Fundraising Manager

About Standing Voice (SV)

Standing Voice (SV) an international NGO that has been promoting the rights, well-being and inclusion of persons with albinism (PWA) in Africa for nearly 20 years. With registered offices and teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi, SV delivers holistic support across dermatology, eyecare, education, psychosocial support, and livelihoods.

We hold Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and have held multi-year funding partnerships with donors such as the European Union, United Nations, Wellcome Trust, and World Bank, alongside trusts, foundations, philanthropists, and individual givers.

Albinism is a genetically inherited condition causing melanin deficiency, which leads to visual impairment, extreme vulnerability to skin cancer, and a life expectancy of under 40 years for many PWA in Africa. PWA also face violent persecution and social exclusion, with hundreds of human rights violations documented across Africa since 2006. SV exists to dismantle these barriers, bringing life-saving healthcare, education, security, and opportunity to thousands of people otherwise left behind.

The Role

Standing Voice is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Fundraising Manager to join our UK team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to take ownership of a critical portfolio within a respected and growing human rights charity.

The Fundraising Manager will lead the advancement and implementation of SV’s Fundraising Strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, UK colleagues, and in-country teams in Tanzania and Malawi. The role will focus on diversifying and scaling up income streams, writing compelling grant proposals, and building long-term donor relationships that will secure and grow sustainable funding for our life-changing programmes.

This role is ideal for a candidate with proven success in securing multi-year income across trusts and foundations, institutional donors, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and individual giving, and who thrives on turning creative ideas into tangible impact for those furthest behind.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SV’s Fundraising Strategy, ensuring ambitious growth targets are met.

• Research, identify, and secure restricted and unrestricted funding opportunities to diversify and strengthen SV’s income base.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with trusts, foundations, institutional donors, corporate partners, and philanthropists, representing SV with professionalism and passion.

• Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and presentations, working collaboratively with programmes and finance teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi to generate innovative, fundable projects.

• Host meetings and events with philanthropists, funders, and stakeholders to showcase SV’s work and secure major gifts.

• Draft and coordinate high-quality funder reports, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and donor expectations.

• Manage SV’s grant research and donor database, tracking opportunities and reporting progress to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.

• Oversee fundraising campaigns such as the Big Give Christmas Challenge and other strategic appeals.

• Provide clear leadership and delegation within a growing fundraising team, including the recruitment and supervision of staff or volunteers as budgets allow.

• Monitor and analyse fundraising trends, providing insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure adherence to the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and all SV internal policies.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in Fundraising within the charity or human rights sector.

• Proven track record of securing significant six and seven figure funding from trusts and foundations, institutional donors, or major donors.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, high-impact proposals, pitches, and presentations for diverse audiences.

• Strong donor stewardship and relationship management experience, demonstrating a collaborative, respectful, and professional approach.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Strategic and analytical thinker who is able to interpret data, assess trends, and translate insights into fundraising strategies.

• Analytical and strategic thinker, with experience using data and insights to inform decision-making and fundraising strategies.

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative, with the ability to work independently while effectively engaging colleagues across teams and locations.

• Passion for human rights, social justice, equality and inclusion.

• Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience with corporate partnerships and/or individual giving campaigns.

• Understanding of development, human rights, or disability rights contexts in sub-Saharan Africa.

• Ability to represent the organisation confidently at high-level donor meetings or events.

Why Join Standing Voice?

• Be part of a passionate, international team working at the frontlines of disability rights, inclusion and human rights.

• Help shape the global narrative around albinism and mobilise donors to create lasting change

• Connect with vibrant communities and fieldwork, with opportunities to travel and witness the impact of your work first-hand.

• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy and meaningful impact in a dynamic and creative role.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid remote working options and flexible hours) to support work–life balance.

• Opportunities for international travel to programme countries.

• Access to training and professional development.

• Pension contributions and annual leave benefits that grow with long-term service.

How to Apply

To apply for the position of Fundraising Manager, please submit the following documents by 23:30 (BST) on Friday 10th October 2025:

1. Your CV (maximum 2 pages)

2. A one-page cover letter outlining:

• Why are you interested in this role at Standing Voice?

• What makes you a strong candidate, with reference to relevant experience and skills?

1. Examples of your work, such as fundraising proposals and campaigns

2. Contact details for two referees, who have known you professionally for more than six months (e.g. current or former employer)

Please email your application as a single PDF to Ruth Ayarza, Head of Programmes and Partnerships, at: 📧 ruth@standingvoice.org

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the deadline if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Standing Voice is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially individuals with lived experience of the issues we address or who come from communities historically underrepresented in the charity and communications sectors.

We do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.