Community Fundraising Managers Jobs in Bermondsey, Greater London

The Senior Programmes Manager will work with the Head of Sector Support and Grants and the CEO to develop and deliver our sector support programmes, including our flagship grants programme that aims to help sustain free legal advice agencies.This role will oversee the development and delivery of our exciting partnerships with other funders and advice sector organisations to support the advice sector. The role will oversee various funded programmes including the development and delivery of our Funder Plus offering.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all.  You will bring experience or understanding in training and development along with organisational capacity building within the advice sector.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay

Dementia Carers Count have an exciting hybrid opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, at home with one day in the London office, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Job Title:   Fundraising & Admin Officer

Reports to:  Public Fundraising Manager 

Contract:   Permanent contract 

Hours:    35 hours/week

Salary:   £30,000 pa

Location:   Hybrid, one day a week in the London office.

Job purpose  

To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone. 

Key responsibilities   

• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.

• Manage processes for fundraising donations.

• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.

• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.

• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.

• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.

• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.

• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.

• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.

• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.

The successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company. 

We have 9 roles available in the following locations:

Blackburn, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Wrexham

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About The Role 

The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.

Are you interested in the Armed Forces community and harnessing their strengths and gifts? Can you identify what already exists in an area and utilise it to create new networks and make things happen?

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that bring and connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. If you believe in the advantages of having a strong community, this role could suit you.

Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, the Community Builders will play a vital role in helping to improve lives for Armed Forces Community members by creating a supportive environment that allows them to re-engage and connect with the services at Help for Heroes and with the wider community. 

The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. This will include listening to different points of views, building relationships and motivating people to work together and create their own action influenced by their interests and skillsets to positively impact local communities and help them to flourish.

About You

You will have experience leading and facilitating the mobilisation of local communities, asset mapping, bringing together people for engagement that matters to them. You will have knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development work, outreach methods and you will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to animate local communities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the AFC 

• Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work 

• Asset map 

• Organise and facilitate community meetings to share ideas, encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging 

• Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives 

• Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying. 

We are looking for someone with the following: 

• A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role, with responsibility for bringing about social change and improving quality of life 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships which lead to actions  

• Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service  

• Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders 

About the Team 

You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service. 

Please see job description for more details about the role. 

*There will be a two-stage interview process for this role, with the 1st stage of interviews taking place the w/c 25th of November.

Please note due to a high volume of applicants, we might close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate - previous applicants do not need to reapply*

Salary: Circa £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time with hybrid working arrangement; flexible working options available (minimum 4 days per week with at least 40% spent in the office).
Location: Hybrid working, blending home working with our locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital, with a minimum of 40% time spent in the office.

Are you a strategic fundraising leader with a passion for building relationships and developing marketing activities? Do you have a proven track record in driving income growth through creating transformational appeals, products and propositions for long-standing and new supporters? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Director of Fundraising & Marketing role.

As the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management of the charity’s fundraising and marketing activities. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will work closely with the senior leadership team, trustees, hospital partners, and other key stakeholders to align our fundraising and marketing strategies with our mission to support those affected by heart and lung diseases.

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income year-on-year, focusing on high-value fundraising, community fundraising, individual giving, and legacies. Lead the development of transformational appeals, products, and propositions for our audiences.
High-value fundraising and income generation: Proactively engage, acquire, steward and retain corporate partners, philanthropists, and trusts to unlock financial support, meet our ambitious income targets, and drive awareness of our work.
Marketing and Communications: Develop a marketing strategy that increases the charity’s visibility and builds brand reputation. Oversee all communications channels, including digital and social media. Oversee the development of the charity’s brand narrative, identity and positioning.
Team Management: Lead the fundraising and marketing teams, ensuring workloads are managed, and a high standard of support is provided across the charity.
Senior Leadership Contribution: Contribute to the charity’s strategic direction, working with our Board of trustees and playing an active role in organisational development and decision-making.

