Charity Fundraiser

Charity Fundraiser / Events Fundraising Assistant Full-time | 9:00am5:00pm MondayFriday | Full Training Provided | South London OfficeRiver is entering an exciting new chapter. With our move into a brand-new South London office, were expanding our fundraising team and looking for ambitious, confident individuals who want to build a meaningful career in charity fundraising through live events and face-to-face public engagement.At River, we specialise in face-to-face fundraising and supporter acquisition, working with national charities and non-profit organisations through high-footfall promotional events, pop-up campaigns, exhibitions and retail activations. We help charities increase awareness, secure long-term supporters and generate vital funding for important causes, while giving our team the opportunity to develop valuable communication, fundraising and leadership skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.This is not a door-to-door role. All fundraising campaigns take place at organised event locations.No previous fundraising or sales experience is required. We provide full training from day one and promote based on performance, attitude and development.The Role As a Charity Fundraiser / Events Fundraising Assistant , youll be at the forefront of our live fundraising campaigns, speaking directly with members of the public, representing respected charities and encouraging people to become long-term supporters through regular giving.Your primary focus will be fundraising and supporter engagement, building rapport with people, explaining the charitys mission, and helping individuals sign up with confidence and clarity.As you develop within the business, youll also gain exposure to the operational side of campaigns, including event planning, fundraising logistics, team coordination and campaign set-up, providing a clear pathway into leadership and management.What Youll Be Doing Representing national charities and non-profit organisations at fundraising events and awareness campaignsSpeaking confidently with members of the public and securing new long-term supportersDelivering engaging presentations about charitable causes and community initiativesBuilding genuine relationships with supporters and creating positive fundraising experiencesWorking towards individual and team fundraising targetsWorking alongside experienced fundraising professionals and mentorsParticipating in daily coaching sessions and ongoing developmentLearning communication techniques, fundraising psychology, objection handling and public engagement skillsSupporting campaign operations and event organisation as you progressAssisting with event planning, logistics and campaign set-up when moving into leadership responsibilitiesDeveloping transferable skills across fundraising, marketing, communications, team leadership and campaign managementWhat Were Looking For Were far more interested in mindset than previous experience.You could be a great fit if you are:Confident and enjoy speaking with new peoplePassionate about making a positive impactMotivated by targets and personal achievementResilient and eager to learnProfessional and reliableComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentA strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skillsLooking for long-term career progressionWilling to take ownership of your developmentPrevious experience in fundraising, charity work, retail, hospitality, customer service, events, promotions, marketing or sales is beneficial but not essential.What River Offers Base pay plus uncapped performance-based commissionFull fundraising training from day oneDaily coaching and one-to-one mentorshipClear progression into Team Leader, Assistant Manager and Management positionsLeadership development programmeExperience across fundraising, supporter acquisition, event marketing and campaign managementOpportunities to learn event planning, campaign coordination and operational management as you progressModern South London officeSupportive, ambitious team cultureTeam incentives, recognition programmes and travel opportunitiesCareer Progression At River, we promote from within.Many of our managers began in this role before progressing into leadership positions where they now:Lead and develop fundraising teamsManage live charity fundraising campaignsOrganise event logistics and campaign set-upCoordinate fundraising performanceRecruit and train new team membersBuild relationships with charity partnersSupport campaign growth and regional expansionYour progression is based on your performance, development and commitment not simply how long youve been with the business.Why Join River? Were building more than a fundraising team were building future leaders.If youre looking for a career where youll develop confidence, communication skills, commercial awareness and leadership experience while helping charities generate vital funding, River offers genuine progression and continuous support.Youll join an ambitious team that values professionalism, accountability, development, compassion and results.Role Details Location: Vauxhall, South LondonHours: Full-time | MondayFriday | 9:00am5:00pmWork Style: Office-based with daily fundraising event campaignsExperience: No previous experience requiredTraining: Full training providedPay: Base pay plus uncapped commissionApply Today If youre motivated, ambitious and ready to start building a career in charity fundraising through live events, wed love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of Rivers next chapter.Your future starts with action.TPBN1_UKTJ