Senior Fundraiser (Part-time)

Sift UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Autonomy in role

Purpose-driven culture

Real impact on the community

Job summary

Sift UK is seeking a Fundraising Lead to shape their income generation strategy. This part-time role, based in Bristol, offers flexibility and the chance to make a direct impact in supporting individuals affected by self-harm. The ideal candidate will have proven fundraising experience, strong writing skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships. You'll lead fundraising efforts and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, contributing to a charity that prioritizes compassion and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience (particularly with trusts and foundations).
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to tell compelling stories.
• Confidence in building and managing relationships.
• A thoughtful, proactive approach with a high level of self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Leading on fundraising for trusts and foundations.
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
• Supporting the development of a major donor pipeline.
• Overseeing delivery of targeted appeals and campaigns.
• Strengthening funder relationships and stewardship.

Skills

Proven fundraising experience

Writing skills

Relationship management

Self-direction

Job description

Location: Bristol / Hybrid / Remote

Contract: 12 months (with potential to extend)

Working pattern: 16 hours per week (Flexible and remote working offered to the right candidate.)

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping Sift’s future at a pivotal moment in our journey. We support people affected by self‑harm with compassionate, non‑judgemental services, and demand for our work is growing. As we look ahead to the next phase of development, we are investing in fundraising to help us reach more people who need support.

Role

Working closely with the CEO, you will lead our fundraising efforts and help us move from a reactive to a more proactive, strategic approach to income generation.

Responsibilities

• Leading on fundraising for trusts and foundations
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
• Supporting the development of a major donor pipeline
• Overseeing delivery of targeted appeals and up to two campaigns per year
• Strengthening funder relationships and long‑term stewardship

Why this role matters

This role is central to our future. Your work will directly increase access to safe, compassionate support for people affected by self‑harm, and enable us to widen our influence across systems and communities.

Benefits

• Real impact: Work that makes a tangible impact
• Flexibility: A part‑time role with flexibility
• Autonomy: Scope to shape and develop our fundraising approach
• Purpose‑driven culture: A small, collaborative team that puts people first
• A pivotal moment: Be part of an organisation evolving and growing its reach

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience (particularly trusts and foundations)
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• Strong writing skills and the ability to tell compelling stories
• Confidence in building and managing relationships
• A thoughtful, proactive approach with a high level of self‑direction

Joining the Sift team is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity that listens deeply to people with lived experience of self‑harm and works to challenge stigma at every level. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape strategy, work with purpose, and see the real‑world impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Although we are based in Bristol, the role can be remote for the right candidate.

Sift is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of self‑injury, disabled people, people from racially minoritised communities, and others underrepresented in the sector.