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About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Lebanon.
The Deputy Director of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in advancing MAP's mission by leading and expanding our fundraising efforts across trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partnerships in the UK and internationally. This senior leadership position requires a dynamic, strategic, and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in high-value fundraising and relationship management.
About You
You will have an understanding of the history and particular circumstances which face Palestinians, as well as a passion for the cause. You’ll have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies, and with a strong track record of securing major gifts, grants and corporate partnerships, you’ll take our partnership offering to a new level aiming for multi-year partnerships. You will use your excellent interpersonal and motivational leadership skills to develop and support team members to deliver their best work. Your exceptional communication skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines will be valuable.
If you have an understanding of the global fundraising landscape, this is desirable, but moreover your ability to spot trends and act upon them is what we are seeking.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy and Planning
•Build and inspire a high-performing, results-oriented team focused on delivering fundraising targets through tailored partnership plans
•Lead the development of the Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy, setting ambitious targets in line with the fundraising strategy and goals in the UK and globally.
•Collaborate with the Director and Heads of teams to develop team plans aligned with the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
•Stay ahead of emerging trends and horizon scanning to ensure MAP’s philanthropy offering considers the latest developments.
Relationship Development and Management
•Cultivate and manage strong relationships with corporates, major donors, trust and foundation representatives to secure grants with a focus on multi-year partnerships.
•Develop and manage the portfolio of major donor prospects, creating tailored engagement plans to maximize their philanthropic potential.
•Lead stewardships events to bring the work to life and to connect supporters with MAP programme colleagues and medical volunteers.
•Collaborate with programmes and communications teams to ensure the team creates persuasive proposals, impactful reports, and engaging donor communications.
•Lead and be responsible for the due diligence procedure for new partners, as well as periodically ensuring that current partners still meet MAP’s guidelines.
Budgets, reporting and compliance
•Lead, create and manage annual and three-year rolling budgets working with programmes, communications and finance.
•Working with the Head of Fundraising Operations, provide reporting for the SMT and Board on a quarterly basis, and at a team level on a monthly basis, highlighting risks and opportunities and making necessary adjustments to ensure continued success.
•Ensure all grant applications and reports are submitted punctually and meet funders' requirements.
General Responsibilities
•Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
•Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
•Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients or staff and MAP data.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Experience
•A strong track record of securing major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships.
•Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and partners.
•Exceptional communication skills.
•Strong project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
•Understanding of the global fundraising landscape and ability to identify trends and opportunities driven by non-UK centric fundraising approaches is desirable.
•Experience working in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern donors is highly desirable.
•Experience working with Trustees, Senior Management Teams and other stakeholders within an organisation to embed, promote and develop a private fundraising culture across projects and programmes, and close a deal.
Personal attributes and other requirements
•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
•Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP
•Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Officer
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 Per Annum, Plus Desirable Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent Position
Based at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
This is a newly created and pivotal role in The Aspinall Foundation’s small fundraising team. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of the charity’s key adoption fundraising programme and supporting the effective running of the Department as a whole.
Within this role, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to lead and manage key fundraising initiatives, including adoption programs, lottery communications, and a variety of in-person and virtual events. Responsibilities include improving donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship across multiple channels, while also supporting community fundraising and merchandise efforts.
The candidate will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to develop compelling fundraising materials and maintain strong relationships with donors and volunteers. Additional duties include ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, monitoring budgets, and providing administrative support to the Fundraising Team as needed.
A full job description is available on request.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a candidate who has a proven track record and passion for delivering exceptional customer support. The successful candidate will possess excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and have prior experience using CRM databases. A broad education, combined with outstanding communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, is essential.
The candidate must be adaptable, able to respond to changing demands, and collaborate effectively within a busy team environment. While knowledge of GDPR and previous experience in the charity sector are preferred, they are not mandatory. Above all, the candidate should be dedicated to providing an exceptional experience to our supporters, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated.
A warm, engaging personality, a team-player attitude, and a genuine passion for animal conservation and rewilding are key. If you have a personal connection to our cause and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Contract details:
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9-5pm. This role is based at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve near Folkestone and Ashford. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location
About The Aspinall Foundation:
The Aspinall Foundation’s mission is to prevent the extinction of endangered animals. Our overseas project teams work with communities and Governments in Gabon, Congo, Madagascar, South Africa and Java to develop a balanced and sustainable future with wildlife and people living harmoniously side by side. By working in partnership with our two wild animal parks in Kent we have rewilded hundreds of captive-born endangered animals back to their natural habitat to support and restore native wild populations.
Why you should join us:
As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and the roars from our pride of Lions, you will also join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising with length of service. (Pro-rated to start date)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- Company Pension.
