Face to Face Fundraiser

Company overview

Ideal Fundraising Ltd is a recognised fundraising agency based in Plymouth, with active teams operating in Edinburgh, Oxford, and Plymouth. The organisation focuses on face-to-face fundraising for charity partners in residential neighbourhoods and at public events. It is known for an ethical approach, offers mentorship to help people develop long-term careers in fundraising, and operates as a Living Wage employer with strong bonus potential and progression opportunities. With more than 25 years of combined fundraising experience across three countries, the company positions itself as a dependable fundraising partner for charities throughout the UK.

Role summary

This full-time, on-site position is based in Plymouth and involves speaking directly with members of the public to represent charity partners. The main purpose of the job is to explain each charity’s work clearly, create interest, and encourage people to become ongoing donors. The role requires a professional, confident presence and a genuine commitment to ethical fundraising.

What you will do

• Approach potential supporters in residential areas and at events.
• Deliver persuasive, accurate fundraising conversations about the charity partner’s mission and impact.
• Respond to questions clearly and confidently.
• Collect and record donor details while following data protection rules.
• Work towards individual and team fundraising targets.
• Follow ethical fundraising standards at all times.
• Take part in regular training and mentoring to strengthen performance.
• Work closely with colleagues and managers to support team success.
• Maintain a professional appearance and help create a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

What the employer is looking for

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to approach unfamiliar people, listen well, and build quick rapport.
• Experience in sales or customer-facing roles such as retail, hospitality, door-to-door work, or events, along with confidence in presenting information persuasively.
• A target-driven mindset, strong time management, and resilience when facing rejection.
• Good teamwork skills and openness to coaching, feedback, and shared achievement.
• High personal integrity and a strong commitment to ethical fundraising, compliance, and respect for diverse communities.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work on-site in Plymouth full-time, including some evenings and weekends when needed.
• Basic computer and record-keeping ability for logging donor information and daily results.
• Previous fundraising experience is helpful but not required, as full training and ongoing mentoring are provided.

Additional information

The role is built around long-term career growth in fundraising. Ideal Fundraising Ltd supports team members through mentoring, structured training, and a bonus-driven pay structure. The company emphasises ethical standards, collaboration, and inclusion across its teams.