Subcontracting
If you are a fundraiser who is ready to take the next step in your career, then you've come to the right place.
Alternatively, if you are an established agency and simply want some additional budget, then partner with us, and together we can make the world a better place.
Why partner with SMILE Fundraising?
At Smile, we want to support the growth of the sector and ensure that our charity partners have the widest reach across the UK. We want to create new opportunities for motivated and career-minded people who share our values and want to help new businesses thrive in the charity sector because we know that getting started can be the hardest step.
We won't micromanage you, tell you how to run your business, or expect you to work exclusively with us. We don't have to. In fact, once you're up and running, we'll be the only ones you want to do business with. We'll provide you with all the tools you need to run your own successful business, and we'll continue to support you as you grow.
SMILE Fundraising
Subcontracting Partnership
We are currently working on 20 different campaigns across the UK. To help you grow your business and give you the flexibility you need, we ensure our subcontracted partners have plenty of choice when it comes to campaigns.
Contact SMILE today to discuss your new partnership opportunity!
Comments from current Partners
“SMILE lead the industry in what they have created.
Beyond their innovative, easy-to-use operating system and database is a values-based approach that puts ethical fundraising and long-term, quality donors first.
In the seven years we’ve worked together, SMILE have been reliable, supportive, and super efficient. There’s always someone available at the end of a phone or on Discord to resolve any issues or requests quickly. Even during the difficult times of COVID, payments have always come through on time.
They’re forward-thinking and have adapted as the industry has changed, but most importantly for me, SMILE are people you can trust and in their hands, the sector is safe for years to come.”
“SMILE Fundraising is a great company and a pleasure to work with. The team are always friendly and supportive, communication is always clear.
Their systems and databases are organised and easy to use which is great as they keep track of everything nice, clean and tidy.
Focusing on ethical fundraising practices is a big part of what SMILE do well, there are regular training and compliance sessions for new staff members as-well as experienced managers to keep standards high.
I would recommend SMILE Fundraising to anyone looking to start in the fundraising sector.”
“It’s been a real pleasure working with SMILE. I’ve spent 22 years in the direct sales industry, including 19 as a subcontractor, and their support has been among the best I’ve experienced. From the outset, the team were extremely helpful with onboarding and day-to-day support as we got up to speed with their protocols. Communication is consistent and proactive — they regularly prompt me via Discord and ensure I’m aware of notices and deadlines, which makes a real difference when running a busy operation.
They’ve also been a great support to my admin team, and their database for tracking our sales team is accurate, clear, and easy to use. What’s stood out most is their out-of-hours support and how they’ve helped guide my business toward the best quality we’ve achieved by sticking to the right guidelines and donor criteria for long-term success. Highly recommended.”
“I’ve been with SMILE since 2024 and my only regret is I didn’t do it sooner! I started off in fundraising 5 years ago and working with SMILE has been a joy, they’ve enabled me to grow smoothly and efficiently.
From day one everyone has made me feel welcome and all of the guys in the office are always helpful and efficient.
The database at SMILE is outstanding, everything you need to see is there, which is so important when you’re whole aim and focus is on quality long term donations.
They really do give you all the tools needed to run a successful operation, I wouldn’t think twice about recommending others who are also looking to take the next step!”
“Our experience has been really impressive. They pay without quibble, every week, without fail. The tablets and OS work seamlessly. Their payment structure really helps keep everyone focussed on quality. They make it so easy for teams to avoid the red areas that the KPIs we produce with SMILE are the best we have across all of our agency relationships.
Long may this continue and it’s time other agencies started using similar quality control measure rather than just focussing on admin and red tape that just ticks boxes and irritates fundraisers whilst not really having any impact on the likelihood for gaining long-term donations.”
“I’ve worked with the team at SMILE Fundraising for years now. The passion and dedication they have towards the clients they represent is the best in the industry.
From day one they have made the whole process of fundraising very simple and enjoyable for myself and my whole team of fundraisers. A support network that is friendly, understanding, and full of innovation. Backed by a fantastic technical system that is easy to use and provides all your data and analytics in one place.
A great organisation that I’m pleased to be a part of on a business and personal level.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of Joe, Ryan and the entire team at SMILE. SMILE go above and beyond to ensure the highest levels of quality, communications and most importantly ethics.
Their training, systems, technical support and knowledge of the industry are second to none.
I’ve worked with SMILE for over 5 years now and it’s been an absolute pleasure. If you’re wanting to get involved in the fundraising sector or become a subcontractor then look no further than SMILE.”
“I have worked with SMILE Fundraising for several years and it has been a very positive experience. They get the most important bits right, namely pay is accurate and timely without fail, issues are dealt with in a reasonable and mature fashion and the platform they provide is efficient and facilitates quality, long-term donations.
They are supportive and responsive and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other subcontractors or charities (which I have done). Efficient, reliable, supportive.”
“I have the privilege of working with SMILE, and I can confidently say it has been a life-changing experience for our Fundraising teams. From day one, I was inspired by the organisation’s unwavering commitment to making a positive difference.
One of the aspects that stood out to me about SMILE is their inclusive and collaborative work environment. Everyone’s ideas and perspectives are valued, fostering a sense of teamwork and unity. The leadership team at SMILE is exceptional, with everyone providing guidance and critical information that helped our fundraising teams grow both professionally and personally. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of SMILE Fundraising and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fulfilling and impactful career or partnership.”
“We have had the good fortune of partnering with SMILE Fundraising since 2023 and have found the team to be great to work with; they are open and transparent and work quickly and efficiently with their agency partners to facilitate our needs. Their reporting, from welcome calls to up-to-date attrition, is second to none.
SMILE’s database is the most user-friendly system across all CRMs we have worked with, and their data-driven analysis has helped to improve our retention across all of our charity partners. If you’re looking to partner with a F2F agency, look no further than SMILE.”