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We are recruiting a Legacy Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ legacy income by creating and implementing a multi-year legacy strategy, planning and delivering activities in this area and managing residuary, specific and pecuniary cases. 

What you will do: 

• Develop and implement a legacy strategy and operational plan for long term growth.

• Research and develop new legacy activities and create a marketing plan. Project manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of activities central to the legacy marketing program, including: direct mail, email marketing, digital, social media, events, and the promotion of tribute funds and free will services.

• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager and communications team to develop a compelling legacy proposition and produce a suite of legacy and in memory marketing materials that can be used to engage and inspire supporters to take the next step in their legacy giving, including sharing inspiring, compelling case studies to support legacy marketing and in memory activity, including gathering stories from legacy and in memory supporters.

• Work across income generation and with other departments to identify and target legacy prospects within the existing supporter base and other potential legacy audiences across all of PAPYRUS’ networks.

• Identify opportunities to cross promote legacy and in memory giving to supporters as well as any activity from across the charity that could provide appropriate cultivation and stewardship opportunities for existing and prospective Legacy and In Memory supporters.

• Provide teams with relevant, engaging and impactful content, messaging or resources for inclusion in cross-team supporter communications.

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above

• Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity 

• Proven track record of effective relationship management with donors/ fundraisers

• Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately 

• Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports. 

• Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database. 

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role. 

Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23) 

Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: Permanent 

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details. 

Closing date: 19th July 2024 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible. 

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments. 

As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of our passionate and talented philanthropy team. You will proactively manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income in support of The Salvation Army’s programme of work in England and Wales, helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society and fighting against injustice. 

The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government. We are working in the heart of communities supporting those who have experienced human trafficking and homelessness, people who are struggling with debt and unemployment and those recovering from addiction.

Key Responsibilities: As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by the excellent stewardship of supporters.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
• Strong writing skills and creative approaches
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment

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

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

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 Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024

As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of our passionate and talented philanthropy team. You will proactively manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income in support of The Salvation Army’s programme of work in England and Wales, helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society and fighting against injustice.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government. We are working in the heart of communities supporting those who have experienced human trafficking and homelessness, people who are struggling with debt and unemployment and those recovering from addiction.

Key Responsibilities: As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by the excellent stewardship of supporters. 

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
• Strong writing skills and creative approaches
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment

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

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

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 Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Please note; this is a 12 months fixed term position, with a possibility of extension

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024

Are you looking for a career that makes you feel good?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference supporting a values-led, award winning, disability charity.

As our Events & Community Fundraiser, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. As our lead community fund-raiser, you also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our fundraising partners and Charity of the Year partnerships. Your work will be supported by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team and a new post of social media apprentice. You might be looking to make the shift from a corporate role to one that fills your heart or looking to use your skills to help others; if so this might be the role for you!

About You

If you would like to join a well-loved, trusted and ambitious charity, transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

· Some experience in community fundraising, event planning and marketing and building trusted relationships with supporters

· Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically

· Experience working to and meeting targets

· A high level of empathy and ambition for our cause

About MK SNAP

MK SNAP is an award-winning values-led charity; established for over 30 years providing education and work training for adults with learning disabilities from our stunning purpose build training centre in Milton Keynes.

What Can We Offer

· A supportive and values-led place to work with opportunities to grow and develop

· A competitive salary up to £29,000pa (FTE) plus generous pension and holiday entitlement

· Investment in your professional development & training

· Flexibility – hybrid and flexible hours will be considered

Find out more by calling to arrange a visit or see website for application pack. We operate a strict safer recruitment policy; roles are subject to Enhanced DBS and we do not accept CV’s.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and established health and social care charity. As a Grant and Community Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team, helping us secure the funding necessary to sustain and enhance our vital services, primarily in the Bedfordshire area. You’ll be at the forefront of our Business Development strategies, identifying and capitalising on new funding opportunities to support our capacity-building initiatives and strategic ambitions. 

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, coupled with in-community engagements. There will be endless opportunities to work closely with a diverse network of funders, our dedicated frontline staff, participants, residents, and community members. This role is pivotal in cultivating relationships and elevating the visibility of our charity’s mission, to generate new and sustainable income streams.

This role offers variety and challenges for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5/5.30, hybrid working with travel across our services, which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. For this position, most of the travel will be within Bedfordshire. This role will be based from our Penrose Synergy office in Luton.  

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with a flair for income generation and a commitment to making a difference. You will enjoy engaging with people and be willing to embed yourself within the communities in which Social Interest Group delivers its services. You will be able to hit the ground running, with skills in sales and fundraising and the ability to write articulately and persuasively about the great work that the charity does. 

We are a passionate organisation that truly cares about the people, residents, and participants we support. Therefore, you will need to have a keen interest in and understanding of the complexities some of our residents and participants face and be able to showcase the services that support them in a compelling way to funders and the community. 

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Fundraising Team is currently the size of 3 (Yourself, the Grant Manager & Writer, and the Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications). You will report to the Grant Manager & Writer. 

We are part of the larger Business Development Team, which includes professionals specialising in Bids and Tenders, Sales, Marketing, and Communications. This diverse group of people brings together a wide range of strengths, unique qualities, and interests. The team is driven by collaboration and shared respect for each person’s expertise and contributions.  

What do we offer?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Monthly all staff webinars with direct access for Q&A's with the leadership team, including the CEO
• Opportunity to grow your network, contribute to SIG's growth, and be part of the wider teams within the organisation 

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities, this can include in a fundraising and/or sales capacity which has direct transferrable skills.  
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to travel to various services and locations for visits and events
• Ability to carry out research and lead on outreach and partnership building initiatives in various locations which can include locations of rural communities
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people who experience multiple complex disadvantages

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FUNDRAISING

• Be a point of contact for fundraising, ensuring a positive experience for funders and managing financial transactions to agreed fundraising policies and processes.
• Develop a regional Grant Programme, focusing on unrestricted income and feeding into fundraising management reporting. 
• Identify, research, and communicate income and partnership opportunities, working proactively with colleagues across the Group to scope fundable initiatives that provide added value. 
• Work alongside the team to develop high-quality grant funding applications, cases for support, and budgets. Complete the end-to-end process, ensuring all applications are thorough and competitive.
• Oversee grant reporting and invoicing, ensuring prompt fulfilment in line with all grant agreements and reporting requirements, liaising with relevant teams across the Group. 
• Plan, implement and manage various campaigns and activities, which may include but are not limited to local events, national events, outreach, and fundraising opportunities.

PARTNERSHIP BUILDING

• Attend networking events to build engagement and partnerships with local and national organisations.
• Build a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines. Provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of relevant news and updates by SIG.
• Support partners in fundraising endeavours and signposting to new and existing opportunities.

A full list of responsibilities can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we would like, but not essential:

• Previous experience in writing successful grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations
• Previous experience working in a customer-facing role
• Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline which can include Marketing, English, Business Management
• Experience in a similar size organisation and/or charity sector organisation
• Confidence in presenting to varying audiences
• Proficiency in navigating online and offline fundraising tools and systems
• Knowledge of Health and Social Care, Best Practice, and the support needs of vulnerable people within society

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Our Values

Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people

Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential

Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff

Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Job description

Relationship Fundraiser

£28,137.13 per annum

North Yorkshire Hospice Care Sites (Harrogate & Thirsk)/Hybrid

Closing Date: 23rd July 2024

Hours per week: 30 to 37.5 Hours

Contract type: Permanent

Interviews will take place in Harrogate at the end of July (date To be confirmed)

Do you enjoy using your communication skills to develop lasting relationships with individuals? Are you passionate about local hospice care?