A Summary of What We’re Looking For:

- An experienced strategic fundraising leader with their own proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts
- Significant experience in the development of appeals and fundraising propositions, including engagement partnerships.
- Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to Major Appeals operations, with relevant experience and networks within high value and philanthropic fundraising.
- Strong leadership skills with experience of effectively managing high-performing fundraising teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will also have worked within a healthcare charity context, and have experience leading the marketing & communications functions, including both brand development & management, and communication campaigns.

About Us:
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. We fund life-changing research, upgrade equipment, and enhance the hospital environment to improve patient care. Our committed team is passionate about driving change and making a real difference.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should download the full job description and person specification (see the box on the top right of the screen). We will be using anonymised CV technology for this role, which will anonymise key data like name, address, and education background at the first screening stage. You should carefully answer the application questions, providing a full and thorough answer to questions about your suitability and interest in the role and charity, so we can properly assess your application.

If using AI tools for your application – please ensure this is only done to enhance your own work so we can still see the ‘real you’ and understand your personal skills and experiences.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th November 2024.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening phone conversation with our Recruitment Partner (either during the application window or within 7 days of the closing date). Successful candidates will then be invited to first-round interviews approximately the week commencing 25th November 2024. Final interviews will take place in early December, and will involve a prepared task. Interview topics will be shared in advance wherever possible.

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

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

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

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A note from Charisma

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

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

·Chief Operating Officer

·Head of Partnerships

·Community Fundraising Manager

·Partnerships Marketing Lead

·Trusts and Foundations Manager

 ·Nation Directors

 

About you

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our corporate partnerships? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

Purpose of the role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in developing Adoption UK’s new corporate income strategy. The right candidate will have a proven track record of developing new partnerships and stewarding accounts to maximum potential. Going above and beyond to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued and connected to our cause, you'll use your creativity and networking skills to identify future growth opportunities that match the mission and priorities of Adoption UK.

The successful post-holder will manage the entire partnership life-cycle from contract and grant acceptance to delivery, ensuring that KPIs are met, income is accurately recorded, and that all activities comply with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines, GDPR, VAT and other legal requirements.

Must haves:

·A proven track record in securing income from the corporate sector.

·Solid account management experience ideally a corporate partnerships environment.

·Ability to think creatively and problem solve autonomously and the awareness and understanding to successfully collaborate with colleagues.

·Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences, including at Senior Leadership level.

·Great presentation skills.

·Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships.

·Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups. Proven creatively in developing ideas to present to companies in support of a fundraising idea.

·Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners' needs and drivers and match these with the priorities of Adoption UK

·The passion and ability to be effective in presenting Adoption UK’s mission to support care experienced people and families.

Main duties & Responsibilities

Securing New Corporate Partnership Business

·To support in the creation of a new corporate fundraising strategy and subsequently implement this

·Develop resources, pitch decks and communications to attract new partnerships

·Identify, research and approach a pipeline of potential corporate partners, including those with existing links to employees, volunteers, trustees and members.

·Confidently pitch and write proposals to potential corporate partners, tailoring style and approach according to their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities

·Research and attend networking events and activities to support new income opportunities

Corporate Partnership Account Management

·Account-manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, e.g. charity of the year, company sponsorship, staff fundraising, etc, ensuring mutually agreed partnership journeys are clearly planned and well executed

·Provide excellent stewardship of all current relationships including marketing and fundraising initiatives throughout the year

·Work closely with the Marketing lead to create innovative marketing plans for corporate partners to demonstrate Return on Investment

·Produce reports and presentations including activities and reach to convey the impact of partnerships

 Working with the wider team to deliver income targets

·Work closely and collaboratively with the wider Income Generation and Support teams to deliver professional and on brand communications to partners

·Share expertise and knowledge with wider team and colleagues in different nations to support wider UK corporate fundraising asks

·Keep abreast of the work of the wider organisation

·Help organise events when required

·Contribute to general tasks when required

Required from: ASAP

Are you looking for a career in fundraising and events management? 

We have an exciting opportunity in an interesting and varied role. From planning, organising and delivering fundraising events to the building of long-term relationships across our community, we are looking for a dynamic team player to join our thriving fundraising department.

