Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.
The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income, based initially on a robust pipeline the previous postholder established. There is huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and also work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.
Scotland’s Hospices Together is a partnership of independent hospices. Each hospice is a registered charity in its own right, delivering end-of-life care services and raising funds in their community. By undertaking collaborative fundraising under the umbrella of Scotland’s Hospices Together we aim to reach a national audience not accessible to individual partners.
The National Corporate Fundraising Lead is a new post, responsible for the development and delivery of national Scottish corporate campaigns for the benefit of the members of Scotland’s Hospices Together.
You will have excellent written and communication skills with a proven track history of successfully managing and developing income and awareness. You will also have the vision and planning skills to identify and develop ideas and initiatives, and to drive forward income generation and partnerships.
You will be tasked with the following areas of work to maximise income for the independent Scottish hospices involved:
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Employer
This is a full-time position employed by St Columba’s Hospice Care, Edinburgh on behalf of the Scotland’s Hospices Together partners.
The post will be managed on a day-to-day basis by the Director of Income Generation at St Columba’s Hospice Care in Edinburgh. Support, guidance and reviews will be carried out by the Director at St Columba’s Hospice Care. Reports will be provided in person and in writing to all partners on a regular basis.
You can be based at St Columba’s Hospice Care in Edinburgh, from home or a hybrid of both. Consideration will be given to being based at any partner Hospice on request. Successful delivery of targets will involve extensive travel across Scotland visiting hospices and corporate partners. We expect the successful candidate will demonstrate a wide range of the essential criteria identified in the person specification but recognise there may still be skill gaps. In order to increase chances of success, all partner hospices will be on hand to support the post-holder with any areas they need further development. The post holder will be contracted to St Columba’s Hospice Care and appointed under their terms and conditions.
The postholder will be responsible for:
To research and identify reliable income through Trusts and Foundations applications to fund core and specific project costs and be an active member of the Fundraising Team.
To achieve its aims, Ardgowan Hospice must raise over £4 million in voluntary income per year. Charitable donations allow the organisation to provide high quality care services for those living with a life limiting illness, and their families. The Fundraising Team is responsible for ensuring this is achieved.
The post holder is directly responsible to the Fundraising Manager and the role will primarily be to research, identify and apply for Trusts, Grants, & Foundations as per direction from the Senior Management Team but will also be required to be involved in other key areas of activity within the Fundraising Team and wider Hospice teams to raise awareness of the work of Ardgowan Hospice, its charitable aims and the care services provided.
The Trust and Foundations Officer is expected to achieve an annual income target.
The role will also involve recruiting, supporting and working with volunteers and external partners.
This role does not have any direct staff reports.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Planning and Budgeting
Trusts, Grants & Foundations
Fundraising
Responsibilities for all employees
About you
It’s very important that you have experience of Trust and Grants fundraising, with a proven track record of success. In addition you will be experienced in researching new sources of funding. You are able to work as part of a team and also independently, liaising with funders as required.
As you will be responsible for producing reporting alongside services and Senior management reports, clear evidence of this skill will be required at interview.
An understanding of legacy fundraising would be helpful in the role.
Key Relationships – Internal & External
The job holder will communicate internally with all departments to gather information and stats relevant to funding bids. You will work closely with all departments and senior management to expand our portfolio and build cases for support for each service. Externally, communicates with potential trusts and builds relationships with peers in the sector and participates in sector Special Interest Groups.
Benefits
Flexible to Hybrid working.
The Alumni Relations Manager will successfully engage alumni to build a thriving community that provides meaningful benefit to our graduates and inspires them to give back to support the University’s strategic priorities through volunteering and philanthropy. As the team enters a new growth phase, this is an exciting time to join and maximise the opportunity of a renewed emphasis on the alumni engagement programme.
With support from the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement, the post holder will develop and deliver communication and events plans that drive long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with the Stirling alumni community, growing the number of alumni who are contactable and engaged. The role will also have operational responsibility for devising and growing an alumni volunteer programme, providing alumni and stakeholders with clearly defined opportunities to remain involved that align with the strategic needs of the institution.
The post holder will report to the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement and will work with them and the Director of Development and Alumni Relations to foster a culture of cohesive alumni engagement across the institution, working collaboratively with colleagues from faculties and the wider Communications, Marketing and Recruitment Directorate, of which Development and Alumni Relations is an integral part, to achieve both directorate and institutional goals. The Alumni Relations Manager will also have direct line management responsibility of the Alumni Relations Officer, providing direction, motivation, and support to facilitate high-performing members of the team.
Description of Duties
Strategy and Planning
Management
Operational
Finance & Reporting
Essential Criteria
Knowledge and Experience
Skills and Attributes
Held In Our Hearts’ Organisational Background:
We are a Scottish charity providing baby loss counselling and peer support to bereaved families, with over 40 years’ experience of offering compassionate bereavement care in the community.
Many of our staff are bereaved parents themselves, so through shared, lived experience, we provide compassion and support to each other and connect through our care for our families and each other. Our families are the heart of everything that we do. All our support is free, personal to each family and for as long as is needed. Our support includes counselling, one-to-one peer support, our new and expanding Hospital to Home service, group support and events.
We are in a period of growth, having expanded the team from 4 to 24 over the last 8 years and, most recently, extending our geographical reach from Edinburgh and the Lothians to Fife, Forth Valley and the Highlands.
About The Role:
We are recruiting for a Fundraiser to join Held In Our Hearts where you will play a full and active role in securing income to improve the lives of families impacted by Baby Loss.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Fundraiser to join our growing team. In this role, you will take an active lead in securing income to improve the lives of families impacted by baby loss. You will build meaningful relationships, drive fundraising initiatives, and develop strategic partnerships throughout Scotland to ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our specialist services for every family we support.
The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships, including but not limited to, corporate partners and local small businesses across Scotland’s central belt and into surrounding areas, delivering vital income for our charity.
Working proactively to generate new business leads, the candidate will secure valuable partnerships for our charity, by undertaking research, creating compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support.
The Fundraiser will be joining a hard-working and growing fundraising team, working closely with our Head of Fundraising, our Philanthropy & Partnership Lead and our Highland’s Fundraiser, as well as the wider Held In Our Hearts team.
We are looking for an engaging, passionate and tenacious person who can deliver strong, cost effective and sustainable income growth for the charity, along with great copy writing, admin and organisational skills, experienced at developing relationships, and can manage a busy and varied workload.
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management or sales. Third sector experience is desirable but not essential. Experience working in challenge fundraising would be advantageous.
This role will require some weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed, and travel will be required to meet with new and existing corporate partners.
In summary, the ideal candidate will:
Who are we?
Founded in 2002, Lanarkshire Links is a mental health service user and carer-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals in becoming actively involved in the planning and delivery of mental health services in Lanarkshire. Our members are at the heart of our organisation, driving our mission to involve, inform, and influence change within health and social care services, ensuring that those with lived experience have a voice in shaping the support they receive. We work closely with NHS Lanarkshire, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and third-sector organisations to drive meaningful improvements in mental health services.
We are seeking a Development Manager to lead and enhance our engagement, influence, and impact across the sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic leader who is passionate about co-production and collective advocacy in mental health services.
What you’ll be working on
As the Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and strategic direction of Lanarkshire Links. You will proactively seek opportunities for funding, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of the organisation. A core aspect of your role will be to help expand our current membership, fostering strong relationships and engaging with individuals who share our mission. Additionally, you will manage a team of four peer workers based on the acute mental health inpatient wards of NHS Lanarkshire at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals, providing guidance and support to ensure the effective delivery of services and peer support initiatives.
Why work with us?
Lanarkshire Links, we are more than just a charity – we are a community driven by a shared mission to make a tangible difference in mental health services. By joining our team, you will be part of an organisation that values the contributions of every individual, especially those with lived experience of mental health issues. You will have the opportunity to directly influence and shape health and social care services, making a lasting impact on both individuals and communities.
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where your skills, ideas, and passion for change are highly valued. In addition to professional development opportunities, you will be working alongside a dedicated team committed to improving lives and driving meaningful progress. If you are passionate about mental health support and want to be part of an organisation that leads by example, Lanarkshire Links is the place for you.
