Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We are on track to achieve this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.

About this role

This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works events and community fundraising programme. Managing the Events Manager, Community Fundraising Manager and Retail Relationship Manager (TBC), you will work closely with the Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust Events and Community Fundraising strategy, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities. The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.

We seek an excellent events manager, with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through challenge events and regional community fundraising. An ability to juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.

Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising activities, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.

If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency and exceptional organisational skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please read through the full job description and then submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 24th November. Your application should be addressed to Sue Wicks, Interim Director of Partnerships.

1. How is Smart Works an effective cause with which to raise money from events and community fundraising? (Max 400 words)
2. What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited for this role? (Max 400 words)
3. What are the key components to successfully delivering a programme of events? (Max 400 words)

First round interviews will take place online on 10th or 11th February and second round in person interviews will take place in London on 18th or 19th February. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

We are looking for someone to help take Ella's to the next level. We are a growing charity with big, bold ambitions and we need a fundraising manager with the experience and drive to help get us there.  If you are a brilliant fundraiser, with a passion to help more women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild, join our team to increase our reach and make a huge impact through fundraising.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100% said they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive
of one another.

Job description
We’re recruiting for a new Fundraising Manager to build on the growth and development we’ve experienced in recent years, and move us to the next level. You will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the organisation to
raise crucial funding, public support and awareness to underpin our organisationalstrategy. You will also develop and manage relationships with supporters and funders, as well as strategic partners and external suppliers as required.

Key tasks
● Management and development of all streams of fundraising
● Line management of 1x Fundraising Officer and 1x Grants Lead
● Management/liaison/briefing for external suppliers/freelancers/volunteers related to fundraising
● Uphold brand across fundraising
● Build and manage relationships, partnerships and connections to support Ella’s’ fundraising
● Lead on fundraising and related strategies and policies, and input into organisational strategies and policies
● Attend senior management meetings (weekly online), team check ins (weekly in-person) and other internal and external meetings online and in-person as required
● Monitor and report on targets

Additional tasks
● Support with Monitoring and Evaluation
● Support Ella’s’ communications as needed
● Represent and champion Ella’s at events, coalition groups, meetings and so on as appropriate
● Other tasks as required by Co-Directors or by role

More about Ella’s

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

Here is a summary of our main activities:
● We run five safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
● We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
● We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our
organisation.
 

We’re IPWSO, the international umbrella body for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) associations around the world. We want to hear from candidates who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to support our work, and ensure that the educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.

Our membership comprises PWS associations in 47 countries and we support individual families and professionals in over 70 other countries.

We have a staff team of four who work in conjunction with dedicated volunteers from around the world.

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop communications content that will invigorate our existing donors and inspire new ones leading to increased giving by individuals to IPWSO.
• Focusing in particular on our website and social media channels, communicate our achievements, impacts and needs with a view to influencing IPWSO’s online supporters to make donations and engage in fundraising initiatives.
• Provide outstanding donor care to encourage a high level of retention and repeat donations.
• Work with IPWSO’s Fundraising Committee on a variety of fundraising initiatives, which may include a new collaborative global fundraiser to be rolled out in 2025.
• Act as the organisational lead for IPWSO’s CRM (Donorfy) and utilise it to improve the donor journey.
• Develop a robust pipeline of case studies for use in our fundraising campaigns.

Key Communications Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure that timely and appropriate replies are issued.
• Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
• Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media, and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
• Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
• Produce compelling monthly newsletters and an Annual Report.
• Review and update IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
• Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
• Working with IPWSO’s Publication and Communication Committee, oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
• Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
• Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.

General Responsibilities

• Champion the vision, mission and values of IPWSO internally and externally.
• Comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.       
• Uphold IPWSO’s internal policies.
• Act as IPWSO’s Data Manager, ensuring our continued compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant fundraising experience including planning and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
• A track record of securing donations from individuals
• Experience of donor stewardship
• Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied  audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Understanding of organisational branding
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Desirable

• Experience using Donorfy or another CRM
• Experience using Google Analytics and WordPress
• Experience managing Google Ad Grant campaigns 
• Experience working remotely
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working as part of a small team
• Experience working for an international nonprofit organisation
• Understanding of challenges facing people with disabilities
• Design skills, including proficiency in software such as Canva

Essential Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values
• Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed

We've been harvesting rainwater in remote communities for almost 40 years. Our work improves health, reduces poverty, builds climate change resilience and increases the attendance of girls at school. We are looking for someone special to join our small team in an exciting new fundraising role - could that be you?

Our new CEO joined in March 2024 and has led the development of a new three-year strategy focusing on the expansion of our existing programmes in Africa - income growth is vital to support this aim.

This new role will be responsible for generating an increase in our income from fundraising channels largely not explored by the existing team. You would work closely with the CEO but would need to be comfortable being highly autonomous and self-sufficient. You would have demonstrable success and in-depth knowledge of at least three of the following fundraising channels: corporates, individuals, community/events, major donors, legacies.

Please note:

• If you would like to apply, please review the Role Pack as this contains details of the type of experience, knowledge, skills & attributes we are looking for - these elements will be used for shortlisting candidates and to identify areas to explore during interview.
• This role is remotely based but it important you live in/near London to meet with the CEO and funders.

Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.

 About Racing Welfare:

Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
• Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
• Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.

You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
• A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
• Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.

Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential. 

Why Racing Welfare?

This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary: £50,000 p.a.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

 This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Scotland North (Angus, Aberdeenshire, Moray & South Highlands) 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £32,013 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Officer:

• This role supports the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location and supports the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s broader income generation objectives.
• The Community Fundraising Officer will establish, implement, develop and maximize all community fundraising opportunities, increase income, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship and exemplary volunteer management, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Hub Manager and Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader to build on past successes and develop a diverse pipeline of community fundraising events and activities that respond to local audience needs.
• The role will also build and develop exceptional fundraising relationships with supporters and volunteers within the defined geographical location to harness the power of our local footprint and raise income and awarenes

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activites to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of 30+

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
• Evidence of working to and achieving objectives
• Direct experience of working with volunteers 
• A valid UK driving license and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 26th January 2025

Virtual interview date: 3rd & 4th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Summary

We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager to join us in Wales, to help shape and achieve our ambitious vision for fundraising. As a charity, the National Trust relies heavily on the income we generate through our various fundraising activities and channels.  You'll have a proven track record in securing funds from a range of sources including major donors and charitable trusts. 

This is a permanent role for 30hrs per week. You’ll be based at one of our regional offices in Wales and we support hybrid working. We can discuss this further at interview. 

Please include a cover letter and CV with your application. 

Internally, you will be known as Philanthropy Consultant.

Rydym yn chwilio am Reolwr Codi Arian i ymuno â ni yng Nghymru, i helpu i lunio a chyflawni ein gweledigaeth uchelgeisiol ar gyfer codi arian. Fel elusen, mae'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yn dibynnu'n helaeth ar yr incwm rydym yn ei gynhyrchu drwy ein gweithgareddau a'n sianeli codi arian amrywiol.  Bydd gennych hanes profedig o sicrhau arian o amrywiaeth o ffynonellau, gan gynnwys rhoddwyr mawr ac ymddiriedolaethau elusennol.

Mae hon yn swydd barhaol am 30 awr yr wythnos. Byddwch wedi'ch lleoli yn un o'n swyddfeydd rhanbarthol yng Nghymru ac rydym yn cefnogi gweithio hybrid. Gallwn drafod hyn ymhellach yn y cyfweliad. 

Dylech gynnwys llythyr eglurhaol a CV gyda'ch cais. 

Yn fewnol, fe'ch gelwir yn Ymgynghorydd Dyngarwch.

What it's like to work here

You’ll be part of the Trust’s internal consultancy: a flexible resource of specialist skills and expertise. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including curators, fundraisers, building surveyors and project managers, you’ll be working with others to help make things happen. 

You’ll have a flair for building and strengthening special relationships with existing potential donors and have had success in working with Trusts and Foundations. Experienced in developing and delivering large fundraising appeals and campaign, you’ll have a gift for inspiring your colleagues to ‘think like fundraisers’, unlocking enthusiasm, networks and innovative opportunities. We have an ambitious fundraising vision and exciting new projects on the horizon - we want you to be part of shaping them.

Sut brofiad yw gweithio yma?

Byddwch yn rhan o ymgynghoriaeth fewnol yr Ymddiriedolaeth: adnodd hyblyg o sgiliau arbenigol. Fel un o dîm amlddisgyblaethol o arbenigwyr, gan gynnwys curaduron, codwyr arian, syrfewyr adeiladu a rheolwyr prosiect, byddwch yn gweithio gydag eraill i wneud i bethau ddigwydd. 

Byddwch yn ddawnus wrth feithrin a chryfhau cysylltiadau arbennig gyda darpar roddwyr presennol ac wedi cael llwyddiant wrth weithio gydag Ymddiriedolaethau a Sefydliadau. Yn brofiadol mewn datblygu a chyflawni ymgyrchoedd codi arian mawr, byddwch yn fedrus wrth ysbrydoli eich cydweithwyr i ‘feddwl fel codwyr arian’, gan ddatgloi brwdfrydedd, rhwydweithiau a chyfleoedd arloesol. Mae gennym weledigaeth codi arian uchelgeisiol a phrosiectau newydd cyffrous ar y gorwel - rydym am i chi fod yn rhan o’u llunio.

What you'll be doing

We’re looking for a dynamic, highly experienced fundraiser to join our Wales Growing Support Consultancy team.  As one of our fundraising experts in the region you will help some of our most inspiring properties by developing and delivering ambitious fundraising plans for major projects, growing individual giving and securing funding from charitable trusts. 

You’ll be working alongside others responsible for raising funds, a variety of consultants, colleagues who manage Trust places and their teams who work on site. You’ll be sharing your knowledge and expertise, supporting others to develop and deepen their understanding.

You'll help some of the Trust’s best-loved places to reach stretching targets through a range of fundraising initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing relationships with new trusts and foundations, and with high-value supporters, talking to them about all aspects of the Trust’s work. You’ll be embedded in project teams, working with specialists from across the Trust.

You'll expand philanthropic giving to an inspiring cause, and you’ll support and develop new fundraising initiatives.

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei wneud?

Rydym yn chwilio am godwr arian hynod brofiadol i ymuno â’n tîm Ymgynghoriaeth Datblygu Cefnogaeth Cymru.  Fel un o’n harbenigwyr codi arian yn y rhanbarth byddwch yn helpu rhai o’n heiddo mwyaf ysbrydoledig drwy ddatblygu a chyflwyno cynlluniau codi arian uchelgeisiol ar gyfer prosiectau mawr, cynyddu rhoddion unigol a sicrhau cyllid gan ymddiriedolaethau elusennol. 

Byddwch yn gweithio ar y cyd ag eraill sy’n gyfrifol am godi arian, amrywiaeth o ymgynghorwyr, cyd-weithwyr sy’n rheoli lleoedd yr Ymddiriedolaeth a’u timau sy’n gweithio ar y safle. Byddwch yn rhannu’ch gwybodaeth a'ch arbenigedd, gan gefnogi eraill i ddatblygu a chryfhau eu dealltwriaeth.

Byddwch yn helpu rhai o leoedd mwyaf poblogaidd yr Ymddiriedolaeth i gyrraedd targedau ymestynnol trwy amrywiaeth o fentrau codi arian. Byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddatblygu cysylltiadau gydag ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau, a chefnogwyr gwerth-uchel newydd, gan drafod holl agweddau ar waith yr Ymddiriedolaeth gyda nhw. Byddwch yn rhan o brosiectau tîm, gan weithio gydag arbenigwyr o ar draws yr Ymddiriedolaeth.

Byddwch yn ehangu rhoddi dyngarol i achos sy’n ysbrydoli, a byddwch yn cefnogi ac yn datblygu mentrau codi arian newydd.

Who we're looking for

· experienced in developing complex fundraising plans, with multiple income streams, for projects with stretching targets, and can show evidence of hitting these targets

· experience of working with major donors and charitable trusts and foundations and a proven track record in building long-term relationships with supporters

· proficient in fundraising through individual giving and charitable trusts

· adept at building a compelling case for support

· able to challenge colleagues to think differently and become innovative fundraisers

· a skilled communicator, both written and verbal, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams, both internally and externally

· a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions

· proactive and organised, with experience of working within projects and a talent for multi-tasking and getting things done, strongly focused on detail, quality, cost and time

· a leader for inclusion, who works collaboratively and finds ways to create an inclusive culture

First stage interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 29 January 2025

Am bwy ydym yn chwilio?

