Fundraising Manager

EMMS International

About EMMS International

EMMS International is Scotland’s longest-serving international healthcare charity.

Since 1841, EMMS has worked to improve health and healthcare for some of the world’s poorest and hardest-to-reach communities. Today, the charity works with partners across India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland and Zambia.

Its work focuses on four strategic priorities:

• Non-Communicable Disease
• Global Healthcare Workforce
• Health Emergency Response
• Sustainable Healthcare

EMMS has recently completed a full organisational review and restructure, including strengthening its fundraising leadership team.

With a strong track record in institutional funding, healthy reserves and approximately £400,000 currently generated each year through grants, individual giving, campaigns and appeals, the organisation has significant ambition and opportunity for further income growth.

We are now looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to help deliver that next phase.

The Role

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Fundraising Manager will play a key role in growing EMMS International’s voluntary income.

The role will lead activity across individual giving, community fundraising, supporter stewardship and challenge events, while helping develop effective supporter journeys that increase retention and long-term value.

This is a broad fundraising role within a small, collaborative team and combines relationship management, campaign delivery, database management, analysis and fundraising administration.

EMMS works with a “One Team, One Target” approach, with colleagues working together towards shared income goals.

Key ResponsibilitiesIndividual Giving and Supporter Stewardship

• Develop and grow EMMS International’s individual giving programme, including regular giving, appeals and donor stewardship
• Provide an excellent standard of stewardship to individual donors, community groups and event participants
• Develop supporter journeys across individual giving and community fundraising
• Help ensure supporters receive a consistent and high-quality experience across all EMMS touchpoints
• Identify opportunities to improve donor retention, engagement and lifetime value
• Ensure supporter communications reflect preferences, consent and relevant data protection requirements

Community Fundraising and Events

• Grow community fundraising and participation in challenge events
• Support individuals and groups to maximise their own fundraising activities
• Promote third-party events including Kiltwalks, running events and abseils
• Support the delivery of key EMMS events, including the Global Women in Healthcare Awards
• Attend community groups, churches and Youth Philanthropy Initiative meetings when required
• Identify new and innovative fundraising channels and opportunities

Database, Insight and Reporting

• Manage and maintain accurate supporter records within Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Produce reports, analysis and insight to inform fundraising activity
• Identify trends, opportunities and exceptions within supporter data
• Manage mailing and email data selections
• Maintain supporter consent and solicitation records
• Undertake regular database reviews and de-duplication
• Work with colleagues to coordinate communications and avoid clashes between campaigns and audiences
• Keep up to date with developments in fundraising technology, AI and Raiser’s Edge NXT

Donation and Financial Administration

• Process donations received by post, telephone and online platforms
• Manage regular giving administration, including Direct Debits and Standing Orders
• Process income received through platforms including CAF, JustGiving, Charities Trust, Stewardship, Wix and Fundraise Up
• Complete weekly fundraising bank reconciliations
• Provide relevant information to the Director of Finance for processing within Xero

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong fundraising experience with excellent organisation, relationship-building and attention to detail.

You will have:

• At least three years’ charity fundraising experience
• A strong track record of coordinating fundraising initiatives and generating income
• Experience building and maintaining supporter relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• An analytical approach and the ability to draw useful insight from supporter data
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge NXT and Mailchimp
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a small team

You will be confident, friendly, resilient and pragmatic, with the ability to work with a wide range of people and build trusted relationships.

A degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £36,742–£40,823, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 25–30 days’ annual leave depending on length of service
• 10 public and organisational holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Home working with access to EMMS International’s serviced Edinburgh office
• Travel expenses for travel to the office
• Life assurance at three times annual salary
• Aviva DigiCare
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Potential international travel
• Potential flexibility around compressed hours or a four-day working week

Location and Travel

The successful candidate must live in Scotland.

The role requires a minimum of one day per week at EMMS International’s Norton Park office in Edinburgh, alongside regular face-to-face team meetings.

There will also be occasional travel to fundraising and awareness-raising events elsewhere in the UK and occasional evening or weekend working.

International travel may occasionally be required.

EMMS International and Christian Faith

EMMS International has Christian objects. Staff are not required to be Christian, but the successful candidate must be comfortable communicating with supporters who engage with EMMS because of its Christian heritage, as well as those primarily motivated by its work improving health and healthcare.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV, no longer than two pages
• A covering letter, no longer than two pages

Applications should be sent to:

[email protected]

Closing date: Noon on Sunday 11 October 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 26 October 2026 in Edinburgh.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £36,742.00-£40,823.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh