Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

 

The important stuff 

Salary: £25,213

Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. 

River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership liaison and relationship management

• Establish the primary local referral agencies. Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective
• Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network

Oversight of the Spear Programme

Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.

• As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform attitudes and to raise their awareness, maximising the trainees' potential in stepping into the world of work
• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and River Church, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education

Line management and training

• Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development
• Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPIs

Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry

• You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme
• Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
• Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting
• Attend and participate in the life of River Church and our social transformation work

St John International have embarked on a new global strategy, changing the nature of the organisation and the services provided to the global family of St John organisations. This mid-level position will be a key member of a small projects/programmes team at the heart of delivery in an international charity. The post holder will play an important role as implementation of our global strategy enters a new phase – and offers the chance to get involved in a wide variety of different functions, including; project management, governance development and policy-making, fundraising and the design and delivery of programmes utilising these funds.

The Order of St John (also known as St John International or SJI) is the international coordinating body for all St John organisations around the world, usually known as St John Ambulance. Acting as the secretariat for a family of 44 organisations, SJI manages projects that encourage collaboration and help St John to be recognised as the global leader in first aid and medical responses to community health needs.

Initially, the post holder will be working within a small team ensuring that a new “St John Hub” is populated with a collection of relevant and necessary information for all St John organisations. Once complete, the post holder will be responsible for the ongoing curation and development of the hub as a central resource according to emerging areas of need and global discussion.  In addition, the St John hub will host online learning courses covering key management principles for St John organisations. Content for these courses has already been collected, but the post holder will need to translate them into online learning courses, using Articulate 360 .  

As our fundraising strategy develops, the post holder will work with the Head of programmes and St John organisations around the world to identify suitable projects for central funding, and will assist, when necessary, in the administration of those funds.  This will include overseeing small grant making processes, but also assisting recipients with reporting and administration of grants.

The post will suit someone with experience in the processes of collecting, organizing, storing, and distributing data and knowledge within a global and multi cultural organization. They should know how to implement information management policies to ensure data is accessible, secure, and used effectively to support decision-making.

Key deliverables:

· Work with colleagues in St John International to populate the “St John hub”, and then ensure it is kept up to date with latest information.

· Build contacts with St John organisations around the world to source relevant information and updates to keep the “hub” up to date and be a point of contact for St John organisations/managers around the world looking for information on a particular subject.

· Take existing knowledge and learning and, using the articulate360 platform, build into online learning courses for St John organisations and managers around the world to utilise.

· Manage St John international’s profile on the Kaya online learning platform, and update lessons and courses as required.

· Work with Head of programmes, and (future) head of fundraising to develop grant making process, and administer to this as necessary once running

Applicant requirements

Required experience or skills:

· Experience in roles that require the ability to organise and manage a large variety of information in a user friendly arrangement

· Ability to write on-line learning courses using the Articulate 360 package, or similar approaches.

· Ability to communicate complex issues in simple, straightforward language

· Keen interest in organisational development within the context of international charities or social enterprise.

· Experience working in a large-scale social enterprise / international health care charity

· Experience facilitating and energising online meetings

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365, especially Teams and Sharepoint.

· Experience of working with global teams of volunteers, recognising different cultures and practices, and being able to secure commitments to carry out further work on your behalf.

· Enthusiastic and approachable, ready to listen and engage with people.

· Ability to identify support needs in good time, and to manage office functions around the role in a friendly and collegiate manner.

Desirable:

· Understanding of good practice in governance and management structures.

· Understanding of different business models across different contexts.

· Experience in volunteer organisations and managing activity with external partners.

· Experience of grant making processes for international charities, either as a donor or receiver.

· Previous engagement of any kind with a St John organisation anywhere in the world will be very helpful.

Terms

Full time position. Working hybrid according to preference, but with requirement to be present in the London office 2 days per week.

Applicants must already have the right to work and reside in the UK.

The post may involve international travel from time to time, occasionally to developing countries.

25 day’s annual leave (33 days with bank holidays), with additional day added for each year’s service, up to a maximum of 30 days Generous pension package

Office based in Farringdon, London EC1

We are an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

Closing date for applications is 27th January. Interviews in week beginning 3rd February, although we reserve the option of interviewing outstanding candidates earlier than this if possible.