North Yorkshire Hospice Care (known to its local communities as either Saint Michael’s Hospice, Herriot Hospice or Just ‘B’) has a great opportunity for someone to join their fabulous Fundraising Team as a Relationship Fundraiser. If you are energetic, passionate, and looking to develop a career in fundraising whilst ensuring everyone has access to local hospice care, emotional wellbeing and bereavement support, this role is for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for proactive candidates with experience working within Individual Giving, In Memory or Legacy giving, to work in a growing area of the charity. With a varied workload, as a Relationship Fundraiser you will help secure a crucial source of income for the charity.

The Relationship Fundraiser will cultivate and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as individual donors, to ensure a positive experience for all supporters of North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Each day in this role will be unique, involving activities such as planning upcoming appeals, meeting with recently bereaved families, or promoting the importance of legacy gifts. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and has a keen eye for detail.

We are looking for individuals who are personable, have a positive attitude, and can empathise with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include –

• Supporting in-memorium donors through their giving journey
• Help the creation of regular giving appeals
• Grow income and support donor stewardship from general donations received
• Be an ambassador for legacy giving, growing awareness internally and building number of legacy pledgers
• Build and maintain strong, personal relationships with stakeholders to ensure life-time giving
• Work with the team across the other fundraising specialisms to contribute to a cohesive approach to fundraising

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

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Benefits include (subject to eligibility): -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
• Lifestyle discounts and savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff support
• Free group life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Free car parking at Crimple House location.

Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice make up registered charity North Yorkshire Hospice Care. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to people across North Yorkshire and beyond.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

Job Description

Relationship Fundraiser

1.0 Job Purpose

The Relationship Fundraiser plays a crucial role in supporting the Relationship Manager in advancing North Yorkshire Hospice Care’s mission by assisting in the enhancement and management of relationships with individual donors.

The Relationship Fundraiser will assist in identifying potential donors, understanding their motivations, and contributing to tailored engagement strategies. Through these efforts, the fundraiser will help to ensure donors feel valued and connected to the charity's cause.

This role will primarily focus on growing and maintaining various fundraising avenues, including in memory, regular giving, facilitating legacy gifts or bequests in wills, and singular donations. The role aims to maximise opportunities for donor engagement and individual giving.

2.0 Key Tasks

• In-Memorium Fundraising Support: Assist in implementing sensitive and impactful strategies to encourage donations in memory of loved ones, ensuring memories are honoured and families and friends are supported throughout their giving journey.
• Regular Giving Support: Aid in driving the regular giving program to secure a sustainable income stream. This will involve supporting in creating tailored appeals, managing communications, and contributing to enhancing donor satisfaction and retention through regular updates and engagements.
• General Donations Assistance: Provide support in overseeing the process for general donations, maximising the ease and effectiveness of one-time and ongoing contributions. This may include assisting in campaign management, donor acknowledgment, and contributing to leveraging special events and anniversaries to inspire giving.
• Donor Relationship Support: Help build and maintain strong, personal relationships with donors through consistent, thoughtful communication and recognition strategies. Utilise CRM to track donor interactions, preferences, and history to tailor approaches and increase donor engagement.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with the Relationship Manager and other teams within the charity, such as marketing, events, and volunteer management, to contribute to a cohesive and comprehensive fundraising approach.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Assist in evaluating and refining fundraising strategies and processes to optimize donor engagement, retention, and revenue generation.
• Legacy Giving Ambassador: Act as an ambassador for legacy giving both internally and externally. Work with the Relationship Manager on creating internal awareness materials and promoting legacy giving initiatives to external stakeholders.
• Case Study Recruitment: Collaborate with the marketing team on the recruitment of case studies suitable for various areas of work, showcasing the impact of donations and legacy gifts.
• Personalized Stewardship: Maintain strong relationships with supporters through personalised stewardship, adhering to relevant supporter journeys to ensure ongoing engagement and support.
• Reporting: Regularly report against agreed objectives and key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Legacy Product Promotion: Continuously identify opportunities to promote legacy products across multiple channels to encourage legacy giving.
• Communication with Legators: Communicate with legators and families regarding potential pledges and provide aftercare once a gift in the will has been donated to North Yorkshire Hospice Care.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key results/objectives/measures of success

KR 1: Strengthening Relationships and Collaborations for Effective Fundraising Materials

SM 1:Successfully coordinate with the Relationship Manager and Marketing team to launch a legacy campaign which aligns with Hospice UK’s national campaign, maximising visibility and impact.

SM 2: Execute general donation and regular giving campaigns as outlined in the work plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and achieving the financial year’s budget targets. Collaborate closely with the Relationship Manager and Marketing team to develop compelling messaging and materials for these campaigns.

KR 2: Enhancing In-Memorium (IMO) Fundraising through Community Engagement

SM 1: Strengthen existing relationships and establish new partnerships with funeral directors across the community. Collaborate with them to promote IMO fundraising initiatives and ensure families receive appropriate support and guidance in honouring their loved ones through donations.

SM 2: Foster strong relationships with internal staff members, empowering them to become advocates for IMO and legacy fundraising efforts. Provide training and resources to ensure staff are knowledgeable and confident in promoting these initiatives to donors and supporters, maximising engagement, and support.

KR 3: Ensure all donors are supported and have a positive experience when supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care

SM 1: Follow procedures and systems to cater to donors’ needs effectively, from initial engagement through ongoing stewardships.

SM 2: Prioritise personalised communication and timely acknowledgement of donations, ensuring doors feel valued and appreciated for their generosity.

SM 3: Solicit feedback from donors to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to enrich their experience further.

SM 4: Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless and unified approach to donor support across all interactions.

SM 4: Provide resources and guidance to frontline staff and volunteers to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

SM 5: Maintain accurate and well-organized CRM records to ensure data integrity and quality.

Overarching responsibilities

• To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
• To live out our values, which drive all that we do, in the context of your everyday work following our behaviour framework.
• To work in accordance, and fully comply, with our organisational policies and procedures.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, , regulations, organisational frameworks, recognised professional guidelines and the have a commitment to FREDIE, integration and collective decision making.

Throughout your time with us we will conduct ongoing employment checks and performance reviews relevant to your role, for example professional registration checks, DBS, appraisals and regular contact meetings.

3.0 Terms and Conditions

Reports to: Relationship Manager

Responsible for: NA

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours

Location: Hybrid

4.0 Person Specification

What is required?

Is it essential or desirable?

Essential = E

Desirable = D

How is it assessed?

Application = A

Interview = I

Task/Assessment = T

Education/Qualifications

Good level of education including Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent E A

Experience

Experience of working with Microsoft365 applications including Word, and Outlook as well as fundraising or customer database packages, websites, and social media platforms E A/I

Successful track record of strong supporter or customer stewardship E A/I

Experience of working in a fundraising or a sales environment D A/I

Campaign/project management experience E A/I

Experience of data analysis and providing detailed insights E A/I

Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences E A/I

Knowledge/Skills

First-class donor or customer management skills, delivering outstanding stewardship and supporter experience E A/I

Excellent written and oral communication skills E A/I

Ability to empathise with supporters/service users E I

A good awareness of fundraising regulation, legislation and GDPR D A/I

Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders E A/I

Exceptional eye for detail to monitor campaign performance and trends – mitigating against potential issues. E A/I

Demonstrable team-working experience E A/I

Understanding of digital fundraising or marketing techniques E A/I

Understanding of legacy fundraising and marketing E A/I

Personal Attributes

A natural relationship builder with ability to positively influence others E A/I

Proactive and results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets E A/I

Good attention to detail – a ‘completer finisher’ E A/I

Ability to identify opportunities for income growth E A/I

A desire to grow and develop in a fundraising environment E A/I

Calm, friendly, confident, and proactive person who is a keen learner E A/I

Can work independently under own initiative and as part of a team and positively supports cross-team working, and shared goals to maximise the potential of fundraised income generation E A/I

Ability to speak with confidence, sensitivity, and passion about North Yorkshire Hospice Care E A/I

High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information E A/I

Ability to work under pressure and multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams E A/I

Promotes and sustains a responsible attitude towards diversity and inclusion within North Yorkshire Hospice Care E A/I

Flexible in attitude to work, and undertaking of role

Willingness to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly to ensure that plans are delivered

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,137.13 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work.  The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office. Some out of standard business hours work may be required, including weekends and evening work to facilitate events. 

