Fundraising Manager

Job Description

Fundraising Manager (Fixed Term - 2 Years)

Organisation: Tree Action UK CIC
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Location: Hybrid / flexible (UK-based)
Contract: 2-year fixed term (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 4 days per week (flexible by agreement)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Benefits: Holiday allowance and contributory pension scheme

About Tree Action UK CIC

Tree Action UK CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to tree conservation and environmental education. We work with schools, communities and partners across the UK to plant, care for and protect trees, while inspiring young people and families to develop a lasting connection with nature.

This role is funded by a grant from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

Purpose of the Role

The Fundraising Manager will lead and develop Tree Action UK CIC's fundraising activity, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships, trust and grant fundraising, and the organisation's first steps into community fundraising.

Working closely with the CEO and Project Lead, the postholder will help build sustainable income streams that support our tree planting, maintenance and education programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Fundraising

• Develop and deliver corporate fundraising initiatives, including sponsorship of tree maintenance events and corporate team tree planting days

• Build and manage relationships with corporate partners, acting as an ambassador for Tree Action UK CIC

• Promote Tree Action's environmental and team-building offerings to businesses, adopting a confident and professional "sales" approach

• Prepare proposals, pitches and partnership materials tailored to corporate supporters

Trusts & Grants

• Manage a calendar of trust and grant applications, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met

• Research suitable funding opportunities aligned with Tree Action's mission and programmes

• Write high-quality funding applications, expressions of interest and reports

• Track outcomes and maintain accurate records of submissions and awards

Community Fundraising

• Develop Tree Action's early-stage community fundraising activity, including events, stalls and stands at public venues

• Work with staff and volunteers to plan and deliver community fundraising opportunities

• Identify new ways to engage local supporters and donors

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, coordinate and support fundraising volunteers as the programme develops

• Allocate tasks and provide guidance to ensure volunteers are effective and supported

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with the CEO and Project Lead to align fundraising activity with organisational priorities

• Monitor income, evaluate fundraising performance and provide regular updates

• Contribute to the development of longer-term fundraising strategy

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in fundraising within a not-for-profit organisation

• Strong experience in corporate fundraising and trust and grant applications

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling funding bids

• Confidence in relationship-building and promoting services to external partners

• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities

• Passion for environmental issues, conservation and education

Desirable:

• Experience across all major fundraising streams (corporate, trusts, grants, community)

• Experience managing or coordinating volunteers

• Familiarity with environmental, education or community-based charities