VACANCY

Fundraising Assistant

£ 23,742 (pro rata)

22.5 hours per week worked flexibly across 3-5 days

Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working

5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, National retail/attractions discount scheme, Roadside parking off site, Free DBS check.

Closing date for applicants:  23rd January 2025

Interviews will be held on: 29th January 2025

 Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.  Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.

We launched a new three-year fundraising strategy in 2023, and excellent data management underpins this strategy. Our CRM database is critical to that, and this role will play a key role in ensuring we can achieve our strategic aims. The role is responsible for all aspects of the database administration, accurately recording income streams and donor information from across fundraising and producing reports for various stakeholders. As well as general administration for the Fundraising Team.

You’ll be organised, a great communicator, happy working under your own initiative and as part of a team. You’ll have experience in database administration or have other transferable administration experience and keen to support the effective operation of the fundraising team and provide a great experience to our supporters.

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter—our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

We are Global’s Make Some Noise

Make Some Noise is Global’s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. 

Salary: 

circa £40,000 depending upon experience.

Your new role

 We’re looking for a brilliant Fundraising Manager to devise and deliver strategies to raise money, including Global’s annual Make Some Noise Appeal. This exciting, project-led role spans mass-participation initiatives, high-profile presenter challenges, events, delivering partnership content, innovation – and lots more.

As a Fundraising Manager at Global, you will:

• Lead fundraising projects across Global’s and Make Some Noise’s platforms, creating compelling, income-generating content.
• Oversee fundraising platforms, track income, and provide data-driven insights to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

 Project Leadership (50%):

• Develop a range of fundraising campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and strong ROI.
• Lead the delivery of fundraising projects across radio and other platforms through clear communication, strong collaboration and excellent stakeholder management.
• Innovate new fundraising methods aligned with Global’s platforms and charity objectives.

Operational Management (30%):

• Implement and manage systems and processes for fundraising and communications.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices in all money-raising initiatives.
• Recruit and manage fixed-term staff during peak periods.

Data & Insight (20%):

• Use insight-driven data to create strategies and evaluate campaign success.
• Present actionable income reports and oversee detailed evaluations.
• Monitor income, update budget forecasts, and keep plans on track for growth.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: Work with some of the UK’s biggest media brands and famous presenters.
• Own It: Take responsibility for creating exceptional campaigns that raise money and make an impact in communities across the UK.
• Keep It Simple: Streamlining processes for efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising operations.
• Better Together: Collaborate with a passionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Understood the status of current fundraising activities and built strong stakeholder relationships.
• Developed project delivery strategies and proposed innovative approaches.
• Analysed fundraising systems and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Monitored income, updated budget forecasts, and delivered insight-driven recommendations.
• Represented Make Some Noise by meeting supported charities.

What You’ll Need

· Project Management Expertise: At least three years’ experience managing projects in a charity, media, or events context.

· Data Insight: Strong working knowledge of Excel or similar and a track record of using data for actionable insights.

· Creativity & Innovation: A knack for developing unique fundraising ideas backed by robust processes.

· Leadership Skills: Proven experience as a strong manager, inspiring and supporting team members.

· Agility & Organisation: Ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapt plans to changing circumstances.

· Multi-Platform Experience: Comfortable working across audio, digital, social, and video platforms.

· Passion for Radio: A deep understanding of editorial values and enthusiasm for the medium.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, please contact us we’ll be happy to help.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Team:Supporter Engagement & Experience

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

Salary on appointment: £52,958 -£58,254 per annum

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £52,958 to £76,378. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

Context and purpose of role

To lead from the front, to build and embed a sustainable, long-term fundraising strategy which generates the income required to further the Ramblers charitable mission. To bring leadership and cohesion across a variety of fundraising programmes; viewing things through an audience lens, and optimising income from individual giving and legacy fundraising; income from corporate partners, trusts, foundations, lotteries and other funding channels.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will share accountability with the Director for delivering income targets from fundraising – a significant proportion of the organisation’s overall income. 
• The post-holder will be accountable (with delegated authority) for managing all fundraising-related activities, together with fundraising income and expenditure budgets - a significant part of the organisation’s resources.   They will be accountable for delivering income growth against a healthy return on investment, within budget. 
• During a time of organisational change, bring exceptional leadership to a growing fundraising team.  Foster a culture of excellence, accountability and teamwork, where vision is shared, service standards are exceptional and success is celebrated.  Build capacity and expertise, managing the performance and personal development of team members.   
• In collaboration with your Director, develop and implement the Ramblers fundraising strategy, building a strong case for support that is aligned to the Ramblers strategic priorities and vision.  Build and embed a cohesive plan and pipeline to generate sustainable, long-term growth from a diverse range of income streams including appeals, committed giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations and society lotteries.   

• Develop and oversee the charity’s individual giving and legacy fundraising programmes, ensuring the necessary expertise, systems and data management are in place to optimise income generation from appeals, committed giving, gifts in wills and in memoriam donations from a loyal supporter base.

• Develop and embed the Ramblers supporter acquisition strategy to expand our reach and relevance.  Oversee the creation of integrated, multi-channel fundraising campaigns, using a test-and-learn approach to optimise conversion rates, ROI and lifetime value, by attracting, retaining and reactivating donors.   
• Ensure the charity is maximising income through charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-giving bodies, nurturing and maintaining positive relationships with existing and potential funders. Developing an active pipeline of new target trusts, crafting compelling and persuasive funding applications, and ensuring that appropriate projects are prioritised to present to potential donors.
• Ensuring that relationships with potential, new and existing corporate partners are developed and nurtured to maximise mutual value and benefit, with strong account management and innovate programmes that maximise income generation.
• Oversee the charity’s partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery,  providing excellent account management, impactful communications and PR, and a strategic portfolio of lottery-funded projects that deliver and demonstrate lasting impact for the Ramblers. Complete the annual Trust application for funds.
• In collaboration with peers, use evidence-based insights to evolve the supporter retention strategy, to deepen the Ramblers’ relationship with our supporters, to increase loyalty, advocacy and lifetime value. Harness business intelligence tools, digital platforms and a single-customer view to increase donor engagement.
• In collaboration with peers, ensure the Membership Services Team continues to evolve in a new era of member and supporter care, with the right systems, processes and approach, to ensure the best possible standards of stewardship for our donors.
• In collaboration with the team, build and implement annual fundraising plans and identify required resources to support the delivery of the fundraising strategy.  Create and manage financial budgets (income and expenditure), delivering plans within budget and to agreed timescales.   

• Embed a robust KPI-led reporting framework to drive evidence-based decisions, measure and report on progress against plans and to demonstrate impact to a range of stakeholders.  In collaboration with colleagues in the Data & Digital team, build new reporting dashboards to visualise fundraising KPIs. 
• Ensure regulatory compliance is embedded across team processes and communications in areas such as the Fundraising Regulator, the Gambling Commission, GDPR (data protection), Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), BACS (Direct Debit), HMRC (gift aid); and that the team have the knowledge, skills and qualifications to operate to required standards. 
• Lead from the front as an influencer and collaborator across the Ramblers staff and volunteer network and externally, influencing funders and influencers.  Represent the Ramblers across sector forums and networks, building strong peer relationships and sharing best practice.  Keep abreast of external factors that might impact Ramblers fundraising

The person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Personal Attributes

• The post holder will need to be a problem-solver, able to take a holistic view and develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy, to achieve strategic goals and anticipate long term trends.  It is expected that risks and benefits of alternative options will be considered before choosing the best approach. 
• The post holder must be a self-starter, able to bring new and innovative ways of working to a new team environment, embedding new frameworks, processes, guidelines, and planning runways. 
• The post holder will identify innovative new approaches, amend existing working practices and apply creative solutions to champion the voices of our supporters and develop our fundraising landscape. 
• The post-holder will communicate confidently with a wide range of staff, trustees, external partners and agencies, to develop and deliver the Ramblers fundraising strategy. 
• The post holder will be required to positively promote the Ramblers in a wide range of public and organisational settings to enhance the organisation’s reputation and public profile and maximize income generation. 
• The post-holder will be required to maintain existing and create new strategic partnerships to achieve income growth.  

Leadership Framework

By functioning as one cohesive leadership team, we can leverage our collective strengths to drive the growth and success of the Ramblers. These five practices provide a framework to guide us as a Leadership Team.

Leading the Way

We work together collaboratively and promote teamwork; upholding high personal standards that align with the values and charitable purpose of the Ramblers. We encourage others to follow in our footsteps by:

• Championing cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrating confidence that inspires trust in our abilities
• Continuously developing our leadership capabilities
• Holding ourselves and others accountable for actions
• Honouring our commitments

Communicating Our Destination

We are dedicated to creating an exciting future where anyone can enjoy walking outdoors. We consistently articulate the Ramblers vision and strategy, igniting enthusiasm and motivating others to contribute towards its realisation by:

• Communicating with authenticity and passion
• Maintaining a future-looking mindset
• Making bold and decisive choices aligned with our vision and strategy
• Encouraging active participation in shaping our work.

Equipping our people

We create an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to the success of the Ramblers. We support and develop each other’s capabilities, building trust and collaboration by:

• Guiding and supporting individuals and teams to reach their full potential
• Trusting others capabilities and encouraging autonomy
• Seeking out diverse perspectives to overcome challenges.
• Displaying empathy, respect and understanding of different perspectives

Exploring new paths

We constructively challenge existing practices and encourage innovation. We share ideas across the organisation, take calculated risks, and learn from successes and failures. We simultaneously improve our current operational efficiency and create innovative future solutions by:

• Being curious about our status quo and empowering new solutions.
• Prioritising the actions and outcomes that best support our vision and strategy
• Embracing change and inspiring others to be adaptable.
• Utilising setbacks as positive opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Looking outwards to anticipate trends and identify transferable good practice

Celebrating on route

We take time to measure and celebrate our collective impact. We express appreciation and value our collective efforts and achievements by:

• Regularly reviewing the impact of our activity
• Expressing appreciation and providing constructive feedback.
• Celebrating milestones and achievements that contribute to the collective impact of the Ramblers
• Cultivating a positive and supportive atmosphere

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.

Inclusive

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.

Empowering

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.

Responsible

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Please note that we do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Dogs for Good, a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved. They understand the extraordinary change dogs can enable when they form part of a social-care model centred on the needs of people and communities. With their new 2024-2028 strategy in place, it’s an exciting time to join the Dogs for Good team!

We are looking for a Community Fundraising and Events Manager to join and take a fresh look at their Dogs for Good community and events programme. With over 400 passionate volunteer fundraisers and speakers engaging with communities across the UK, you’ll help improve the quality of our activities, ensuring everyone has fun and feels valued. As an experienced events fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in driving Dogs for Good’s goal of a community-led approach by 2028. You’ll be instrumental in expanding our network, raising our profile, and securing vital funds in new locations and with new and inspired audiences.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A successful track record in fundraising and events
• Experience in working with community fundraising platforms, payment processors and income management for mass-giving. 
• Experience working with volunteer fundraisers
• Experience in translating the values of equality, diversity and inclusion into accessible events and activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team during an exciting growth phase. You’ll work will make a meaningful impact in health and social care, whilst also championing Dogs for Good’s unwavering commitment to dog welfare.

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

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

Location: Hybrid - min two days per week in the charity’s Head Office in Banbury (The Frances Hay Centre)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Tuesday 28th January 2025 

Interviews with Dogs for Good: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

A note from Charisma

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

Job title Fundraising Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for a year, with a view to be made permanent.
Hours: Full-time, but we are open to 3-4 days a week for the right candidate.
Location: Hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office, Shoreditch Exchange, Gorsuch Place, Shoreditch, London E2 8JF

About Agenda Alliance

We advocate and campaign for systems and services to respond appropriately to women and girls with unmet needs. We want public services to respond better to the distinct and multiple unmet needs of women and girls, including appropriately responding to gender, age, race and trauma. For the whole system to respond better, we stand in solidarity with the voluntary sector and advocate for them to be empowered.

In 2023, there was a renewed focus on the Alliance, which is set to be even more impactful and powerful than ever before. Together, we will be working hard to prevent further harm to women and girls, which includes any harm done by the voluntary sector, as well as the public sector. The Alliance is interested in systemic change, so that women and girls' needs can be met much earlier and more effectively.

Our values are our guiding principles for our work to deliver our mission. It is who we are and how we behave. We promise to be: Intersectional, Courageous, Credible, Clear, Collaborative.

About the Role

To design and implement Agenda Alliance’s fundraising approach that will generate income and develop diverse income streams. Manage funder relationships and lead our work with trusts and foundations and our philanthropy programme, as well as potential corporate partnerships and events.

Key responsibility areas

1. Income generation and diversification
2. Funder relationship management
3. Strategic and financial planning
4. Managing systems and reporting

About You

• Skilled at identifying new funding opportunities from trusts, individuals and corporates etc.
• A natural relationship manager, who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure funds, buy in, and gather key information.
• Excellent written communication skills - able to translate complicated policy into accessible content, to write compelling funding proposals, write engaging communications for newsletter as well as writing reports for the board.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK.
• Database management skills, including data insight led fundraising, knowledge of GDPR and charity law as applied to fundraising.
• Strong events management and administration skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, adaptable and detail-oriented approach.
• Effective working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues.
• Commitment to Agenda Alliance’s vision, and values.

We are looking for somebody who can bring with them:

• Experience of research and prospecting – ideally with the knowledge of which individuals, Trusts and corporates to approach and the best ways to engage them.
• A solid understanding of how to pitch, make a case for support and package-up our existing reports and content.
• Knowledge of which events to attend and opportunities to exploit, in order to build a supporter base, raise awareness and engage prospects.
• A collaborative approach to fundraising, with experience of working with team members to gather the information and assets needed to fundraise, as well as to bring the team and trustees on a journey with them.
• A positivity and warmth that will help to nurture and build key relationships.
• We are less interested in your qualifications, and more interested in your values, background and both lived and learned experience.
• We are actively trying to diversify our team, so if you are from the Black, Asian and minoritised communities, identify as LGBTQ+, have a disability, and/or bring lived experience relevant to the areas we work in, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Benefits: Access to a defined contribution pension and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + three working days between Christmas and New Year.

What is it like to work here?

• Wellbeing is a priority, with a flexible working and 'duvet days'
• Team brunches!
• Highly-supportive work environment, encouraging learning and respect of lives outside of work
• Working with dedicated, talented women on the team, on our Board and with our Alliance members
• Supportive and engaged board of Trustees
• We care deeply about the work and better outcomes for women and girls
• We work on the understanding that women and girls are the experts
• We know how to have fun too!

Closing date: 9am, 10th February 2025
First round interviews will be held between 4th and 6th March 2025;
If we need to have a final/second round interviews, they will be held on 12th March 2025.
Please keep those dates clear if you apply or let us know in your application if there are any dates you cannot do.

We will be holding Q&A sessions about the role in early February, please check our website and social media for details. We will also be providing the interview questions in advance to candidates invited to interview.

Interested? 

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter that answers these three questions (max. 2 A4 pages). It will be sent automatically to us.

1. Why does this role appeal to you, and what makes you feel it is a good fit for you?
2. Thinking about Agenda Alliance’s work and the funding landscape for the women and girls' sector, what experience do you have that would help you lead on our fundraising work?
3. Tell us about a fundraising programme you have led which you feel particularly proud of. What went well, what did you learn and how would you take what you learnt forward in future projects?

Please note: Agenda Alliance selects all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and ability to do the role advertised.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Please contact us to identify any additional support that you may require to enable you to make an application. 

We can offer alternative ways to apply, such as a video application, rather than a cover letter, so please do email to let us know.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client in their search for a Fundraising Manager. The organisation is a social enterprise and non-profit that are dedicated to supporting refugees to realise their entrepreneurial ideas, and to make these a reality.

Coming from a myriad of backgrounds and over 60 different countries of origin, their community members share a desire to use entrepreneurship to take their destiny into their own hands; to improve their lives; those of their loved ones; and those of their clients & new communities.

They are looking for a fundraiser who has experience working in corporate fundraising and securing revenue from grant-making trusts and foundations. You should be able to demonstrate how you have secured and developed partnerships at each step of the process, ensuring that partnerships are ethical and aligned with the organisation's values.

You will identify 15 new leads and submit a handful of high value bids each year with a focus on trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships. You will manage the bid process and support the team when needed to find additional prospects. The successful candidate will be able to analyse complex data and write a compelling case for support. You will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate a passion for helping others to thrive!

This will ideally be a part time role, though there is the potential for it to be more full time. The role is mostly remote, with around 2 days a month in the office.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Flora at Prospectus.

 
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Operations, Fundraising and Communications Manager will:

• Manage the internal operations of the organisation and ensure that the Board of Trustees meets its legal obligations.
• Manage the external profile of High Peak Community Arts, in order to maintain and increase the sustainability of the organisation, through increased visibility and income streams.
• Take joint responsibility with the Board of Trustees and the staff team for the ongoing development of the organisation.

This is a fantastic role for an ambitious fundraising expert who likes to roll up their sleeves and combine strategic thinking, with active fund raising and the leadership of a team.

This is an ideal role for someone who is wanting to advance their career by taking on a senior role within the international NGO sector as part of Global Health Partnership’s (GHP’s) Leadership Team.

GHP has a strong track record in securing institutional funding. Our priority now is to build on this track record and further diversify our funding sources and innovate in how we fund our work to achieve greatest impact.

You will enjoy considerable autonomy as you continue to grow GHP’s visibility with external partners and our income, working with the full support of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.

Here are the top four things we think you can be excited about:

- Being at the heart of the UK global health community, supporting UK NHS and other health workers to engage internationally, working closely with diverse partners including WHO, UK Government Departments and the NHS.

- Developing your own strategy and team to deliver growth in income across major donors and corporate supporters.

- Working with the recently formed business development team and with colleagues from across the organisation (in the UK and overseas) to identify opportunities for funding and developing bespoke proposals.

- Taking on a leadership role within GHP, contributing to the quality and strategic direction of its global health work.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities for Fund raising are distributed across many roles in the organisation, but you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisational Fundraising Strategy, paying particular attention to the diversification of our funding portfolio and ensuring all teams are supported to achieve their fundraising goals.

Your main focus will be on diversifying our funding sources, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters and increasing our effectiveness and reach with trusts and foundations. You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile, attract and retain new donors and to grow income.

You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with GHP.

You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with strategic donors, philanthropists and partners.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Flexible working hours

· Remote working arrangements, with regular travel to London

· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits

· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

· 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year

· Annual learning & development allowance

· 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· A friendly, supportive work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Monday 20th January 2025, with ‘Head of Fund Raising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. GHP is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

About Us

Three times Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE founded Race Against Dementia in 2016, following his wife’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

At Race Against Dementia we identify, fund and guide pioneering dementia scientists from across the world.

We offer an innovative support package, inspired by high-performance Formula 1 and the world’s most inventive companies. We help researchers forge cross-discipline and cross-industry collaborations. We guide them on leadership, communication, teamwork and management.

Our researchers work to achieve better diagnoses, understand risks, develop treatments find a cure for dementia.

With over 55 million people affected globally and someone diagnosed every three seconds, Race Against Dementia is taking immediate action to drive significant breakthroughs and develop leaders in the field.

 Our Mission

To equip dynamic and driven dementia researchers with funds and a Formula 1 mindset to accelerate a cure for dementia.

Our Vision

A world with preventions and cures for dementia.

Our Values

Innovation: We harness forward-thinking approaches and cutting-edge ideas to drive positive change and challenge the norm.

Teamwork: We foster a culture of teamwork and respect. We apply our individual expertise and we work collaboratively towards our mission.

Resilience: We are focused and motivated on our mission and support each other in moments of adversity.

Ambitious: We are conscientious and driven. We are motivated to push boundaries and achieve success.

Integrity: We are honest, fair and equal. We listen to each other and make decisions with consistency, transparency and integrity.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is committed to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
• You will need to be adaptable, able to multi-task and work as part of the team.
• You will need a keenness for learning and new challenges with a high level of commitment and passion for our cause.

Our Team

We are a small dynamic and hardworking team.  We have a positive and inclusive culture and believe we are made up of open-minded, agile, determined and fun individuals who really want to make a difference.

 What can we offer you?

• You will be joining a team who put people first and will make you feel valued, help you to learn, and support you to thrive in your role and within the charity.
• Quarterly in person team meeting days where we take a break from the screens, reflect on the last couple of months, plan ahead and use the day to work collaboratively.
• Hybrid working with an office in London.
• Pension contribution.
• 33 days’ holiday a year (including eight English public holidays), and we encourage you to use them all!
• Discretionary holiday allowance around Christmas.
• Laptops provided for all employees.
• Learning and development budget

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Based In: Hybrid working with two days a week to be worked in the London office

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible For: UK fundraising and global marketing

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary

Leave: 25 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

Contract: Permanent

Pension: Up to 3% matched contributions

Travel: Travel throughout the UK and overseas as appropriate

Purpose of the role

To be a key member of the senior leadership team, working collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team to set and deliver the overall fundraising and marketing strategy. To lead and develop a high performing fundraising and marketing team. Grow income generation to enable Race Against Dementia to achieve ambitious future aims.

