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The Iona Community is seeking an inspiring Fundraiser to help secure and grow our financial sustainability as we live out our vision of justice, peace, and renewal of worship around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships with funders and donors, grow a culture of giving, and lead a new Fundraising Team to support our diverse work — from peacemaking and social justice to youth and environmental projects, and the care of our historic island properties. If you’re self-motivated, a great communicator, and share our values, we’d love you to join us in this vital role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop strategies for new funding sources.

• Maintain a current list of fundraising projects.

• Prepare and submit funding applications and manage follow-up.

• Identify and approach potential corporate sponsors.

• Develop fundraising publicity materials with the Communications team.

• Keep accurate, up-to-date records of fundraising activities.

• Maintain professional fundraising best practice.

Why Join Us?

• Be an important part of an organisation working for justice and peace.

• Get to build a new fundraising programme with room to grow.

• Flexible, home-based working with regular team connection in Glasgow.

• Generous holiday allowance — 37 days pro-rata, including public holidays.

• Contributory pension scheme.

Closing time and date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16th November

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 24th November on location in our Fairfield office in Glasgow or by Zoom.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Find out more and apply using the documents for application:  Previous applicants need not reapply.

Fundraiser recruitment pack

Fundraiser Application Form

Iona Community Declaration Form 2025

Working for The Iona Community – on the mainland