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Community Fundraising Officer, South
Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week
Location: Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office (based near the city in London)
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager
Role purpose: To fundraise for The Sick Children’s Trust through varied community fundraising activities, including supporting family fundraising and third-party events in the south such as but not limited to The Royal Parks Half Marathon. The postholder will be required to forge and develop new fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations and schools. Ensuring a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and existing supporters.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Ø To cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in a range of third-party events including The Royal Parks Half Marathon and ‘run your own’ fundraising events. To uplift supporter value, steward and retain through the delivery of brilliant supporter care whilst being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory
Ø Build and develop trusted relationships when appropriate with families to support fundraising, storytelling and volunteering. Work sensitively and empathetically with this core audience group engendering their long-term support and advocacy of the Charity’s work.
Ø Maintain contact with and work alongside the House Teams in London with a view to occasional working from the houses. Ensuring the House Teams are aware of any potential volunteering opportunities.
Ø To work closely and collaboratively with the other two Community Fundraising Officer’s - one based in the south, one based in the north and the Fundraising Assistant based in the south.
Ø To proactively target independent businesses (outside of corporate partnerships) and schools by going out regularly in the local Community to secure annual income targets set by the Head of Fundraising.
Ø To develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising awareness of the charity.
Ø Leading on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.
Ø Accurately record and monitor income and expenditure budgets for your area, spotting gaps in income and finding other ways to reach target set
Ø Create and maintain supporter fundraising information on our Donorflex database to ensure it is up to date and accurate.
Ø Communicate and work collaboratively with our Communications and Marketing team to ensure maximum press and social media coverage is obtained for The Sick Children’s Trust Community Fundraising activities.
Ø To work collaboratively with other fundraising departments and the Communications and Marketing team for effective integration of campaigns and activities.
Ø To represent the charity as and when required to schools, local businesses and community groups in the South, including speaking at events when necessary.
Ø Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the post holder’s work, team and organisation.
Ø Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need
Closing date: 7th February
Fundraising & Patrons Manager (West Wales Region)
Your chance to join Wales’ leading cancer charity to manage raising funds across an already established West Wales region with loads of scope to generate more income. A key and exciting part of this role will see you as the lead when it comes to our partnership and development work with celebrities and patrons who support our work or seek the opportunity to.
You’ll be joining an experienced fundraising team who generate over £2.8million of annual income. Your fundraising impact is seen in people affected by cancer through the services we run, the difference to lives we make and the campaigns that make meaningful change.
You’ll be managing and building relationships all across West Wales with our supporters, Friends of Tenovus groups and establishing new fundraising connections and work with teams of volunteers. You can expect to manage events such as out annual Lovelight concerts, Singathons and Breast Cancer Awareness Month to name just a few.
Salary: £31,000
Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working
Due to the nature of our fundraising work you’ll need to be flexible at times to work evenings and weekends. Around this we work core 11am-3pm hours to flexibly suit work around your lifestyle and personal commitments and operate our work flexibly between 7am – 9pm so you can do things like the school runs or fit in wellness activities and hobbies with your working life.
Job Location: Remote/Home & Head Office based with regular travel across your West Wales region
Apply by: 11th February
Interview: 18th February at the Tenovus Cancer Care Head Office
If you’re keen to join our Fundraising team please apply with your CV & a Covering Letter to demonstrate how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. You can find the full Job Description & Person Specification below or at our Work For Us page to find out the skills or experience level we’re looking for.
Whilst it would be great if you’ve done Third Sector Fundraising it isn’t a must have to be considered. You may have done similar roles in areas such as: Fundraising Coordinator / Administrator, Supporter Engagement work, Income Generation, Sales, Marketing, Estate Agency, Recruitment, Event Management
We’re looking for skills, knowledge or experience to show us you’ve:
- A background in securing and looking after business opportunities and a track record in delivering profit or against growth targets whilst building a pipeline
- The ability to work in a way with others that’s inclusive, collaborative and visionary where you proactively work to solutions and adapt your style
- Dealt with high profile clients and even better if it’s when it comes to media related work
- The confidence and ability to deliver talks or presentations in front of a group and can take a lead in managing a project so everyone understands key information and the way things are organised
In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, support a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:
- A generous 35 days annual leave including public holidays that increases with length of service (pro rata’d for part time staff)
- Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
- Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
- Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
- Contributory pension scheme
- A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
- The opportunity to participate in staff volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
- The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US
About us
More people than ever are living with cancer in Wales, with around 20,000 people diagnosed every year.
We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.
Together with our inspiring community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, we’re determined to be here for everyone affected today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Recruitment Process
Please send your CV and covering letter to our HR team demonstrating how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. The closing date for your application to be submitted is the 11th February 2025.
You can also visit our Work For Us pages that give you more information about what it’s like working with US.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right change the closing date.
At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.
If we can support you with your application at all please contact our HR team.
If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
We require a CV and Covering Letter to demonstrate how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal appointment for us.
You will be our first colleague dedicated exclusively to fundraising. It is an exciting opportunity to build the function from the ground up – setting the strategy, making the contacts, and delivering the income.
We have built and developed a supporter database of 5k contacts and have improved our donation systems. We need your skills and expertise to take this further, including by expanding our supporter base, particularly major donors. Where your focus will be on securing individual donations of five-figures or higher, while also growing the potential among these supporters for subsequent legacy gifts.
You will be directly responsible for increasing our voluntary income from £80k (excluding legacies) to £250k over a period of five years, (and we have substantial ambition to move upwards from there), whilst also growing our legacy giving and encouraging corporate partnerships. We continue to develop our CRM and to systemise our relationship management, to support a scalable major gifts programme.
We are excited to have you join us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced fundraising operations professional looking for your next role?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a Head of Fundraising Operations & Standards to play a leading and strategic role across our fundraising compliance, supporter journeys, supporter experience and supporter data functions.
Salary
The salary for this position is £69,733 per annum.
The role is based in our London office with a minimum of 2 days in our office per week.
Key Responsibilities
This is a senior management position within the organisation, and you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting a vibrant and varied fundraising programme to deliver a transformational growth strategy and over £100m each year.
- Collaborating effectively across the charity, building relationships, planning and directing work, and adding value as part of our Senior Management Team.
- Leading GOSH’s approach to compliance with fundraising standards, including leading a rolling programme of reviews and contributing to sector collaborations.
- Leading the supporter data function and supporting the delivery of our supporter data strategy and analytics to enable evidence based decision making.
- Leading on supporter relations, supporter experience and supporter journeys to maximise supporter retention and income.
We have ambitious goals, and this is the ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for a role where they can be impactful. You’ll be involved with the delivery of our fundraising strategy, as well as working across our diverse fundraising portfolio. You’ll also be at the cutting edge of innovation across supporter data and journeys.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience working as a strategic lead of a cross functional team.
- Experience supporting a broad and diverse fundraising or income generating portfolio.
- Experienced people leader with high emotional intelligence.
- Experience working with relationship database and data analytic tools.
- Exceptional relationship building skills.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Budget and forecasting experience.
- Experience of compliance and regulation, ideally within a fundraising context.
Please refer to the full job description for more information.
Closing Date: 19th February 2025
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Every day, around 750 children and young people from across the UK are seen at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). At Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, we help the hospital go above and beyond for seriously ill children, enabling kinder and better treatments, bringing hope for children with the rarest and most complex illnesses, and making hospital a little bit easier and a lot more fun for the thousands of children who are treated at GOSH every year. Our staff raise vital funds to support ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, and the creation of child-centred facilities to help save more young lives, and essential support services that help save childhoods too.
Together, we can help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood, possible. We were delighted to be named Charity Times - Charity of the Year 2024, recognising the impact of our shared mission.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that GOSH Charity and the charity sector more widely should reflect the diversity of patients, communities, and society at large. We also know that having a more diverse and inclusive workforce will make us more innovative, challenge the status quo, and enable us to deliver more impact. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we encourage applications from those who are currently under represented within the charity sector as they may be marginalised by race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, long-term health conditions, or socioeconomic status.
If you would like more information about our approach to inclusive hiring please see our Inclusive Hiring Page here. You can also find out more about our commitments to EDI within our EDI Strategy on our website.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager
Salary: £32,445 to c£35,689 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: On Site Hybrid with a mix of office time and some home working.
Benefits: Stand out holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays as well as a host of other great benefits including free onsite parking, subsidised onsite canteen, time off in lieu, access to training and development opportunities, investment in your wellbeing, and eligibility for NHS Blue Light Care.
Are you a corporate and community fundraising pro looking to use your skills to support a charity which helps people across the Fylde coast live their lives to the full and live well to the very end? If you would like to join an organisation with a superb culture where you are encouraged as a fundraiser to test, learn and innovate this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Trinity and Brian House Hospice believe in focusing on the positives within palliative care, providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for them and their loved ones. They do this through recognising that each person has individual needs and caters to these needs through offering their services in the hospice, the hospital, at home, or residential care home. They are looking for a Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager to support them to continue to achieve their mission of Enabling Compassionate Care on the Journey to End of Life.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager will lead on the development and implementation of a focused Corporate and Community fundraising strategy. You'll secure a pipeline of sustainable income whilst line managing the Corporate Fundraiser, two Community Engagement Officers and Fundraising Officer. You'll discover and creative and innovative ways to engage with new and existing corporate partners. You'll ensure that current supporters feel appreciated through creating and implementing a tailored stewardship strategy, while attracting new donors through building the hospice's profile across the community.
This fantastic organisation has 40 years' worth of brilliant donor care and experience to build on, as well as a host of fundraising products to deliver, develop and grow. There is so much opportunity for the incoming Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager to build on really solid foundations.
About You
We are looking for a fundraising pro who is looking to take that step up into a leadership role. You'll be coming into an established pipeline with loads to go at. You'll be supported by a brilliant Head of Fundraising as well as a wider organisation that really invests in and believes in its people. There are loads of exciting things in the pipeline with some big anniversaries coming up for both Trinity and Brian House in 2025. You'll have a track record of management, meeting and surpassing financial targets, and of developing and delivering new and innovative ideas and activities that will generate income. As a Fundraising team lead, you'll be comfortable managing a demanding workload, ensuring you meet tight deadlines.
This role requires a full driving licence, with access to own car and appropriate business insurance.
If you have a genuine passion for providing everyone across Blackpool and the Fylde coast access to high-quality and consistent end-of-life care and are interested in this role, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People in the first instance, who will be happy to provide lots more information including how to apply.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 31st January
Interviews: dates to be confirmed
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Child’s i Foundation envisions and advocates for a world where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of family separation, working closely with grassroots communities and local governments to reunite children with their families and help them thrive. Our system-strengthening approach focuses on building strong community networks, developing high-quality family alternative care solutions, and advocating for child welfare reforms.
Over the years, we have built a strong, successful, and growing Trusts and Foundations programme, primarily generating restricted income. This programme, overseen by our CEO, has been crucial in supporting our work in Uganda and our advocacy partnerships across Africa and the world. As we continue to expand both our evidence for global impact, our aim is to raise over £1M annually to support our strategic objectives. We are now seeking an innovative, creative, and solution-focused Fundraising Manager to work closely with our CEO, Country Director, and leadership teams to build a robust public fundraising programme. This will include leading efforts in regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donor initiatives to drive unrestricted income. You will be instrumental in cultivating strong relationships with donors and partners, supporting grant submissions, and helping us diversify our income streams.
In this role, you will also help develop and implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy, working with the communications team and external consultancy partners. You will ensure our website and social media platforms are optimised for donor engagement, while driving innovation through online giving platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and targeted digital marketing campaigns. By leveraging emerging trends and best practices, you will help grow our online revenue streams and deepen engagement with our supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Child’s i Foundation’s fundraising strategy, secure sustainable income, and contribute to our mission of ensuring every child grows up in a family. If you are passionate about transforming children's futures and have the fundraising expertise to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you!
Job Purpose
The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO to execute the fundraising strategy for Child’s i Foundation, with a focus on driving regular giving, community fundraising, and individual giving initiatives. Additionally, you will support the CEO in cultivating major gifts and managing corporate partnerships.
You will play a key role in providing collaborative support to our emerging fundraising effort in Uganda, particularly with their innovative 'Giving Circle' programme, which is backed by the Ugandan Board. Working closely with the communications team in Uganda, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness and inspire donor engagement. In this role, you will also ensure the highest standards in database management and full compliance with data protection regulations.
This role will be UK-based, with occasional team meetings in various locations across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
1. Community Fundraising and Regular Giving:
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Develop and execute strategies to increase income from individual donors and community fundraising efforts.
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Manage and expand our existing personalised donor stewardship programme, enhancing engagement with regular givers while growing the donor base and building long-term partnership.
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Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising event calendar, incorporating high-impact challenge events, community-driven initiatives, and donor engagement activities to maximise donations and donor retention
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Grow regular giving through campaigns, such as the Christmas Appeal and The Big Give, while bringing your own expertise and creative ideas to develop new fundraising initiatives.
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Collaborate closely with the Uganda team to deliver compelling, real-time updates and powerful stories that deeply engage and inspire our supporter community, starting with the problem we aim to address.
2. Corporate Partnerships:
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Collaborate with the CEO to manage and strengthen corporate relationships, ensuring consistent communication and delivering timely, detailed impact reports that demonstrate the value of their support.
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Collaborate with the CEO to identify and cultivate new corporate prospects, focusing on high-potential sectors such as women in private equity, insurance, and banking to strategically expand our portfolio.
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Craft compelling, customised cases for support that align with corporate priorities, securing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships driving sustainable income.
3. Major Donor Programme:
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Support the CEO in managing relationships with major donors to ensure consistent engagement and stewardship.
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Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects, maintaining a strong pipeline for future support.
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Provide tailored progress reports to major donors and plan cultivation events to enhance donor relationships.
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Assist in establishing a development board to attract and engage niche, high-value donor groups.
4. Trusts and Foundations:
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Research and identify trust and foundation opportunities, targeting grants from £5k to £50k+.
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Prepare and submit well-researched applications, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders.
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Focus on securing smaller trust grants to diversify income streams.
5. Data-Driven Fundraising Reporting and Strategic Planning
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Collaborate with the CEO to set fundraising targets and manage the annual budget, ensuring progress is tracked against key goals and income streams.
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Produce regular, data-driven reports to assess fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign effectiveness, using insights to inform strategic decision-making.
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Oversee the donor database in collaboration with the Administration Manager, ensuring all donor interactions are accurately recorded and GDPR-compliant.
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Ensure compliance with data protection laws and fundraising regulations, keeping updated on any changes to maintain best practices across all activities.
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Use data insights to refine and enhance fundraising strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.
Person Specification (Skills & Experience) Essential:
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Proven experience in raising funds across diverse income streams (e.g., regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donors).
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Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and maintain donor and partner relationships, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Expertise in developing and implementing fundraising strategies that meet or exceed ambitious income targets, including creative campaign design (e.g., The Big Give).
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Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational and time management abilities.
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Competence in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets with a clear understanding of financial targets and revenue growth.
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Proficiency in using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) to track donor engagement and ensuring strict compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.
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Solid understanding of UK fundraising laws, data protection regulations, and industry best practices.
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A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively drive initiatives, while also collaborating effectively with teams in the UK and Uganda.
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Strong team player, adept at working with both internal stakeholders (e.g., CEO, Country Director, Board) and external partners.
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A commitment to international development, with an interest in child welfare and family-strengthening initiatives, particularly in Uganda or sub-Saharan Africa.
Desirable:
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Demonstrated success in securing high-value gifts and managing long-term corporate partnerships.
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Previous experience in fundraising for international development or in low-resource settings.
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A successful track record in writing and submitting grant applications, particularly to trusts and foundations.
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Experience organising high-impact fundraising events and engaging donor cultivation activities.
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Familiarity with integrating marketing and communications strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and increase donor engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Student Fundraising Executive
Hybrid & remote working options available
£25,000-£29,000 (dependent on experience)
Immediate start
About us
Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis; we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives.
Currently, our student team supports hundreds of students per year to take part in some incredible fundraising challenges. This includes national and international treks and marathons, such as climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking across the Morocco High Atlas Mountains, or running 26.2 miles through Budapest.
Working as one of our Student Fundraising Executives you will be joining our Events and Community Fundraising team and be involved in organising, recruiting, and resourcing students from across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
You will learn to build relationships with university partners and be involved in supporting the students who sign up to become fundraisers for our charity.
This is a hugely rewarding role, with a lot of variety. Full training for the position will be provided and you will join an incredibly supportive, successful, and passionate fundraising team.
Key tasks and fundraising activities.
- Attending meetings and presenting to student groups across the UK.
- Promoting Meningitis Research Foundation.
- Speaking about our student programme to universities across the UK developing and building relationships.
- Attending meetings and presenting to student groups across the UK.
- Promote student challenges and recruit students to sign up to events, engaging with students both face to face, online and via the telephone.
- Account manage a group of university partners.
- Provide stewardship and support for student challenge participants, through regular contact, and providing ideas and merchandise to aid the success of their fundraising efforts.
- Maintain accurate and up to date CRM records of participants and financial information relating to events.
- Produce progress reports to the team.
- Identify and implement ways of solving problems and optimising new opportunities.
- Provide assistance in the running of other fundraising events and activities.
- Create newsletters, supporter communications and social media content.
Skills and experience required.
- Genuine interest in working within the charity sector.
- Effective communication skills, both face to face and over the phone.
- Good organisational skills and ability to use initiative and work with autonomy.
- Experience working within a RAG society of within the charity sector desirable but non-essential.
- Ability to work anti-social hours (evening and weekends) during our student sign up season (Sept-Nov). All travel and accommodation paid for.
This is a full-time vacancy with opportunities for training development and progression and is a great starting point for a successful career within Fundraising.
To be considered for the position, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and a cover letter, detailing your reasons for interest in the role and suitability. This will be reviewed by our internal recruitment team, who will be in touch with you to discuss the role in more detail if suitable.
Interviews to be held week commencing 3rd of February.
Closing date for applications- 27th of January.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We offer 26 days’ annual leave (+ public holidays) on starting, matched pension contributions up to 5%, enhanced pay when taking leave as your family grows, income protection insurance, a health-cash plan and a wide range of wellbeing and mental health support services.
Location: Our office is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, and we’re typically working from there 2-3days a week with flexibility to work remotely. You’re also welcome to work in the office more frequently.
Hours: Our usual full-time hours are 35 a week – with an early finish on a Friday! We offer other flexible work options, such as compressed hours, which we’re happy to discuss.
What you’ll be doing:
Building a fundraising programme from the ground up and watching it make a big impact
Turning our amazing work into exciting fundraising products and ideas that boost growth
Creating supporter journeys and campaigns that inspire and engage
Meeting donors and partners to build strong relationships
Leading and developing a small, passionate team
Inspiring and sharing your fundraising expertise with other teams to support our mission
What you won’t be doing:
Focusing on just one area or audience – you’ll have the chance to work across individual giving, community fundraising, grants, partnerships, legacies, and major donors
Repeating old campaigns – we’re all about creating fresh opportunities
Following someone else’s plan – you’ll have the freedom to shape the future
This is a great role for you if:
You are an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for making a positive impact
You love getting hands-on and seeing real results
You’re excited about building new programs from scratch and scaling them to create big impact
You can inspire others, both inside and outside the organization, to join our fundraising mission
You want to work in an organisation that supports you to bring your full, authentic self to work and is working really hard to be a beacon of inclusion in the equestrian sector.
How to apply: Please follow the link below: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/bhs/jobs/head-of-fundraising-49667/en/ to apply for this role.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most.
Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the role
With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.
This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver the fundraising plan
● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations.
● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey in order to build relationships and maximise income.
● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.
● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations.
● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects.
● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes.
● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.
● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.
● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving.
● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
General
● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including
recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector.
● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.
● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.
● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets.
● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals.
● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income.
● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.
● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:
● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.
● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.
● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please submit a CV (max. 2 A4 sides) and covering letter. Your covering letter (max. 1 side of A4) should:
1) Detail your relevant experience with reference to the job description, including clear examples.
2) Tell us the story of a successful fundraising relationship that you have been involved in, how much you raised and what you did to make it succeed.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
First Round Interview: 7th Feb
Second Round Interview: 12th Feb
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the UK’s leading Burns Rehabilitation Charity supporting adults with life-altering burns and scars, we are seeking a passionate and proactive self-starter to join our team as Fundraising Officer, playing a vital role in transforming the lives of survivors.
About the Role
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering inspiring fundraising initiatives, playing a pivotal role in shaping our strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporter-Led Fundraising: Build and grow supporter-led activities and third-party events that inspire communities and generate essential funds.
- Challenge Events: Expand and elevate our challenge events programme, creating exciting opportunities for supporters to get involved.
- Stewardship: Support the development of innovative initiatives that foster strong, lasting relationships with donors and supporters.
- Event Support and Administration: Assist our Major Donor Events Committee with event administration, including ticket sales and supporting key events like our annual Christmas Carol Concert and updating our Fundraising CRM.
Your work will directly support life-changing rehabilitation services, from psychotherapy to physiotherapy, personal training, and beyond.
The role is part-time - 21 hours per week with flexibility. Largely remote based with travel occasionally to meet supporters and attend events.
Why Join Us?