· profiad o ddatblygu cynlluniau codi arian cymhleth, gyda nifer o ffrydiau incwm, ar gyfer prosiectau â thargedau ymestynnol, ac yn gallu dangos tystiolaeth o gyrraedd y targedau hynny.

· tystiolaeth o weithio gyda noddwyr mawr ac ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau elusennol a phrofiad amlwg o feithrin cysylltiadau tymor-hir gyda chefnogwyr

· yn fedrus wrth godi arian drwy roddi unigol ac ymddiriedolaethau elusennol

· yn fedrus wrth ddatblygu achos deniadol i sicrhau cefnogaeth

· yn gallu herio cydweithwyr i feddwl yn wahanol a dod yn godwyr arian arloesol

· yn gyfathrebwr medrus, yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar, sy’n gallu meithrin perthnasoedd cryf o fewn timau amrywiol, yn fewnol ac yn allanol

· unigolyn sy’n gallu meddwl yn hyblyg ac yn gallu datrys problemau, yn fedrus wrth drefnu a magu rhwydweithiau cynhyrchiol, ac yn hyderus yn tynnu ar eich arbenigedd i ddylanwadu ar benderfyniadau

· yn rhagweithiol ac yn drefnus, gyda phrofiad o weithio o fewn prosiectau ac yn hyfedr wrth gwblhau sawl tasg ar unwaith, ac yn rhoi sylw i fanylion, ansawdd, cost ac amser

· hyrwyddo cynhwysiant, ac sy’n gweithio ar y cyd i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd i greu diwylliant cynhwysol

Cynhelir y cyfweliadau cyntaf yn rhithiol ddydd Mercher 29 Ionawr 2025

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

· Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

· Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

· Rental deposit loan scheme

· Season ticket loan

· EV car lease scheme

· Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

· Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

· Flexible working whenever possible

· Employee assistance programme

· Free parking at most Trust places

Y pecyn

Yr arwyddair sydd wrth wraidd yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yw 'I bawb, am byth'. Rydym yn gweithio'n galed i greu diwylliant cynhwysol, lle mae pawb yn teimlo eu bod yn perthyn iddo. Mae'n bwysig bod ein pobl yn adlewyrchu ac yn cynrychioli amrywiaeth y cymunedau a'r cynulleidfaoedd yr ydym yn eu gwasanaethu. Rydym yn croesawu ac yn gwerthfawrogi gwahaniaeth, felly pan ddywedwn ein bod ar gyfer pawb, rydym eisiau i bawb deimlo'n gartrefol yn ein timau hefyd.

· Cynllun pensiwn sylweddol hyd at 10% o gyflog sylfaenol

· Mynediad am ddim i eiddo'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, i chi, gwestai a'ch plant (dan 18 oed)

· Cynllun benthyciad blaendal rhent

· Benthyciad tocyn tymor

· Gostyngiadau buddion y gweithle, h.y. aelodaeth gampfa, codau gostyngiad siopa, gostyngiadau ar gyfer y sinema

· Lwfans gwyliau hyd at 32 diwrnod mewn perthynas â hyd y gwasanaeth, yn ogystal â chynllun prynu gwyliau, yn amodol ar fodloni meini prawf gofynnol.

· Oriau gweithio hyblyg lle bynnag y bo'n bosibl

· Rhaglen cynorthwyo cyflogai

· Parcio am ddim yn y rhan fwyaf o leoliadau

Are you a senior level fundraising professional seeking a new challenge? If so, we would like to hear from you.

As Head of Fundraising, you will have overall accountability for Trust’s fundraising strategy. You will need to be a skilled and strategic leader with strong interpersonal and management skills and a proven track record in senior level fundraising. You will also have experience in communications and promoting the brand of an organisation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this pivotal role will work closely with the wider senior management team (SMT) and inspire and lead the Trust’s fundraising, marketing and communications team.

This role’s primary responsibilities will be as follows:

 Strategic Development and Implementation

 · Provide leadership, strategy and direction for the Trust’s fundraising, marketing and communications team comprising 16 in the UK and 3 in Nepal.

· Be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to the Trust’s wider vision and strategic direction as well as providing updates and reports for the SMT and Trustees.

· As the organisational expert on fundraising, work closely with the Trust CEO and SMT to ensure that all fundraising activity reflects the vision and agreed priorities of the Trust.

Fundraising

· Implement the Trust’s five-year fundraising strategy (income c.£14m pa), and be accountable for the delivery of operational plans, defining targets and identifying new sources of income.

· Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures ensuring all fundraising remains safe and legal, including all data held within the CRM

· Create a donor-centric culture within the Trust, implementing an accurate and robust system to deliver effective supporter journeys across all disciplines – individual giving, major donor, legacy, trust and corporate, and community fundraising.

· Keep abreast of current fundraising trends and standards as well as historic analysis of our own activities to optimise all fundraising approaches.

 Budgeting and Reporting

· Preparation of the annual fundraining income and expenditure in line with the GWT budget cycle and management of in-year income and expenditure, including variance analysis of financial performance against budgets and forecasts for the 12-month period.

· Work closely with the Head of Finance GWT and the Finance team in Nepal to agree the details and split of unrestricted and restricted projects to be funded each year.

Leadership and Line Management

· Provide strategic direction to all areas of fundraising, nurturing team members to develop their knowledge and expertise, and maintaining a passionate and engaged group of staff committed to delivering excellence for the Trust.

· Coach, inspire and motivate direct reports and other members of the team as well as providing guidance and direction to deliver their objectives and develop their skills and expertise in their roles.

KEY SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Experience:

Essential

· Senior level successful track record in a charity fundraising environment

· Developing and implementing strategies and operational plans successfully for fundraising, marketing and communications

· Setting, managing, and reporting on six figure+ budgets

· Experience of leading and managing a successful team

· Experience of brand development and management

· Demonstrable experience of shaping organisational objectives

· Educated to degree or relevant experience

Desirable

· Project management qualification or relevant experience

· Experience of working in the NFP sector, ideally within humanitarian/development or military causes

• Experience of using CRMs

Skills/competencies:

Essential

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

· Extensive IT skills, including MS Office

· Budget management, financially literate

Desirable

· Strong proof-reading skills

Membership of a relevant professional body 

Knowledge:

Essential

· Knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practice in fundraising and marketing

· Fundraising fundamentals

· PR techniques and digital marketing (inc. PPC & AdWords)

· Branding/style trends and standards

· Fundraising and social media landscape

· An appreciation of strategic issues – and how marketing can inform them

· Using analytics and consumer behaviour to shape activities

Desirable

· Prior experience of and/or involvement with marketing & communications.

Personal attributes:

Essential

· Strong interpersonal and people management skills

· Ability to influence and persuade a diverse range of stakeholders

· Ability to multi-task, prioritise and solve workloads on own initiative

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Creative thinker, enthusiastic and flexible

· Approachable demeanour

· Willingness and ability to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (for which TOIL is offered)

· Empathy with The Gurkha Welfare Trust cause

Desirable

· Interest in social causes

Interest in Nepal/military

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You'll be a key part of the Community Fundraising leadership team in bringing our fresh strategy to life. Creating a one team ethos and an expert in identifying and securing new community relationships and income opportunities for the wider team. Working seamlessly with the Central team and colleagues across the charity.

As part of your role you will ensure that the Community Fundraising team are proactive in their approach and generate a sustainable pipeline of income. Alongside the excellent engagement and stewardship of supporters. You’ll provide direction, decision-making and proactively work towards the achievement of shared organisational and fundraising objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and bring the strategy into reality. Bringing the external factors and sector knowledge in, to further shape our fundraising approach.
• Contribute to establishing and securing new income opportunities across the core community audiences to ensure we achieve our key KPI’s.
• Lead, support, motivate and inspire a high performing team of Community Fundraisers to achieve challenging annual income targets, maximise local support and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. To ensure a strong ongoing pipeline of support.
• Take the lead on specific priorities within the Community Fundraising strategy, to deliver improvements to processes, spot trends for new fundraising concepts and ensure exceptional standards of fundraising support and experience.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable fundraising experience ideally within community, corporate or events fundraising. 
• Experience of line management, developing and motivating a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to translate operational fundraising plans from a fundraising strategy, monitoring and assessing performance, including budgets and forecasting. 
• Experience of working with high profile volunteers and supporters to increase support and deal with challenging issues 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews will be held in w/c 3rd February 2025. 

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home, on an agreed working pattern. 

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

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.

