Community Fundraiser
Organisation: Multicultural Cumbria
Salary Details: £13,500 Part time (£27,000 FTE)
Closing date for applications: 9 Feb 2026
Job Description
Multicultural Cumbria requires an experienced fundraiser to lead and deliver effective fundraising activities that generate sustainable income for the Charity. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, the Community Fundraiser will take responsibility for specific income streams.
The Community Fundraiser will focus on community fundraising, and events. The postholder will build positive relationships with supporters, develop innovative campaigns, and help embed a culture of fundraising across the organisation to ensure that Multicultural Cumbria can continue to make a positive impact.
Main Responsibilities
● Develop, lead, and deliver fundraising initiatives aligned to the charity’s goals.
● Take shared responsibility across income generation streams, including:
-Corporate Partnerships – creating, developing, and stewarding relationships with
businesses.
-Community Fundraising – supporting and inspiring volunteer-led initiatives and
local groups.
-Events – planning, coordinating, and delivering charity-led events.
● Ensure all fundraising activities comply with the fundraising regulator, GDPR, and best practice.
● Monitor and report on fundraising income and expenditure, tracking progress against agreed targets.
● Maintain accurate records and produce financial reports.
● Represent Multicultural Cumbria at networking opportunities, community talks, and promotional events; acting as an ambassador for the Charity when required
The post holder will report directly to the CEO, and work closely with her and the Director of Strategy and Partnerships.
There is no formal income generation strategy. This will be developed by the CEO, DSP and the Trustees with input from the post holder.
This role does not include fundraising from Trusts and Foundations or other grant awarding institutions including local or national Government.
This post is offered for an initial period of 12 months, with a 6 month probation period. Key performance indicators will be mutually agreed, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Successful outcomes will enable Multicultural Cumbria to offer continued employment beyond the 12 months period.
For more information, including the Person Specification, please click here.
Place of Work
MCC’s office, remote working, and event locations around Cumbria.
Tel: 0300 30 20 924
Email: admin@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk
Web: www.multiculturalcumbria.org.uk
Hours of Work
Negotiable, depending on programme of work – flexibility is essential and some evening and weekend working will be required.
Total of 18.75 hours per week on average
How to Apply
Complete the attached application form (requires Google sign-in and CV submission).
https://forms.gle/PE53dTubDrRCCgFS7
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
For further information email: janet@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk