Remote Fundraising Lead: Major Donor Strategy & Events

Deen; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

READ Foundation is a UK-registered charity dedicated to expanding education for vulnerable children worldwide. We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead relationship-building and income-generation across the full fundraising cycle, from prospect research to stewardship, with a focus on major donors and events.

The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours per week, remote-based in the UK with flexible office locations (North, Midlands, or London & South).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Event and project management experience.
• Ability to manage complex, demanding workloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic level minimum).
• Advanced written and verbal presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and cultivate new income sources and donor prospects through network and sector exploration.
• Develop and execute community fundraising strategy with clear action plans and financial targets.
• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and major donors, maintaining strong relationships and maximizing donations.
• Maintain detailed account plans for each supporter, tracking financial outcomes and providing donor reporting.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver fundraising events and major-donor dinners.
• Recruit, manage, and develop volunteer teams in support of fundraising activities.
• Serve as organizational ambassador at events, representing the Foundation's mission and values.
• Hold regular review meetings with the National Fundraising Manager to track progress against 12-month targets and KPIs.
• Ensure all activities comply with Institute of Fundraising best practices, applicable legislation, and organizational policies.
• Strengthen organizational capacity in major-donor cultivation and community fundraising.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Event management

Excel

Strategic thinking

Research & analytics

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

READ Foundation is a UK-registered charity dedicated to expanding education for vulnerable children worldwide. We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead relationship-building and income-generation across the full fundraising cycle, from prospect research to stewardship, with a focus on major donors and events.

The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours per week, remote-based in the UK with flexible office locations (North, Midlands, or London & South).