Director Of Fundraising Jobs

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building our regular donors, corporate partnerships and legacy campaigns. 

We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.

This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team reporting to the Marketing Director and managing one member of staff initially.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven, innovative, and committed to making a positive impact across Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK).

Looking for the next step in your fundraising career? Join our friendly team and help make things better for patients and their families at UHCW.

UHCW Charity funds projects outside of the NHS budget, from tiny gel pillows to support premature babies' heads, to world leading research into lung cancer. If you're ready to make a difference, UHCW Charity needs your expertise to join our expanding team.

Based in Coventry, you will manage a growing team to raise funds across our hospital sites. This will include event management, corporate and community networking and working with teams across the Trust.

This is your chance to make a difference, whilst being fully supported as you develop your career with us. 

Position: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Charity Director

Location: UHCW Charity, Main Reception CV2 2DX, Coventry

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 depending on experience

Annual leave and benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7%

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification and Job Description.

First-round interviews will take place on November 6th 2024.

Closing date: 1st November 2024.

Are you our next Director of Development and Communications? 

• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications? 

• Do you enjoy rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards? 

• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing poverty and inequality in London? 

• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. 

We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead on development, fundraising and communications at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. This is a unique chance to drive impactful change, working closely with our CEO, Senior Management Team and Governors to build on recent partnership successes, to contribute to our recently extended strategy, meet income targets, and build a strong network of supporters. 

The Director Development and Communications will play a crucial role in amplifying our work, fostering philanthropy, and strengthening relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and foundations. If you’re a strategic leader with a talent for building partnerships, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to lead a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead fundraising efforts across multiple streams, with a focus on expanding individual and business giving. 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, partners, and supporters. 

• Drive communications strategies to amplify Islington Giving’s impact and raise the profile of small grassroots groups in our community. 

• Manage a passionate team, overseeing their development and performance. 

• Ensure financial targets are met, and fundraising activities comply with regulatory standards. 

See the candidate information pack (Found in 'How to Apply') for more details. 

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you require any further support with this application, or the role. 

Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024

About The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC)

Founded in 2017, The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) is a connector and convener of people, groups, and ideas. Our mission is to create linkages between decision-makers, corporates, and civil society allies to disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking.

We have built partnerships with business pioneers, civil society allies, and leaders, hosted high-level events, brought the issue of modern slavery back to the World Economic Forum, and amplified survivor leaders' voices.

TASC's mission is twofold:

1. Shifting societal consciousness: We seek to transform public awareness so society rejects the trafficking and exploitation of people and demands ethical products and services.
2. Supporting businesses: We provide businesses with tools, information, and connections to eliminate modern slavery from their supply chains, promoting global business practices that prioritise human welfare.

About the Role

The Director of Partnerships will lead TASC’s partnership efforts, responsible for cultivating and securing new partnerships, and delivering on partnership strategies. You will manage relationships with key strategic partners, donors, civil society allies, and academic stakeholders. The Director of Partnerships will work closely with the CEO, contributing to the charity’s broader external relations activities, while operating with independence and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Strategy and Relationship Management:

  • Contribute to developing new partnership strategies.
  • Manage deliverables and track impact milestones as outlined in partnership strategies.
  • Oversee day-to-day correspondence with donors and strategic partners.
  • Facilitate meetings and visits with key stakeholders.
  • Support the CEO and team members in engaging with strategic partners.
  • Lead or contribute to relevant research projects.

• Internal Coordination:

  • Build strong relationships with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing.
  • Coordinate joint inputs for briefs, communication materials, and applications.
  • Collaborate with the team in producing and disseminating deliverables, updates, and communication materials.
  • Regularly contribute to TASC's internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

• Operational Support:

  • Support the organisation’s broader projects or events as required.
  • Maintain relationships with NGOs, research institutions, and stakeholders to stay informed about trends, collaborations, and funding opportunities.

• Grant Management:

  • Manage all aspects of grant servicing, ensuring deadlines are met and donor requirements are fulfilled.
  • Draft and collate reports and grant applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
  • Maintain systems for tracking grant data and provide information for internal use and Board papers.

• Management:

  • Line-manage a direct report (Partnerships Manager).

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Right to work in London.
• Excellent written English.
• Proven experience in building cross-sector partnerships, especially with corporate partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.