At the Katie Piper Foundation, this is more than just a job—it’s a purpose. Here’s what makes us special:
- Creativity Unleashed: Bring your boldest ideas to life.
- Impact in Action: Be a driving force behind tangible, life-altering change.
- A collaborative and passionate team environment.
What we’re looking for in our Fundraising Officer:
- Passionate and experience of raising funds in a supporter-led/Community/Events fundraising environment
- Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Evidence of working to and achieving income targets
If you’re ready to step up, make an impact, and be part of a charity that truly transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today via our website
Interviews will be held in person in London on 7th February.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join our small but extremely dynamic team. Working as part of the Fundraising and Communication Team.
Ideally, candidates should have:
- Minimum three years in a fundraising environment or in an events/hospitality/customer-facing environment
- Knowledge of the legalities of public fundraising activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills; good communication and presentation skills; enthusiastic and flexible
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise workloads; ability to work as part of a team
- Resilience and adaptability with a passion to see women’s lives transformed
- Ability to act with integrity and accountability
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the promotion of equalities
- IT literate and confident with using technology including databases and Microsoft Office 365
Currently, the Fundraising and Communications team comprises one full-time Senior Fundraising and Communication Manager, one part-time Trust and Grants Officer and one part-time Marketing and Communications Officer.
There is a strong commitment within My Sisters’ House to invest in this important area of work and the Community and Events Fundraising Officer - working closely with their Line Manager - will play a significant part in shaping the future of the team. If you are seeking a new challenge in your career then this could be the job you’ve been looking for!
Applicants need to be able to work flexibly as role will require occasional evening and weekend work.
Owing to the gender specific nature of My Sisters’ House service provision, being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Paragraph 27, Schedule 3 of the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraising Intern
Salary: £23,810
Location: Norwich, Helimed House (weekly travel to our Melbourn office required)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract, start date 01st April 2025
East Anglian Air Ambulance is a regional charity that provides life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. With two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of rapid response vehicles taking our crew of critical care paramedics and doctors to the scene of the incident, to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care (PHEM).
About the role:
We are looking for an individual who has passion for our cause. To help the community Fundraisers and volunteers support the delivery of the Third-Party events that are in aid of us throughout the regions of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk.
This is an experience that will give you great insight of what it is like to work with incredible individuals in our communities that support our life saving work. It will give you great exposure to all aspects of Community Fundraising and volunteering. It’s an exciting opportunity to be coached and mentored in all aspects of community fundraising and events stewardship which will support with developing many transferable skills for future opportunities both in the charity sector and more.
You will undertake tasks such as, but not limited to; the creation of event plans, work with the community team and volunteering team to coordinate and fulfil the preparation, delivery and return of event equipment to and from supporters, when necessary, assisting with the set up and pack down of equipment, working with the volunteering team for fulfilment of volunteer resource, sending out event plants to volunteers pre an event, entering income onto the CRM system, preparing cash ready for banking and travel between Helimed House and our Melbourn office.
When needed and where appropriate, supporting the Central Events team with on the day delivery of EAAA flagship events.
About you:
- You will be motivated, and focused and looking to gain experience in community fundraising.
- You may have recently studied event management at college or be looking to utilise your transferable skills to move into the sector.
- With excellent organisation and communication skills, you will have an ability to manage a varied and busy workload.
- You will be able to drive and due to the nature of the role, you will need to have a flexible approach to work so you can support out of hours work, including weekends. Time off in lieu is offered for additional hours worked.
- You will live within our region, have a good knowledge of the area, believe in the work of East Anglian Air Ambulance, take part in some events yourself.
Closing Date: Monday, 03rd February (9am)
Interview Date: Tuesday, 11th February
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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.
- How is Smart Works an effective cause with which to raise money from events and community fundraising? (Max 400 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited for this role? (Max 400 words)
- 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 exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A rare opportunity for an ambitious and driven Fundraising Lead to join a well respected and impactful human rights organisation to drive growth and challenge abuse in immigration detention.
3 days a week, £40,000 p/a pro-rata, hybrid and flexible working possibilities. Office in Finsbury Park, London.
Medical Justice particularly welcomes applications from people with lived experience – see the Application Pack.
We are looking for an outstanding Fundraising Lead to play a key role in developing and implementing our first formal fundraising strategy. You will be helping to develop our team of passionate and determined staff and volunteers committed to defending the medical and legal rights of our vulnerable detained clients. Your fundraising will enable Medical Justice to grow to the next level and together we will be changing the fate of even more people’s lives.