Salary:  £36,400 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 

This is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months due to start early September 2024. 

Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our Special Events Team as Senior Special Events Fundraiser.

We have some exciting events coming up including a reception in October and a high-profile dinner at The Design Museum in November, so we need somebody to come in and hit the ground running. Please note that these events are in the evenings so the role will require some flexibility.

You will work closely with the Head of Special Events to deliver our events, taking responsibility for key elements of the management and delivery of each event and ensuring they meet budget targets. You will collaborate with internal teams on delivering events, including the bi-annual Patrons’ Club Reception and other events that arise over the year.

Relationship building (both externally and internally) is a key part of the role and an integral part of working for JDRF so you will have excellent interpersonal and stewardship skills.

As a highly creative and confident fundraiser, you will be given the scope to develop existing events as well as creating new and innovative events to increase fundraising as well as raising awareness of JDRF. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Managing successful Special Events from concept to post-event evaluation

• Developing event plans and materials

• Building relationships with high level supporters, senior volunteer committees and external suppliers

• Achieving budgets

About JDRF 

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses to fundraise and take part in events. 

Parkinson's UK has recently made a huge investment to help us deliver our strategy for our community. Our strategic aims are focused on improving access to health and care; improving our community offer and continuing with our groundbreaking research. As a result of our investment new Community Fundraiser positions have been created to support the growing numbers of supporters, groups and local business opportunities.

As a Community Fundraiser, with expert relationship building skills, you’ll be responsible for engaging with current and potential new supporters within this area to generate leads to raise funds for the charity. 

We are delighted to be offering a full time role in the East & Highlands of Scotland.

This position is home based and you will be required to travel across the East of Scotland and the Highlands.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with the community fundraising strategy. 

• Actively support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained.

• Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising activities such as local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s event series.

• Lead in developing all streams of local fundraising in allocated areas, including community support, local corporate activity and collaborating with central teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles and at least two of the following fundraising disciplines: community, events, corporate and major donors. 

• Experience of setting and effectively managing budgets to achieve agreed targets. 

• The ability to identify and maximise on opportunities to grow and develop income. 

• Experience of project work and building strong relationships internally that promote a one team ethos. 

• Experience of networking and finding new opportunities to pursue to grow a strong pipeline of income and supporters for year on year growth. 

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real impact! 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• Have a confidential space in which to work

• Travel around the region regularly without reliance on public transport

• Due to the scope of the role an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. If you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Sobell House is a hospice based in Oxford. It is jointly funded by the NHS and Sobell House Hospice Charity. The hospice offers specialist palliative care to those facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement in Oxfordshire. 

It is our mission to enrich the lives of our patients and those who love and care for them. We aim to make sure that excellent palliative and end of life care is available to everybody in our community who needs it.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Charity Fundraising Team in a newly formed role. We are looking for an individual with a passion for making a difference and who thrives on building long-term, multi-faceted relationships.

You will be responsible for the delivery and growth of our philanthropy and corporate fundraising programmes, building significant donor relationships including creating, developing and implementing a portfolio of donor cultivation, stewardship and touchpoints.

Your role will highlight the vital work Sobell House does, and raise vital income for Sobell House.

