Community Fundraising Manager (Senior Leadership Team)

The Motherless Mothers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Motherless Mothers is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead the development of its community fundraising program and empower individuals, schools, workplaces, and community groups to fundraise in creative and meaningful ways.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll develop campaigns, build partnerships, and coordinate campaigns with communications and partnerships teams to maximise fundraising opportunities and grow supporter engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging communities.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence motivating and supporting volunteers and supporters.
• An interest in fundraising, events, or community engagement.
• Passion for The Motherless Mothers' mission and values.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Leadership Team member, lead the development of TMM's community fundraising strategy.
• Create fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives that inspire supporters.
• Support individuals and groups who choose to fundraise for TMM.
• Develop fundraising resources, toolkits, and supporter communications.
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, universities, and community organisations.
• Identify opportunities to grow regular giving and supporter engagement.
• Celebrate and recognise the achievements of TMM fundraisers.
• Work closely with communications and partnerships teams to maximise fundraising opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Creativity

Project management

Volunteer motivation

Fundraising interest

Mission alignment

Job description

Inspiring communities to support motherless mothers and families

Why this role matters

Community fundraising helps turn compassion into action. Whether it's a sponsored challenge, bake sale, charity walk, workplace fundraiser, or local event, every fundraiser helps TMM provide vital support while raising awareness of maternal grief.

As Community Fundraising Manager, you'll lead the development of TMM's community fundraising program, empowering individuals, schools, workplaces, and community groups to fundraise in creative and meaningful ways.

What You’ll Do

• As a member of TMM's Senior Leadership Team, you’ll:
• Develop and lead TMM's community fundraising strategy
• Create fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives that inspire supporters
• Support individuals and groups who choose to fundraise for TMM
• Develop fundraising resources, toolkits, and supporter communications
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, universities, and community organisations
• Identify opportunities to grow regular giving and supporter engagement
• Celebrate and recognise the achievements of TMM fundraisers
• Work closely with the communications and partnerships teams to maximise fundraising opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging communities
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Confidence motivating and supporting volunteers and supporters
• An interest in fundraising, events, or community engagement
• Passion for TMM's mission and values

Time commitment

Flexible and ongoing, with regular involvement as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

What you’ll get out of it

• A strategic leadership role within a growing national charity
• Experience developing and leading a community fundraising programme
• Opportunities to build partnerships and engage supporters across the UK
• The satisfaction of helping communities come together to create meaningful change
• A direct role in ensuring TMM can continue to grow its services and support more motherless mothers