Fundraising

Membership and visitor income only covers a third of our costs. As a charity, we rely on donations, legacies and fundraising to continue to protect and open up special places for everyone, for ever.

Our fundraising brings in over £75 million a year. Every penny of that goes towards helping us protect and preserve historic places and green spaces so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come. A straightforward aim but a far from simple task. Especially when you consider that it costs us a minimum of £100 million each year. It’d be an understatement to say that fundraising is crucial to us. Our redefined fundraising strategy will step-change how we do things and significantly increase our fundraising income. To achieve our plans, we’re working hard to deepen people’s connections with us and encourage giving.

We raise funds in all kinds of clever and innovative ways – from Heritage Lottery Fund £multi-million grants to strong commercial partnerships and people-powered campaigns. But we can do more. Joining us in Fundraising, you’ll help us raise more money and gain more support so that we can continue to deliver unforgettable experiences, now and forever. You’ll help us capture the minds of people who may not know us and stay in the hearts of those who already love us. Rewarding? Incredibly.

Typical roles

We have lots of different opportunities in Fundraising across our special places and regional and central offices. These include Relationship Manager, Database Co-ordinator, Projects and Campaigns Manager, High Value Donor Manager, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Community Fundraising Manager – and that’s just to name a few.

National Grants Manager

You’ll support some of our highest priority projects across regional boundaries and national initiatives, while maximising our opportunities for grants by securing successful applications.

Community Fundraising Manager

You’ll develop a clear vision of how we can engage more supporters and generate more funds, while ensuring the approach is deliverable at a local level.

Philanthropy Manager

Developing long-term relationships with major donors and charitable trusts, you’ll look to increase our network of supporters and develop and sustain long-term, high-level support for our work.

The things we do for you

We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. And we’ll do everything we can to offer you the training, support and development that you need to achieve your goals. This could, for example, include helping you to study for a professional qualification appropriate to your career, trying something new or moving into a different business area. We’ll work with you to plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs.

Investing in you

Induction. Your learning in the Trust starts with your induction. Whatever role you're here to do we'll explain what to expect, show you where to go and make sure you understand your new environment before you get going.

Personal career progression development programme. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to development. Tailored to you our ‘Grow Your Own Career’ approach is in place to help you identify where you see your career heading, and the best ways to get there.

Learning resources. We all learn in different ways and respond to different styles. It’s what works for you, whether that’s on-the-job training, flexible e-learning or one-to-one support. And in an organisation of our size and diversity, there’s plenty of room to develop and places to go.

Future Engage and Deliver leadership programme. If you’re in a management role we’ll support you to become a better leader through our ‘Future Engage and Deliver’ leadership programme. The programme is designed to make sure you’re well-equipped with the skills and confidence to lead your teams to deliver our plans.

Professional subscriptions. If you need to hold a qualification for your role, from either a legal or professional point of view, we’ll cover the cost of your membership fee. We’ll need to see that it’s part of your continuous professional development, though.

Employee volunteering. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the National Trust and many other charities. That's why we'll give you every opportunity to get involved with some volunteering outside the Trust. It's also a brilliant way to try new things, learn new skills and meet new people. So we'll give you up to five paid days per year to do your bit.

Secondments. Secondments are an excellent way for you to gain and practise new skills in real life situations, preparing you for a potential next career move. They usually last from three to 12 months – ideal for temporary or project roles.

Fundraising people

Susan

Fundraising Director

The National Trust touches people’s lives in so many ways and I’m always inspired by people’s reasons for donating and the emotional connections they share with the places and spaces we look after.
Alison

Head of Legacy Development and Individual Giving

It is just amazing to be working for an organisation whose values are so close to my own – every day is interesting and fulfilling in a way that I just didn’t experience in previous roles.