As Events and Fundraising Officer for one of the UK’s most successful schools, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering an extensive programme of events for our valued stakeholders
• Supporting a comprehensive fundraising programme, including regular giving, legacies and capital campaigns
• Building and maintaining relationships with our alumnae, parents and the wider community, to encourage lifelong engagement
• Creating compelling content across a range of media, including our newly relaunched website, social media and newsletters

If you have outstanding organisational, administrative and IT skills, enjoy working with people, and have a can-do approach, we will be delighted to hear from you.

Experience in fundraising or events is not essential.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils are stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames, only a short walk from many transport links.

The school is part of the GDST - the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.  We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension schemes
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season tickets
• A Cycle to Work scheme

For further information and to apply for this opportunity please click the apply button.

Applications must be received by Monday 4 November 2024 at 9am.

Interview date: Week commencing 4 November 2024.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Patron Fundraising Executive
Location: Head Office (Regents Park, NW1 4RY)
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £36,750 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services

Purpose of the role

ZSL’s Patron Executive will maximise fundraising revenue for ZSL through our Patron programme and will drive forward our wider mid-value donation portfolio. The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and engagement of our Patrons, underpinning strategic areas of delivery and generating essential income. The Patron programme is currently under review, and the postholder will support and lead on the review and will launch the new strategy and programme

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead on the management of the Patron programme and mid-value donor portfolio.
• Will manage the day-to-day delivery of the Patron programme including coordinating the renewals process and responding to enquiries.
• Develop and deliver the recruitment to the Patronage programme, effectively promoting the programme across a range of audiences. Work with colleagues to identify and recruit prospects to the programme and deliver retention activity to uplift individuals to Patronage
• Develop and deliver the retention programme for Patrons, collaborating with colleagues on stewardship and cultivation plans including a programme of communications and engagements, including events.
• Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Development Director to increase income and develop other fundraising opportunities.

About You

• Experience in fundraising and donor development in the charity or cultural sector, or in membership engagement.
• Experience in maintaining a network of contacts through stewardship, cultivation and donor management
• Experience in supporter retention which may include events and communications
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in using MS office suite and presentation software.
• Numeracy skills to work with budgets and financial reporting
• A positive and enabling attitude and a pro-active, creative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to think creatively with strong influencing skills

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. 

What do we offer?

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you 
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays 
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops 
• Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle 
• Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work 
• Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages 

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group. 

No agencies please.

28 hours (4 days per week) 
Hybrid – with the ability to commute to Kingston Upon Thames 
Salary: £28,000 pro rata (£35,000 FTE) + 5% pension contribution 

Who we are 

Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) is a well-established and highly respected organisation that provides infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a growing with an ambitious team and a positive working environment. We provide support to local charities whose beneficiaries include ethinic groups, refugees, people with disabilities, older people, young people, children, and marginalised communities, among others.

You will support voluntary organisations with various capacities, including:

• Bid writing/review 
• Demonstrate impact 
• Organising training and events 

Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in supporting small to medium voluntary organisations to raise funds 
• Good track record of successful grants
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Employee Benefits 

• Hybrid working 
• 5% pension contribution 
• 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Salary sacrifice

Supporting Documents 

• Job Description and Person Specification is available on our website.

Closing Date: 7 November 2024 at 22:00

Notification of an interview:

Please note that if you have not heard from us 2 weeks after you sent your application, this means that on this occasion, you have not been selected for an interview. 

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser in Kent for an incredible health charity to build and develop fundraising relationships in the community, by providing excellent stewardship and support to the charitys fundraising Groups and volunteers.

The Charity
A well loved and passionate charity providing dedicated support for health and end of life care. They are a warm, inclusive team with a collaborative working culture and incredibly flexible working options. Benefits include a Personal Pension Scheme, Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation system and Employee Assistance Programme.

The Role
To join a team raising close to £3m from community income.

Provide excellent stewardship and on-going support and motivation to a network of fundraising groups in liaison with the Regions Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager.

Provide excellent stewardship to the community supporters.

Identify, research and form new fundraising groups in the community by organising community days and meeting potential volunteers face to face.

Be proactive in building relationships and growing your network of individual, group and corporate supporters.

Support high value event participants to achieve their targets.