Benefits of Working with Us:
• Competitive Salary & Benefits– We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional Development – Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth, including training and development in mental health and social care.
• Flexible Working – We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options, to support work-life balance.
• Health and Wellbeing Support– Access to mental health resources, counselling services, and a supportive work environment.
• Impactful Work– Be part of an organisation that leads by example, allowing you to directly shape services and improve the lives of individuals and communities.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside passionate colleagues and external partners in a team that values collaboration and inclusivity. A focus on well-being and the choice to personalise your work environment and equipment
About you – preferred requirements for this role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who can empower the voices of those with lived experience and help make recovery a reality. You will have a strong understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be committed to challenging these barriers in every aspect of your work.
You will possess excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to network and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Your nurturing attitude and expert listening skills will enable you to build meaningful relationships, ensuring that people feel heard and supported. You will also be comfortable engaging with people in a variety of contexts, from hospital wards to community settings, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit different situations.
A degree-level education or relevant qualification is essential, or significant experience in the successful development and delivery of projects, particularly within the mental health or social care sector.
Borders Forest Trust (BFT) is investing in their first dedicated fundraising post to come in and provide strategic oversight and expertise to their fundraising activity.
BFT is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland, an area with the lowest percentage of native woodlands in mainland Scotland. Since 1996, we have been working towards planting trees, restoring peatlands and other natural habitats, enriching the biological diversity of around 31 sq km in the Southern Uplands. They demonstrate large scale ecological restoration in action, and inspire landowners, statutory bodies, local communities and policy makers to embrace this alternative model for land use and conservation.
Fundraising to date at BFT has seen success, but it has been responsive and ad-hoc as opposed to planned according to strategic need. To achieve their mission, ad provide sustainable long-term income, they are investing in a dedicated Development Manager.
The Development Manager will join BFT at an exciting stage, the entire organisation is behind this position and understands the need for it. They are looking for a fundraiser who will thrive on the challenge of designing and implementing their own fundraising strategy and who can provide the expertise needed to build income across all areas. The board have highlighted corporate partnerships and philanthropy as untapped areas of potential, so experience across one or both areas will be essential for the successful candidate to evidence.
Fundraising at BFT is underdeveloped and there is so much potential for this post holder to deliver fundraising success.
Teapot Trust, a registered charity (SC041885) that delivers art therapy to support children and young people living with chronic health conditions, seeks: Communications and Fundraising Officer.
We are looking for an energetic engagement professional to promote the charity’s important work while delivering a schedule of varied fundraising activities. The Communications and Fundraising Officer will play an important role within a small mutually supportive team, highlighting the impact of our work and drawing supporters into deeper relationship to grow our Individual Giving income. This is important to enable art therapy to benefit more children in need.
The Communications and Fundraising Officer will take lead implementing our individual giving strategy. Familiar with tools to increase engagement, the post holder will also be responsible for our communication channels and content.
We seek an organised individual with proven relationship building experience, an engaging style and the ability to prioritise a diverse workload.
Experience gained in the charity sector and an understanding of and empathy with our cause is important. If you are a motivated and creative individual interested in playing a key role in a charity with widespread impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is full-time (5 days/35 hours) although it could be done in 4 days/28 hours if preferred
We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
This role is based in Edinburgh, and the post holder will be required to attend the office 2-3 days per week. Additional travel includes two Directorate Away Days and two All-staff Away Days per year.
At Down’s Syndrome Scotland we believe in the value and potential of every individual with Down’s syndrome. We will not stop until everyone living with Down’s syndrome in Scotland, and those supporting them, are given the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and we have lots of exciting plans in place to try and make that happen.
We want to add new expertise to our Board of Trustees in 2025 to amplify our ambition.
So, if you want to help us with our mission and you can volunteer your time and expertise, we want to hear from you. Training and support will be provided.
As a member of the Board of Down’s Syndrome Scotland, you will be expected to:
We welcome applications from all and are particularly keen to add to the diversity of the Board by hearing from people who are often less represented on charity Boards including younger people, individuals from an ethnically diverse background and people from rural and island communities.
In addition, we are particularly keen to strengthen our skills in the following areas: