Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £35k-£40k per annum

ABOUT NOOR RELIEF FUND

Noor Relief Fund (NRF) is a UK-registered international humanitarian charity committed to breaking cycles of poverty through practical, sustainable and dignified support. We deliver aid where it is needed most, responding to urgent crises while building long-term solutions that empower communities to rebuild and thrive.

Our programmes operate across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Iraq, Pakistan, and Yemen focusing on orphan sponsorship, clean water projects, food security, medical aid, education, housing and sustainable development initiatives. We prioritise transparency, accountability and meaningful impact, ensuring that every donation entrusted to us creates real change on the ground.

Based in London, our team is ambitious, proactive and purpose-driven. As a growing charity, we are focused on strengthening supporter relationships, expanding our donor base and developing innovative fundraising initiatives that maximise impact.

Joining Noor Relief Fund means being part of a mission-led organisation where your work directly contributes to transforming lives and where your ideas, initiative and drive can help shape our growth.

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in generating sustainable income to support Noor Relief Fund’s vital charitable work. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and events.

As a proactive and creative fundraiser, you will build meaningful relationships with donors, craft compelling funding applications, and ensure excellent stewardship of all supporters. You will work closely with programme delivery teams to understand our impact and translate this into engaging fundraising communications that inspire support.

This diverse role offers the opportunity to shape fundraising strategy, see the direct impact of your work, and make a real difference to the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Income Generation

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities across all income streams
• Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income
• Take a Full Cost Recovery (FCR) approach to project funding applications and prioritise unrestricted income generation when possible
• Monitor fundraising performance against targets and report regularly on progress
• Keep abreast of changes in the wider fundraising landscape, trends, and best practices

2. Trusts & Foundations

• Conduct detailed research on prospective funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies
• Lead the process of effectively matching potential donors with appropriate projects and initiatives
• Produce high-quality funding enquiries, expressions of interest, and full applications within deadlines
• Develop clear and accurate project budgets in partnership with the finance department
• Manage existing funding relationships, including reapplications and multi-year grants
• Ensure all grant usage is monitored and write comprehensive project reports for funders
• Meet with funders as necessary to provide information and strengthen relationships

3. Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors

• Research and identify potential corporate partners and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs)
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate and major donor interests
• Initiate, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and major donors
• Coordinate corporate volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, and partnership activities
• Ensure corporate partners receive appropriate recognition and impact reporting

4. Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship

• Develop and grow regular giving, single donations, and in-memory giving programs
• Write and design fundraising appeals to existing supporters to increase engagement and income
• Develop and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program for new and existing supporters
• Write compelling case studies and impact stories to illustrate the effectiveness of our work
• Ensure all donations and grants are…