Community Fundraising Manager
c. £36,000 – £38,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid- London Office

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with Ruth Strauss Foundation dedicated to providing emotional support for families as they prepare for or cope with the death of a parent. We are recruiting for a Community Fundraising Manager to play a key role in engaging diverse communities and building fundraising partnerships for the Foundation.

In this pivotal role, the Community Fundraising Manager will focus on growing existing initiatives and introducing new fundraising products to achieve greater impact. The role also involves managing a portfolio of events and activities, including third-party events such as the London Marathon and community-led initiatives, while collaborating with key stakeholders to strengthen the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing strong relationships and creating innovative fundraising activities that support the Foundation’s vital mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement the Foundation’s community fundraising strategy, ensuring activities and campaigns align with the mission and values of the Foundation.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a range of community fundraising events and initiatives, and third-party events, to achieve set objectives, budgets, and KPIs.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, sports clubs, universities, and other community groups to increase engagement and fundraising opportunities.
• Oversee fundraising systems, processes, and platforms to deliver efficient, donor-friendly experiences while adhering to policies, GDPR, and fundraising codes of conduct.
• Design and implement a robust supporter journey to ensure community fundraisers have an excellent experience and foster lifelong relationships with the Foundation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Schools Programme team, MarComms, and Digital teams, to align on campaign objectives, collateral production, and event logistics.
• Regularly review performance data, leverage sector trends, and recommend new opportunities to grow community fundraising, with a focus on diversifying and scaling flagship initiatives.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver successful community fundraising events and activities, including budget and project management.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead projects, ensuring clear and consistent communication with the team and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong relationships with supporters, partners, ambassadors, and suppliers.
• Flexibility to embrace new projects, processes, and priorities while remaining calm under pressure and effectively managing risks.
• Competent in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - it's a great opportunity to develop a plan and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities to engage people with our work and contribute to our income.

You will manage a team to help develop innovative fundraising products, grow our supporter base and provide exceptional supporter stewardship.

Income generation  

• Responsible for supporting the development of a 3-year community fundraising income strategy to grow income from a modest base of £125k per year to circa £275k per year.
• Implement the operational plan for community fundraising income. 
• Plan, develop and deliver new community fundraising products, campaigns and events that will resonate with stakeholders including members, donors and volunteers to fundraise. 
• Work collaboratively with Comms, Marketing & Digital teams to develop and drive forward promotion of community fundraising to reach existing and new audiences, including developing content for social channels, e-comms, webpages and fundraising packs.
• Establish a network of community fundraisers, building relationships with community fundraising ‘champions’, and providing excellent supporter care and timely communication. 
• Evaluate community fundraising projects regularly and make changes when necessary. 

Leadership, management and collaboration 

• Lead the community fundraising programme in line with Marine Conservation Society values and organisational culture.
• Contribute to fundraising cross-team planning and strategy development. 
• Line management of 2 part-time Community Fundraising support roles with responsibility for operational delivery of their fundraising plans and performance management including, 1-2-1 meetings, appraisals, day-day performance management against KPI’s, motivation and objective setting. 
• Build collaborative relationships with peers across the charity. 

Governance & reporting 

• Manage the overall budget for community fundraising, including monitoring of income and expenditure against budget. 
• Setting, measuring, and reporting against agreed KPIs  
• Ensure the Community Fundraising team are accurately recording the receipt of donations and gifts received from supporters. 
• Ensure accurate financial and CRM supporter records are maintained and accessible. 
• Ensure all relationships comply with relevant charity law, GDPR requirements and the charity’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.
• Work with our Data Manager, Head of Marketing, and the Fundraising team to ensure the CRM database holds key, relevant profile information on supporters.
• Attend department and organisational meetings reporting on team related matters as required and cascading organisational priorities as appropriate.

Knowledge and experience (what you’ll know)

Essential

• A track record in community fundraising or similar, with the ability to demonstrate success in meeting financial targets and income growth. 
• Can demonstrate your experience of supporting the development of 3-5 year strategic plans 
• Experience of developing and leading on annual operating plans in line with strategic goals.  
• Can show your line management experience, including knowledge of successfully developing and motivating a team. 
• Can successfully set and manage multi-year budgets. 
• Good knowledge of and experience of working with CRM databases including the collection and storage of data in line with GDPR. 
• Sound knowledge of current fundraising trends and knowledge of fundraising policies, procedures and legalities. 

