Fundraising Officer

Job description

Ready to power real change for women across Sussex?

My Sisters’ House is expanding its fundraising team — and we’re looking for a dynamic, creative and relationship-driven fundraiser who can help take our income generation to the next level. If you love building connections, crafting compelling stories and spotting opportunities others miss, this role will give you the space to thrive.

What you’ll do

You’ll help deliver the growth of our individual giving and high-value supporter base, nurturing relationships with donors, partners and philanthropists who want to make a tangible difference. You’ll help shape engaging fundraising appeals, deliver standout donor experiences and bring fresh ideas that shine in a challenging fundraising landscape.

You’ll also help develop new income streams — from local businesses and female-led enterprises — and work closely with colleagues to strengthen donor journeys and build a confident, ambitious fundraising culture.

What you’ll bring

You’re a natural communicator with a flair for storytelling and a sharp eye for opportunity. You’re organised, proactive and energised by a busy, varied workload. You enjoy thinking creatively, writing persuasively and turning insight into action. Above all, you’re motivated by the impact your work can have on women facing trauma, abuse and disadvantage.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small, passionate and supportive team with big ambitions. You’ll have room to innovate, freedom to shape your approach and the chance to grow your skills across individual giving, corporate partnerships and high-value fundraising. With strong foundations already in place — and a growing network of committed supporters — you’ll be joining at a genuinely exciting moment.

Flexible working is essential, with occasional evenings and weekends. The role requires a DBS check.

Full Job Description can be downloaded via our website

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing and prospective individual donors, corporate partners, philanthropists and funders, delivering bespoke stewardship and timely fundraising asks.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new and existing partnership opportunities, tracking progress through the charity’s CRM and ensuring excellent record keeping and reporting.
• Research, cultivate and steward donors, with the opportunity to lead on funder management once established in post.
• Identify and generate new fundraising opportunities through creative, “out of the box” thinking, responding to a challenging economic and philanthropic environment.
• Conceptualise, plan and deliver high-quality fundraising appeals and engagement activities to inspire giving and strengthen relationships.
• Research and write compelling cases for support, proposals and fundraising copy for applications and appeals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen processes, enhance donor journeys and contribute to cross-team projects.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, well documented and aligned with best practice and organisational policies.
• Contribute to reporting of progress towards meeting relevant strategic and operational goals
• Communicate clearly and regularly with Line manager and colleagues
• Promotes the MSH culture of excellent service provision to multi-disadvantaged women
• Challenges the department/service to make continuous improvement
• Ensures high standards of performance and delivery
• Takes responsibility for continuing professional development
• Treats colleagues, volunteers and clients with respect and values their contribution
• Works within agreed MSH policies, procedures and guidelines

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

My Sisters’ House (MSH) provides independent, trauma-informed frontline services to local women of any age. Services are gender-specific, holistic, and community-based, and offer tailored advice, support, information, and signposting, as well as individual casework and group work.

The focus is to increase safety, reduce fear and isolation, and, where relevant, to support self-identifying women who want to develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to move into training, education, volunteering, or employment.

Owing to the gender specific nature of My Sisters’ House service provision, being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1of the Equality Act 2010.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

bognor regis

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English