Fundraising Manager

TBIJ is looking for a creative fundraiser to make the case for investigative journalism and build strong relationships with funders.

About the Role

This role will manage 2–3 of our editorial teams, providing strategic fundraising support to help them deliver journalism that drives real-world change. While the exact portfolio will be confirmed with the successful candidate, the role will initially support 2-3 of our core teams and may also contribute to work on emerging issues such as mis- and disinformation and its impact on UK communities.

Responsibilities 

• Work with project leads to develop their ideas into a strong case for support, translating complex issues into powerful, accessible narratives for funders.
• Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting, effective stewardship and continued support.
• Research and develop a pipeline of new prospects.
• Write compelling proposals and applications to secure new grants.
• Collaborate with TBIJ’s other Fundraising Manager, who leads on the remaining themes, and provide support in those areas when needed.
• Support the Bureau in identifying ways to diversify TBIJ’s income, such as helping to grow its major donor programme.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Bureau – from reporters and impact producers to operations and finance – and play an active part in maintaining a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
• Pitch in on a range of fundraising tasks, big and small, to keep the Bureau in the best position to deliver its journalism.

Requirements

• Fundraising track record: 5+ years’ experience raising significant money for charities or non-profits, especially from foundations (HNW experience a bonus).
• Grants expertise: confidence in managing the full cycle from initial due diligence and agreements through to reporting back about TBIJ’s work.
• Great communicator: able to translate complex issues into strong and compelling proposals; fluent in English.
• Researcher and analyst: skilled at identifying new funding opportunities.
• Organised: able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative: comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom environment.
• Creative and resourceful: able to think beyond simple metrics to make a powerful case for impact.

What TBIJ offers

• Salary: £43-48k depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• 25 days of annual leave
• Option to work a nine-day fortnight (by reduction in annual leave)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• EAP – Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to fundraisingmanager@tbij.com by 10am on Monday, 2 February 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 9 February.

If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or have questions before applying, contact fundraisingmanager@tbij.com. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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