Cancer Support Yorkshire
Fundraising Lead
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Fundraising Lead (Community, Events & Corporate)
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to develop community, events and corporate partnerships, helping to grow income and make a real difference.
Position: Fundraising Lead (Community, Events & Corporate)
Location: Bradford / Hybrid
Salary: £18,243 to £20,675 depending on experience (£30,000 to £34,000 FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 21st July 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow community, events and corporate fundraising for a small but impactful charity supporting people affected by cancer.
You will develop and deliver a varied fundraising programme, building strong relationships with supporters, community groups, businesses and partners to generate sustainable income and provide an excellent supporter experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing community fundraising campaigns, supporter-led activities and charity events
- Growing corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and business relationships
- Supporting individuals, groups, schools and volunteers with their fundraising activities
- Planning and delivering engaging fundraising events and campaigns
- Creating fundraising materials and communications to inspire supporters
- Building a strong pipeline of opportunities and managing supporter relationships
- Monitoring fundraising performance, income targets and reporting on progress
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You will work closely with the CEO and wider team to identify opportunities, raise awareness and help increase the impact of the charity’s work.
About You
You will be a proactive and creative fundraiser with experience across community, events or corporate fundraising, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire others to support a cause.
You will have:
- Experience delivering successful fundraising activity
- The ability to develop relationships with supporters, volunteers, businesses and stakeholders
- Experience working towards income targets and managing fundraising opportunities
- Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
- Experience organising events, campaigns or supporter-led fundraising activities
- A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
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Knowledge of corporate partnerships, charity fundraising compliance, CRM systems or working within a small charity environment would be beneficial.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
About the Organisation
You will be joining a dedicated charity making a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer. Working as part of a small, passionate team, you will have the opportunity to shape fundraising activity, develop new partnerships and help sustain and grow of the vital support services which are provided free of charge to local people affected by cancer.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Fundraising Lead, Charity Fundraiser.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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