Why this role matters

Rainbow’s financial landscape mirrors that of much of the charity sector: statutory income instability, and highly competitive grant environments. At present, community fundraising delivers only a small proportion of our income and depends heavily on staff goodwill. To protect our innovation and secure long‑term sustainability, we are investing in dedicated capacity to build stronger community fundraising, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship and to provide support to trust and foundation applications.

Purpose of the role

To strengthen and diversify Rainbow’s income by developing community fundraising, challenge events, local campaigns, and corporate partnerships, while providing support for trust and foundation funding applications.

You will be Rainbow’s outward‑facing fundraiser—building relationships, telling stories, inspiring people, and helping to grow a sustainable base of support for our ageing‑well movement.

Role Responsibilities:

1) Community & Events Fundraising

• Deliver a year‑round programme of community fundraising and challenge events (e.g., Wrexham 10K, fire walk, Parkrun takeovers, virtual races).  
• Build relationships with supporters, schools, clubs, and community groups to grow local giving.
• Develop accessible fundraising resources with Marketing & Comms (aligned with community fundraising best practice).
• Promote in‑memory giving, legacy awareness, and supporter stories.

2) Corporate Partnerships & Business Development

• Research, approach and secure local and regional business partnerships including sponsorship, CSR partnerships, volunteering and employee fundraising.
• Create partnership proposals, presentations and recognition plans with support from Marketing & Comms.
• Steward partners through regular communication, clear impact reporting and collaborative engagement opportunities.
• Renew and expand partnerships year‑on‑year.

3) Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding (support role)

• Support applications by:
  • prospect researching
  • drafting supporting content and ensuring deadlines are met
• Work with the CEO and Impact & Evaluation Lead to strengthen bids through clear evidence and outcomes.

4) Supporter Care, Communications & Storytelling

• Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications Officer to share supporter stories, promote events, highlight impact and champion our ageing‑well model.
• Represent Rainbow confidently at meetings, networking events and community activities.
• Ensure warm, timely and personal stewardship—calls, emails, letters and recognition.

5) Data, Insight & Governance

• Maintain accurate supporter and activity records using our shared systems.
• Use data to inform reporting, insight and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken for this role.