the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, we are looking for a Relationship Fundraiser to join our team on a 10-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will help strengthen connections with individuals, local businesses, and our branches and groups face‑to‑face across the region. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting fundraisers, delivering events, and ensuring every supporter feels valued.

This is a home‑based role with travel requirements across Lancashire, Manchester and South & West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community and local business fundraising events in your region.
• Provide a tailored supporter journey through a range of quality communications including meetings, calls and emails.
• Support our branches and groups to grow income from local events, trusts, and corporates.
• Build strong relationships to maximise fundraising potential and engagement.
• Ensure funds are processed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with the wider community team to maintain consistent processes and accurate CRM records.
• Represent the Association at events, presentations, and local media opportunities.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice and internal policies.

About You

• Experience in community fundraising or relationship management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people.
• Confident using CRM databases with knowledge of GDPR.
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Passionate about inspiring supporters to reach their fundraising goals.
• Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent attention to detail across cujo written and verbal communication. Sewing? Wait ok. line... etc.
• Track record of working to income targets.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Full clean driving licence.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health проводить, therapies.
• 24 / 7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy / Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.