# Fundraising recruitment service launched for regional charities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/01/03/fundraising-recruitment-service-launched-regional-charities/
- Published: 2008-01-03T14:39:08+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**John Grain Associates Ltd has launched a new recruitment service aimed at supporting
regional charities who are wanting to recruit professional fundraisers.**

London still dominates the fundraising industry with many charities and fundraisers
based there. As a result, outside the capital, many charities struggle to recruit
fundraisers. They often have to turn to London-based agencies or non-specialist 
regional recruitment services.

[John Grain Associates](http://www.johngrainassociates.com)‘ new service is staffed
entirely by experienced fundraising professionals. Director John Grain explained
the need for the new service: “For some time now, charities have been asking for
our support when recruiting new staff, or when looking for a career change so we
are delighted to be offering this new service.”

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The recruitment service will be headed up by consultant Polly Symondson.

She said:

> “Having been a fundraiser for many years, I know how difficult it is looking for
> a job outside of London. Knowing there are great fundraising positions out there,
> but not knowing how to find them can be extremely frustrating. Now both regional
> recruiters and job seekers can access a service specifically for them run entirely
> by fundraisers.”

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