Fundraising manager (community & events)

Fundraising Manager (Community & Events)

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager (Community & Events) to join our Development Team in this hybrid working role. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue to grow our services and support even more disabled children, young people and their families across Scotland.

Position: Fundraising Manager (Community & Events)

Location: Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week from one of our centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee)Salary: In the region of £37,000 per annumHours: Full time (37 hours per week)Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 9amInterview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th February 2026

The Role

As Community & Events Fundraising Manager, you will play a vital role in generating the income needed to sustain and grow our services. You will lead and drive our community, events and individual fundraising activity across our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Fife, keeping existing supporters engaged while inspiring new supporters to come on board.

Working as part of the Development Team and reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will help deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy and contribute to the charity’s continued growth.

You will:

Lead on the delivery and implementation of our community, events and individual funding streams to reach our income targets
Proactively seek out new supporters, stewarding existing donor relationships and following up on prospects
Secure and undertake speaking engagements to raise awareness and funds
Lead by example; sharing your energy, knowledge, ideas and insights to inspire confidence and drive forward the development of our income streams

About You

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about engaging communities and inspiring supporters through events and fundraising activity.

You will have:

Significant success in managing and growing income from community, events and/or individual fundraising
At least four years’ experience working in a fundraising or equivalent role
A strong understanding of supporter stewardship and donor journeys
Experience of using CRM systems to manage relationships and income

Desirable:

Experience of volunteering within a charitable organisation
Knowledge of current fundraising and marketing trends, including the use of AI
Copywriting experience for a range of audiences and channels

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

About The Yard

This charity is an award-winning Scottish charity providing adventure play and family support services for disabled children and young people from birth to age 25. Our centres offer welcoming, inclusive spaces where children can thrive and families can relax, connect and feel understood.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Engagement Manager, Development Manager, Charity Partnerships Manager, Income Generation Manager, or similar fundraising and relationship-management roles.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation