Fundraising Associate

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LIVE THE HISTORY. CREATE THE FUTURE.

UJIA Fundraising Associate
March 2026

About UJIA

UJIA is dedicated to ensuring that young Jewish
people in the UK forge a personal relationship with
Israel, so that they have a strong sense of belonging
to the Jewish people.

Our work is organised into four pillars:

1. Empowering Young People

2. Experiencing Israel

3. Deepening Israel Connections

4. Responding in Israel

We are dedicated to empowering young Jews
by removing barriers to help them form strong
connections with Israel and by cultivating future
leaders who can inspire their peers. We do this
through developing a thriving informal Jewish
education sector with the Youth Movements and
the Union of Jewish Students.

We have decades of experience in sending
young Jews in the UK to Israel on rite of passage
programmes, such as Israel Tour, Gap Years and
Birthright Israel. These Israel experiences offer
firsthand encounters, peer connections, and
educational settings that are instrumental in
strengthening a relationship with Israel.

We ensure that powerful Israel experiences do not
end the moment participants return home. Without
deliberate follow-up, the connection can fade
quickly. Since 7th October, with Israel feeling both
closer and more contested, our responsibility has

become clearer: we must create the space for young
people to reflect on what they experienced, deepen
their engagement with Israel and their peers, and
continue their journey. Our post-programme follow-
up ensures that connection becomes continuity
— helping young Jews to carry forward their
relationship with Israel and strengthen their sense
of belonging to the Jewish people.

We continue a role that has defined UJIA
throughout our history: being there when the
people of Israel need us most. Time and again, our
community has turned to UJIA as the trusted vehicle
to channel its solidarity and generosity to respond in
moments of crisis. We now face the responsibility of
ensuring that this culture of giving is embedded for
the next generation, so that philanthropy is not seen
as optional but as an essential expression of Jewish
belonging. Since 7th October, our response has
shown this in practice — mobilising funds rapidly
and responsibly to support recovery and rebuilding
in Israel’s South and North, from trauma relief and
education to livelihoods and basic needs. By doing
so, we are not only meeting urgent needs on the
ground, we are also deepening the sense of shared
responsibility that binds our community to Israel
and to the Jewish people.

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United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity no. 1060078 (England & Wales) and SC 039181 (Scotland).RECRUITMENT PACK Foreword

Thank you for your interest in joining our
professional team at UJIA as Fundraising Associate.
This recruitment pack will provide you with an
opportunity to learn more about our mission,
values, and the impact we’re working to achieve.

As Fundraising Associate, you will play an
important role in supporting the delivery of UJIA’s
mission by building and nurturing meaningful
relationships with individuals who are passionate
about strengthening the bond between the British
Jewish community and Israel. The successful
candidate will engage both new and existing
supporters, inspire long-term commitment, and
help secure sustainable funding to enable UJIA
to empower young people, facilitate impactful
Israel education experiences, and support those
in need in Israel.

This is a relationship-focused role with
responsibility for supporting fundraising activity
across the organisation, working closely with
colleagues to communicate UJIA’s impact and
ensure supporters feel connected to, and invested
in, its work. By developing strong relationships and
contributing to effective stewardship, you will help
ensure that UJIA’s vital work can continue to make
a meaningful and lasting impact.

UJIA works to provide a supportive organisational
culture that prioritises people. We believe in
fostering a positive and collaborative work
environment, encouraging personal growth,
and providing opportunities for professional
development. We welcome your application and
the opportunity to learn more about what you
could bring to this role.

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United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity no. 1060078 (England & Wales) and SC 039181 (Scotland).RECRUITMENT PACK Roles & Responsibilities:

•  To engage with potential and existing donors

through various methods, including canvassing,
phone calls, and at events.

•  To identify and build relationships with new
donors to increase support for UJIA’s mission.
•  To actively solicit online and phone donations

from potential and existing donors, making clear,
compelling asks that align with UJIA’s mission
and fundraising priorities.

•  To engage and reach underrepresented parts
of the community not yet involved with UJIA,
representing the organisation at events to build
new connections, expand the donor base, and
encourage donations, with a particular focus on
individuals not previously engaged.

•  To contribute to meeting fundraising targets by
ensuring effective donor communication and
follow-up.

•  To work closely with senior fundraising staff
to develop strategies for donor retention and
growth.

