Fundraising Manager

READ Foundation - Fundraising Manager

Organization

READ Foundation is a UK-registered Muslim charity committed to expanding access to quality education for vulnerable children worldwide. The organization builds schools, sponsors orphans, and undertakes humanitarian and development initiatives globally.

Role Overview

You will serve as Fundraising Manager, leading comprehensive relationship-building and income-generation activities. This permanent, full-time position manages the complete fundraising cycle—from prospect research and cultivation through donation solicitation and ongoing stewardship. You will develop fundraising strategies, manage major-donor relationships, organize fundraising events, and lead volunteer teams.

Location & Arrangement

Remote-based UK role with flexible office location options (North, Midlands, or London & South). The position includes occasional paid overseas travel with donors and organizational deployments. Occasional flexible hours (evenings/weekends) may be required. Reports to the National Fundraising Manager UK.

Core Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and cultivate new income sources and donor prospects through network and sector exploration
• Develop and execute community fundraising strategy with clear action plans and financial targets
• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and major donors, maintaining strong relationships and maximizing donations
• Maintain detailed account plans for each supporter, tracking financial outcomes and providing donor reporting
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver fundraising events and major-donor dinners
• Recruit, manage, and develop volunteer teams in support of fundraising activities
• Serve as organizational ambassador at events, representing the Foundation's mission and values
• Hold regular review meetings with the National Fundraising Manager to track progress against 12-month targets and KPIs
• Ensure all activities comply with Institute of Fundraising best practices, applicable legislation, and organizational policies
• Strengthen organizational capacity in major-donor cultivation and community fundraising

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Event and project management experience
• Ability to manage complex, demanding workloads
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets with measurable KPIs
• Strong research and analytical capabilities
• Advanced written and verbal presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic level minimum)
• Organized, punctual, and effective multitasking abilities
• Strategic, forward-thinking, and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Desirable: Demonstrated experience managing diverse donor portfolios
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Background check clearance required

Safeguarding Commitment

All staff must uphold the Foundation's safeguarding standards and commitment to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, including:

• Compliance with organizational safeguarding and PSEA policies and Code of Conduct
• Completion of mandatory safeguarding training
• Reporting of concerns and cooperation with investigations
• Active promotion of a safeguarding culture

Employment Details

• Contract: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salary: £37,500 per annum
• Applications: Rolling basis via Workable recruitment portal
• Required: CV, supporting letter addressing person specification, and two satisfactory references (verified upon conditional offer)