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Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with an incredible Health Charity in Telford to recruit them a Fundraising Manager. The mission of the charity is to provide the highest standards of specialist palliative and specialist end-of-life care through a range of hospice services, 'here and at home', that recognise the individual and their preferences. As Fundraising Manager, you really would be part of something incredibly special.
About the Role
The role of Fundraising Manager is an important role for the highly ambitious fundraising team. As Fundraising Manager you will;
- Develop, implement and lead on fundraising strategies focussed on the main income areas of Community, Events and Corporate fundraising
- Lead, develop and effectively manage a multi-functional, high performing fundraising team, monitoring the operational activities of the team to ensure delivery, evaluation and learning
- Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective budgets and strategies to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams. Analyse income performance through a range of metrics, focussing on ROI to support the development and expansion of fundraising activity and new Initiative
- Carry out wider research to identify and develop new fundraising campaigns and initiatives, keeping up to date with trends in fundraising
About You
You must have proven experience in fundraising with a focus on Community, Corporate and Events. You must have experience of leading a team as well as excellent project management skills. You must also have managed relationships with Volunteers as well as have used a CRM System to generate fundraising leads and build a pipeline.
Please note that the closing date is rolling. This role is Hybrid based in Telford with 1 day working from home. For more information on this fantastic opportunity please call Laura Iliff on 07442607841.
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As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our Birmingham office.
Position: Fundraising Officers Birmingham
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience
Location: Office-based, Birmingham
Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Officer who will be based at our Birmingham office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
- Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
- Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
- Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
- Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
- A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
- Desirable: demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities; driving licence.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to join Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), a vibrant East London charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by homelessness and addiction. This role is crucial in ensuring excellent relationships with fundraisers and donors while supporting the administrative functions of the fundraising team.
Role Overview:
- Responding to Supporter Enquiries: Handle emails, calls, and postal enquiries, providing high standards of customer service.
- Fundraising Stewardship: Thank supporters and acknowledge key events.
- Platform Management: Manage Just Giving, Go Cardless, and other online payment platforms, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Financial Records: Maintain up-to-date financial records and donor databases.
- Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events.
- Communications Support: Aid in producing marketing materials and distributing them to SCT shops.
Salary: £24,324 pa FTE
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata on basis of 35 pw full time equivalent), 5% employer contribution pension, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Health Insurance cash plan, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
Hours: 21 hours per week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting for a Fundraising Project Lead to join Samaritans. You’ll work in a small & friendly team to lead and deliver a programme of virtual fundraising challenges and with plans to grow our current virtual flagship event to include an in-person element. You’ll lead a ‘best in class’ stewardship programme, with engaging content and communications that support participants to maximise their fundraising and build lasting relationships with Samaritans.
You’ll have previous event management or community fundraising experience, within the charity sector. You’ll have experience of managing moderating an online community and excellent project management and written communication skills.
This is a fun and varied role. We’re looking for a creative individual with a growth mindset, who thinks outside the box, brings new ideas to our event portfolio and can tailor their creativity to suit different audiences/groups. We want our events to stand out in a crowded marketplace so we are looking to think differently about how we deliver our events and provide best-in-class supporter stewardship and a great supporter experience.
We are an insight and data-led team with lots of opportunities to attend networking groups, events, webinars and build relationships with people in our sector.
• Permanent contract
• Full time hours (35 per week)
• £35,000-£37,000 per annum
• Hybrid working – This role is ‘linked’ to our central office (Ewell, Surrey), with a mix of home working and office working
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
This role will deliver exceptional supporter experiences that build a sense of community and maximise supporter's potential to raise money and awareness for Samaritans, from an annual programme of mass participation fundraising challenges.
Over the past five years we’ve taken a test and learn approach to product development, significantly growing our income, and with exciting plans in 2024/25 this is set to continue. We are aspirational for Samaritans, striving to deliver the best supporter experiences for our passionate and dedicated supporters. We’re also a supportive team, there for each other, seeking out insights and developing our skills. We look forward to finding out more about you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in our life saving mission at Samaritans.
The Person
We are looking for a people person with the ability to lead, develop and support large groups of fundraisers. You’ll have exceptional project and time management skills. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, be adaptable to changing priorities and have a good understanding of online communities and digital fundraising. You’ll have experience of working with charity supporters in a fundraising environment and an understanding of databases and processes.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity or a chance to learn new skills in a fast-paced fundraising environment, please consider applying. A full outline of the opportunity and what you’ll need to bring to the team is provided in the Job Description here.
