Donor Development Officer Jobs

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key part of the growth of an ambitious charity providing essential care and support services to people living with dementia, and their families, in Ealing. We are committed to expanding our reach and impact, and this role is crucial in raising the funds necessary to support this ambition. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising is responsible for securing income from Trusts, Foundations, and corporate and individual donors. The role is for at least four days per week. There is a requirement to be in the office on occaisions, but remote working is available. Dementia Concern offers 25 days annual leave (FT), plus bank holidays.

Winston’s Wish is a digital first organisation leading the way in Digital Transformation across the Bereavement sector. This role is new and exciting and will play a vital part in helping Winston’s Wish turn up the dial across our Mass Participation strategy.

The Head of Mass Participation Fundraising is responsible for overseeing our mass fundraising team. Leading the Events, Community and Individual Giving teams to maximise income and to introduce and lead on a new and exciting mass participation programme. Developing outstanding supporter relationships and delivering long-term sustainable income through innovative, audience led fundraising.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

Specific Duties 

Leadership

• To lead and inspire the Mass Participation team fostering a collaborative and high performing culture that delivers against income and objectives
• Provide clear and supportive leadership that motivates staff to achieve, develop and grow in their roles
• Undertake quarterly reviews for all direct reports

Mass Participation Fundraising

• Lead the development of all fundraising products, propositions and community and events, to effectively acquire and engage our mass audience target markets
• Use innovation and donor and market research to help define and shape Winston Wish’s Mass fundraising offer
• Lead the development of a robust lottery programme
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Income Generation to develop an approach to Gifts in Wills and legacy marketing
• Maximise income, by overseeing the development of key income sources, including community, challenge events, in memoriam and regular giving programmes
• Drive an innovation-focused culture, constantly evolving our product offerings to expand the charity’s reach and impact
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on sector and market trends, the legal environment impacting on public fundraising and ensure compliance with standards determined by Fundraising Regulator
• Lead on the development and execution of acquisition strategies to meet agreed targets
• Lead on the development and execution of retention, conversion and upgrade strategies to ensure donor LTV and sustainable income

Strategy, Planning and reporting

• Develop and execute bold strategies to grow the charity’s mass participation portfolio, optimising supporter journey and maximising income generation
• Work with the Director of Income Generation and the Head of Mass Participation Fundraising to develop the annual budget, including leading on monthly performance reports and contributing to quarterly reforecasts and reporting against KPI’s and milestones
• Oversee the development of supporter journeys and stewardship of all mass audiences and key community relationships to maximise retention and ensure long-term income growth

 

Collaboration

• In collaboration with the Marketing Communications team, oversee the development of compelling integrated fundraising acquisition and engagement plans
• Liaise with trustees’ internal stakeholders to develop Mass fundraising activity, and contribute to reporting for trustees and SLT as required
• Manage key agency relationships to deliver successful fundraising

All Staff 

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities. 
• Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and anti-racism in accordance with Winston’s Wish policies. 
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).    
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager. 
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required. 
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager. 
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential 

• A proven track record in mass participation or public fundraising roles leading on the development of new, successful programmes
• Demonstratable strong strategic planning skills and the ability to develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve fundraising targets and enhance the charity's mission
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Essential experience includes team leadership, staff motivation, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Experience in effectively developing, managing and reporting complex income and expenditure budgets
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and excellent written skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical skills, making informed and balanced decisions or recommendations, understanding the impact of decisions
• Experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the public
• Understanding of the importance of delivering a positive supporter experience and experience in creating and delivering stewardship plans
• A proven track record of using data and insight to make effective decisions
• Experience of identifying and delivering innovative approaches
• Significant knowledge of the fundraising events and mass participation sector and understanding of the needs of participants
• A proactive and results-driven mindset.

