Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

Major Giving at Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Trusts and Grants Manager, to set the strategic direction of the team and give dynamic and thoughtful leadership to the trusts and foundations portfolio.

The Trusts team is well-established and experienced, and this is great time to take the team forward and take ownership of a varied pipeline of funders. We want someone who is creative, enthusiastic and aligned to our mission – if you dream of making a difference in the climate justice movement, this could be the role for you.

As the team manager, you will be responsible for:

• Setting the direction of the team and leading by example in exceptional account management
• Collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders
• Communicating the importance of trusts and foundation funding to internal and external stakeholders
• Inspiring the team to seek out new opportunities and build meaningful long-term relationships

Key Skills and Attributes: 

• Proven track record of securing and managing five and six-figure, multi-year grants and delivering first-class donor cultivation and stewardship
• Experience in leading strategy development and delivery
• Evidence of a dynamic and innovative approach to presenting a range of funding options and scenarios
• The ability to proactively build and manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to support strong bid and proposal development and reporting
• Strong leadership skills to support and coach team members ensuring continuous improvement and a sustainable work/life integration
• Good understanding of, and proficiency in, fundraising databases

The team: 

The Major Giving team is made up of corporate partnerships, philanthropy and trusts and raises £6 million a year from our partners, funders and donors. It is part of the Income Generation directorate, which includes Individual Giving, Organisational Insight and Supporter Relations.

Working closely with all areas of the organisation, we match high-net-worth individuals, funders and partners to our projects and campaigns and motivate them to give significant gifts to Friends of the Earth.

The Major Giving team is ambitious, well-established, dynamic, and collaborative, with each income stream working closely on projects, events and proposals to ensure donors are stewarded in the most effective ways.

Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Salary:  Regional £42,528 - £44,568 per annum, or London £45,902 – £47,972 per annum (London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Responsible to:CEO

Location:This is a hybrid role, that will require some weekly attendance at our office at Headway Kent -                                      Kent and Canterbury Hospital – Canterbury

Hours:                        21 Hours

Annual Leave:17 days plus bank holidays 

 Pay Scale: £38,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week is £22,800)  

 Term: Permanent

At Headway Kent, we believe that every brain injury survivor in the region deserves access to the best possible social rehabilitation services. However, cuts in local authority social care funding have made delivering these services increasingly challenging. To ensure we can continue providing the support our clients need, we are establishing our first-ever fundraising department to diversify our income streams and enhance the range of services available to survivors and their families.

This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation as we embark on a new chapter with ambitious goals. We’ve are just launching a new a new website together with a new fundraising campaign to secure a new building at our current base, allowing us to expand and improve our services. It’s an exciting time of growth, and we’re seeking a passionate, experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to help us make a significant impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing work while shaping the future of fundraising at Headway Kent. If you are driven to make a meaningful difference and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop existing fundraising strategies while identifying new funding opportunities.

• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners and the wider community to drive sustainable growth.

• Oversee funding partnerships, ensuring excellent stewardship by engaging and updating relevant parties.

• Research and prioritise relevant trusts and foundations.

• Collaborate with the HWK team to compile fundraising proposals and applications for grants and prospective partners.

• Represent HWK at fundraising and networking events when necessary

Please see attachment for further responsibilities

Fundraising Development Manager

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead innovative income-generating strategies within a charity that is committed to making life better for people and communities facing challenges in Shropshire.

Position: Fundraising Development Manager
Salary: £37,336 per annum, pro-rata
Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Part-time, 32.25 hours per week
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

About the Role:

As the Fundraising Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing diverse income streams to support the charity’s work. You’ll lead efforts to develop partnerships, secure grants, and innovate new fundraising initiatives. With a focus on both corporate and community engagement, you’ll help ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and managing a small team, you’ll oversee strategic campaigns and bid submissions, while ensuring effective stewardship of relationships with key funders and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to secure corporate partnerships, grants, and tenders
• Lead innovative income-generating initiatives, including social enterprise and community fundraising
• Oversee the creation of compelling funding bids and business cases
• Manage a diverse portfolio of income streams to support long-term financial stability
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with fundraising goals
• Monitor income targets and report on performance to senior leadership

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in generating significant income through partnerships, grants, and other innovative fundraising strategies. You will bring strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a small team and collaborate across departments. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent analytical skills to assess opportunities and maximise ROI.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate fundraising, grants, and trusts
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication for bid writing and relationship management
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations and best practices
• Experience in managing marketing and fundraising budgets

Due to the nature of this role you will need a full UK driving licence, access to a car and ability to travel across Shropshire for meetings and events.