Duties and Resonsiblities

•  Work with the Chief Executive Officer and board of Trustees to set and agree the vision and direction for significant UK income generation for the charity.
• Deliver the agreed strategy for fundraising, marketing and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and deepen the charity’s relationships with key funders, partners and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Trustees as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to develop new relationships with individual donors, corporates, trusts and foundations and other potential income streams.
• Provide inspirational leadership, support and management to a small fundraising and marketing team.
• Build on current systems and processes to maximise the efficiency of the fundraising and marketing team and deliver best in class donor relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the profile of the charity in the UK and build reputation.
• Own the brand and tone of voice for the organisation. Deepen brand visibility through paid campaigns, digital and social channels, content marketing and communications activity.
• Support the team with day-to-day digital and social media content to retain and build the online community.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to develop a fundraising budget and monitor progress against targets. Present progress regularly to the Trustees.
• To be an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting overall team culture and moral.
• To attend, where appropriate national and international events organised by the charity, including an annual Forum.
• To administer your own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system.
• To attend relevant CPD training events as required and work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia’s policies and procedures.

About You

• Proven track record of acquiring new major donors and partners and raising funds of over £1million for a non-profit organisation.
• Significant experience managing existing major donors, corporate partners and other key relationships.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing creative marketing strategies and experience of planning and overseeing targeted campaigns across a range of platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate information to management and charity Trustees.
• Experience working with senior leadership and boards of Trustees.
• A good understanding of wider charitable sector considerations and fundraising regulations.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Officer. In this role you will build relationships with fundraisers in local communities across the UK to generate income, engage supporters and raise awareness of SIA’s wider work.

In close collaboration with the Supporter Engagement Manager, this role will help to grow, diversify, and sustain fundraising income as part of the wider business development team, feeding into our 2030 strategy.

Community Engagement Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with inbuilt flexibility
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working (expectation of three days per week in the office)
Salary: £29,216 per annum

About the Role

As a Community Engagement Officer, you will work with individuals and groups as an ambassador for the cause securing support for SIA through excellent relationship management.

In this role, you will support the growth and development of community fundraising activities at SIA, both locally and nationally, securing voluntary income to fund crucial services for the spinal cord injury community. As part of the Investments and Partnerships team, you will build relationships with individuals, groups and community organisations and support their fundraising activities, as well as identify local Charity of the Year opportunities. You will also work with the Supporter Engagement Manager to establish engaged and supported regional fundraising groups, working collaboratively with other teams across the charity, as well as external colleagues in our wider network.

About us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert, guiding, voice for life after spinal cord injury.

We’re the leading national charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. We are a dedicated organisation providing high-impact, quality services for people with spinal cord injury and their families. All of our work is based on the personal experiences of our members.

Being a user-led organisation is important to us; more than 11,200 of our members, almost half of our staff and the majority of our trustees live with spinal cord injury.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Discounted gym membership
• Free car parking at SIA House
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 31 January 2025
Interviews: 7 or 10 February 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Background and purpose

Metabolic Support UK (MSUK) is the umbrella patient organisation for people living with and affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs). We are a UK-based organisation with an international reach. There are approximately 40,000 people in the UK living with one of around 1,500 IMDs. Globally an estimated 71, 260 people are born with these conditions each year and 1.43 million people live with IMDs worldwide. 

IMDs are rare, lifelong genetic disorders that affect people in a variety of ways including lifestyle, lifespan, diet and medication needs and symptoms. Sadly, some disorders can cause irreversible complications or death. 
 
Since our inception in 1981, we have been at the forefront of rare disease community development; as a founding member of EURORDIS, expanding newborn screening, accelerating the development of IMD treatments, and empowering our community through the Living Well Movement.We enable our inherited metabolic disorder community to live well by offering individual support, building connections, and developing evidence-based insight. 

The role 

MSUK is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement our income strategy. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the team, developing and delivering the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support MSUK’s mission. The role will report to the Chief Executive and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community. The MSUK team is a small but agile team and we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and an ability to work autonomously. This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting and progressive charity and to work with a fun, committed and established team. 

Please note this is a remote working position but candidates will need to live permanently in the UK be able to travel to Manchester/Midlands for regular team meetings and across the UK at short notice for community events and meetings.