Job Purpose: Develop and implement a funding plan that will resource Medical Justice’s ambitious strategy, building partnerships with funders, increasing and diversifying funding streams.
Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, with an annual increase of £500 each year for 5 years and 5% pension contribution
Reports to: The Director
Working hours: 3 days a week – flexible working pattern possible
Based: The job is based at the Medical Justice office in Finsbury Park, London. You can work at home and should come in the office for 5 days a month, preferably including Tuesdays.
Length of contract: Permanent. The probation period is 6 months.
Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum (including 4 days associated with bank holidays which may be decided on by your manager, usually associated with the office closure during Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
Benefits: Includes ; enhanced parental leave and sick pay, one-to-one counselling sessions and group supervision sessions with a psychologist, ‘cycle to work scheme’, and staff lunch on Tuesdays.
Timeline: The closing date for applications is midnight January 26th 2025. Shortlisting for interviews is planned for 31st January 2025 with interviews the following week at the Medical Justice office. Interviewing will include a written and verbal exercise. Medical Justice pays for travel expenses to and from the interview.
To apply: Please read the Application Pack which includes the Job Description and complete the included application form.
We look forward to receiving your application !
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising & Partnerships Officer – Be Free Campaign
�� Location: Hybrid Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
�� Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (Full-time, based on experience)
�� Contract: Permanent
�� Start Date: February 2025
About Be Free Campaign
Be Free Campaign is a fast-growing mental health charity dedicated to improving well-being, tackling stigma, and empowering young people through education and support. Fundraising is a positive and collaborative effort across our team, ensuring we can continue our vital work. We are looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help drive our fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors, partners, and local communities.
About the Role
This role is perfect for someone in the early stages of their fundraising career who is eager to make a meaningful impact on young people’s mental health. As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives, engaging with supporters, and helping to grow our donor base. You will work closely with our senior leadership team, gaining valuable mentoring and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
�� Community Fundraising
• Support the delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Help coordinate the “Be Free Challenge” fundraising initiative.
• Engage with local supporters, businesses, and volunteers.
• Assist in managing and promoting social media fundraising campaigns.
• Research and develop new community fundraising opportunities.
�� Donor Relations
• Help maintain and update our donor database.
• Assist with donor stewardship, including thank-you processes and impact reporting.
• Support the development of donor updates, newsletters, and regular giving programmes.
• Build strong relationships with individual donors and supporters.
�� Partnership Support
• Support existing partnership relationships with businesses and organisations.
• Assist with partnership activities, communications, and engagement strategies.
• Research potential new partners and funding opportunities.
• Support funding applications and bid writing.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
✅ Passionate About Mental Health – You care deeply about improving mental health support for young people.
✅ A Strong Communicator – You can build relationships and engage with supporters, donors, and partners.
✅ Organised & Proactive – You can juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
✅ Creative & Innovative – You enjoy coming up with new ideas for fundraising campaigns and engagement.
✅ Fundraising-Minded – You understand that fundraising is a team effort and are excited to contribute to a positive and empowering approach.
Essential Requirements
• Passion for mental health and young people’s well-being.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and donor engagement.
• Good organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in social media platforms for fundraising.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
• 1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, charity, or community engagement.
• Knowledge of the Liverpool/Merseyside community.
• Understanding of mental health issues affecting young people.
• Experience using fundraising databases or CRM systems.
• Experience in digital fundraising and online campaigns.
• A track record of achieving fundraising targets.
What We Offer
�� Career Development: Clear progression pathways with opportunities to step into leadership roles.
�� Training & Support: Comprehensive mentoring, training sessions, and access to fundraising networks.
�� Innovative & Supportive Team: Be part of a dynamic and growing charity with a collaborative culture.
�� Impactful Work: Your role will directly contribute to improving young people’s mental health.
�� Liverpool Community Impact Awards: Be part of an organisation that champions local change.
Diversity & Inclusion
As a minority and marginalised-focused charity, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities. We value potential as much as experience, so if you’re passionate about mental health and fundraising but don’t meet every criterion, we’d still love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
�� Your CV
✍️ A cover letter telling us:
• Why you’re passionate about mental health.
• What fundraising experience you can bring.
• How you’d like to develop in this role.
�� Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged! ��
To Apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for advancing Be Free Campaign’s community and partnership fundraising goals.