Job opportunity: Fundraiser (Part-Time) – 2 Days Per Week

St Augustine's College of Theology; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mission-driven environment

Contribution to theological education

Job summary

St Augustine's College of Theology is seeking a part-time fundraiser to develop and lead fundraising initiatives, including alumni giving, major donor cultivation, and grant applications. You will work with the leadership team to secure support for scholarships, faculty development, new programs, and other college projects.

The role offers flexibility with 2 days per week, and the college encourages collaboration with trustees to set targets and timelines for annual giving, aiming to increase

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, grant writing or donor engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of the Church of England and theological education.
• Ability to work independently and strategically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategy to increase income from trusts, foundations, and individual donors.
• Research and write compelling grant applications.
• Oversee regular communication with current and potential donors, including alumni society.
• Organise fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff and trustees to achieve fundraising targets.

Job description

Job opportunity: Part-time fundraiser - 2 days per week

Salary: £35,000 pro-rata

Hours: 2 days per week

Location: London or West Malling

Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser?

St Augustine's College of Theology is seeking an experienced Fundraiser to help sustain and grow our mission. This part-time role (2 days per week) is ideal for someone interested in theological education and keen to develop fundraising strategies that support our students, our educational programs, and the college’s contribution to the Church of England.

About The Role

You will take responsibility for developing and leading fundraising initiatives, including encouraging alumni giving, cultivating relationships with major donors, researching grant-making bodies, and managing funding applications. Working closely with our leadership team, you will play a key role in securing financial support for scholarships, faculty development, new program initiatives, and other college projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to increase income from trusts, foundations, and individual donors.
• Research and write compelling grant applications.
• Oversee regular communication with current and potential donors, including our alumni society, the 'Friends of St Augustine's'.
• Organise fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff and trustees to achieve fundraising targets.

About You

• Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor engagement.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of the Church of England and theological education is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and strategically.

What We Offer

• A supportive and mission-driven working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The opportunity to contribute to the future of theological education in the Church of England.

We shall work with our fundraiser to establish fundraising targets and a timeline for meeting them. Our hope is to arrive at annual giving of around £60,000.

Application deadline: Friday 24th October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 5th November, 1pm, at the West Malling campus in Kent.