Remote Fundraising Operations Manager – Data & Compliance

Reed; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Fundraising Operations Manager to lead the operational backbone of our fundraising activity across the organisation. You will drive campaigns, events, donor engagement, and income processing to ensure compliance, accuracy, and impact.

You will manage fundraising systems, CRM platforms, and budgets while delivering insightful reporting, optimising supporter experiences, and enabling the charity to maximise income in a fully remote, UK-wide role.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising operations, supporter services, or charity operations within not-for-profit sectors.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising CRM and donor management systems.
• Experience analysing data and producing meaningful reports and insights.
• Solid understanding of GDPR, fundraising compliance, and supporter data management.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and income reconciliation processes.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences and maximising income for charities.
• Experience in a Charity or Not-for-Profit organisation is essential.
• Understanding of a faith-based organisation is essential.
• Willingness to travel to Manchester – 4 times per month

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of fundraising activity across the organisation.
• Manage and optimise fundraising systems, CRM platforms, donor databases, and reporting tools.
• Ensure supporter data is maintained accurately and in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Analyse fundraising performance, income trends, campaign results, and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Oversee the accurate processing and reconciliation of donations, event income, sponsorship income, and Gift Aid claims.
• Develop and maintain fundraising budgets, forecasts, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Support the delivery of fundraising campaigns, appeals, events, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Commission guidance, and internal policies.
• Manage relationships with third-party suppliers, agencies, CRM providers, and fundraising partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide training and support to fundraising teams on systems, procedures, and best practice.
• Maintain strong quality assurance, governance, and risk management processes.

Skills

Fundraising operations

CRM systems

Data analysis

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Supporter experience

Tools

Fundraising CRM

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced Fundraising Operations Manager to lead the operational backbone of our fundraising activity across the organisation. You will drive campaigns, events, donor engagement, and income processing to ensure compliance, accuracy, and impact.

You will manage fundraising systems, CRM platforms, and budgets while delivering insightful reporting, optimising supporter experiences, and enabling the charity to maximise income in a fully remote, UK-wide role.