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Senior Fundraising Officer

The Economist Educational Foundation

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Posted 5 days ago

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Join a mission-driven educational foundation to enhance critical thinking in classrooms through effective fundraising.

Overview

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£35000

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London (Embankment) one day per week and remote working

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Organisation summary We help teachers bring current affairs discussions into the classroom to build critical-thinking, curiosity and confidence.

Role Summary

  • Take ownership of day-to-day partnership coordination
  • Craft sharp and well-researched funding pitches
  • Manage high-net-worth event logistics
  • Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Senior Fundraising Lead

Role Requirements

  • Proactive and highly organised
  • Compelling communicator and detail-oriented
  • Exceptional donor care skills

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a 13-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for a compelling communicator and detail-oriented relationship coordinator who can deliver exceptional donor care. You will take ownership of day-to-day partnership coordination, craft sharp and well-researched funding pitches, and manage high-net-worth event logistics. You will sit within a small, ambitious fundraising team, working closely alongside our Director of Fundraising and Senior Fundraising Lead to help us scale our impact. Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Partnerships Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) one day per week and remote working Salary: £35,478 p.a. Contract length: 13 months (starting mid-July 2026)

APPLICATION PROCESS You can download the job description here. To apply • Send a CV and a short cover letter to The Economist Educational Foundation [email protected] using the subject line: “Application – Senior Fundraising Officer” • Complete and return our equality and diversity monitoring form Closing date: 23:59 on June 18th. We value integrity in our application process. While AI can be a helpful resource, we are looking for evidence of your unique experience and enthusiasm. Applications that are overly generic or clearly AI-generated will not be shortlisted, as we prioritise authentic personal insight. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If there are any adjustments or support we can provide to help you perform at your best during the interview, please let us know.

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