Desirable:

• Experience in a corporate partnership or similar role.
• Knowledge or experience in the field of modern slavery, human rights, or development.
• Understanding of contracting and grant-making processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.

Compensation

• 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus public holidays.
• For further details regarding salary, please inquire.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, a one-page cover letter, and the contact details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager or Head of HR).
Please email your application in PDF format  with "Director of Partnerships" in the subject line by 5:00 PM on 8th November 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

The Anti-Slavery Collective is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, Indigenous or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Applicants must be eligible to work in London.

TASC is committed to meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of trafficking or forced labour to apply.

Here at the University of Cambridge, we are recruiting the leadership position of Senior Director of Development, University Programmes. This pivotal role is one of two newly created positions designed to drive our ambitious fundraising efforts as we prepare to embark on a transformative campaign and double our new funds raised annually.

Senior Director of Development, University Programmes
Ref: DH43662
Salary: £117,094 - £143,970

This role is based in central Cambridge. Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations practises a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office at least two days a week.

This role is one of the most exciting leadership opportunities in higher education today. This position is not just about securing donations; it's about creating lasting change. At Cambridge, philanthropy is deeply embedded in our mission, and you will be at the forefront of this vital work, leading programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.

As Senior Director of Development, you will oversee our key fundraising areas: Health Priorities, Academic Schools, Strategic Initiatives, and Culture and Collections. You will work closely with the Senior Director, Principal Gifts & International, to co-create and lead the fundraising programme as a whole.

Responsible for providing the vision, strategic direction and leadership for a team of 40, a key part of this role will be leading a talented team of fundraising professionals, fostering a culture of motivation, accountability, and excellence.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and a member of her Leadership Team, you will collaborate with senior leaders across the University and Colleges, demanding diplomacy and strategic thinking.

This is an exciting moment to join the Development & Alumni Relations team at Cambridge as we enter the planning stages of a new comprehensive fundraising campaign. You will work in a motivating and challenging environment, surrounded by passionate colleagues dedicated to making a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to build transformational programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.

If you have a proven track record in leading multifaceted fundraising teams and managing complex relationships within a large organisation along with experience in developing and implementing multi-year fundraising strategies with demanding targets, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Midnight on 24 November 2024.

First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place the week commencing 6 January 2025.

Second round interviews are anticipated in the week commencing 13 January 2025.

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.

Please quote reference DH43662 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

No agencies please.

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships

LOCATION: Home based

DURATION: Full-time - Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

· Chief Operating Officer

· Head of Partnerships

· Trusts and Foundations Manager

· Nation Directors

· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team

· Major Donors and corporate partnerships

ABOUT YOU

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? 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 Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy

· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.

· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.

· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams

· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.

· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)

Qualifications and Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
• Marketing qualifications (D)
•  Event Management qualifications (D)

Skills and Abilities

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
•  Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
• Event administration (D)
• Stewardship and relationship management (E)
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•  Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

Job Title: Fundraising Support Officer

Reporting to: Supporter Care Manager

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Closing Date: 24 October 2024

Location: Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham (Hybrid)

About Compton

Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.

Vacancy

Royal Trinity Hospice is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 750,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community – including support and counselling services for family and friends. Trinity’s ability to deliver its outstanding care to patients and their families is reliant on the Compton fundraising team at Trinity delivering ambitious funding results. We have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice.

The position of Fundraising Support Officer is a vital role within our Supporter Care team. The Supporter Care team is often the first point-of-call for Trinity’s supporters and fundraising queries – with communication across phone, e-mail and post channels.

The Fundraising Support Officer provides an important part of the donor experience ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately, and donations are thanked in a timely manner.

The role supports the wider Fundraising team and fundraising activities across eleven income streams.

As Fundraising Supporter Officer, you will:

• Process cash, credit/debit card and CAF donations received via post, telephone and online platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Stripe, Enthuse).
• Thank donors appropriately, liaising with Fundraising Managers as needed.
• Perform bank statement reconciliation, which includes processing standing orders, direct debits, online giving and legacies.
• Answer incoming calls to the Fundraising Team and respond to general email enquiries, maintaining Trinity’s clear tone of voice and style.
• Work as part of the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required.
• Support and attend fundraising events, occasionally outside of normal working hours.
• Work in a hybrid model of some days in the office and others from home.

