Fundraising Executive in London

Location: London

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Fame Recruitment

Date Advertised: 2024-09-15

We are looking for a Fundraising Executive with experience particularly across Trusts, Grants and Major Donors, to join a well-regarded not-for-profit, focussing on education from GCSE aged students through to adults.


Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in crafting well-researched and meaningful Grant Applications to secure funding from a range of Trusts and Grants. In addition, candidates should have experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with High Net Worth individuals.


Headquartered in Central London, this is a hybrid position - 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office. Candidates looking for both part time (4 days) and full time will be considered.


Duties will include;

  • Ambassador for the charity and show passion for the cause
  • Securing donations and managing relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors
  • Identifying prospective new Trusts and Foundations, establishing a solid pipeline
  • Writing well-researched, detailed, engaging applications
  • Conduct and compile accurate reporting to Funders and monitor progress on the organisations database
  • Conduct due diligence checks on prospective Major Donors
  • Draft compelling marketing material for Major Donors – from canvassing through to acknowledgement of donation and invitations to events
  • Assisting the wider team with Fundraising and Awareness events throughout the year
  • Assisting with Fundraising reports
  • Assisting with keeping an up to date database


Your will have experience with:

  • Producing academic, tailored Trust and Foundation applications
  • Reporting for donors or other stakeholders
  • Researching and identifying new prospects
  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft compelling material
  • Donor relationship management
  • Use of CRM databases
  • Not for profit organisations, including understanding of other fundraising areas
  • Highly numerical with excellent attention to detail
  • Highly personable


This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Trusts, Grants & Major Donor Fundraiser with previous experience to work within a nationwide not for profit organisation. Contact Fame Recruitment today to make an application.


Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually however, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours then your application has been unsuccessful.


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