Fundraising Manager

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Fundraising Manager in Preston, UK, to enhance their supporter base through membership recruitment, legacy promotion, and individual giving. The role involves securing high-value donations and engaging supporters to foster long-term connections. The position offers a friendly, flexible environment with 28 days of holiday and opportunities to make a significant impact on wildlife conservation in the North West.
An exciting opportunity for an exceptional Fundraising Manager to join our team and grow our success.

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic fundraiser to grow and nurture our supporter base. In this role, you’ll lead on membership recruitment, legacy promotion, and individual giving, while also playing a key role in securing high-value donations. With strong foundations already in place, you’ll have the opportunity to build on our success and create lasting impact.

You’ll be the driving force behind engaging and retaining supporters, ensuring they feel connected and valued. With excellent planning skills and a sharp eye for return on investment, you’ll oversee campaigns that inspire action and generate essential funding. Working within a small but dedicated team, you’ll shape supporter journeys that turn one-time donors into lifelong champions of nature.

Our locality is our USP, and if you’re ready to make a real difference for wildlife and people across the North West, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below, along with our application forms. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

Completed applications can be returned by email to applications@lancswt.org.uk

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here

(CV’s will not be considered – No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 27th April 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Fundraising Manager
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