Community Relationship Fundraiser

Motor Neurone Disease Association; Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK seeks a Community Relationship Fundraiser to build strong relationships with supporters and maximize fundraising income. This home-based role involves delivering excellent care to fundraisers and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations. Candidates should have experience in fundraising or sales, excellent communication skills, and be able to manage their time effectively. This position supports the MND community and helps raise awareness and funds for vital work in research and support.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Access to UK Healthcare

24/7 GP access

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to Benefit Hub for discounts

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or account management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people to achieve goals.
• Experience of working to income targets.

Responsibilities

• Steward fundraisers, working with internal teams.
• Deliver excellent supporter care.
• Collaborate with the community team for consistent processes.
• Ensure funds raised are received correctly.
• Ensure compliance with law and best practice.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Coaching and motivating skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and supporting people to achieve their goals? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Relationship Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will be helping people to raise money which will go towards our vital work supporting the MND community. You will ensure our supporters feel valued while helping to maximise income for the Association. A home-based role which supports our north region including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria and Northumberland. The Community Relationship Fundraiser will play a vital role in building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter care.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely steward fundraisers in your area, working with internal teams to provide the best experience.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring fundraisers feel engaged and motivated.
• Collaborate with the wider community team to ensure consistent processes and accurate records.
• Ensure funds raised are received correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Make sure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies.

About You

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or account management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people to achieve goals.
• Experience of working to income targets.
• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and face‑to‑face.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to inclusivity.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

As a Community Relationship Fundraiser, you will help ensure supporters feel valued and inspired, while contributing to the long-term success of the Association. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.