About the Organisation:

This role is working with a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to supporting those with barriers to success, whether they are underserved individuals or underrepresented communities. Their work aims to promote inclusion and opportunity across the region. You will be part of a close-knit team committed to making a tangible impact, and this role is key to ensuring the charity continues to grow and expand their reach.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Development, Grants Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.

Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with an incredible Charity in Hampshire to recruit them a Head of Fundraising to lead an established fundraising team.

The Charity care for seriously ill children and young adults, and their families and are an incredible support to them on good days, bad days and last days. They provide respite care as well as family support. Nursing and medical staff provide individualised nursing care that helps to enhance short lives and this really is an incredibly rewarding role.

The role

As Head of Fundraising you will be responsible for leading a team of six fundraisers as well as working very closely with the Director of Fundraising to devise and implement a fundraising strategy and plan. You will be responsible for leading across income streams with a focus on Corporate, regional major gift, trust and foundation and legacy fundraising activity.

You will be responsible for building relationships both externally and internally as well as providing an excellent level of service to supporters on behalf of the Trust, managing fundraising relationships and providing an exceptional level of stewardship.

About You

It is essential that you are experienced in fundraising and have led a fundraising team. You will have had experience across income streams and also be innovative in your approach to fundraising. You will have worked towards financial targets and also had good experience in analysing data.

This role is a hybrid role and will be based near Winchester a minimum of three days per week. You must be a car driver. Please note that the Charity will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please send an application as soon as you can. This truly is a wonderful role with an incredible Charity and a real chance to have an impact on children, young adults and their families who are receiving care in the Hospice. Please call Laura Iliff for more information on 07442607841.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a Legacy Giving Manager to develop strong, gospel-centered partnerships with a growing community of legacy pledgers. You’ll craft compelling propositions that give pledgers confidence their legacy gift to LCM will create a lasting gospel impact. You’ll provide them with meaningful ways to connect with LCM, so they can understand the impact of their gift more deeply. 

You’ll also collaborate with external specialists and LCM’s finance team to ensure a sensitive, relational approach with family executors, while handling the efficient, accurate administration of all legacy gifts to meet audit standards.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Have at least two years fundraising experience
• Excellent experience of creating fundraising or marketing campaigns with a compelling call to action
• Proven experience of growing income through relationship fundraising
• Experience of managing projects involving internal stakeholders and external suppliers 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Hours: Full time, 40 hours (inclusive of lunch breaks)

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th November 2024.We may interview applicants before the closing date.

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Friday 29th November. 

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

The Head of Fundraising & Communication is responsible for the generation of funds for Kintsugi Hope by a variety of income streams and for ensuring the Kintsugi Hope brand and services are marketed throughout the UK. This will involve managing a Fundraisng Manager and Communications Manager and collaborating with the wider team to ensure success. A key outcome is that the annual fundraising target is achieved. 

Main Responsibilities: 

·Lead and oversee the Fundraising & Communications function, including line management of the Fundraising Manager, and Communications Manager.

·Accountable for growing income year on year in line with operational plan targets.

·Accountable for acquisition and retention of regular donors in line with operational plan targets.

·Accountable for ensuring a clear plan is in place to achieve the income targets.

·Responsible for oversight of communication to donors that inspires and engages them to continue to support the charity financially.

·Responsible for own major donor caseload, including communication and impact reporting

·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope brand, ensuring it is maintained and protected. 

·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope tone of voice in all communication and marketing.