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, pick up children or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide a cover letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your skills and experience in relation to the job.
This role will close for applications at 9 am on 8 July, with interviews scheduled to take place on w/c 15 July.
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Are you a passionate Fundraising Officer experienced in building positive relationships with Trusts, Foundations and individuals to support charities reach their income targets?
Want to play a key role in our strategy for income growth, contribute to our mission to provide inspiring learning experiences and help young people become active and engaged citizens?
Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.
This is a dynamic new role which will play a key part in our strategy for income growth and diversification, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations and individuals.
Role snapshot:
- Support the Senior Income Generation Manager with the implementation and success of the income generation strategy
- Work with our Education Team to develop funding propositions
- Provide a high standard of stewardship to all our audiences
- Managing and maintaining relationships with our existing grant funders, to maximise relationships and long-term income growth
- Identifying prospects among trusts and foundations, researching and writing tailored bids to support our education activities and core funding needs
- Develop supporter journeys for our small group of individual donors
- Work with other team members including our Comms Manager to identify potential new audiences and to target communications to build our supporter base
Who are we looking for?
We believe the ideal candidate is an experienced Fundraising Officer with strong relationship management skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with our team and external stakeholders.
You will have experience of fundraising across varied audience groups, strong bid-writing skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You will have a proactive and strategic way of working and an affinity with our mission and values. You will be detail orientated and organised yet able to focus also on the bigger picture with a commitment to receiving high quality results.
If you are enthusiastic about the opportunity to have a significant impact within an organisation focused on social good, we would love to hear from you!
To find out more about the full scope of this role, please see the recruitment pack.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:
- enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- paid volunteering leave
- a day off for your birthday
- employee assistance programme
- enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- hybrid and flexible working options
- season ticket loan
- an opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education!
For the full information about this role and how to apply, please see the recruitment pack below.
This is a hybrid role with some days at our London office each week. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK to meet the requirements of this role.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the role and demonstrating your capabilities in relation to the person specification. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 9th July.
Please note:
• Applications submitted without a cover letter that addresses your interest and suitability in this specific job role within our charity will not be considered.
• We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications and the Charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner once a suitable candidate has been identified.
• Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthuiastic and driven Head of Fundraising and Development who has a strong track record of success in strategic development and management of six-figure funding partnerships and relationship building.
You will develop and foster relationships with the aim of obtaining financial support for the sustainable development and growth of QEST. Stewarding existing funders and developing new business, the role also presents an opportunity over the long term, once funding is secured, to lead and build a fundraising team at a transformational time in QEST’s development and strategic direction. There is currently a Fundraising Manager.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to devise, develop, and deliver a fundraising strategy for QEST to achieve diversification of income (restricted and unrestricted) for the long term with a particular focus on:
o Trusts & Foundations (strong track-record)
o Corporate funders
o Statutory funders
o Sponsors/commercial partners
o Major donors and philanthropy
- Reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees you will secure and maintain sustainable income streams, in line with agreed targets which meet our charitable objectives, focusing on six-figure+ strategic partnerships where possible
- Developing a communications strategy for fundraising with the CEO and Communications Manager; as well as creating fundraising promotional material for print, newsletters, websites and other media as required
- Establishing transparent and open reporting protocols, working closely with the CEO and Finance Manager to meet the needs of financial reporting, forecasting, management accounts and the Annual Review
- Working closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager and Board members, partners and supporters to develop partnerships and advocate for QES
- Working with the Project Manager to create and organise fundraising-specific activities and events
- Identifying commercial opportunities, nurturing and converting potential prospects in support of specific activities, projects and overheads
- Cultivating, building, optimising and managing relationships with existing and new funders, sponsors, partners and supporters
- Writing and compiling regular reports to funders, sponsors and partners as required
- Providing on-going reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees on fundraising income, goals, and initiatives
- Promoting and complying with current legislation and ensure fundraising and partnerships meet the organisation’s policies on EDI; GDPR; Health & Safety and Safeguarding
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking to get into fundraising? Are you an organised administrator and a proactive people person?An exciting opportunity has arisen at Prospect Hospice for a Fundraising Coordinator to support the community and events team.
Our fundraising team raises vital income to enable us to care for people with life limiting illnesses in our community. We do this through events, activities or other platforms to promote the Hospice out in the community and are passionate about providing an excellent supporter experience. We are looking for a new team member to join us to help us achieve our goals and support our fundraising activities.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5 (with flexibility required on occasion to support events and activities outside regular working hours). Full or Part-time applications considered, minimum of 28 hours per week.