Main Responsibilities:

Fundraising Management and Development

• Work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on MSUK strengths and maximises income for the charity.

• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events.

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently.

• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform (currently Nutshell) including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity.

• Provide up to date funding reports and fundraising forecasts for the board

• Work with the team to ensure that all opportunities to promote MSUK and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised.

• With the CEO, manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams

• Work with the communications team, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role.

Required experience and skills 

• Proven experience working in a charity with responsibility for income 

• Experience developing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio with significant expertise in at least one of charitable trusts and grants, corporate partnerships and major donors

• Experience of managing fundraising budgets and ability to make informed forecasts

about income and return on investment

• Experience of effective time management, working to tight deadlines and prioritising conflicting priorities successfully

• Experience in managing successful cross-functional relationships, internally and externally

Skills & Attributes  

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to organise and present information clearly and adapt communication to a variety of audiences

• Excellent organisational abilities with good attention to detail, including the ability to manage a high-volume workload and conflicting priorities

• Confident use of IT – including Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM Databases 

• A salesperson who can represent our charity and tell the stories of our community with confidence and clarity

Other Requirements

• Excellent team player also able to work individually and remotely, with the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative and trusting relationships

• Belief in and commitment to MSUK mission and values

• Willingness to work flexibly, travel within the UK and internationally and to undertake some evening/weekend work

• Eligibility to work in the UK

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

The Community and Events Fundraising team designs and delivers memorable fundraising experiences that raises millions of pounds and turns one-time participants in to lifetime supporters. This role will contribute to this purpose by supporting the delivery of fundraising activity and creating a great supporter experience for our participants ensuring our supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a pivotal role in the Community and Events Fundraising team reaching and exceeding their target of circa £12.8 million NET income by 2025. You will project manage fundraising activity and supporter journeys from beginning to end, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and produce evaluation reports reporting against budget, and interpreting these results to inform future activity and contribute towards the annual planning of the team. You will possess strong verbal communication skills and have the ability to communicate effectively our supporters across a range of channels including mail, e-mail, telephone, face-to-face, and online. You will be an adaptable and flexible member of the Community and Events fundraising team, able to move and slot in to sub-teams to help deliver changes in capacity and strategy. You will form strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Mind, following briefing processes and ways of working to ensure the efficient delivery of activity. You will help gather content for the media and digital teams through the relationships you develop with our supporters

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Deliver fundraising activity and supporter journeys from beginning to end as delegated by the senior officer from writing briefs, working with creative agencies/freelancers, internal data teams, print and production, fulfilment agencies to collating results and recommending learnings.

2. Deliver all activities within budget expenditure, continuously improving to ensure income targets are met.

3. Build excellent relationships with internal teams and third-party suppliers to effectively deliver activities and achieve targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. To assess and proactively steward registered participants as per their supporter journey. This could include undertaking welcome calls, sending supporter communications, providing ongoing fundraising support, following up non-payments, personalised thanking, and supporter surveys. This can be done across a range of channels including mail, email, and telephone, online and face to face.

2. To attend supporter led and third-party events to help enhance our supporters experience and deepen their relationship with Mind.

3. To support the Senior Fundraising Officer in the delivery of Community Fundraising activity. This can include planning, writing and submitting briefs, generating marketing and stewardship communications, working with third party agencies, setting up web pages, reporting and analysing live activity and conducting evaluations.

4. To analyse and interpret data, including marketing and stewardship performance, and adjust tactics to continuously improve and ensure results are met.

5. To produce high quality analysis reports for activities, including recommendations to inform and improve future fundraising.

6. To liaise positively with external agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure that all activities, publications and materials fall within the Mind's tone of voice and brand guidelines, and Mind policies are adhered to.

7. To work with our media agency and internal Digital Team to achieve Mind's digital-first strategy, attending training opportunities with internal teams and external agencies to upskill as needed, and thinking digital-first in the briefing of all new activity.

8. To identify and capture inspiring and motivational supporter stories that can be shared across Mind's media and digital channels.

9. To maintain high standards of data capture by ensuring data entered on systems are accurate and timely, in accordance with the team's requirements.

10. To manage timely payment of invoices, including raising/requesting POs accurately and tracking expenditure to ensure activities are within budget.

11. To proactively manage your workload, including short-term and long-term deadlines.

12. Undertake other duties that may from time to time be necessary, that are compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.