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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced and driven fundraiser to raise new income for our Charity.
The Empowerment Group supports individuals aged 14+ of Black heritage in the UK, facing mental health challenges through online therapy.
The Role:
You will hold lead responsibility for the charity’s new business opportunities and income generation, ensuring the development opportunities are effectively maximised.
As Fundraising Officer your responsibility would primarily be to identify and complete tenders for contracts suited to the work of our organisation both locally and nationally. Your responsibility would also include identifying and completing trust funding applications to Trust funders. You would be responsible for developing fundraising programs/products, recruiting individual and corporate sponsors and encouraging support through promotional activities.
Key duties include:
- Develop the business fundraising strategy to include methods on how to engage potential donors, including single events and detailed campaigns
- Identifying contracting opportunities and funders where our work aligns
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential bid partners and funders
- Writing contract tenders and bid proposals
- Develop, organise, and deliver fundraising events where applicable
- Research potential individual and corporate donors
- Assist in planning and coordinating events to raise income and coordinate activities of volunteers and interns related to event planning and execution
- Maintain complete records of funders and manage regular funder communications including project reports
- Support in completing new and existing monitoring and bi-monthly performance reporting to the CEO
About you:
You will be an experienced fundraiser who can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have extensive experience in contracts and tendering with local councils and government where the majority of opportunities will arise.
Your knowledge, skills, and experience will include:
- Demonstrable track record as a successful fundraiser and business development professional in the charitable sector.
- Knowledge of the charitable sector, funders, council and government contracts.
- Understanding of the experiences of people who live with significant mental distress and the impact of trauma, racism and discrimination on mental health.
- Must work flexibly to meet the needs of the role (including evening/weekend if required to meet funding application deadlines)
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR regulations.
- Attend team meetings and be a proactive member.
- Proven track record of generating income for a charity.
- Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants Fundraiser
Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.
Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025
About the Role
Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).
Key responsibilities include:
· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).
· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.
· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.
· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.
· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.
· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.
· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.
· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.
About You
You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.
Essential skills and experience include:
· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.
· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and meet targets.
· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable:
· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.
If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.
About the Organisation
Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.
Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!
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About the role
If you’re a writer who can come up with incredible headlines, craft copy across multiple channels and are driven by a strong desire to do some good in this world, then we want to meet you.
As our Midweight Copywriter, you’ll be joining a talented and friendly creative team who recently won In-House Agency of the Year at the Drum Awards.
We think and work a like an agency – we’re not here to simply cross the T’s and dot the I’s. Our work is all about finding the big ideas, so we need this to be one of your superpowers (and you’ll need a portfolio to prove it).
Our team takes on a variety of briefs from across the organisation and things move quickly. One day, you might be working on our Christmas fund-raising campaign. The next, you could be brainstorming ideas for an event or writing copy for a cash-appeal mail out. Whatever the brief, you’ll be taking projects from concept to completion, always working alongside a designer and a Creative Lead.
You’ll need real understanding of social media, an exceptional grasp of brand voice, meticulous attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills and all the versatility you’d expect from a top-notch copywriter.
Does this sound like you? Then let’s have a chat.
About the team
As our Midweight Copywriter, you’ll be joining a friendly, talented and dedicated team who recently won In-house agency of the year at The Drum awards. You will work closely with your Creative Lead and fellow writers and designers to deliver creative content to highest standard across all areas of our communication.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Art Director to join our award-winning in-house creative team. This is your chance to shape compelling campaigns that inspire action, drive awareness, and create a tangible impact. You’ll bring a unique blend of big ideas, strategic thinking, and hands-on design skills to ensure Shelter’s messages resonate powerfully across all platforms.
From ideation to launch, you’ll be responsible for delivering ambitious, research-driven concepts and solutions. You should feel equally at home designing to our brand guidelines and leading the charge on your own innovative concepts. Occasionally, you’ll also step in to support with general design needs, ensuring that all outputs for the Shelter brand meet the highest creative standards while maintaining brand consistency. A strong command of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
In this varied, fast-paced, and rewarding role, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues— specifically working alongside our Senior conceptual Copywriter taking briefs from concept to completion. You’ll lead some projects independently while receiving support and guidance from the Creative Lead when needed. The role offers an opportunity to work across a range of media, including print, TV, social media, and experiential designs. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, creating communications for teams in fundraising, campaigns, services, and occasionally retail.
You’ll also take on a mentoring role for one of our in-house designers, helping them develop their creative skills while ensuring their work consistently represents the Shelter brand to the highest standards. Supporting their wellbeing in the workplace will also be part of your leadership approach.
About the Team
As our Senior Art Director you’ll be joining a friendly, talented and dedicated team who’ve recently won In-house agency of the year at the Drum awards. You will work closely with your Creative Lead and fellow writers and designers to deliver creative content to highest standard across all areas of our communication.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?
We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.
In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.
The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the role requirements.
Please ensure that your address/location is stated on your CV or cover letter.
Applications are still being accepted until the deadline however the application review process is being paused for 3 months as a result of the wider ranging US funding review which has affected some of Cord’s programme.
Following the review process and its outcomes, a decision will be taken as to whether or not the selection process will resume. If it does resume then it will do so starting with the pool of candidates that responded to this advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.