What is the role?
The Fundraising Coordinator will be an integral part of the fundraising team, providing excellent administrative support for fundraising campaigns, events and in aid of fundraising. You will also be responsible for the administration of accurate supporter records and bookings, responding to enquiries and cultivating relationships with our supporters and volunteers. You will support the team to meet departmental targets and objectives to drive ongoing stewardship and supporter engagement.
Working as part of a small, busy team there will be opportunities for you to get involved with projects and initiatives outside of the day to day administration, helping to expand your knowledge and develop your skill set.
Do you have?
- Great people, communication and customer service skills
- Strong organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude
- An excellent eye for detail
- Good digital skills including MSOffice (Excel and Word)
- The ability to be flexible and the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks
- Experience in an administration role in fundraising, events/marketing or a customer services environment
- Ability to understand information presented in databases or donor software systems.
In return, you will be joining a great team working in a supportive and collaborative environment for one of Swindon’s best loved charities.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supportive induction, training and development
- Flexible working
To apply please submit your covering letter and CV via our website.
Interviews will take place on Monday 15th July 2024
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.
Please note, should we should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Homebased/hybrid, within commutable distance of Central Office, London, Peckham
Contract Type: Permanent/ Part time
Salary: £28,350
They are looking for an outstanding Fundraising Officer to join their team. If you have a keen interest in the Criminal Justice System and are passionate about supporting people affected by imprisonment, they’d love to hear from you.
The majority of their voluntary income comes from Trusts and Foundations, helping to further their work with prisoners, former prisoners and their children and families. Consequently, this is a vital role in the fundraising team. They enjoy warm and committed relationships with a wide range of trusts and foundations and have a robust trust pipeline contributing to core and specific restricted projects.
As the Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations), you will support the Senior Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to raise vital grant income to support their charitable services and activities. This is a varied role which will involve you helping to identify potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts & foundations, whilst ensuring the very best stewardship of a portfolio of their existing relationships.
If you’re an experienced trusts fundraiser wanting to step up and take responsibility for your own portfolio of small to medium-sized grants, please get in touch!
What they offer:
They offer a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining specifically how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
They are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
They are a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Their vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. They work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. They work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Their volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. They are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. They build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on their well-established understanding of the systems in which they work, and on their historic values and ethos developed through their 120+ years of service delivery.
Benefits:
Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance.
You may also have experience in the following: Development Manager, Advancement Officer, Donations Coordinator, Philanthropy Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Development Associate, Fund Development Officer, and Fundraising Specialist.
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Sophie Hayes Foundation is a dynamic charity, focused on supporting survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable freedom by providing invaluable training, coaching, work experience and advocacy across the UK.
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising & Engagement to provide vision, leadership and hands on delivery for income generation and communications to inspire and empower a small team and drive growth in the charity’s income, communications and campaigns.
Bringing proven experience in successfully developing and implementing fundraising and communication strategies, you will be an expert in building relationships with partners and donors and have a track record of delivering voluntary income growth.
Today there is greater need than ever before for survivors of modern slavery to be supported to rebuild their lives and remain free. If you are passionate about seeing this happen, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to be at the centre of a major fundraising appeal improving lives for thousands of people across the UK?
We are looking for an organised and creative Project Manager to coordinate our ongoing multi-million pound appeal. The campaign is funding specialist nurses and therapists for Parkinson’s, making a huge difference to the lives of people living with the condition. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition, and this work is one of the charity’s top strategic priorities for 2024 and 2025 and a crucial fundraising and communications priority.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with fundraising and communications teams across the charity, including Philanthropy, Trusts, Commercial Partnerships and Special Events, with a growing focus on Individual Giving, Events, Community and Supporter Experience as the appeal builds momentum.
We’re looking for someone who has successfully managed diverse projects, and also has experience of working in one or more of these fundraising disciplines to ensure they can hit the ground running. We’re keen to hear from people who have a proactive and problem-solving approach, and who enjoy working with lots of different people and on varied topics.
The role will join an ambitious and supportive team coordinating projects across fundraising, and will benefit from flexible working conditions and the can-do attitude that runs through Parkinson’s UK’s Fundraising and Experience directorate. The post-holder will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues in several fundraising teams, growing their own skills and knowledge.
