Fundraising Lead

Do you enjoy building meaningful connections with communities, supporters, and stakeholders to help deliver positive change?

Are you passionate about developing engagement initiatives, supporting fundraising activities, and creating opportunities that enable organisations to make a lasting impact?

If you can answer yes to the above questions, then this could be the PERFECT role for you!

Reed Marketing & Creative are currently working with a respected not-for-profit organisation that is looking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Lead to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engaging and people-focused professional to take ownership of fundraising and supporter engagement activities, helping to strengthen relationships, increase community involvement, and support the organisation's long-term mission.

Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 month with a high potential of going perm or being extended.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver fundraising and supporter engagement initiatives that align with organisational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, supporters, volunteers, and community partners.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for participants.
• Identify opportunities to expand community involvement and strengthen existing supporter networks.
• Work closely with internal teams to create compelling communications and engagement materials.
• Act as a key contact for fundraising enquiries, building trust and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support the recruitment, development, and coordination of volunteers and fundraising champions.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates on fundraising activity and engagement levels.
• Represent the organisation at events, meetings, and community initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of fundraising plans and supporter engagement strategies.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience within fundraising, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or a similar role.
• Be confident building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience coordinating projects, campaigns, events, or community-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting charitable or purpose-led organisations.
• Be highly organised with strong planning and time management skills.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to managing activities and opportunities.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.
• Be flexible to attend occasional evening or weekend events when required.

In Return You Will Receive:

A competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, ongoing training and professional development, the chance to join a values-driven organisation, and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting meaningful projects that make a genuine difference within communities.

If you are keen to know more about this fantastic opportunity as a Fundraising Lead, please click on the link to apply! Alternatively, you can get in touch with Bianca Halliburton at Reed Marketing & Creative in Reading.