Experience, knowledge and skills desired:

• A desire to represent the client charity with enthusiasm, professionalism and authenticity.
• A passion for working within a team delivering results that empower a charity to meet their charitable objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in processing income and handling of monies securely.
• Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer care in a charitable or commercial setting.
• Demonstratable experience of good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of a database system and donor and client record management (most preferably Raiser’s Edge).
• A good understanding of the need to accurately input and record all donor details – particularly consent and Gift Aid information.
• Some knowledge on GDPR and other data protection regulations governing interactions with donors and the recording and use of information. 

Company benefits

• Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays
• Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Compton professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice

The Co-Director of Strategy & Finance works closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of Hackney Playbus and to ensure that families are placed at the heart of the charity's work.

All Hackney Playbus employees and volunteers demonstrate the Hackney Playbus ethos and values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services to children and families and by creating a culture where all are welcomed, valued and supported.

The Principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Governance 

Ensuring that the charity is legally compliant, compliant with requirements of the Charity Commission and has the correct insurances in place for the charity’s activities and that these are reviewed annually.

Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity's affairs. Support trustee recruitment in line with Hackney Playbus procedures.

Ensure policies and guidelines are appropriate for the charity’s work and reviewed regularly by the Trustees, including annual reviews of Children’s Safeguarding, Data Protection policies and the Risk Register developing policy proposals as necessary

Report quarterly or as required to the Board of Trustees on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and explaining performance

Strategic

To work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families.

To take Joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities taking action as required

To be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity's work.

Financial

Ensure that income is maintained, expenditure controlled in line with budgets and potential risks are identified and managed

Draw up an annual budget for approval by Trustees

Liaise with appointed bookkeeper, ensuring timely payment of bills, invoicing for services, chasing of invoices for payment and maintenance of petty cash systems

Prepare contracts, apply for tenders, negotiate and agree contracts, service level agreements and acknowledge receipt of funds as required.

Oversee expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is monitored and reported quarterly to Trustees

Organise independent examination of accounts with appointed accountant

Review and make recommendations to maintain or change arrangements with accountants, bookkeepers and payroll service providers. 

Income Generation

Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance levels of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

Work closely with and provide support to the Fundraising Officer on funding applications to ensure continuous and sufficient income

Work closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted to funders in line with requirements.

HR 

Recruit staff as required 

Support and supervise Administration and Fundraising Officers

Ensure HR policies, procedures and staff contracts are relevant and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose. 

Promotion of Charity

Maintain effective networks with supporters and stakeholders

Network externally and develop partnerships to improve impact and sustainability

Ensure charity is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders including website, social media, annual, impact and reports

Represent the charity in public forums and produce or commission written/digital material for promotion

Asset Management

Overall responsibility for asset management including Playbus vehicles, premises management, IT, utilities and other overheads. 

Other Duties

To participate in internal/external meetings and training

To participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Boardof Trustees

To uphold Hackney Playbus policies and procedures including Children's Safeguarding.

We are seeking an inspiring, inclusive and dynamic leader to take MIH into the next exciting phase of our journey; one who shares our values and is committed to making a real difference in continuing to grow the organisation and its impact.
Our new ED will seize the opportunity to build on strong foundations and work with a passionate and ambitious team
in helping achieve our mission, whilst embracing MIH’s progressive, collaborative and inclusive culture.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Leadership & Vision

• Provide inspirational leadership, galvanising support for a compelling strategic direction, agreeing clear milestones for delivery and ensuring consistent measurement and evaluation of our impact
• Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure organisational structure and accountabilities are aligned with strategic and operational requirements. Ensuring MIH’s ethos, vision and values drive and underpin all decision making
• Act as a passionate advocate for plant-centred eating and living, environmental sustainability, health, food justice and community cohesion
• Be a positive role model for colleagues, volunteers and beneficiaries, actively promoting a representative, inclusive and forward-looking approach

Strategy & Organisational Development

• Provide strategic leadership with the support of the Trustees, taking responsibility for the implementation and delivery of a 5-year strategic plan, identifying and implementing best practices from across the sector
• Build on our current position of strength to expand MIH’s reach, impact and profile.
• Identify, assess, and communicate strategic risks, issues and opportunities to the Board and take responsibility for initiating and leading associated changes

