Somebody Cares Scotland is an Aberdeen-based charity dedicated to restoring dignity to people in need across the city
and surrounding communities. Through its furniture provision service, food bank, and practical support
programmes, the charity helps individuals and families facing challenging circumstances to establish safe,
comfortable homes and access essential resources.
As the organisation continues to grow its impact, Somebody Cares Scotland is now seeking an experienced and motivated
Fundraising Development Lead to establish and lead its fundraising function. This is a unique opportunity to
shape the future sustainability of the charity and play a key role in enabling its services to reach even more
people in need.
The successful candidate will be the organisation’s dedicated fundraising professional, responsible for developing
and implementing a fundraising strategy that creates sustainable income growth and long-term financial
resilience. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board, you will identify opportunities across
trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and other appropriate income streams, building the foundations
of a successful fundraising programme from the ground up.
A key aspect of the role will involve researching and developing relationships with prospective funders, preparing
high-quality funding applications and proposals, and managing the full funding cycle from prospecting and
application through to stewardship and reporting. You will work to strengthen existing relationships with
supporters while identifying and securing new opportunities that align with the charity’s mission, values, and
ambitions.
The role will also involve establishing the systems, processes, and infrastructure required to support a growing
fundraising function. This includes implementing effective donor management and reporting systems, creating
stewardship frameworks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all fundraising activity complies with
relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will help articulate the impact of Somebody
Cares Scotland’s work through compelling case studies, evidence-led storytelling, and meaningful supporter
communications. You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation at networking
opportunities, partnership meetings, and stakeholder events throughout the region.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing income through trusts and foundations,
corporate partnerships, major donors, or related fundraising disciplines, together with a proven ability to
manage the complete fundraising cycle. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent written communication
skills, capable of translating complex operational activity into compelling cases for support that inspire
confidence and investment.
This is a rare opportunity to join Somebody Cares Scotland at a pivotal point in its development and to shape a
fundraising function from day one. For the right candidate, it offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy,
helping to secure the future of a charity that is transforming lives across Aberdeen through compassion,
dignity, and practical support.