What you’ll do:
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Operationally plan and project manage the charity’s multi-year fundraising appeal, building systems and processes to ensure its success.
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Prepare project and campaign materials to support fundraising colleagues and volunteers with promotion and marketing, specific proposals, pitches and events.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Fundraising Directorate to identify existing and new supporters to share appeal plans and materials with
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Set and update specific targets for the appeal and track financial performance from pipeline through to banked income.
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of planning and project managing fundraising appeals and campaigns (or similar complex projects), leading to achievement of goals and targets.
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Highly organised and able to manage a range of activities across different teams, encouraging and motivating colleagues to support the project goals and creating compelling project updates and reports.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and confident working with key stakeholders at many levels within the charity.
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Knowledge of key fundraising disciplines, including having worked with high value audiences or experience of digital marketing and engagement.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the ‘’What you’ll bring’’ section of the job description.
Interviews to take place w/c 22 July 2024
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
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Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Role Status: 35 hours per week (12 month contract)
Start Date: 16 September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to lead our friendly fundraising team. Focusing on developing our Events, Community and Individual Giving income, whilst developing relationships with individuals across the UK, to raise funds and increase the profile of the charity.
About the job
Leading the Meningitis Now Fundraising team, you will oversee delivering an annual programme of fundraising and income generating activities, including an exciting national events programme, community development programme, and individual giving programme. Supporting the team in reaching the income targets for the charity as well as delivering a strategy to grow sustainable income.
The role will have a focus on Community, Events and Individual Giving fundraising. Involving the delivery of our national events programme, supporter organised activities and our Individual Giving Programme including direct marketing, and in memory fundraising.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the fundraising team to deliver the expected income for the charity. The post holder will be expected to draw on their experience of developing relationships with a wide range of people to ensure that Meningitis Now is the beneficiary of choice across all fundraising activities.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Deliver an annual Fundraising operational plan and meet financial target
- Deliver and develop a Fundraising strategy with the aim of growing income and the number of active supporters over time
- Manage the fundraising team as a whole, including Senior Fundraising Officers and Fundraising Officers with direct Line management to the Senior Fundraising Officers
- Ensuring the team are well supported, motivated and have clear objectives and opportunities for personal development
- Manage the team to ensure that the resources are directed to areas that will achieve the greatest return on investment
- Develop Meningitis Now’s fundraising messaging, including a consistent and compelling case for support
- Create and implement successful marketing plans using a range of communication channels to drive fundraising enquiry numbers, conversions and ultimately income
- Champion digital fundraising and lead the growth of this within the charity
- Keep up to date with developments in all areas of fundraising and cascade this across the charity
- Oversee fundraising campaigns based on Meningitis Now’s core themes and values
- Make sure that all supporters are provided with the highest level of care in every communication and at all contact points
- Ensure that all fundraising events and activities are properly risk assessed and carried out safely in line with Meningitis Now standards and procedures
- Manage agency and supplier relationships with those who are working for the charity either on a paid or pro-bono basis
- Devise and use financial reporting, analytical tools and non-financial KPIs to monitor performance
- Keep up to date with developments and trends in fundraising and use this insight to develop our portfolio to ensure it is engaging and competitively positioned
- Be an active member of the fundraising team, attending and supporting fundraising events as and when required
- Ensure that all activities are delivered safely and in line with the Fundraising Codes of Practice, GDPR and the charity’s policies and procedures
What we're looking for
- Experience of working in a fundraising or sales/marketing environment (preferably within the charity sector)
- Excellent proven leadership skills with experience of managing a large and dynamic hybrid team
- Excellent financial planning skills and the ability to manage large and complex budgets
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating fundraising activities and events with the aim of continuous improvement
- Experience of fundraising or marketing campaigns including acquisition and retention campaigns
- Working with designers, copywriters, printers and mailing houses to develop and produce mailing packs
- Developing relationships with supporters who are devising and undertaking their own fundraising activities
- Data Protection and Risk Assessment in charities
- Leadership – ability to bring together a group of people including senior colleagues and CEO to deliver a shared aim
- Strategy development and delivery
- Campaign development and execution
- Excellent written skills – ability to tell a compelling story
- Strong face-to-face interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency
- Data curation and selection
- Numeracy and attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Empathy, often working with families who have been affected by meningitis
- Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and using databases, preferably Salesforce
- Experience of writing proposals
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Closing date for applications: 9am 16th July
Interviews: 26th July
Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
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About UP
Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need in order to thrive.
