For neurodivergent fundraisers — and the managers who want to do better
Self-advocacy scripts, workplace adjustment templates, and manager guides — written for the charity sector, by someone who lives it.
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"Written by a fundraiser, for fundraisers — drawn from real conversations with neurodivergent professionals across UK charities of every size."
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
"When I shared my story on stage at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention in 2022 — my first year as Convention Board Chair — eight neurodivergent fundraisers found me within ten minutes of finishing. The number hasn't stopped growing since."
66%
of neurodivergent fundraisers say their neurodivergence has caused difficulties finding or retaining work in the sector
That figure is from our own survey. It isn't surprising. But it should be unacceptable — and it's one of the reasons this toolkit exists.
Source: Neurodiverse Fundraisers survey · Jonathan Levy, Founder
What's inside
Every piece is written for fundraisers — community fundraisers, heads of individual giving, major donor leads, trusts officers, freelance consultants, and trustees. It isn't generic workplace advice.
01
A Note Before We Start
Who this is for, how to use it, and why the gap is in the sector — not in you.
02
Useful Scripts
Word-for-word language for disclosing, pushing back on deadlines, asking for adjustments, and when agreements stop being honoured.
03
Adjustment Request Templates
Four ready-to-send emails — general requests, meeting support, written briefs, and deadline flexibility. Plus what to do if you're ignored.
04
Know Your Rights
Equality Act 2010, eight conditions covered with fundraising-specific context, what you're entitled to ask for.
05
Fundraising-Specific
Donor calls, telephone fundraising, legacy and in-memory giving, grant deadlines, F2F, bipolar disorder, OCD, Tourette's, and the masking tax.
06
When It Goes Wrong
Bad disclosure responses, dropped adjustments, performance management, and useful contacts.
07
Access to Work Explained
What it is, who qualifies, what it funds, how to apply — including for self-employed professionals.
08
A Short Guide for Managers
What to say, what actually helps, and condition-specific guidance for all eight conditions.
09
About Neurodiverse Fundraisers
The movement, what we do, and how to join.
10
Board Roles and Trusteeship
Your rights as a trustee, adjustments in volunteer roles, making board meetings work.
11
Being Self-Employed
Structuring your practice, client relationships, contracts that protect you, Access to Work for freelancers.
SCRIPT · REQUESTING WRITTEN MEETING AGENDAS
From inside the toolkit
"I work best with clear written context before a meeting. Could we agree that agendas land in the calendar invite at least 24 hours ahead? It means I arrive ready to contribute on the strategy rather than processing it live."
"You already know what you need to do your best work. This gives you the words and tools to ask for it."
From inside the sector
"I've been a fundraiser for fifteen years and an ADHDer for all of them. This is the first resource that didn't ask me to mask harder — it gave me the actual sentences to take into my next 1:1."
Senior Trusts Manager
National health charity
"I forwarded the manager briefing to my Head of Fundraising before our review. She read it on the train in. The conversation we had afterwards was the best one we've ever had."
Individual Giving Officer
Mid-size international NGO
"As a line manager, I wanted to do better but didn't have the language. The briefing guides are practical, sector-aware, and respect that my team are professionals — not problems to be solved."
Head of Community Fundraising
Large environmental charity
"The workload audit alone was worth it. I finally had data to show my manager why proposal weeks needed protecting — not just a feeling."
Major Donor Lead
Arts and culture charity
Choose what's right for you
Three different entry points depending on who you are and what you need.
For individual fundraisers
The Neurodiverse Fundraisers Toolkit
£29
one-time · instant download
A portion of every sale supports Neurodiverse Fundraisers CIC — championing inclusive workplaces across the UK charity sector.
For face-to-face fundraisers
The F2F Fundraiser Supplement
The F2F supplement covers the specific world of street, door-to-door, private site, and events fundraising — employment status in the subcontracting chain, scripts for team leader conversations, your rights as a self-employed fundraiser, and Access to Work. Standalone or bundled with the main toolkit.
For F2F agencies, subcontractors, and organisations
Team Licences and the Agency Supplement Pack
The agency supplement pack covers the full face-to-face fundraising structure — team leaders, subcontractor owners, and back office staff. Available on team licence for organisations who want to make these resources available to their people.
WHAT'S IN THE AGENCY SUPPLEMENT PACK
We'll respond within two working days with the right licence for your organisation and a simple one-page agreement.
Before you buy
"You already know what you need to do your best work. This gives you the words and tools to ask for it."
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