·Accountable for oversight of all Kintsugi Hope social media platforms and digital presence, to ensure appropriate and inspiring messaging, brand and tone of voice.

·Responsible for supporting all areas of the organisation with their communication requirements eg Group Leader Newsletter.

·Responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships (eg major donors, grants officers)

·Responsible for analysing supporter and income data to ensure the most effective campaigns and supporter engagement.

·Accountable for managing the Fundraising & Communications budget

Director of Fundraising

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families?

We are looking for a Director of Fundraising to spearhead bold strategies to secure £5m in voluntary income annually by 2030.

Position: Director of Fundraising

Location: Homebased

Salary: Circa 70k - 73k per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

Stage 1 interview date: 6the December 2024

You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.

The Role

You will lead the development of innovative partnerships, broaden reach, and ensure that the charity continues to deliver essential services to those who rely on them. In this role, you will inspire a passionate team, engage donors and trusts, and collaborate with local authorities and churches to drive meaningful change. Your efforts will directly impact the future of the children and families the team serve.

About You

As the Director of Fundraising, you will have the rare opportunity to redefine the fundraising strategy and leave a lasting legacy on the charity’s mission to support vulnerable children and families. You are a visionary leader with a passion for transformative impact, you bring proven success in building high-value donor relationships and integrating digital fundraising strategies.

Your bold ideas and strategic insight will expand reach, inspire lasting partnerships, and ensure vital services thrive. At this pivotal moment, your dynamic leadership and ability to drive meaningful change will fuel sustainable growth and transform the future of fundraising at the organisation.

We are looking for a leader who can inspire and engage, both within the Christian community and beyond, bringing people together in support of our life-changing services. This is a role where your faith and professional expertise will intersect to create lasting impact, and we encourage those with a commitment to our mission, values, and ethos to apply.

General Occupational Requirement

As a charity with a Christian foundation, the organisation is committed to ensuring that the leadership upholds and champions a Christian ethos in all aspects of its work. For this reason, there is a General Occupational Requirement that the Director of Fundraising be a practicing Christian who actively embodies the values, as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. While this requirement is essential to maintaining the integrity of our mission, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who share a deep alignment with the vision of supporting vulnerable children and families.

Opportunity to connect with the CEO

As part of the commitment to transparency and engagement, candidates who apply for the Director of Fundraising position, will be invited to schedule a 10-minute introductory conversation with the CEO as part of the application process. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the organisational vision, culture and the strategic role of fundraising.

About the Organisation

An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, preschool nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.

Benefits include:

• Continuous professional development
• Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
• In house learning platform
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The charity is committed to making a positive impact, and we're looking for someone like you. If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to apply and be part of the team.

We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure. The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Director, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraising, Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

This role will manage the newly formed operations team to focus on ensuing that all Fundraising teams are able to focus on building relationship, creating asks, building supporter relationships and engagement. The Operations team will focus on all activity that could be described as back office, administration or fulfilment such as fulfilment, cash handling, payments, any other aspects that can either remove activity from fundraisers or support teams to deliver better or more efficient fundraising activity. This role will lead in developing and professionalising our Operations teams. Making sure that the team deliver their key role in ensuring Marie Curies fundraising success. This is an exciting opportunity to set up and run a new team.

You will be responsible for:

- Delivering excellent support across all fundraising teams to ensure they are aided to achieve our income, recruitment and engagement objectives as effectively as possible.
- Improving fundraising approach to support activities, ensuring it is aligned, efficient, and supporting teams across Fundraising to improve their support focused activity whilst ensuring our donors have great support experiences.
- Ensuring the team delivers end-to-end operational delivery of campaigns and products, leading on the sign-off of solutions and ensuring rigorous user acceptance testing of solutions.
- Ensuring Community Fundraising and other Fundraising teams are fully and appropriately supported to ensure the fundraising time is maximized and that supporters have excellent experiences.
- Working with the Web and Technology teams to ensure the Operations team maximises the use of technology to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of support activity, including self-service if / where appropriate.

