Fundraising Manager - Warwickshire

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  • Warwickshire
  • £37,000-40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Fundraising ManagerWe are seeking an ambitious Fundraising Manager to grow income and support thousands of rural young people across England and Wales.
  • Salary: Circa £37,000 -£40,000pa
  • Location: Warwickshire, Hybrid 2-3 days per week from home
  • Hours: Full-time: 37.5 hours/week Core hours 10am-4pm (occasional evenings/weekends)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Interviews: On a rolling basis
About the RoleWe’re looking for a motivated and experienced Fundraising Manager to secure funding of one of the UK’s most vibrant rural youth charities. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, supporting young people through training, competitions, skills certificates and travel.You will take the lead in developing and delivering fundraising strategies that grow income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. The role requires someone who can spot opportunities, write compelling bids, and nurture long-term relationships with funders and supporters.Key Responsibilities
  • Researching and identifying new funding opportunities
  • Writing persuasive funding applications, reports, and case studies
  • Growing income from trusts and foundations
  • Building corporate partnerships and sponsorships
  • Developing innovative individual giving campaigns
  • Creating fundraising toolkits for local clubs and federations
  • Tracking income and reporting against targets
  • Collaborating closely with marketing and communications teams
About YouYou may have experience in a membership-based organisation, ideally in the sporting, horse racing, countryside, or youth sector, and now want to use your skills to benefit rural young people.You’ll be:
  • A confident communicator, able to build rapport with funders, volunteers, and young people
  • An experienced bid writer with a track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or corporate partners
  • Empathetic, with a genuine passion for youth development
  • Charismatic and personable, able to connect naturally with rural communities and young people
  • Proactive, creative, and always seeking new ways to grow income and engage supporters
  • Career focussed
About the OrganisationOur client is a national charity covering England and Wales, committed to empowering young people in rural areas. Through a wide range of programmes, from sports and training to community projects, they help thousands of young people develop skills, confidence, and leadership. Joining them means contributing to a vibrant and meaningful cause, working with passionate colleagues who care about rural youth.Other roles you may have experience of could include:Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Membership Development Manager, Head of Fundraising, Philanthropy

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