Desirable  

• Experience in managing, supporting, developing and motivating colleagues in a digital first organisation
• Experience of salesforce or other similar CRM systems
• Evidence of continued professional development

Recruitment Timetable

• Application deadline: Monday 28th April 2025
• Interviews: w/c 5th May 2025
• Interview location: MS Teams

Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

There has never been a more important time to join Age UK. Against a backdrop of a broken social care system and millions already turning to Age UK for help, older people are amongst those hardest hit by the continuing cost of living crisis.

If you're passionate about making life better for older people and sector leading corporate partnerships then this is an opportunity for you to join an award winning, ambitious, and supportive team.

Age UK's award-winning Corporate Partnerships team is looking for a highly experienced, ambitious and tenacious fundraiser to help us win sector leading new partnerships with businesses who share our ambition of a world where every older person is included and valued.

This is an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships team delivering award winning sector leading partnerships and riding high on recent six and seven figure partnership wins. We're embarking on an ambitious strategy to significantly increase the income from partnerships and find new ways to drive impact for older people. So, if you are an experienced Business Development Manager within the charity sector, who has a track record of creating stand out propositions and securing new partnerships, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities.

This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid working between home and our London officer near Tower Bridge. Due to the hybrid nature of the role, you will be required to work from our London office once a week. Currently the fundraising team meets on Thursday's.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Broad and significant new business experience ideally in a corporate partnerships environment. A, I
A proven track record in securing 6 figure corporate partnerships A, I
Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups. Including putting together an analysing budgets. A, I
Ability to spot opportunities, identify prospective partners needs and drivers and match these with the priorities of Age UK and older people. A, I

Skills and Knowledge
Excellent presentation skills- ability to convince external stakeholders to support Age UK. I, P
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 board level. I, P
Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships. I
Proven ability to influence stakeholders - often very senior - both internally and externally to secure new partnerships. A, I
Proven creatively in developing ideas to present to companies in support of a fundraising idea. I, P

Personal Attributes
A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK. A, I
Ability to think creatively and problem solve autonomously. A, I

Great to Haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Experience in securing 7 figure partnerships. A, I
Experience of line management or equivalent. A, I

What we offer in return:

· Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme

· Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP

· Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan

· Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub, Blue Light Card and Tickets for Good

· Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free

· Access to discounted Gym memberships and exercise equipment.  

· You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

We ask all members of Age UK's Partnerships and Philanthropy department to work from our London office at least once a week to enable collaboration, skills development and team dynamics (currently Thursdays).

From time to time, we may also require the successful candidate to come into our London office for face-to-face meetings with funders and colleagues at other times in the week: as per the terms of our hybrid contracts we aim to give seven days' notice when this happens.

This role will on occasions require travel outside of London and working outside of normal office hours e.g. for funder events and cultivation.

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are looking for a Fundraising Relationships Officer to join a small, passionate children's medical charity to support the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme.

This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).

The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy you will play a key role in driving the development and delivery of the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme. You will be responsible for organising events, conducting high quality research and providing administrative support to the team.
Organise and coordinate fundraising events, taking an active role at each event and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
Conducting in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry and meeting coordination.
Administer high-value donor report and thanking programme according to set procedures and timeline, all whilst providing exemplary stewardship.
Using our CRM to record, protect and optimise data. Building systems and processes to develop insight to improve the supporter experience and deliver income.

The Candidate
Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
Be comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships
Experience of providing exemplary administrative support
Have a strong can do attitude that is motivational to the rest of the team
Be a collaborative team player who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in alongside a small and dedicated team

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.

Bid Development Officer

About us: 

Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres.   But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.

What you'll be doing: 

We are looking for a skilled Bid Development Officer to join our team and drive income generation through grants and funding applications. If you have experience in bid writing, securing funding, and building relationships with funders, we want to hear from you!
 