Key Criteria:

- Strong, demonstrable experience in an operations role with back office, team support and/or Fulfilment.
- Excellent relationship-building skills across a significant number of clients/teams.
- Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Big-picture thinking with a strategic and continuous improvement approach.
- Ability to successfully manage and deliver projects on a larger scale.
- Experience streamlining processes and operations across multiple teams/scenarios.
- Strong people management skills and proven experience in leading teams to success.

Please see the full job description .

Salary: £48,000-55,000

Contract:   Permanent (35 hours per week)

Based:  Edinburgh or a commutable distance. You will be required to commute to our Edinburgh offices 2 days a week minimum.

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: the 3rd of Nov 2024

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

Do you want to be part of an ambitious and high-performing fundraising team that aims to exploit the legacy growth potential in the animal welfare charity sector?

We are looking for a new member to join our legacy and in-memory team, within its Individual Giving department. This role will help to manage and test legacy marketing campaigns with the aim to grow the size of the charity’s legacy Enquirer and Considerer base using various channels such as social media, direct mail and telemarketing. This role will also work on recruiting enquiries about the charity’s Pet Promise scheme and recruit new in-memory and tribute fund supporters. Although the role is strongly weighted to legacy marketing, the post-holder will also manage Woodgreen’s mid-value programme, creating a brilliant opportunity for an existing legacy fundraiser to broaden their professional remit.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, able to deliver campaigns on time and within budget. They will need to make decisions based on sound evidence, and will always demonstrate an attitude to learn-and-adapt campaigns. They will also have strong communication skills, able to champion legacy and mid-value giving, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

We will offer you the opportunity to progress your career in an experienced, ambitious and growing fundraising team, with access to support and training to help you excel in your role.

You will;

• Provide expertise and collaborate with the Senior Donor Development Manager – Engagement and Legacy to develop legacy marketing acquisition and mid-value programme strategies.
• Plan and project manage the annual operational plans, managing direct marketing campaigns from end to end using a mix of offline and online channels, which includes telemarketing, direct mail and social media/PPC to grow the existing legacy pipeline.
• Manage the services of multiple suppliers for the planning, creative, media, print and distribution, producing comprehensive written briefs with verbal discussions to ensure the output meets requirements.
• Build relationships and work closely with internal colleagues across the organisation to leverage ‘piggy-backing opportunities’ as well as helping to champion legacy giving across the charity
• Work with the Database Team to deliver end of campaign results analysis, ensuring reporting data is correct and highlight key observations and recommendations for future activity or further insight requirements.
• Manage a six-figure expenditure budget, allocating budget to channels and products

You will have;

• Experience of planning and managing legacy acquisition campaigns to recruit individual supporters ideally using telemarketing, direct mail and social media/PPC.
• Experience of effective management of multiple key suppliers, ensuring service is to agreed standards
• Experience of effective expenditure budget management
• Experience of prioritising and managing multiple campaigns
• Experience of analysing results and using insight to inform strategy and tactical plans
• Experience of building effective relationships with internal stakeholders

The starting salary for this position is £34,730 - £42,446 per annum depending on experience.  In addition to this you will receive;

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shop

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of families of babies and young children with special needs and/or disabilities? 

First Step is a Charity based in the London Borough of Havering, that for over 36 years has supported more than 1,700 families and their children.

Families are referred or self-refer to us at a moment of crisis or uncertainty, normally pre-diagnosis, fearing all is not well with their child.  We provide an array of family-centric services tailored to each family’s and child’s needs.

We are looking for a Centre Manager to take over from our current postholder who has been with the charity for over 27 years as both volunteer and staff member and will play an active part of inducting and handing over and to the successful candidate.

The person we are looking for is a unique blend of heart and mind, who is committed to ensure that every person that comes into contact with First Step feels welcomed and is treated with dignity and respect.  They also need to ensure that First Step operates in a professional, organised, and effective manner.

You will be a friendly, capable and professional leader who is able to provide support and nurturing to a small team of staff and volunteers.  You will be passionate about working with the children and their families in sometimes challenging situations.  You will have a good understanding of safeguarding and be able to juggle workloads.