Overall Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work proactively to deliver and maximise philanthropic and corporate relationships and delivery of income targets
• Secure long-term, sustainable income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Corporate Partners to meet fundraising targets
• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Fundraising Management Team to build and grow a donor pipeline by identifying potential prospects and connecting networks
• Diversify the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy income streams by developing a suite of opportunities for income generation including; multi-year donations, sponsorship, Gifts in Kind, Charity of the Year, Sobell Business Club and payroll giving as well as stocks and shares
• Build, manage and maintain a portfolio of HNWI and Corporate events
• Steward relationships to ensure donor satisfaction and long-term financial commitment, including detailed and timely reporting
• Manage effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues across Sobell House to support prospect cultivation and donor stewardship
• Review and develop strategic plans with the Director of Fundraising and Relationship Fundraising Manager to ensure growth and sustainability
• Manage and maintain donor records and plans on our CRM, Donorfy.
• Develop and maintain stewardship plans to ensure successful development of prospects

Salary: £32,853

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Holiday Entitlement: 36 including 8 Bank Holidays

Pension: 7% employer pension contribution

Sick Pay: 6 weeks in any rolling 12 months after probation completed

Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Pension, Salary Sacrifice.

Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity/Adoption: 13 weeks 100%, 26 weeks 50% + SMP. Paternity: 4 weeks 100%

Shared parental leave: 13 weeks 100% pay, 37 weeks ShPP

Interviews to take place on 18th and 19th July

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 40 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. In the UK, IRW has a partner whose main role is to raise funds, raise awareness, carry out advocacy and support domestic programmes: this partner is called Islamic Relief UK (IRUK).

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Community Fundraising Officer – London & South’ to be based from its Whitechapel Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

The purpose of the role is to support the Regional Community Fundraising Manager in fulfilling the organisational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns 
• Experience of organising and supervising events
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• Experience in motivating and managing volunteers
• Experience in professional fundraising  
• Full UK Driving license 
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• To prioritise and work well under the pressure of a busy environment 
• To take a collaborate approach with a strong sense of teamwork and willingness to work with colleagues cross organisationally in support of wider objectives
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing as well as build relationships with people of all backgrounds, levels and settings
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines, prioritising a variety of important and urgent, but diverse tasks
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with high standards of computer literacy including MS office packages. 
• Numerical skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• Good understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Good understanding of the Fundraising sector, standards, practises and frameworks.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place in mid-late July 2024.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• criminal records check
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Delight is a leading arts-based learning charity that uses the joy of the arts to create magic in learning. We support schools in closing the opportunity and attainment gap for children affected by disadvantage and those with additional needs.

Delight is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraiser to lead and deliver Delight’s strategy for trusts, foundations, and statutory sources, and generate new funding opportunities in collaboration with the CEO. You’ll be an exceptional bid writer with very strong attention to detail and a proven record in researching, designing, and writing funding applications to relevant grant-making bodies (predominately trusts, foundations, and Arts Council England). The successful candidate should also be comfortable with creating, using, and reporting against budgets, and using financial information.

At Better Story, we are dedicated to raising funds and shining a light on organisations that are making a real impact in the world. From those who provide vital support to refugees, to those who empower individuals to transform their lives, and those who are driving positive change in their local communities, we stand behind causes that truly matter.

An essential part of our sustained growth is the recruitment of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. Could that be you?

As a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in serving our clients by:

• Understanding their work in detail and collecting the necessary information to write compelling cases for support and applications.
• Leading communications with the clients you support.
• Researching suitable trust funds and foundations
• Creating a strategic plan for submitting applications.
• Writing inspiring applications that get results and make a real difference to the organisations we support.

Please see the full job description that is attached. 

Further Details

• Full Time = 35hrs a week 
• Salary: £26,250 + Pension contribution + home working allowance + IT equipment.
• Location: Fully remote. With optional meetings in Corsham and Bristol, UK
• Annual Leave: 35 days per year including Bank Holidays

 Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter. We'll be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Would you like to be part of a very special charity that for its size makes a huge impact on the community it serves? And be the person who ensures it connects with the people it supports and the people who support it? 

We are Embrace (formerly Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society), and we enable people with complex disabilities and their families to live life their way by unlocking possibilities and embracing life. 

We are looking for a Grants Fundraiser to lead our fundraising efforts through our 70th year and beyond. 

This is a new role, with the most important traits being a genuine passion for the aims and values of our charity, a desire to work flexibly as part of a small, highly committed team, and the ability to make positive things happen in the fundraising space. You must be able to communicate with very different people in different grant giving settings. 

You might join us with significant professional grant fundraising experience, or you may have been an active grant fundraising volunteer with other charities, schools or hospitals. You may be a recent graduate or someone returning to the workplace, or deep into your fundraising career. What is important is that you can bring bright ideas to life and action well thought through grant fundraising applications. 

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to enable us to grow a sustainable, annual income, through planning and executing successful grant applications and reporting. You’ll also need to identify and deliver future grant fundraising opportunities to grow core income. 

We are flexible about hours and hybrid working, but you will need to be prepared to come into the Bedford office on a regular basis. 

Do you want to make our 70th year and beyond aspirational, impactful and sustainable? Then come and join us at this critical time and continue our journey as we continue to extend our legacy.  

Job Description: Fundraiser Manager 

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: Woking, Surrey (Hybrid)

Hours of work: Full-time: 35 hours per week.

(For the right candidate, part-time hours would be considered).

Full-time salary: £40k per annum 

About Us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community/Events fundraiser, who has a passion for the cause of homelessness. You will continue to build a sustainable Events & Community fundraising programme. The role will involve building relationships with donors and fundraisers to increase income from corporates, individuals, and legacies. 

This role plays a pivotal role in growing York Road Project’s voluntary income as well as raising awareness and brand recognition in our local area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Fundraising sub-committee to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and execution plan that meet the organisation's income targets.

• Support the Chief Executive in building relationships with major donors.

• Proactively seek out and develop new funding opportunities, with an emphasis on chasing opportunities for long-term and unrestricted income. 

• Develop a York Road Project annual fundraising event/campaign, overseeing all administrative tasks, such as mailing list preparation, guest lists, and distribution on campaign items.

• Promote ‘challenge events’ (such as the Surrey Half Marathon) and encourage supporters to take part.

• Encourage supporters to leave legacies in their wills to support the work of the organisation.

• Collaborate with other colleagues and trustees to ensure a coordinated approach to fundraising.

• Accurately record and manage donor data, keeping records up-to-date and GDPR compliant.

• Promote the idea of regular donations to our ad-hoc donors.

• Stay current on fundraising trends and techniques, act as the charity’s thought-leading expert, and drive these trends and techniques into the organisation's fundraising activities.

• Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulation and ethical 

standards; for example, The Fundraising Regulator, The Charity Commission etc.

• Create marketing and promotional material in accordance with York Road Project branding, to support fundraising activities as required.

• Develop a volunteer program to enhance community involvement and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives. These activities will be fundraising related, in order to engage local businesses.

• Identify opportunities to develop funding support from companies and organisations to elicit support (at local, regional, and national levels).

• Manage low risk press releases and enquiries.

• Create content for social media (and other digital channels) while always ensuring consistency in line with brand guidelines. 

• Plan and drive digital campaigns including Small Charity Week and World Homeless Day.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Results-driven individual.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide and diverse set of stakeholders.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and supporter care.

• Proven community fundraising experience.

• A motivated individual whose values align with our mission to defeat homelessness.

• Strong organisational and project management abilities.

• Creative thinker and problem-solver.

• Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to write compelling fundraising material.

• Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player.

• Local area and community network knowledge is a plus.

• Strong learning mindset that reflects on challenges and growth points for continuous improvement.

• Data-driven in assessing the impact of fundraising efforts, guiding informed decisions for improvement.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after one year).

• Pension Scheme.

• Birthday Leave.

• Medicash Healthcare scheme.

• Professional development opportunities.