The Candidate
Ideally based in or close to Kent and be able to drive.

Has experience of raising funds in a community setting on a paid or voluntary basis.

Enjoys providing good stewardship to supporters and able to understand volunteer needs and motivations and develop them.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Fundraising communications officer. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £35,280-£41,160 depending on experience.

Integral to the success of this role will be creating engaging content to support the breadth of the charity’s fundraising activities (from major donors (both individual and organisational), to legators, individual supporters, event participants, community fundraisers and raffle and lottery players) in line with the charity’s five-year fundraising strategy (2024-2029).

Working closely with the fundraising teams, the postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s multi-media activities with a focus on increasing visibility (internal and external) of the charity and staff (hospital and institute) engagement, inspiring potential donors, external partners.

You will demonstrate impact through a steady stream of new and engaging content about the charity for dissemination to supporters, the media, patients, staff and other stakeholders.

Key experience includes:

• Extensive experience in fundraising communications planning and delivery across different channels and supporting a range of fundraising programmes and activities
• Contribute, as a member of the communications team, to the successful delivery of the charity’s communications strategy with a focus on inspiring potential donors and demonstrating impact
• A passion for storytelling and persuasive writing across both on and offline channels
• Managing complex relationships with a breadth of partners and agencies to deliver projects
• Experience managing communications campaigns and projects
• Writing, editing and design commissioning experience across a range of media

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

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

Are you passionate about inspiring others to make a difference? We are looking for a Community Relationship Fundraiser to join our Income Generation team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Fundraising plays a crucial role in sustaining and advancing our care services and research collaborations within the Association. This support is essential for helping people living with and affected by MND.

You will play a key role in supporting fundraisers, helping them to reach their goals while building lasting connections with our charity. Ensuring income to the Association and lifetime value is maximised. Meeting agreed income and expenditure budgets to deliver high standards of supporter care and maximising the return on investment of fundraising activities will be an essential part of your role.

Providing essential guidance and support to fundraisers within your area, your focus will be on ensuring supporters feel valued and engaged, helping them to maximise their fundraising potential. You will achieve this through effective communication across various channels, including phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. By building strong relationships, you'll also help to increase their fundraising impact, introducing them to other opportunities within the charity and offering tailored advice.

Collaboration is key in this position. You will work closely with internal teams to create the best possible fundraising experience. By signposting to local volunteering branches and groups, you will help increase the overall value of community fundraising efforts.

You'll work closely with our wider team to maintain accurate records in the CRM system, ensuring consistency and high standards of supporter care. Keeping funds on track and received within the right timescales will also be a key part of your role. You will ensure that all funds raised are received promptly and in compliance with legal and internal guidelines.

Location: Home-based. Option to work on a hybrid-basis from the Northampton office is available.

What are we looking for?

A background in fundraising or sales and account management. You should have experience in coaching and motivating others, helping them to achieve their fundraising targets.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You will need to connect with supporters through various channels, fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Your ability to understand and relate to the motivations of our fundraisers will be crucial.

Resilience and flexibility are important as you adapt to changing circumstances. You should also be skilled in time management, able to prioritise your workload and manage competing priorities effectively. If you are passionate about inspiring others and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

DBS: Depending on the nature of your role you may be required to complete a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Leo Baeck College is the pre-eminent UK institution of Jewish scholarship and learning
that is the heart and lifeblood of the intellectual and spiritual life of the Progressive
Jewish community. Leo Baeck College combines inspirational, high caliber teaching with a
commitment to developing rabbis, other professionals, and lay leaders who will build
sustainable, accessible, and thriving Progressive Jewish communities.

The primary function of this role is to manage and maximise all categories of development
inclusive of grant writing, fundraising, events and communication activities for LBC and to
support the College and Board of Governors in identifying new opportunities to engage.with stakeholders and raise additional funds. Additionally, this role is to support the Principal, COO and members of the Board of Governors in their contact with major donors and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Continue to build our visibility and relationships with other organisations

· Research and prepare the submission of grant and trust applications

· Develop a “Friends of Leo Baeck College” programme, an “Alumni” programme, and a “Legacy” programme