The postholder is responsible for overseeing all day to day front of house and administrative functions of First Step and it will be a hands-on role.  They will develop and maintain effective and efficient business systems across the organisation to ensure best value for the children and families we support.

Key Information

Location: Hornchurch London Borough of Havering

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00

Reporting to: CEO

Closing Date: midday 15th November although early application is advised as it could close earlier if we receive a high level of interest

Application: Please submit a CV and covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, explaining your motivation for applying and your relevant skills and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the role.  A detailed Job Description and Person Specification is available. 

Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays

Pension: Employer pension contributions after 3 months

For further information or an informal conversation, please see contact details on Job Description

First Step is committed to working with children, parents, staff, volunteers and the community to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We have a duty to carry out the appropriate procedures if we believe that a child or vulnerable adult may be subject to any form of abuse.

First Step is committed to making sure it provides equality of opportunity through employment and service delivery. First Step’s approach to Equality and Diversity is based on the principle of inclusion (increasing the diversity of people actively involved in and contributing to the development of sustainable communities). At its heart is a commitment to the value that all staff bring to the organisation because of their diverse characteristics. These cover race, gender, disability, age, marital status, sexuality, religion, background, personality and work style.

Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Date: 10 November 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and influential individual with extensive project management and stakeholder engagement experience to join us as our Senior Community Fundraising Optimisation Lead. 

In this role you will work with a small management team, as well as extend your influence into the regional fundraising and engagement team. 

The successful applicant will focus on optimising operational processes and supporter engagement strategies across the team. 

Please note this is a fixed term maternity cover contract role for up to 12 months.

This is a remote-hybrid working role, you will be required to come in to your contracted office in London Farringdon approximately 2 days per month. Flexible working arrangements are discussed at the interview.

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role 

As Senior Community Fundraising Optimisation Lead, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement within our regional fundraising team.

You will identify and implement efficiencies in project management and operational planning, explore new community fundraising audiences, and support strategic planning around income generation opportunities.

You will not directly manage people but will lead cross-functional project teams to deliver impactful fundraising initiatives. Your work will focus on building a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across the team.

In this role, you will: 

• Identify improvements and efficiencies in how we manage projects and operational planning across the regional fundraising team. 

• Lead on agile resourcing across regional fundraising specialisms, especially where new growth opportunities arise. 

• Develop cases for new community fundraising audiences and explore opportunities to generate income from "unrestricted moments". 

• Create and drive project management techniques, ensuring teams are briefed, resourced, and empowered to deliver high-impact initiatives. 

• Develop change management plans and embed sustainable improvements within the team's operations. 

• Oversee the review and refresh of the Supporter Engagement strategy to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness. 

• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and strategic leadership. 

• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide strong leadership and ensure performance monitoring systems are robust.

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to view challenges holistically and make strategic decisions. 

• Proven experience in leading complex projects and applying project management methodologies. 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior colleagues and communicate with impact. 

• Experience of leading change management initiatives, including coaching and mentoring teams. 

• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovate 

• An opportunity-driven mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and ask, "Is there a better way to do this?" 

• The ability to work independently, using your initiative to prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively. 

• A commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits that will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here. 

Closing date: 10th November 2024 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (approximately 2 days per month.) This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me".

We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

You will lead Woman’s Trust income generation ensuring adequate income to sustain and grow the organisation, increasing its income from £1.3 Million to £3 Million in the next 3 years. While raising funds from multiple income streams, focus growths areas will be statutory and Trust and foundation funding securing six-figure, multiple-year grants and contracts. You will effectively communicate our services and campaign our aims aligned to our strategic priorities.

You will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and the funding pipeline; ensure the maintenance and development of excellent relationships with current and new funders, stewarding grants and reporting back; review, update and develop service budgets; oversee the submission or coordination of quality bids, approaches, and events.

As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Senior Trust and Foundation Manager and Fundraising Officer.  You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.

Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours will be considered).

Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.

In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday + 3 days in December + Public holidays (pro rata)
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 11th November 2024.

Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the deadline, the post will close early. 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies. 

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Pro Bono Economics (PBE), an organisation that prides itself on its flexible working environment, culture of learning, focus on employee wellbeing and the strength of our employee relationships. PBE offers a strong benefits package, opportunities for development and a team working at the top of their game.

PBE’s mission is to end low personal wellbeing in the UK. We do this by helping charities and social enterprises understand their economic and social impact, so they can improve their overall effectiveness. We enable professional economists from the private and public sectors as well as academia to volunteer their skills to tackle some of the most pressing issues in society. We have worked with over 500 charities since our inception in 2009.

Having successfully delivered a major programme of groundbreaking work on the condition of the charity sector in the form of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society at the start of 2023, PBE is entering a new phase in its development. Building on its growing research and policy expertise and its strong association with the social sector, the organisation is taking a bottom-up and top-down approach to exploring, understanding, and tackling the causes and consequences of low personal wellbeing in the UK that uses the insights and perspectives of charities and community groups as a unique jumping off point. PBE is focused on delivering high quality research that both translates into real policy and practice impacts for people with low wellbeing and supports a more effective social sector to help deliver that change.

About the role

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for executing Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE) fundraising strategy under the Director of Development’s guidance. This role focuses on increasing and diversifying income through building relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, while also securing funding for specific research projects in collaboration with the research team. The role includes managing donor engagement, overseeing grant applications, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, all while maintaining operational oversight of the fundraising department.

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid working

Staff Benefits

• 28 day annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Group life assurance scheme and sickness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Generous personal development budget
• Discounted university gym membership
• A flexible work environment committed to employee wellbeing

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Fundraising strategy implementation: Deliver PBE’s multi-year fundraising strategy to expand and diversify income from major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and research institutions
• New business development: Identify and secure new funding opportunities, focusing on building sustainable partnerships.
• Research support: Collaborate with the research team to identify funding for specific research projects and submit tailored grant proposals.
• Donor engagement: Steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring renewals and funding upgrades.
• Bid writing & reports: Develop and write compelling grant applications, case for support documents and reports which communicate PBE’s services and research programmes.
• Departmental leadership: Support the Director of Development in managing budgets, resources, and a fundraising officer, ensuring team efficiency and future planning.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and policies, including GDPR and safeguarding.

About you

Report directly to the Director of Development, the Head of Fundraising will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

• You have senior fundraising experience across a broad mix of income streams, a talent for building partnerships, bid writing and a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with research-driven organisations is a plus, as is familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce.
• You are happy to roll up your sleeves and spend as much time focused on immediate management and income priorities as you are on strategy and ideation.
• Will be suited to a senior fundraiser looking for their first Heads of role or someone who has already taken that step.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics

• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in securing multi-year funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Grant writing: Strong ability to develop persuasive funding applications and project reports.
• Relationship management: Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing donor relationships and securing renewals.
• Research funding knowledge: Ability to work closely with the research team to identify and secure funding for specific research projects.
• Project management: Ability to deliver complex projects on time, set priorities, and manage resources effectively.
• Team leadership: Experience managing teams, fostering development, and making resourcing decisions.

Core competencies

• Strategic thinking: Experience executing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication: Exceptional writing and presentation skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Attention to detail: Commitment to quality and precision in both written work and fundraising operations.
• Collaborative approach: Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, responding to new opportunities.

Desirable characteristics

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please see PBEs website

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a pre-interview task or presentation. Further details will be provided in due course

Job Title: Known internally as Relationship Manager

Location: Home - Based covering Wales. Candidates should ideally reside in the area as there is a requirement to be able to travel across Wales to attend meetings, events and trainings

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £33,607 per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.
• Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.
• Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused, that can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers.
• Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by midnight Sunday 3rd November. 1st Interviews held online on 11th and 12th November and 2nd Interviews potentially held in person on 18th November in Cardiff.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people. In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.