You will be:

• Identifying and researching funding opportunities from public sector funders, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Trusts, and Foundations.
• Developing high-quality funding applications in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Managing the full grant cycle—from prospecting and application to reporting and stewardship.
• Building and maintaining relationships with funders, trusts, and foundation managers.
• Creating strong, evidence-based funding proposals aligned with organisational priorities.
• Writing compelling applications and donor reports to meet funder requirements and deadlines.
• Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring full cost recovery.
• Maintaining accurate records on CRM systems and tracking funding opportunities.
• Working closely with strategic partners to shape bids and unlock new funding sources.
• Supporting the Acting Deputy Director (Strategic Conservation Initiatives) in achieving annual income targets.

What we need you to bring:  

• Proven experience in bid development and securing funding through high-quality applications.
• Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities.
• Experience of working to income targets and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and persuasive applications.
• Strong project budgeting skills, including knowledge of full cost recovery.
• Ability to manage funder relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and timely reporting.
• Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

 
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.   
 
What we will offer in return:  

We offer exceptional enhanced benefits.  Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. 
 
Next steps:   

If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply" to visit our website, where you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the Guidance Notes for helpful tips.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview w/c 14th April 2025.  We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.       

If you’d like to learn more about the role before applying, feel free to email us.
 
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!  

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We have an exciting role as a Fundraising Officer to join our small but ambitious fundraising team.  We are embarking on a significant capital redevelopment, and will raise income through trusts and foundations, individual donations and corporate supporters.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising with timely communications to both supporters and prospective donors, researching potential fundraising opportunities, maintaining the CRM system and reconciling fundraising accounts.

You will be involved in the creation of fundraising campaigns and be required to liaise with team members from across the organisation to gather information develop these campaigns.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with a national employment and education charity in the search for a new Director of Development and Communications to lead income generation and communications for this impactful organisation.

This organisation is the only charity in the UK dedicated to career changers in teaching. They are experts in reaching this group and supporting them to succeed in the profession. They prepare recruits before training, provide 1-1 support as they train and connect them together in a national network. Over the last three years, teacher vacancies more than doubled and this charity is aiming to support closing this gap by recruiting over 1,000 new teachers over the next five years.

As the Director of Development and Communications, you will join a collaborative and proactive Executive Team and be responsible for fundraising and engagement activity. A leading and strategic role, this post will set and deliver new fundraising and communications strategy to achieve sustainable income generation growth and wider engagement with various audiences. With a particular focus on growing high value income streams for the organisation and testing new fundraising areas, this role will bring innovative thinking and grow the team to deliver successful fundraising and communications strategy.  

To be successful as the Director of Development and Communications, you will have proven experience of setting fundraising strategy and working with small teams to deliver successful income generation growth. You will have evidence of working with various donor and engagement audiences, particularly major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. This person will need to demonstrate an understanding and some experience within communications, ideally showcasing knowledge of how fundraising and communications support one another.  

This role is a full-time permanent position that will be remote with occasional travel to London. The salary for this position is £65,000 to £70,000.   

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Director of Development and Communications position, please submit a CV and cover letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.

�� Join Storyhouse as our Development Director ��
�� Location: Chester | �� Full-Time, Permanent | �� £55,000 per annum

Are you a dynamic, strategic fundraiser with a passion for the arts and community impact? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving ambitious income growth? Storyhouse is looking for a visionary Development Director to join our Leadership Team!

At Storyhouse, we're more than a cultural venue — we're a creative community hub, delivering outstanding artistic programmes and vital community initiatives. As Development Director, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our future by leading and evolving our fundraising strategy to secure a diverse, sustainable income base.

�� Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all fundraising streams: individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, public sector grants, and legacy giving.
• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, campaigns, and appeals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with donors, funders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage and inspire the Development Team, fostering professional growth and delivering high performance.
• Collaborate closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to support long-term strategy and business planning.
• Champion Storyhouse’s commitment to access, inclusion, and participation, advocating for our role as a vital cultural institution regionally and nationally.

�� We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in senior fundraising roles within arts, culture, heritage, or charity sectors.
• Brings exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management experience.
• Is adept at crafting compelling cases for support and persuasive funding proposals.
• Can develop creative, innovative approaches to income generation.
• Has experience managing budgets and delivering a strong return on investment.

�� Why Join Us?

At Storyhouse, you'll be part of a passionate team, working in one of the UK’s most exciting cultural organisations, delivering meaningful change in the community while advancing your career in a leadership role. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and make a real difference.

HUMEN, a groundbreaking charity preventing men from suffering in silence and dying too young, is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer in London to build upon the transformative work of our visionary founder CEO, River Hawkins.

Job Purpose
The CEO will lead HUMEN into its next phase of growth, expanding our reach and impact in providing safe spaces for men to talk, listen, and connect. You will be responsible for driving our mission forward with innovation and productivity. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies well as a strong background in advertising and marketing.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies, including experience with digital campaigns and online giving platform. Exceptional expertise in advertising and marketing is essential, with a focus on creating viral social media content and implementing multi-channel digital marketing initiatives.
Innovation will be key, as the ideal candidate should be able to pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact, such as leveraging artificial intelligence for fundraising and engagement. A strong grasp of data analytics and digital trends will be necessary to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving charitable sector.
The new CEO should be a tech-savvy leader, comfortable with emerging digital trends and platforms, and able to drive digital transformation across the organisation. This includes understanding the potential of technologies like blockchain for transparent donation tracking and exploring innovative concepts such as virtual reality experiences for donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a bold strategic plan to scale HUMEN's impact across the UK
• Expand The HUMEN Space 1-1 
• Cultivate partnerships with corporate entities, public figures, and other charities to amplify our message

Fundraising and Marketing

• Spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns that capture public attention and drive significant revenue growth
• Develop high-profile, multi-channel marketing initiatives that challenge societal norms around masculinity and mental health
• Create viral social media content that resonates with our target audience and increases engagement

Operational Excellence

As part of a small team, the CEO must be comfortable with getting involved in all aspects of the organisation's operations, including:

• Maintaining a flexible approach to work, ready to step in wherever needed
• Performing administrative tasks when necessary
• Manage a small team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of innovation and compassion
• Ensure financial sustainability through diverse income streams and prudent financial management
• Maintain the highest standards of governance and compliance

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of leading a fast-growing organisation, preferably in the charity sector
• Exceptional skills in advertising, marketing, and fundraising, with demonstrable success in creating high-impact campaigns
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets
• Experience in building and nurturing corporate partnerships

Personal Qualities

• Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Creative thinker with a flair for developing attention-grabbing initiatives
• Passionate advocate for men's mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences

About HUMEN and River Hawkins

HUMEN was founded by the River Hawkins who has revolutionised the approach to men's mental health. Through his innovative vision, HUMEN has created a preventative and non-clinical space for men to connect, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and mental health support.

The successful candidate will build upon River's groundbreaking work, which includes:

• Expanding The HUMEN Space 1-1, a unique model for men's mental health support
• Producing powerful and innovative campaigns featuring high-profile individuals discussing men's mental health
• Creating a movement that values inner health as much as outer health for men
• Fundraising a minimum of £600,000, with a 15% increase year on year

What We're Looking For

• We seek a leader who can match River Hawkins' innovative spirit and take HUMEN to new heights. The ideal candidate will:
• Launch daring campaigns that spark national conversations about men's mental health
• Create unexpected collaborations with brands and public figures to reach new audiences
• Develop immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and drive engagement
• Pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact and reach men in new ways

Fundraising Expertise

• The ideal CEO for HUMEN should possess:
• Extensive experience in leading and executing successful fundraising campaigns
• A strong network of potential donors, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners
• Proficiency in diverse fundraising methods, including digital campaigns, events, and major gift solicitation

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure HUMEN's financial sustainability and growth
• Personally engage in high-level donor cultivation and solicitation
• Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising materials and campaigns that resonate with HUMEN's mission

Demonstrated Fundraising Success

• The candidate should be able to showcase:
• A history of meeting or exceeding ambitious fundraising targets
• Experience in diversifying funding streams to create a robust and resilient financial foundation
• Success in securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships with significant donors

The ideal candidate will lead by example, showing that no task is beneath them and fostering a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck culture within the organisation. While this role is hybrid and primarily remote, we are a London-based charity, and the successful candidate must be based in London to attend in-person meetings and events as required. This hands-on approach will be crucial in maintaining HUMEN's agility and efficiency as it grows and expands its impact. By prioritising solid fundraising experience and innovative campaigning, HUMEN can ensure its next CEO will not only continue the visionary work of River Hawkins but also secure the financial resources necessary to expand the charity's impact on men's mental health across the UK and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity at the forefront of men's mental health, building on an exceptional foundation to create lasting change in society.

London Based Candidate Required

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to help women heal and thrive?

One25 is a Bristol-based charity supporting women to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community. The Supporter Development Manager is a key role to help achieve our ambitious fundraising goals.

We’re looking for someone who is an enthusiastic people person, a skilled team leader, has proven experience securing donation income over time, is well organised, and is a good team player with a collaborative approach.

Leading a small team of talented fundraisers, you’ll work with the Community Fundraiser, Fundraising and Engagement Officer and the Fundraising and Communications Assistant to deliver on our supporter promise.

This is a unique time to join our charity at a pivotal stage of growth. The Supporter Development Manager will work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager and be crucial in shaping our income growth strategy and growing our supporter base to achieve long-term sustainability for the charity. Join us in this exciting new chapter.

In this role you will:

· Be inspired as you see the real difference your work makes for marginalised women in Bristol and beyond.

· Champion the needs of women and spread awareness to effect change.

· Have autonomy to develop individual giving whilst also working closely with our Philanthropy Manager and Grants Manager to ensure a seamless approach.

· Get to know our fabulous supporters and play a key role in growing the One25 community.

· Be part of a passionate, creative and dedicated fundraising and communications team.

One25 is committed to being an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from ethnic minority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantage as these groups are underrepresented within our workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits: Generous leave allowances: 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; additional holiday linked with length of service, 2 days wellness leave; up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; plus, additional time off on any working days that fall during the Christmas and New Year closure.

Option to join the 4 Day Week pilot following successful completion of probation period (work 20% less for the same salary)

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity/partner pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Access to HSF Health Plan

Mental Health Champions

Reflective practice sessions

Cycle Scheme

Opt-out pension scheme.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (including occasional evening and weekend commitments). After successful completion of probation period, employees have the option to join the 4 Day Week pilot following (work 20% less for the same salary).

Salary: £36,447 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: This role will be a mixture of office-based and homeworking. We are open to options around this.

Applications by: Thursday 1 May at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 13 May

Start Date: As soon as possible

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!

Mikuyu Tanzania ( formerly known as Livingstone Tanzania Trust)  is looking for an individual based in the UK with fundraising expertise and experience to our maintain and grow our portfolio of small /medium trusts and foundations together with our individual giving donors.

As a charity we are embarking on a new phase of growth with programmes that focus on building school infrastructure, enhancing resources, developing WASH programmes and developing new sustainable livelihoods programmes in rural Tanzania. 

Duties: 

Trusts and Foundations ( up to £10,000 donations) 

● Research new trusts and foundations for donor opportunities 

● Develop and manage a pipeline of funders 

● Write, submit and follow up on applications 

● Manage the reporting schedule and any feedback requests 

● Manage the database 

Individual Donors 

● Steward individual donors to promote value for Mikuyu Tanzania 

● Grow the individual giving portfolio 

● Manage requests from new donors 

● Compile and distribute newsletters for individual donors 

● Manage the annual Big Give campaigns 

● Run any fundraising events as required 

Skills Required 

● Excellent organisational skills 

● Minimum 3 years’ experience of fundraising in the international development charity sector

● Excellent written and oral communication skills 

● Fluent in English 

● IT Literate preferably experience of Microsoft Office (Word; Excel, Powerpoint) Canva, Salesforce, Slack, Google Workspaces 

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead is responsible for overseeing income generation from corporate partners and growing high-value support from major donors to fund the vital work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

This newly created role will develop and implement strategies and plans across two areas:

• Oversee a team focused on building and maintaining corporate partnerships with businesses across our six-county operating region, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire.
• Engage major donors and secure transformative gifts both on an individual basis as well as part of a bespoke programme.  

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead will be responsible for ensuring effective prospecting and exceptional supporter stewardship, maximising income generation in the short, medium and long term.

The role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced high-value fundraiser to work in close collaboration with our CEO and senior leadership team, and Chair and wider board of Trustees, to develop these two key income streams.

The post holder will be creative, an outstanding communicator, and a natural networker, skilled in unlocking new opportunities and securing transformational five and six-figure gifts.

Job description

The SS Great Britian Trust is seeking a12-month, maternity cover, Development Manager to play a key role in maximising income for the SS Great Britain Trust through Corporate, Trust and individual fundraising. It's a really exciting time at the Trust as we are fundraising for a significant capital project, in addition to an award-winning education programme. You will have the opportunity to shape our fundraising plans and use your experience and expertise to develop and test new fundraising initiatives.

You will be a persuasive and influential communicator who likes building and deepening relationships with funders, and you will enjoy providing supportive line management to two fundraisers.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with experience of developing income streams and delivering funding against targets. You will help to deliver a programme of events (from breakfast meetings showcasing items in the archive to evening events with shanty singers!) to engage with potential supporters and build relationships with new funders.

You will have brilliant writing skills and be able to develop excellent funding bids, alongside building effective working relationships with different teams, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Key duties:

• Work with the Director of Development to grow income across a range of income streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.
• Lead the team in prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines across income streams and driving new funding approaches.
• Maximise opportunities with Corporate supporters. Work to develop existing Corporate Partnerships, and identify opportunities for growth and achieve new income across Memberships, Sponsorship and Corporate Trusts and Foundations.
• Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets, and amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.

About the SS Great Britain Trust

In the 54 years since the SS Great Britain returned to Bristol, the SS Great Britian Trust has taken forward the work of the pioneering volunteers who saved the ship, transforming a rusting hulk into one of the city’s leading visitor attractions and a groundbreaking story of maritime history and conservation.  We are rated as one of the top 20 museums in the UK, with over 80 staff, more than 150 volunteers and approximately 140,000 visitors per year.

To apply

Please visit our website to download the Applicant Pack and Application Form. 

For queries, or if you require the documents in an alternative format, please contact us directly.

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday 9 April. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 April.

Our working culture is collaborative, friendly and inclusive and everyone at the SS Great Britain Trust is encouraged to learn and grow with the company. We offer competitive staff benefits, a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and services to support staff wellbeing. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

We’re looking for a part-time Grants and Trusts Officer (2.5 days a week). Office or home based, they will be a vital member of our fundraising team, working closely with programme staff and the CEO to continue to grow grant funding for our work – shaping funding bids, managing grants and reporting, and building relationships with funders and funding networks. 

Purpose of role:

Increasing and diversifying the sources of grant funding for A Rocha UK’s work is key to our fundraising strategy. The Grants and Trusts Offi cer will play a key role identifying, securing, and managing grants from a range of sources, including small trusts, large foundations, and Church denominations. In doing so, they will work closely with programme staff , CEO and Finance Director to develop funding bids, and coordinate closely with other members of the fundraising team, such as the Major Donor Offi cer. They will also manage occasional legacies. The successful candidate will have previous experience securing funds from trusts, as well as excellent writing skills, an interest in the environment and an active Christian faith.

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