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Are you interested in meeting people and building relationships with supporters? Are you enthusiastic, positive, creative, and organised? If this is you, why not consider joining our team?
As a Community Fundraiser for MyVision Oxfordshire, you will be playing an integral part of the fundraising team, leading on our work with supporters in the community and supporting the team to fulfil its income targets.
MyVision Oxfordshire is a long-established charity supporting anyone in the county living with sight loss.
We provide a range of services across Oxfordshire including:
- Information & Advice
- Equipment Provision
- Technology Training
- Befriending and Counselling
- Clubs, Groups, and Sporting Activities
- Children’s events
- And much more
Job Title: Community Fundraiser
Hours: 14-21 per week, flexible working arrangements available, including term-time only. The duties will be scalable depending on the hours.
Starting salary: £27,000 Full Time Equivalent (depending on hours: 14 – £10,800. 21 – £16,200)
Starting Annual Leave: 25 days Full Time Equivalent (depending on hours) Increased after 3-years service.
Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period)
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Base: Home based, with travel requirements across Oxfordshire
Closing Date: 12noon 18th November 2024
Interview Date: 27th November, in person at Bradbury Lodge, Oxford.
Job Purpose:
To develop and implement strategies to raise funds through community engagement and events. You will work with the fundraising team to identify opportunities, build relationships, and execute fundraising initiatives that support MyVision Oxfordshire’s objective of supporting visually impaired people in the county.
Duties:
- Engage with the community and build relationships with our supporters.
- Organise and support fundraising events (to include community and challenge events).
- Work with our Communications Officer and other colleagues to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
- Represent MyVision Oxfordshire at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility.
- Develop and maintain database, ensuring accurate records of supporter interactions, contributions, and preferences.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices.
Other duties:
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Attend relevant training.
- Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
- Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager or the Chief Executive.
- There may, on occasion, be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings.
Please evidence how you meet the person specifications within your covering letter, using no more than 500 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to work for a leading charity based in South East London. This is a permanent role within the hospice’s busy Fundraising team, responsible for planning and executing a variety of challenge events to support the hospice’s vital work in the local community.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Develop and deliver a diverse and successful calendar of challenge events, including third-party and hospice-led events such as marathons, skydives, and overseas treks
- Provide excellent stewardship and personalised communication to event participants, ensuring long-term supporter engagement
- Work collaboratively with the Community & Events Manager and the Communications and Marketing teams to create engaging marketing materials and event plans
- Ensure all events comply with Health and Safety, GDPR, and Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice standards
- Manage event budgets, track KPIs, and report on income and costs against targets
- Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and partners, such as tour operators and event organisers
- Conduct post-event evaluations to capture insights, improve future events, and maximise supporter retention
Ideal candidate profile:
- Proven experience in event management, ideally in a fundraising or charity environment
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters
- Knowledge of GDPR regulations and event compliance standards
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in building relationships with stakeholders and providing outstanding customer care
Agency reference number: J84508
Location: South East London
Salary: £26,080 – £29,800 per annum
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Office-based, with occasional flexibility
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out!
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency, welcoming applications from all candidates.
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35 hours per week or part time job share (including some weekends and evenings)
£25,440 per annum (salary will be pro rata for part time hours)
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our team.
Reporting to the Community Fundraising and Events Manager, you will work as part of a team to generate vital income through professional community stewardship and organising fundraising events and activity in a role where no two days are the same!
You will support the local community, our supporters and volunteers, nurturing relationships and working with key partners and stakeholders to maximise income generation opportunities, attending Hospice run and community organised events.
You will be joining a friendly team who will support you and help you to develop your skills. To be successful, you will be a flexible team player, with some previous fundraising experience, ideally within a community setting. You will be available to work evenings and weekends, be a good organiser, have excellent customer service skills and an outgoing, friendly personality with a passion for fun and success.
You will need to be physically fit and able to safely move and handle event equipment, some of which is heavy. You will also need a driving licence (category B+E), access to a vehicle and be over 25 (an insurance requirement to drive the Hospice van).
Please note that we will be running this as a rolling recruitment and selection process during the recruitment campaign therefore please submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Closing Date: Position is open until filled.
Interview Date: Rolling Interviews
About the Hospice
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area.
We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person-centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
In return for your skills and experience, you can expect:
- To join a supportive and caring team
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking at the Hospice
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
- Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
- Excellent on-site catering facilities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
This appointment is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We provide free, compassionate care to adults in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas living with a life-limiting illness.
We are incredibly delighted to be working with Community Hospice in their search for an excellent Challenge Events Fundraiser. Community Hospice seeks to support people to live as well as they can, for as long as they can.
The postholder will play a key role in a busy fundraising team, responsible for maximising engagement, support and income generation through third-party and hospice-led bespoke challenge events. As part of the role, you will lead the charge in executing a variety of unique and high-impact fundraising activities – ensuring that every event delights our supporters. You will create thoughtful stewardship plans to maximise on experience, lifetime engagement and income generated. You will also undertake post event data analysis for every event, reporting against KPIs, costs against budget and capturing learnings.
To be successful in the role of Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will need:
- At least one year experience in a similar role, with experience in a working environment of interfacing with a variety of people and delivering excellent customer care.
- Experience of working to targets and identifying opportunities for development.
- An understanding of the hospice and the services that it provides, with understanding of the importance of excellent donor care processes.
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Onsite, London
Deadline: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
To coordinate and grow York Mind’s community and events fundraising income through effective networking, event, and volunteer coordination.
This role sits within our Corporate Wellbeing Service team, where you will mainly work alongside our Head of Corporate Wellbeing Services and Corporate Fundraiser, to generate income for the charity through community engagement and events. You will be responsible for meeting the annual community and events income target. The role will require someone with strong organisational skills, and prior experience as a Fundraiser in another organisation. You will divide your time between developing, planning, and running events, supporting people to raise money on behalf of York Mind, and creating new relationships in the community, such as with schools and sports clubs. We have an annual calendar of both internal and external events, including our annual Mental Elf run, as well as challenges such as the York 10k and Yorkshire Marathon. Your role will be to fill events, and effectively steward and support people to raise as much money as possible through their participation. As part of your role in event coordination, you will be responsible for our fundraising volunteer base, including recruitment and effective utilisation of volunteers at our various events. Flexibility will be key, as some events happen on evenings and weekends. Another important part of this role will be engaging and developing relationships with community supporters. You should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy getting out and about in the community (eg. sports clubs/community organisations) to grow our supporter base and look after those who we currently work with. Finally, the Corporate Wellbeing Services Team work collaboratively and therefore you should be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to support others in their roles to ensure the effective running of the whole department. For example, you may be involved in running campaigns and referring individuals to our training courses. This will require someone who is adaptable and supportive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
One of the oldest hospices in the country, for over 50 years St Joseph’s Hospice has been passionate about providing high-quality, professional nursing care within a peaceful, home from home environment.
"My father-in-law spent the last few weeks of his life there and the care he and his family received was second to none. Being perfectly honest when my turn comes if I am not lucky enough to die peacefully in my sleep then this is where I would want to be.".
Surrounded by 12 acres of beautiful woodland garden the hospice cares for around 200 patients, and their families, every year from across a diverse geographical area, which includes Sefton, Liverpool and West Lancashire. All of the invaluable services the hospice provides, which include bereavement services, are entirely free of charge to patients and their families despite costing around £10k per day to run, so the hospice is largely dependent on fundraised income.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Community & Events Fundraiser to join the ambitious and dedicated Fundraising Team at the hospice.
The Role
As a Community & Events Fundraiser you will be responsible for developing and implementing a programme of vibrant, commercially successful fundraising events. Duties will include:
- Managing community fundraising and building relationships with donors to maximise income.
- Recruiting and managing the Fundraising volunteers.
- Supporting the Income & Business Development Manager in delivering the annual objectives and targets.
- Attending third party fundraising events to offer support and promote the hospice within the community
The Person
To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will have excellent people skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others. Proven experience of fundraising and events would be ideal, however we are keen to hear from people with transferable backgrounds including volunteering, business development/ sales or account management.
You will have a creative and proactive approach to all areas of work, with the capability to successfully lead a team by example and collaborate with others. You will also have superb numeracy and planning skills with a flair for social media.
With strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for fundraising, community and events, this could be the next rewarding step in your fundraising career.
Why St Joseph’s Hospice?
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the small but mighty fundraising team to really make your mark and be part of setting the fundraising agenda at St Joseph’s. This is a role with scope for development for the right candidate. The Hospice also offers a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking.
If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time. Whilst this role is based at the hospice in Thornton, you will be out and about meeting potential donors/supporters therefore a Driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. There is also flexibility to work some of the time at home. The role will also involve attendance at events – some of which occurring out of hours – evenings and weekends – in the local area.
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
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Job Title: Events Fundraising Officer
Reports to: Challenge Events Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9-5pm (including some evening and weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (home-based and Alton, Hampshire two days a week)
Salary: £27,000- £29,000 (depending on experience)
Role purpose: You will be leading on a number of the charity’s large events, overseeing on the day event logistics, marketing, planning and fundraiser stewardship. All with the aim of increasing potential income from participants.
Outside of specific fundraising projects, you will be responsible for building long term relationships with a wide range of supporters across challenge initiatives alongside third party suppliers. You will be expected to respond to enquiries as they come in and ensuring the best customer experience possible. You will also lend your experience and skills to supporting the wider fundraising plans.
Role context: Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity. We have an ambition to engage and support more kidney patients over the next three years. Our fundraising strategy will play an integral role in allowing us to reach more kidney patients than ever before.
You will report to the Challenge Event Manager as your direct report.
The Fundraising team is part of the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Directorate, led by the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications.
There are no line management responsibilities with this role.
The structure of our team is flat – we don’t believe in hierarchies based on job titles. You will have the opportunity to work with and influence everyone in the team, regardless of their seniority.
Core Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, management, and execution of various fundraising events from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and income goals.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for each event as needed.
- Spearhead long-term strategies for specific areas of responsibility.
- Oversee event budgets, managing expenses and revenue targets.
- Ensure exceptional stewardship for all event participants.
- Collaborate with other fundraising teams, providing specialised support and guidance.
- Maintain expertise in event-related health and safety, insurance and delivery logistics.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in the sector.
- Play an active role in annual planning and quarterly forecasting, with accountability for individual event performance.
- Cultivate positive relationships with external suppliers, ensuring contract compliance.
- Evaluate event outcomes and generate comprehensive post-event reports, incorporating insights for future planning.
- Identify sponsorship opportunities to enhance revenue streams.
- Take responsibility for all compliance tasks, including documentation related to health and safety, insurance, and risk management, safeguarding the charity's reputation.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and committed Community and Events Fundraising team. We are looking for someone who is experienced in project management and implementation of ambitious supporter retention and stewardship programmes to maximize income generation. We are looking for someone who is creative, ambitious, and passionate about ensuring an excellent supporter experience, to help us drive income growth. This is a new role, offering you the opportunity to truly bring your strengths to it.
As the Community and Events Retention Officer, you will be an excellent communicator, a strategic thinker, take a test and learn approach and be able to demonstrate success of your strategies against KPIs and clear income targets. You'll be joining a team of friendly and passionate fundraisers, and you'll be supported to develop your skills and personal development plans.
This is a permanent full-time position based either at our new Headquarters: -The Salvation Army, Territorial Headquarters, 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ, or flexible agile working from home.
Our exciting new building provides a more effective workplace to help The Salvation Army better achieve its mission. Applicants must be able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.
Applicants must be able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
Closing date: 10th November 2024 at 23.59pm
Interview date: To be confirmed - weekly on an ongoing basis - You are encouraged to apply early.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
EVENTS OFFICER
Closing Date: 15 November 2024
Interview date: 25 November 2024
Department: Income Generation & Marketing
Hours: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Pay Band F £23,042 – £29,961 per annum
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Events Officer to join our Income Generation Team.
Are you an experienced, event fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters and wanting to make a difference?
If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as our Events Officer.
Working to support the Birmingham Hospice brand, this varied role will lead on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of events and challenges including fun runs, adrenaline seeking challenges and in memory events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email.
Reporting directly to the Senior Events Manager this role will work to grow the income generation and profile of the charity through effective administration, supporter engagement and marketing of the events calendar, ensuring maximum participation and income is achieved. This role will allow you to use your creativity to proactively seek new income generation opportunities through event management. You will be a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a portfolio of events with proven success of reaching and exceeding participant and income targets. You should also have knowledge and experience of working with a range of external suppliers and volunteers and have a proven ability to build relationships at all levels. Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Your role in our mission…..
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, and working alongside some of the most talented fundraising professionals in the sector, you will support and guide individuals who raise funds and volunteer for Marie Curie in our communities, helping them reach their goals and, in turn, raise essential funds for our cause.
The role of a Community Fundraiser is incredibly diverse. You will assist people raising money through third-party events, support local participation in national campaigns like The Great Daffodil Appeal, recruit and guide fundraising groups and volunteers, engage small businesses and corporate partners, and encourage individuals to take on their own fundraising challenges.
You'll witness firsthand the incredible efforts of our fundraisers and develop strong relationships with truly inspiring people. The impact of a Community Fundraiser extends far beyond the initial interaction. You could be the spark that inspires someone to champion Marie Curie as their workplace's Charity of the Year or to include us in their will, creating a lasting legacy. The ripple effect of your work is profound!
This role is ideal for you if you enjoy:
Delivering exceptional supporter experiences and customer service
- Connecting with people via email, phone, and in person
- Empowering others to meet their goals and exceed their expectations
- Juggling multiple tasks, solving problems, and thinking on your feet
- Building relationships with a wide range of individuals
- Being a team player and thinking creatively about how to support your colleagues across the charity
Please see the full job description here:
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: 11 November 2024
Salary: £25,600 - £28,444
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based: Kent (homebased role with occasional travel to Caterham)
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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Are you a enthusiastic and self-motivated Fundraiser with the ability to write compelling, high quality applications? Would you like to help give animals a better life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trusts Fundraiser to contribute significantly to the development of income generation at Raystede. You will expand our existing programme of Trusts support by creating persuasive applications and undertaking effective research, with the aim of securing funding for a variety of core costs and capital projects.
This is an exciting role as you will help our Funders to engage deeply with our work, and the lives of the animals in our care, as you present tailored cases for support and gratifying evaluations.
An excellent storyteller with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to interpret financial data and funding criteria, as well as strategically plan for existing and future funding needs. You may have experience of Trusts in another fundraising role, or perhaps you’re also an animal-loving fundraiser, or someone who researches, complies and writes reports professionally.
You will also be responsible for setting up a stewardship plan for Trust Supporters and building and maintaining relationships over the phone, through written communications, and on-site or at events. You will be supported in delivering excellent stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have autonomy to plan your time and manage and grow the Trusts & Foundations pipeline. You will be encouraged to take an innovative approach to stewardship and be supported to continue your professional development.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise multiple projects strategically
- Have inspirational and concise report-writing skills
- Have strong research abilities and excellent record-keeping
- Can network and build relationships at a senior level, internally and externally
- Have good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications
- Want to make a real, tangible impact to the lives of animals
- Have the passion and drive to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything you do
About Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Raystede is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary, and give people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Raystede is Sussex’s biggest animal welfare charity, with nearly 70 years’ experience of caring for and rehoming animals. Uniquely, we care for a huge range of animals - from dogs, cats and donkeys to rabbits, parrots and alpacas. Our experience, expertise and partnerships enable us to deliver an exceptional quality of care for the animals we help. Many of the animals have been neglected, abused or exploited. Raystede helps most of the animals find new homes but also provides life-long sanctuary for elderly horses and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Raystede provides love and safety to those animals that would have nowhere else to go.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation and Engagement Team as an Assistant Community Fundraiser!
As an Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be an integral part of supporting the Community Fundraising team to reach their annual income target. You will oversee the running of the Kinross fundraising office, including stock management and managing a small team of volunteers. You will help support the team by co-ordinating supporter and volunteer communications, and attend fundraising events when required.
About You
- Experience in an office or customer facing environment
- Ability to work independently within the role, under your own initiative and cooperatively as part of the Community fundraising team.
- Excellent administration skills with a sound working knowledge of CRM databases, Windows-based software, including Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with experience of managing multiple projects at any given time, prioritising and meeting agreed deadlines.
- Ability to vary communication style (both written and verbal) to reflect the needs of the audience.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of adhering to data handling/GDPR laws and codes of conduct
- Current Driving Licence and access to a car
Further Information and How to Apply
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.
Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together because no-one should face the death of their child alone. As Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.
This role will be based in the Kinross office, with some hybrid working along with travel to other CHAS sites as required for meetings and for picking up / dropping off materials with supporters.
Please note that a driving licence and access to a car will be essential for this role. In a community fundraising role, there will be a requirement to transport yourself and materials between sites, including cash. This is an essential task.
Follow the link below to find more information including:
· Full job description
· Full list of benefits
· Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
· Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Metro has been improving the quality of life for blind and partially sighted people for 50 years through sport and social activities. We recently won The Kings Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent of an MBE for charities and the highest recognition a charity can receive. We are looking for a self motivated Fundraiser with good communication skills to join our charity, working closely with the CEO to develop and update the fundraising strategy in order to sustain good income generation. Some travel may be required to attend meetings or sporting activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Trust and Grants Fundraiser
Location - Sheffield City Centre/Hybrid
Salary - £28,417 pro rata
Department - Fundraising Team
Hours - 15 per week
Line Manager - Fundraising Manager
Summary of the Role
As a Trust and Grant Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in securing funds from various trusts, foundations, and grant-making organisations to support the mission and projects of Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homeless charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching potential funding sources, developing compelling grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors.
You will spend time researching grants to apply for and build relationships with award funding bodies. In addition, you will need to develop relationships with the different projects at Roundabout to know what they need funding and to interpret the results to feedback to funders.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive research, crafting persuasive grant proposals, and fostering meaningful relationships with donors to drive the organisation's fundraising success.
You will be joining a fast paced and fun team of five fundraisers who work across all fundraising disciplines.
Key accountabilities
- Conduct thorough and targeted research to identify potential trust, foundation, and grant opportunities aligned with Roundabout's mission and specific projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.
- Stay connected with evolving trends in grant-making, philanthropy, and social services to maximize funding potential.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and relevant staff to gather insights and data necessary for creating compelling grant proposals and evaluations.
- Craft clear, concise, and impactful grant proposals that effectively articulate Roundabout's objectives, strategies, and the profound impact of our initiatives for young homeless people in South Yorkshire.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and funding bodies through regular communication and engagement.
- Establish a deep understanding of the philanthropic priorities and interests of potential funders to tailor proposals effectively.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors, maintaining transparency and accountability.
- Monitor grant progress, adherence to project timelines, and compliance with grant agreements, while proactively addressing any challenges that may arise.
- Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
- Prepare monthly report on applications and results.
- Responsible for own administration including accurate recording of all applications, responses and communications on the CRM database.
- Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms.
- Collaborate with other fundraising and communication teams to create a cohesive and strategic approach to outreach and engagement.
- Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences.
- Work with the Community and Events Fundraisers to ensure fundraising and volunteer spaces for events are filled as well as securing sponsorship.
- Ensure that all aspects of Roundabout’s fundraising are carried out safely and in accordance with the law, Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice and Roundabout’s policies.
- Work with the Communications team to use social media to raise awareness of our fundraising activities and events.
Other duties
- Appropriate duties required by the CEO and Fundraising Manager.
- Act in the best interests of Roundabout at all times.
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Charity’s values.
- Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to supporters, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- To participate in training and undertake appropriate learning and development, as identified through appraisal and regular reviews with line manager.
- Represent the Charity as required, including external events, and be willing to work outside core office hours (evenings/weekends) as and when required.
- Actively promote the Charity’s wider fundraising opportunities wherever appropriate.
This job description covers the current range of duties and is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Roundabout’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, The Charity reserves the right to change this job description.
The post-holder will be expected to adhere to relevant professional obligations and Codes of Conduct.
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements.
- Experience in using Windows-based software packages such as Excel and CRM Systems with experience of analysing spreadsheets.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey Roundabout's mission compellingly and provide excellent donor care.
- Knowledge of the legislative environment within which charities and trusts operate (Data Protection, etc.)
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify and leverage funding opportunities effectively.
Personal Attributes
- Creative and innovative; proactive and positive attitude; resilient; able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Passionate about social justice, community development and supporting young people
- Be approachable and responsive to requests with the ability to quickly build a rapport & working relationship with stakeholders at all levels
- Desire to fully commit to and contribute to Roundabouts Visions, Values and Objectives
- A professional approach and willingness to promote fundraising and wider organisation
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively, working both on own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Passionate about the voluntary sector, and up-to-date with the latest developments
- Ability to take ownership of problems and find sustainable solutions; use innovation to meet challenges
- Ability to manage both proactive and reactive work, prioritising and working to tight deadlines
How to Apply
Please visit our website to download an application form. CV's will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications - 28th October 2024
Successful candidates informed of outcome - 29th October 2024 – shortlisting
Proposed Interview - 5th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are offering a great opportunity for an experienced Community and Events Fundraiser in order to help cultivate relationships with and for community and event fundraising activities, grow the current programme of events, increase income generation and foster long-term supporters. You will be able to communicate with people at all levels and adapt to changing priorities. The ability to work flexibly (including occasional unsocial hours) is vital and we’ll offer flexibility in return.
Our values
At BeyondAutism we are:
Dedicated to delivering excellence
Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations.
Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour
Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals.
Respectful Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity. Proud to challenge Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating.
Community Engagement and Fundraising
Proactively seek new 'in aid of' supporters in the local community including local companies, schools and clubs
Build relationships and steward local community groups, memberships and associations to encourage ongoing engagement
Support the delivery of community challenge events Ensure that fundraising activity complies with relevant legal requirements
Any other duties which may reasonably be required of the post
Utilise the donor database to develop and manage supporter relations Support the management of online fundraising platforms and help and encourage supporters (individual and corporate) in using these to maximise revenue
Support the creation of engaging and innovative storytelling content for multi-channel use, aiding the planning and delivery of online fundraising campaigns
Assist the creation of marketing materials including fundraising packs, posters and website copy to recruit supporters and advertise events
To be an ambassador for BeyondAutism Planning, Monitoring and financial management: Contribute to and deliver against annual targets and budgets
Ensure that accurate, up to date financial and supporter records are maintained and are accessible Receive, record, bank and process income and ensure that strict financial controls are maintained
To fulfil the administrative elements of the post Keep clear, accurate records relating to all fundraising events and activities Manage and maintain the donor database and ensure all donations, communications, and gifts are accurately logged using Raiser Edge
Provide first class supporter engagement through telephone calls, meetings, letters and ensuring all supporters are thanked and acknowledged in a timely manner
To fulfil any other responsibilities of the post including Demonstrating commitment to BeyondAutism’s mission statement and aims Attending internal or external meetings as required
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the charity and its services. The post holder will be expected to undertake other reasonably appropriate duties as requested by the line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.