Mission
We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential
Values
Trust
We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.
Collaborative
Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.
Empowering
We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.
Nurturing
We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.
Impact
We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method in order to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented fundraiser to join our small and supportive team. The Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations & Events) is a new role to our charity and will play a key part in supporting our future plans.
UP attracts significant support from individuals, and there is huge potential to grow income from Trusts and Foundations with this increased capacity in the fundraising team.
In this role, with guidance from the Head of Fundraising, you will contribute toward income generation through researching and identifying Trusts and Foundations whose criteria match UP’s work, and developing compelling and inspirational proposals and grant applications. You will maintain the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, ensuring there is a steady stream of applications submitted to maximise funding opportunities, grow income and the number of multi-year grants.
While the primary focus for this role will be to grow income from Trusts & Foundations, you will also support the Head of Fundraising to develop the philanthropy programme. This will include planning and bringing to life an exciting and varied programme of events to support the growth of Individual, major giving and corporate support and shape exceptional supporter experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Role Title: Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Deputy Head of Marketing
Based: Battersea Park
Salary:£40,000 – £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid Work Environment
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the fundraising function across Enable’s diverse services.
This role will play a pivotal part in developing and implementing the Fundraising strategic objectives moving forward, as well as act in a coordination capacity to ensure all Enable services are aligned in relation to Fundraising.
The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead the Fundraising workstream, under the strategic direction of the Leadership Team, with the aim of diversifying funding streams and maximising outcomes
- Provide comprehensive market analysis and research regarding future prospects from trusts and foundations, corporates and statutory sources
- Work closely with Enable’s various services to support fundraising efforts and providing central communication and coordination between internal services in relation to tracking funding/bids/grants etc
- Development of pipeline of funding opportunities
- Future line management duties
- Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit
Skills and Experience:
- Proven Fundraising experience within a not for profit environment
- Networking skills, ideally with a pre-existing network of funder relationships
- Passion for fundraising, project work and a drive to positively impact the community
- Excellent research skills, which can be used to identify new funders, assess the external market, and understand our users’ needs
- Experience with writing and managing bids and grants
- Ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external
- Proficient in MS applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
At Twins Trust our mission is to:
- Provide twins, triplets or more – and their families – with the information needed to make informed decisions.
- Facilitate a network of community support.
- Ensure that our community’s unique needs are understood by the professionals who care for them and reflected in research, care standards and public policy.
Fundraising and Membership Officer
Twins Trust are delighted to be recruiting a Fundraising and Membership Officer. This role is a great opportunity to support an ambitious team in delivering their regular giving programme, and supporter journeys for both donors and members.
This role will support the Head of Development and Insights and Data manager in ensuring that regular giving and membership administration runs smoothly from the perspective of both external and internal stakeholders.
Main duties and responsibilities
Supporter journeys: To provide excellent customer services to Twins Trust’s supporters; develop and implement efficient and effective supporter journeys using our CRM; and find ways to engage new and existing supporters.
Database and donation management: Be the first point of contact for donors/members; Acknowledge and process all donations including Direct Debits processed twice monthly, liaising with the Finance team to reconcile income.
Data management and systems: Ensure that records are accurate and kept up to date on our CRM database, Microsoft Dynamics; capture and analyse data to help inform decisions about donor stewardship.
General Administration: Respond to queries from our supporters; prepare fundraising materials; and, provide support to the wider fundraising team.
Employee benefits:
We encourage work life balance
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36 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
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Flexible working options (with the opportunity to work exclusively remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
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Bespoke personal development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
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Various opportunities to feedback into how we internally operate
Caring for you
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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
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Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information
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Family friendly benefits including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage/still birth; to support IVF/fertility treatments; and antenatal appointments for both expecting mother and other parent .
Closing date: Sunday 21st July
For the full job description and person specification please refer to the attachment below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is willing to work hard and be part of an already successful team. Formal learning or training in fundraising and fundraising methodologies is desirable. Demonstrating a successful track record in fundraising is essential.
You will be interested in making a difference both within the workplace and within the community we serve. You should be a good team player but at the same time be able to work on your own initiative. The quality of service we offer is of a very high standard and must be always maintained.
Successful applicants will benefit from a full induction programme and support, excellent working environment and the opportunity to join an organisation that is making a difference to its local and wider community.
Using the power of sport to engage and encourage children, young people & families to aspire to make a difference to their lives and their community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.