Please note, this role may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To apply: If you want to work in an exciting and unique environment where no two days are the same, please email your C.V. and covering letter
Salary: £39,270 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
This role is at the heart of our Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising Unit, driving impactful campaigns that inspire and motivate donors and increase income. This role is responsible for managing and delivering high quality brand awareness and acquisition campaigns across a range of products and channels. As we adopt our new fundraising and engagement strategy, it will be an exciting time of change with significantly increased investment in fundraising to develop a broader donor acquisition portfolio and improve the technology which underpins our campaigns.
In this role, you will play an active role both within your own team and in matrix teams, delivering against cross organisational objectives. You will also research themes and propositions for new creative opportunities, using data and analytical insights to inform their development. Managing relationships with face to face and telemarking agencies, you’ll ensure activities and campaigns are continuously optimised to deliver against key performance indicators.
We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic individual who can commission and apply data analysis and insights and be able to problem solve a range of challenges to meet specific goals. If you thrive at working in partnership, enjoy building relationships in the NGO sector and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: this role is known internally as Attraction and Acquisition Officer.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 03 November 2024. Interviews will be taking place for this role while it is being advertised, and the vacancy may close earlier than the deadline stated. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply without delay.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with Canine Partners, a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem.
We are seeking a new Senior Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting and essential role that will help raise awareness of Canine Partners and boost income from a variety of high-value corporate and community sources. We are looking for someone with a friendly and proactive approach to be a key driver in growing their corporate partnerships portfolio. Leading a small team, you will focus on nurturing existing high-value relationships and creating new ones that will enable Canine Partners to expand the work they do.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven track record of success in corporate fundraising.
- Excellent experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve fundraising targets.
- Genuine passion for Canine Partners' mission and a desire to make a difference.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join an ambitious and caring charity that helps disabled people live life to the full. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team and will have plenty of chances to spend time with some amazing dogs.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Hybrid or homebased working. Regular travel throughout the UK to visit corporate partners and attend meetings or events, occasional overnight stays.
Closing date: 3rd November 2024
Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
A note from Charisma
Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements? We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner. We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Fundraising Administrator
Location: London / Hybrid
Department: Supporter Engagement
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,000
About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Amref works in 35 countries to improve access to healthcare and to help create an environment that is conducive to good health. Amref’s programmes focus on: child health and nutrition; communicable and non-communicable diseases; health financing; maternal, newborn health; neglected tropical diseases; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and water and sanitation and hygiene. Our programmes align with our Global Strategy objectives: to increase primary healthcare access for all, and to address the social determinants of health such as access to education, gender, and exposure to the impacts of climate change.
Amref Health Africa UK (Amref UK) is an independent UK-registered NGO that exists to support the programme and policy activities of Amref. With a UK-based Board of Trustees and staff team, our main purpose in the UK is to develop and manage partnerships with UK donors who want to support Amref’s work in Africa. Amref UK’s Strategy 2024–2030 will deliver growth to support the work towards Africa’s health transformation. We raise funds by engaging supporters and donors from across the giving spectrum.
About this Role
The Supporter Engagement team, where this role sits, raises unrestricted funds and works mainly with individual supporters, as well as some trusts and corporates. As we look to grow our Individual Giving supporter base in line with our ambitious 2030 strategy, this newly created Fundraising Administrator role will be crucial to the success of the team.
The Fundraising Administrator, as the first point of contact, is vital in maintaining good relationships with our supporters. Adept at managing databases, they will ensure the quality and integrity of the CRM, to improve the performance of fundraising activity and support the finance team. The Fundraising Administrator will have strong attention to detail and will seek to understand and then improve and enhance processes. As a team player, this role supports the wider team with diary management, travel bookings and assists others to meet deadlines.
The successful candidate will be organised, trustworthy, and a compelling communicator. You will be excited about working with a team that is friendly and hard-working. This role would suit a career administrator, someone who has a passion for processes, and providing top-class supporter care, and is motivated by Amref’s strategic goals to improve healthcare across Africa.
How to Apply
To apply, please review the attached job description and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrates your interest in and suitability for the role, and a CV (maximum 2 pages), through the Hireful Platform by Monday 21st October 2024. First round interviews will take place on the week commencing 28th October 2024.
Amref UK champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of our work. We appoint our staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they can demonstrate the potential, experience and skills we seek. Unfortunately Amref UK is not able to support UK work permit sponsorship for this role, so all candidates must already hold UK Right to Work status.
Benefits: Commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee development. Flexible working with ability to work up to 80% of work schedule from home. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours. 25 days holiday allowance, increasing to 27 days after 2 years + bank holidays + 3 additional days at Christmas. Generous pension scheme and maternity leave. Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes available. Potential travel to our offices in Africa and Europe as appropriate.
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Chickenshed is a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre. We bring together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges and informs both audiences and participants alike. Our vision is a society that enables everyone to flourish, and Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Performance is at the heart of everything that we do, and brings together all aspects of the company. Our work uses the stage to celebrate diversity and performance as a vehicle to communicate with audiences and tackle topical social issues.
