Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, passionate and dynamic fundraiser to join our organisation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and implementing strategies to secure financial support through donations, grants, and sponsorships. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes while honing your skills in marketing, relationship management, and public relations. The ideal applicant will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders to promote our mission effectively. Why this role matters Rainbow’s financial landscape mirrors that of much of the charity sector: statutory income instability, and highly competitive grant environments. At present, community fundraising delivers only a small proportion of our income and depends heavily on staff goodwill. To protect our innovation and secure long term sustainability, we are investing in dedicated capacity to build stronger community fundraising, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship and to provide support to trust and foundation applications. Purpose of the role To strengthen and diversify Rainbow’s income by developing community fundraising, challenge events, local campaigns, and corporate partnerships, while providing support for trust and foundation funding applications. You will be Rainbow’s outward facing fundraiser—building relationships, telling stories, inspiring people, and helping to grow a sustainable base of support for our ageing well movement. Role Responsibilities: 1) Community & Events Fundraising • Deliver a year round programme of community fundraising and challenge events (e.g., Wrexham 10K, fire walk, Parkrun takeovers, virtual races). • Build relationships with supporters, schools, clubs, and community groups to grow local giving. • Develop accessible fundraising resources with Marketing & Comms (aligned with community fundraising best practice). • Promote in memory giving, legacy awareness, and supporter stories. 2) Corporate Partnerships & Business Development • Research, approach and secure local and regional business partnerships including sponsorship, CSR partnerships, volunteering and employee fundraising. • Create partnership proposals, presentations and recognition plans with support from Marketing & Comms. • Steward partners through regular communication, clear impact reporting and collaborative engagement opportunities. • Renew and expand partnerships year on year. 3) Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding (support role) • Support applications by: o prospect researching o drafting supporting content and ensuring deadlines are met • Work with the CEO and Impact & Evaluation Lead to strengthen bids through clear evidence and outcomes. 4) Supporter Care, Communications & Storytelling • Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications Officer to share supporter stories, promote events, highlight impact and champion our ageing well model. • Represent Rainbow confidently at meetings, networking events and community activities. • Ensure warm, timely and personal stewardship—calls, emails, letters and recognition. 5) Data, Insight & Governance • Maintain accurate supporter and activity records using our shared systems. • Use data to inform reporting, insight and continuous improvement. • Adhere to fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.