Fundraiser

Fundraiser Job Description - The Wollstonecraft Society

Job Title: Fundraiser
Organisation: The Wollstonecraft Society
Location: London, UK; 2.5 days per week hybrid/remote working with in person meetings twice a year (travel will be reimbursed)
Contract: Part-time, Fixed-term, 3 years (with potential for extension subject to funding)
Reporting to: Head of the Board of Trustees
Salary: £31,200 FTE, offered at £15,600

About the Wollstonecraft Society

Mary Wollstonecraft claimed human rights for all. During her own short tumultuous life, Mary Wollstonecraft overcame limited education and a background of domestic violence to become an educational and political pioneer, and one of the greatest thinkers of the eighteenth century.

The Wollstonecraft Society is a registered charity aiming to educate and inspire children and young people about their human rights through the life and work of founding feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft.

We want a fairer future where children and young people who face barriers gain human rights knowledge, have increased social and cultural opportunities, and are empowered to have raised aspirations for their futures.

We are a friendly and ambitious team with wide-ranging expertise, looking forward to a new chapter in our development. Over the next three years, we will build on our current project success and strengthen our organisational capacity. We are expanding our staff team, which currently comprises a Programme Development Manager, with a particular focus recruiting Project Managers and appointing a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of growth and increase delivery.

Role Purpose

This is a key role for a strategic, experienced fundraiser who is motivated by feminist values and human rights and who thrives in a small and growing organisation with ambitious plans.

The Fundraiser will play a pivotal and strategic role in securing sustainable income to support the Wollstonecraft Society’s mission and long-term growth. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with the Programme Development Manager, the postholder will lead on fundraising strategy development, prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing, tendering, and funding applications for both core and project funding.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Generation

Identify, research and cultivate funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, philanthropic donors, and other grant-making organisations.
Lead on bid writing and tendering applications for core funding and project funding to ensure income sustainability.
Prepare high-quality, compelling funding applications, expressions of interest, and tenders.
Track application deadlines and new opportunities as they open up.

Relationship Management & Reporting

Build and maintain positive relationships with funders.
Ensure accurate monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of funded projects in line with funder requirements.
Maintain up-to-date records of all paperwork and documents pertaining to fundraising duties within the central workspace.
Work with the existing Programme Development Manager to deepen understanding of the WS’ projects.
Work with trustees, prospective Project Managers, and other collaborators to gather evidence, impact data and budgets for bids and reports.
Produce presentations and status reports for the quarterly board of trustees meetings.

Strategic Development

Support the Board of Trustees in planning for organisational growth, including the expansion of the staff team.
Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with WS’s five-year growth plan.
Contribute, from a fundraising and financial viability perspective, to the development of roles and funding for Project Managers and the future CEO post.
Advise on funding trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to feminism and human rights work.

Person Specification

Essential

Proven track record of securing successful five figure funding applications.
Demonstrable experience in bid writing and tendering applications for both core and project funding.
Strong understanding of the UK funding landscape, including trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to articulate impact clearly and persuasively.
Experience in a small and/or growing charity.
Very strong attention to detail.
Keen interest in feminism, gender equality, and human rights, with alignment to the values of the Wollstonecraft Society.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritise effectively.
Confidence working with google workspaces and online bid-application platforms.

Desirable

Experience in a feminist, human rights, or social change organisation.
Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees.
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting.
Experience of aligning fundraising strategy with organisational strategy and financial planning.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing charity.
Direct access to, and influence with, the Board of Trustees.
A funded three-year role with scope for long-term impact and professional development.
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, values-driven culture.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Wollstonecraft Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of identity, experience and thought strengthens our work and impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - irrespective of age, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other characteristic protected under UK law.

We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary people, Black and minority individuals, LGBTQ+ people, and candidates with lived experience of inequality and human rights issues, as we recognise these perspectives are often under-represented in leadership roles within the charity sector. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities, please let us know your needs in your email application.

How To Apply

Email your CV and Cover Letter as one document to recruitment@wollstonecraftsociety.org before the 30th of March 2026.

Kindly title this email as: ‘WS Fundraiser Application’.

Successful candidates will hear back from our team before the end of April with information on next steps. Due to limited capacity, we may not be able to reach out to unsuccessful candidates.