Desirable

• Experience of establishing and growing new community fundraising products. 
• Project management experience, able to plan and deliver within set timescales.

Skills & abilities (how you’ll do it)

Essential

• Able to take responsibility for delivering against objectives and monitor and evaluate operational and financial plans. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building, influencing and negotiating with a wide diverse audience  
• Able to work as a leader and motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail.  
• Strong planning skills and the ability to manage a varied and busy workload while meeting tight deadlines. 
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate creativity, initiative and work proactively 
• Ability and confidence to represent the organisation with potential and existing donors. 

Desirable

• Strong IT skills, including MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive etc.) Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.  

Personal Qualities (what you’ll bring)

A personal style in line with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: 

We are brave                                        We have integrity  

We are a community                          We are credible  

We are positive                                     We are solutions focused  

•  An innovative and creative thinker who is quick to generate solutions and ideas.  
• Comfortable with change, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with good prioritization skills. 
• Approaches problems with a creative and enabling mindset to seek solutions. 
• Responds positively to challenges – managing your personal responses when things get busy
• Comfortable and capable when working independently and on own initiative.  
• Motivated and focused in both the home working and busier working environments.  
• A good team player who builds open and supportive relationships. 
• A positive, optimistic, and ambitious vision for the future of Community Fundraising. 
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions and levels.  
• Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes. 

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to recruit for a Community Fundraising Manager to join their established and high-performing team. This role is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and successful organisation with a dedicated and active base of supporters across a broad scope of fundraising products. Key duties for this role include:

· Overseeing a Community Fundraising team of 4 with a diverse portfolio, encompassing individuals, corporates, schools & groups, in-memory and celebration fundraising and DIY.

· Deliver best in class stewardship to develop long term relationships with community fundraising supporters and drive income growth.

· Work with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to agree budgets and overall strategy.

· Identify and develop new fundraising initiatives and audiences to diversify and drive new income growth.

· Attend key fundraising events and networking opportunities to grow and maintain the presence of the Marsden within the community.  

We’re looking for the following skills and experience for this role:

· Broad experience within a community fundraising role, including a strong track record of securing financial support from community fundraising supporters.

· Experience of proactively exploring new avenues of funding from community fundraising supporters.

· A passion and track record of providing excellent supporter stewardship to long-standing and/or high-value community supporters.

· Line management experience and/or mentorship is highly desirable for this role.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As Community Fundraiser you will play a key and vital role of working with supporters to inspire them by delivering community fundraising initiatives with individuals and groups.

Exciting opportunity to be the driving force behind our community fundraising, you will help us to engage, train and coach our community supporters adding value to their relationship with St John Ambulance, motivating them to maintain and increase their support. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the role would suit somebody who has excellent communications skills with either fundraising experience or sales background looking for a chance to get into fundraising.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, flexible working, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care and mental health, wellbeing tools and volunteering days. It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Fundraising experience is preferred, but for a strong communicator with sales experience training will be provided
• Experience of working to KPIs and targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• A team leader and player with the ability to lead, motivate and manage a geographically dispersed volunteer base
• Ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, donors and key area stakeholders and manage their expectations

About the Role:

• Developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities
• Implementing fundraising plans for identified St John Ambulance fundraising volunteers/groups in order to deliver the community fundraising strategy
• Managing all community fundraising supporter relationships to agreed budgets, deadlines and stewardship levels
• Analysing and proactively managing fundraising group development in order to achieve agreed targets
• Manage, recruit, induct, training/coaching, retaining and rewarding volunteers in line with the volunteer strategy

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Entering our 40th anniversary this year, we are looking for a Fundraising Manager to diversify and grow our funding streams as part of our change and transformation journey at Rape Crisis South London.

As part of our journey, we are looking to expand our organisation and what we can offer to clients, with the Fundraising and Communications Team being a key part of increasing financial growth so we can achieve our goals. Previous experience is essential due to this role sitting within a newly formed Fundraising and Communications Team.

Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, the successful Fundraising Manager will bring a wealth of previous fundraising experience to support significant income growth through a variety of fundraising channels. Strong communications and analytical skills are required to identify fundraising market trends and develop fundraising strategy and activities in line with our values. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.