Fundraising, Business Development & Partnerships

• Responsible for strategic oversight of fundraising at MIH, providing support and guidance to the Head of Fundraising and Community Partnerships Manager to build a sustainable portfolio of individual, corporate and grants trusts and donations, as well as owned income streams, to ensure long-term sustainable funding of activities.
• Develop income generating strategies and set, agree and track against clear targets with the Board
• Generate fundraising leads and cultivate fundraising opportunities with high-value donors
• Actively build MIH’s profile whilst maintaining and cultivating strategic relationships with supporters, donors, businesses and corporate bodies aligned with MIH’s values and mission
• Proactively seek out entrepreneurial opportunities to capitalise on the rise of veganism and growth of the plant-based food market; developing an innovative strategy to ensure MIH becomes a leading voice within the plant-based food sector.

Financial & Governance

• Accountable to the MIH Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, you will ensure that the charity’s financial resources are managed effectively, risks identified proactively and mitigating actions taken appropriately.
• To support the Trustees in all areas of their governance and legal responsibilities in line with Charity Commission requirements and other relevant regulatory bodies.

People & Culture

• Develop, align and empower the team to communicate and excel together as a cohesive unit and within their individual roles
• Support the Director of Operations to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion ensuring it’s embedded into all aspects of the charity’s work,
• Continue and further develop MIH’s culture as a progressive employer.

Who are we and what do we do?

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

The role

You’ll be key to delivering our corporate partnerships income strategy, identifying and driving vital new business as well retaining longer term support from priority sectors. As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for driving income growth and leveraging Ovarian Cancer Action’s increasing levels of brand awareness and creating compelling, mutually beneficial partnerships. To achieve this, you’ll need to find innovative ways to engage businesses and identify opportunities to maximise income from the relevant sectors.

We are looking for someone who…

Has fantastic experience of securing, developing and growing partnerships. As well as a creative, insight led and good business acumen approach to developing mutually beneficial partnerships, in line with organisational priorities.

· Is looking to be an integral part of the fundraising management team, delivering robust plans, insight and spearheading relevant cross team project work. 

· Is looking for an exciting opportunity to shape, lead and grow a relatively new income focus area for Ovarian Cancer Action.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Marketing and Fundraising to join our senior leadership team and spearhead our income generation and brand visibility.

This is your chance to be at the core of NZF’s mission, steering our income-generation strategy – across both digital and non-digital channels – and ensuring strong brand visibility that drives people to collaborate with us in building the UK’s first truly national Zakat System. Your leadership will be instrumental to NZF’s ability to help needy Muslims in the UK and give the wider Muslim community a deeper understanding of the duty and opportunity in supporting local needs in the UK.

We’re looking for someone who : 

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Marketing and Fundraising role. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more resilient community through the power of Zakat.

• Leads with Vision: You stay ahead of the curve in devising marketing and fundraising strategies, always assessing the market for opportunities, and improvising solutions that capitalise on these opportunities.
• Masters the Details: You get into the details to analyse data, make plans, assess results, and report on findings.
• Creates Plans: You are a seasoned executor, planning carefully the steps required to achieve our objectives in income generation and brand communication.
• Communicates with Clarity: You are an effective communicator, able to translate our vision into captivating and effective forms of communication.
• Collaborates Effectively: You work well with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring that marketing and fundraising strategies are aligned and capitalise on organisational activities.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Fundraising to join our Income Generation team. Primarily, this new role will have direct responsibility for growing and managing our Individual Giving income streams within the Fundraising team, but will also have managerial responsibility for the Corporate, Community & Events income streams. The role will provide leadership and support to motivate and inspire team members to drive income.

The role will also play a crucial part in contributing to the success of the wider organisation, representing fundraising at the Heads of Service meetings.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in fundraising in the charity/not for profit sector, managerial experience, a proven record of meeting and exceeding targets and KPI’s, and excellent communication skills.

Job titleIn Memory and Legacy Manager

Reporting toDirector of Fundraising

Hours of work37.5 hours per week

Salary                            Up to £38,000

Closing date30 October 2024

LocationRoyal Trinity Hospice – 4 days office 

ABOUT COMPTON

Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.

THE ROLE 

Royal Trinity Hospice, the UK’s oldest hospice, serves 750,000 people in central and southwest London, delivering specialist end-of-life and palliative care, including support for families. Success relies on the Compton fundraising team achieving ambitious funding targets. The In Memory and Legacy Manager is a vital role, leading on two of the largest income lines for our client.

The role will focus on further development of our In Memory campaigns and events, legacy marketing and promotion as well and working with a specialist colleague to manage legacy administration.

The legacy promotion aspects of the role will include plans to maximise results from a national TV and media campaign in 2025 in collaboration with HospiceUK.

This role is centred around delivering excellent donor care and stewardship to those closest to Trinity, innovative and creative thinking and strong relationship management skills.

The successful candidate will line manage two team members, an In Memory and Legacy Executive and a Legacy Administrator.

As an In Memory and Legacy Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop Trinity’s in memory giving products and events, including the annual Light up a Life concert and Summer Solstice remembrance evening.
• Lead and develop legacy marketing strategies and products, and develop new legacy giving promotion events.
• Manage legacy administration, including maintaining and monitoring the legacy income pipeline, and assisting with practical legacy administration tasks.
• Develop and review regularly income and expenditure budgets and income forecasting.
• Deliver excellent stewardship for newly bereaved supporters and longstanding in memory and legacy supporters.
• Maintain excellent internal relationships with Fundraising colleagues, and the Communications team, as well as the Hospice clinical teams.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to build promotional strategies.
• Ensure supporter records on the charity database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) are kept up to date.
• Work as part of the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required.
• Line manage and mentor an In Memory and Legacy Executive (full-time).
• Line manage a legacy administrator (one day a week).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• This role requires a minimum of three years fundraising experience with direct experience in legacy fundraising.
• People driven with a passion for fundraising and creating meaningful change.
• A keen interest and understanding of the importance of In memory and Legacy engagement and local support for a local hospice.
• Experience in delivering first-rate donor stewardship and/or customer/client care.
• Experience of running a variety of campaigns, events or products and monitoring budgets.
• Well-organised, and confident in planning and executing activities.
• Demonstrably able to manage time and priorities workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative with a solution-focused mindset.
• A responsive and flexible approach to stakeholder’s needs and enquiries.
• Experience of using a database to manage supporters or clients and monitor income.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate with a wide and varied group of supporters and colleagues.
• Experience with In Memory fundraising.
• Evidence of consistently reaching and surpassing targets.
• Experience in managing events; successfully promoting, acquiring participants, and achieving targets. Experience of line management.
• Experience of writing engaging fundraising copy.
• An understanding of, or experience of, working in a healthcare or hospice setting.

Company benefits

• Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays 
• Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Compton professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice 

To apply, please send a short covering letter and CV by close of business of 30 October 2023.

NOTE: We will be conducting interviews as suitable candidates apply, so may appoint before the closing date.

Director of Supporter Fundraising
Reference: SEP20249533
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £85,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature, bringing people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The charity now manages and protects 160,000 hectares of land across the four countries of the UK.

Public support has been at the centre of RSPB’s work since its foundation as a campaigning organisation in 1889. With 1.1 million current members contributing over £95m to the charity’s cause in 2024, the RSPB has set itself a bold ambition to increase supporter numbers and net income from this core area.

Working closely with the Executive Director for Income and Conservation Investment and other senior stakeholders across RSPB, the Director of Supporter Fundraising will ensure that the organisation maintains and increases its income in membership, individual giving, legacies, in memoriam and community fundraising. The role will be responsible for a large team working to develop new strategies and to engage and grow a diverse supporter base, enabling the charity to inspire long-term support and active engagement with their work.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing a large and complex individual giving or subscription programme across multiple products and channels. They will also have demonstrable experience of leading successful organisational transformation to create long-term value, as well as of leading projects within a complex stakeholder or matrix management environment. Significant experience in individual supporter fundraising or consumer marketing through direct marketing techniques will be essential.

As a leader, the successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals in a variety of contexts. They will also be able to use their networking and interpersonal skills to build excellent internal and external relationships and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Finally, they will have a commitment to the values and vision of RSPB and to mobilising support for a thriving natural world.

Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 6th November 2024
Please note: we will be longlisting throughout the campaign so please do apply early to register your interest.

Interested?

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We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

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The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.