Why Work for Us
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is a trusted employer for professionals passionate about fundraising. Discover why working for us offers purpose, development, and community.
At the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, we’re proud to be the professional membership body for UK fundraising. Our mission is to champion excellence in fundraising and support fundraisers at every stage of their careers.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that connects fundraisers across all causes and skill sets – helping them share knowledge, grow their expertise, and ultimately make a bigger difference to the communities they serve. We offer:
- World-class professional development to build skills, knowledge, and confidence across the sector.
- A dedicated jobs board to help fundraisers take their next career step.
- Guidance and resources on key issues, from the Essentials of fundraising law and regulation to Changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice .
- Tailored support for charities of all sizes, from household names to grassroots organisations.
- Leadership of the Remember A Charity campaign, encouraging more people to leave a gift in their will to charity for over 20 years.
When you work with us, you’re not just supporting one cause, you’re helping fundraisers across the UK to thrive, and in turn, supporting the many causes they champion.
What It's Like to Work Here
We’re a small, friendly team with a big impact. We know each other well and work collaboratively to achieve our goals. While we’re busy, we value flexibility, open communication, and supporting each other to grow. In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and skilled team.
- Opportunities to develop and grow in your role
- Competitive salaries and generous annual leave.
- A flexible approach to how and where you work.
Inclusion, diversity and our values
At the Chartered Institute, we’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We’re working to break down the barriers that exist in our sector and create a workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector, including those who are Black, Asian, people of colour, neurodivergent, or from other minoritised or marginalised groups.
We’re looking for people with a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. Whatever your background - your age, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief (or none), or caring responsibilities – we want you to feel welcome and supported here.
To help us improve, we ask all applicants to complete a voluntary monitoring form during the recruitment process. This helps us understand how fair and inclusive our processes are and where we can do better. The information you provide is confidential and not shared with the shortlisting or interview panel. You can read more about how we use and protect your data in our privacy policy.
Our Values
Our values guide everything we do. We ask everyone who joins us to these in their work:
- Honest, transparent, and accountable: We’re clear about our decisions and their impact, and explain our rationale and objectives, and are open to feedback.
- Member-first: We listen to our members and shape our work around their needs.
- Fair and inclusive: We engage with all staff and stakeholders in a way that’s inclusive and respectful.
- Respectful: We value different views and treat every
- Proud and ambitious: We celebrate the work of fundraisers and aim high in everything we do.
Work for us