•  To support the development of a vibrant

Young UJIA network, empowering members to
actively contribute to fundraising initiatives and
community involvement.

•  To work with Young UJIA Committee members
to drive recruitment, retention and meaningful
engagement to maximise impact.

•  To support the team in the creation and delivery

of fundraising campaigns.

•  To support the development of content materials,
including donor communications, promotional
materials, and social media content.

•  To track progress of campaigns and provide

updates to the fundraising team.
•  To maintain accurate records of donor

interactions and contributions using UJIA’s CRM
system, Raisers Edge.

•  To provide reports on fundraising activity,

including calls, meetings, and donations raised.

•  To support the wider fundraising team with the
preparation of donor mailings, thank-you letters,
and follow-up communications.

•  To assist colleagues in managing donor

relationships and preparing presentations,
research and reports.

•  To stay up to date with fundraising best practices,

trends, and industry insights.

•  Any other tasks as may reasonably be expected of
an employee, as instructed by the line manager.

This Job Description is not intended to
comprehensively list the responsibilities of the post
but to indicate the main areas which at this stage
appear to be the essential requirements of the role.

Salary:

The salary for this role will be in the range £28,000 -
£32,000, commensurate with experience.

Reports to:

The Fundraising Associate will report and be
responsible to the Head of Business Development.

Place of Work:

UJIA’s main office at Amelie House, 221 Golders
Green Rd, London NW11 9DQ with travel to our
offices in Manchester, Leeds and Israel as required
and working from home in accordance with our
flexible working policy.

Hours of Work:

Regular office hours are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to
Thursday, Fridays 09:00 – 13:30. This full-time role
may involve some work outside of normal office
hours for which we have a time off in lieu policy.
We have a robust flexible working policy that
allows for further flexibility and have the option
to accommodate alternative working patterns
where required.

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United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity no. 1060078 (England & Wales) and SC 039181 (Scotland).RECRUITMENT PACK Benefits:
•  Holidays: 20 days + main Jewish Holidays + Bank
Holidays + additional days accrued for length
of service.

•  Flexible working policy from day 1.
•  Company auto enrolment pension scheme.
•  Employee Benefits Platform (including free
counselling, financial advice, coaching and
other offerings).

•  Positive, supportive and collaborative working

environment with opportunities for professional
development.

Desirable Criteria:
•  Strong understanding of the British Jewish

community and charitable giving.

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, or

customer service.

•  Ability to engage and inspire others.
•  Ability to build and maintain relationships with
individuals at all levels, particularly potential and
existing donors.

•  Familiarity with CRM systems (experience with

Raiser’s Edge is a plus).

•  Ability to work independently, manage time

effectively, and meet deadlines.

•  Strong pitching and presentation skills.

Expectations:
•  A deep commitment to UJIA’s Mission.
•  To be an active team player, working effectively
as part of a diverse team of staff and volunteers
and contributing to the overall success of the
fundraising department.

•  To ensure data integrity and donor confidentiality

are upheld in line with GDPR regulations.
•  To work within the context of UJIA’s ethos,

policies and procedures.

•  To serve a cross-communal user base, respecting
and providing for a variety of individuals and
organisations with diverse ideologies and beliefs.

•  To undertake professional training and

development as appropriate.

•  To take part in broader UJIA organisational

commitments (e.g., staffing fundraising events,
attending whole-staff days, etc.).

•  To be flexible with hours of work – urgent tasks or
events may require working beyond formal office
hours.

•  A high level of computer literacy and

understanding of spreadsheets and databases.
•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and

social media platforms.

•  Good time management with the ability to
multitask and prioritise work across varied
deadlines and be flexible with work assignments.

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United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity no. 1060078 (England & Wales) and SC 039181 (Scotland).RECRUITMENT PACK How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and
why you are the ideal candidate for this role to recruitment@ujia.org

To apply or if you have any questions about the work of UJIA, the role advertised, or need
more practical information, please do not hesitate to email recruitment@ujia.org.

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026

Interviews for successful candidates will take place on 5th and 6th May.

We are an employer who aims to celebrate diversity and ensure inclusion and equal
opportunities to all people regardless of race, religion, abilities or any other protected
characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010. If you have a disability and wish to
request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact
recruitment@ujia.org

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United Jewish Israel Appeal is a registered charity no. 1060078 (England & Wales) and SC 039181 (Scotland).RECRUITMENT PACK