Careers

Orphans in Need is looking to employ proactive, professional and highly motivated individuals to fulfil their potential within our small, dynamic team.

We currently have a number of job vacancies at our offices in London and Bradford.

Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy & Partnerships

Job Description

About Us

Orphans In Need is the leading UK-based international charity supporting orphans, widows, and vulnerable communities worldwide. With deep-rooted connections to our Muslim-majority donor community, we deliver sustainable, compassionate, and impactful humanitarian programmes across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

As we aim to grow our impact and broaden our funding base, we seek an experienced, ambitious Head of Fundraising who will strategically lead our Philanthropy, Corporate Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships, and UK-based Community Fundraising.

Purpose of the Role

As Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, leading a high-performing team focused on increasing income from high-value donors, strategic corporate partners, foundations, institutional funders, and community fundraisers across the UK.

This critical role will require a passionate fundraiser and leader with proven experience in securing substantial income and building long-term, meaningful relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and implement the organisation’s fundraising strategy with a clear focus on philanthropy, partnerships, and community fundraising.
• Identify new opportunities and income streams to diversify fundraising and strengthen organisational resilience.

Philanthropy & Major Gifts

• Lead and grow our major donor programme, cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Oversee tailored engagement plans, ensuring personalised stewardship and maximising donor loyalty and retention.

Corporate Partnerships

• Drive our corporate fundraising strategy, identifying and securing strategic partnerships aligned with our mission and values.
• Manage and grow existing corporate relationships, ensuring mutual value, effective stewardship, and increased income.

Institutional Funding & Partnerships

• Identify, develop, and manage partnerships with institutional donors, trusts, and foundations.
• Lead on securing multi-year grants and funding, ensuring compliance, effective reporting, and relationship management.

Community Fundraising

• Oversee and support a nationwide network of community fundraisers and volunteers across the UK.
• Provide strategic leadership, training, and resources to maximise grassroots fundraising potential.
• Set clear fundraising targets and KPIs for regional fundraising activity and ensure consistent delivery.
• Coordinate with regional staff and volunteers to support campaigns, local events, and fundraising drives.
• Ensure strong donor stewardship and effective supporter journeys for community fundraisers.
• Act as a central point of leadership for regional engagement strategies and activities.
• Ensure community fundraising activities align with broader organisational priorities and uphold our brand values.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and manage a dynamic and effective fundraising team.
• Foster a high-performance culture based on accountability, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Programmes, and Finance teams to ensure integrated approaches to fundraising.
• Contribute to organisational strategic planning and senior management discussions.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure robust reporting systems, maintaining accurate records of donor interactions, fundraising activities, and income.
• Produce insightful reports for the Executive Director, senior leadership team, and trustees.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Extensive fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing significant funding from major donors, corporate partnerships, institutional funders, and community-based campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic leadership roles within fundraising.
• Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent understanding of philanthropic trends, corporate social responsibility, and institutional funding landscapes.
• Understanding of Muslim philanthropic behaviours and Islamic giving traditions.
• Strong leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and financially astute.

Desirable:

• Experience working within international development or humanitarian sectors.
• Experience managing fundraising around Ramadan and other key fundraising periods.

Why Join Us?

• Lead fundraising for a leading UK charity, directly contributing to improving the lives of orphans and widows globally.
• Opportunity to shape and expand fundraising strategies and activities in a dynamic, growing charity.
• Work within a passionate, committed team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].

Community Fundraising Coordinator – London

Job Description

About Us:

We are a charity committed to uplifting the lives of orphans and widows, both locally and internationally. Through sustainable development, education, we aim to restore dignity and opportunity to the most vulnerable. We are now seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Coordinator to help amplify our impact and strengthen our community connections.

Role Summary:

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will lead the planning and delivery of creative and impactful fundraising initiatives across the UK and beyond. This includes organising treks, challenges, fundraising tours, and community events, while also serving as a public representative of the charity on TV, social media, and public platforms.

A key part of this role involves building and nurturing relationships with mosques, community groups, and faith-based or non-faith-based institutions, as well as supporting deployment trips to project areas abroad. You will also work collaboratively across departments—including Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes—to ensure alignment and success in all campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with community organisations, mosques, schools, colleges, and other institutions.
• Develop a network of volunteers, local ambassadors, and fundraisers to support campaigns.
• Act as a spokesperson for the charity in community events and public forums.

Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Tours

• Plan and deliver a variety of fundraising activities, including:
  • Treks and challenge events (local, national, international)
  • Fundraising tours (local and national)
  • Charity dinners, campaigns, and seasonal drives
• Provide support and motivation to fundraisers and participants.
• Work with the Marketing team to promote events and maximize reach.

Deployments & Media Representation

• Lead deployment trips to overseas project areas (subject to travel).
• Represent the charity on TV, radio, podcasts, livestreams, and in social media content.
• Share impact stories and insights from the field to engage supporters.

Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate closely with Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes teams to align messaging and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of the overall community fundraising strategy.
• Plan ahead and manage project timelines in line with campaign calendars.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Create and manage budgets for events and tours, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Track income, monitor performance, and report on key KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records using the CRM system.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in fundraising, event management, or community outreach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable in media settings and social platforms.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with experience managing budgets.
• Knowledge of the UK Muslim community and Islamic charitable giving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently and occasionally lead international trips.
• Deep understanding and empathy for humanitarian causes, particularly supporting orphans and widows.
• UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Fluency in an additional language such as Urdu, Arabic, or Bengali.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.
• A supportive team environment and a culture of purpose.
• Travel opportunities and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.

To apply, please email [email protected] to send an updated copy of your CV.

Community Fundraising Coordinator – Midlands

Job Description

About Us:

We are a charity committed to uplifting the lives of orphans and widows, both locally and internationally. Through sustainable development, education, we aim to restore dignity and opportunity to the most vulnerable. We are now seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Coordinator to help amplify our impact and strengthen our community connections.

Role Summary:

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will lead the planning and delivery of creative and impactful fundraising initiatives across the UK and beyond. This includes organising treks, challenges, fundraising tours, and community events, while also serving as a public representative of the charity on TV, social media, and public platforms.

A key part of this role involves building and nurturing relationships with mosques, community groups, and faith-based or non-faith-based institutions, as well as supporting deployment trips to project areas abroad. You will also work collaboratively across departments—including Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes—to ensure alignment and success in all campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with community organisations, mosques, schools, colleges, and other institutions.
• Develop a network of volunteers, local ambassadors, and fundraisers to support campaigns.
• Act as a spokesperson for the charity in community events and public forums.

Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Tours

• Plan and deliver a variety of fundraising activities, including:
  • Treks and challenge events (local, national, international)
  • Fundraising tours (local and national)
  • Charity dinners, campaigns, and seasonal drives
• Provide support and motivation to fundraisers and participants.
• Work with the Marketing team to promote events and maximize reach.

Deployments & Media Representation

• Lead deployment trips to overseas project areas (subject to travel).
• Represent the charity on TV, radio, podcasts, livestreams, and in social media content.
• Share impact stories and insights from the field to engage supporters.

Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate closely with Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes teams to align messaging and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of the overall community fundraising strategy.
• Plan ahead and manage project timelines in line with campaign calendars.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Create and manage budgets for events and tours, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Track income, monitor performance, and report on key KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records using the CRM system.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in fundraising, event management, or community outreach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable in media settings and social platforms.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with experience managing budgets.
• Knowledge of the UK Muslim community and Islamic charitable giving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently and occasionally lead international trips.
• Deep understanding and empathy for humanitarian causes, particularly supporting orphans and widows.
• UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Fluency in an additional language such as Urdu, Arabic, or Bengali.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.
• A supportive team environment and a culture of purpose.
• Travel opportunities and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.

To apply, please email [email protected] to send an updated copy of your CV.

Community Fundraising Coordinator – Bradford

Job Description

About Us:

We are a charity committed to uplifting the lives of orphans and widows, both locally and internationally. Through sustainable development, education, we aim to restore dignity and opportunity to the most vulnerable. We are now seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Coordinator to help amplify our impact and strengthen our community connections.

Role Summary:

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will lead the planning and delivery of creative and impactful fundraising initiatives across the UK and beyond. This includes organising treks, challenges, fundraising tours, and community events, while also serving as a public representative of the charity on TV, social media, and public platforms.

A key part of this role involves building and nurturing relationships with mosques, community groups, and faith-based or non-faith-based institutions, as well as supporting deployment trips to project areas abroad. You will also work collaboratively across departments—including Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes—to ensure alignment and success in all campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with community organisations, mosques, schools, colleges, and other institutions.
• Develop a network of volunteers, local ambassadors, and fundraisers to support campaigns.
• Act as a spokesperson for the charity in community events and public forums.

Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Tours

• Plan and deliver a variety of fundraising activities, including:
  • Treks and challenge events (local, national, international)
  • Fundraising tours (local and national)
  • Charity dinners, campaigns, and seasonal drives
• Provide support and motivation to fundraisers and participants.
• Work with the Marketing team to promote events and maximize reach.

Deployments & Media Representation

• Lead deployment trips to overseas project areas (subject to travel).
• Represent the charity on TV, radio, podcasts, livestreams, and in social media content.
• Share impact stories and insights from the field to engage supporters.

Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate closely with Supporter Relations, Marketing, and Programmes teams to align messaging and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of the overall community fundraising strategy.
• Plan ahead and manage project timelines in line with campaign calendars.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Create and manage budgets for events and tours, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Track income, monitor performance, and report on key KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records using the CRM system.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in fundraising, event management, or community outreach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable in media settings and social platforms.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with experience managing budgets.
• Knowledge of the UK Muslim community and Islamic charitable giving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently and occasionally lead international trips.
• Deep understanding and empathy for humanitarian causes, particularly supporting orphans and widows.
• UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Fluency in an additional language such as Urdu, Arabic, or Bengali.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.
• A supportive team environment and a culture of purpose.
• Travel opportunities and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.

To apply, please email [email protected] to send an updated copy of your CV.