Chickenshed runs children’s and youth theatres for over 900 young people, working to every individual's strengths, finding the creative environment that will enable them to flourish. Our Education team operate three nationally accredited education courses, bringing young people from all social and economic backgrounds, cultures and abilities together to study creatively alongside each other. Chickenshed engages in community outreach projects benefiting over 15,000 young people every year in venues ranging from primary schools and young offender centres, to mainstream and special schools and has established a growing network of ‘sheds’ across the UK, Europe and America.
As Head of Fundraising (HoF), you will provide strategic leadership and management to ensure the effective generation of charitable income for the organisation. Leading a team of five, with three direct reports, you will be responsible for driving and managing the charity’s key income streams – including Events, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, and Individual Giving – collectively generating approximately £1.6 million annually, which represents about 40% of the charity's total revenue. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative fundraising opportunities.
To apply, please send your CV and A4 covering letter, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job description. Please send this to Toulla Theophanous, HR Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024
About The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC)
Founded in 2017, The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) is a connector and convener of people, groups, and ideas. Our mission is to create linkages between decision-makers, corporates, and civil society allies to disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking.
We have built partnerships with business pioneers, civil society allies, and leaders, hosted high-level events, brought the issue of modern slavery back to the World Economic Forum, and amplified survivor leaders' voices.
TASC's mission is twofold:
- Shifting societal consciousness: We seek to transform public awareness so society rejects the trafficking and exploitation of people and demands ethical products and services.
- Supporting businesses: We provide businesses with tools, information, and connections to eliminate modern slavery from their supply chains, promoting global business practices that prioritise human welfare.
About the Role
The Director of Partnerships will lead TASC’s partnership efforts, responsible for cultivating and securing new partnerships, and delivering on partnership strategies. You will manage relationships with key strategic partners, donors, civil society allies, and academic stakeholders. The Director of Partnerships will work closely with the CEO, contributing to the charity’s broader external relations activities, while operating with independence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
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Partnership Strategy and Relationship Management:
- Contribute to developing new partnership strategies.
- Manage deliverables and track impact milestones as outlined in partnership strategies.
- Oversee day-to-day correspondence with donors and strategic partners.
- Facilitate meetings and visits with key stakeholders.
- Support the CEO and team members in engaging with strategic partners.
- Lead or contribute to relevant research projects.
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Internal Coordination:
- Build strong relationships with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing.
- Coordinate joint inputs for briefs, communication materials, and applications.
- Collaborate with the team in producing and disseminating deliverables, updates, and communication materials.
- Regularly contribute to TASC's internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
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Operational Support:
- Support the organisation’s broader projects or events as required.
- Maintain relationships with NGOs, research institutions, and stakeholders to stay informed about trends, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
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Grant Management:
- Manage all aspects of grant servicing, ensuring deadlines are met and donor requirements are fulfilled.
- Draft and collate reports and grant applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Maintain systems for tracking grant data and provide information for internal use and Board papers.
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Management:
- Line-manage a direct report (Partnerships Manager).
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Right to work in London.
- Excellent written English.
- Proven experience in building cross-sector partnerships, especially with corporate partners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Desirable:
- Experience in a corporate partnership or similar role.
- Knowledge or experience in the field of modern slavery, human rights, or development.
- Understanding of contracting and grant-making processes.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.
Compensation
- 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus public holidays.
- For further details regarding salary, please inquire.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, a one-page cover letter, and the contact details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager or Head of HR).
Please email your application in PDF format with "Director of Partnerships" in the subject line by 5:00 PM on 8th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
The Anti-Slavery Collective is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, Indigenous or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Applicants must be eligible to work in London.
TASC is committed to meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of trafficking or forced labour to apply.
Are you looking for a role in trusts and general fundraising? Are you passionate about playing a vital role in preventing malnutrition in women and children across vulnerable communities and conflict areas?
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with Mary Dinah Foundation to find their new Grants and Fundraising Associate.
Position Title: Grants and Fundraising Associate
Job Type: Remote (with the ability to attend in-person meetings at the office in Knightsbridge)
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
About the Charity
Mary Dinah Foundation are the largest NGO in the world dedicated to creating global change through local impact, with operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Liberia, Ghana, and the United Kingdom.
Their mission is to prevent the deaths and illnesses caused by malnutrition, to provide pathways to the treatment of malnutrition, and to protect women and children from sexual and gender- based violence (SGBV) as well as other harms and discrimination
About the role
As a Grants and Fundraising Associate, you will lead our fundraising efforts, including securing grants, cultivating donor relationships, and developing strategic fundraising plans. Your strong background in grants management, fundraising, and project management will be pivotal in driving the financial sustainability of our projects and expanding our donor base.
You will develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. - Identify and research potential funding opportunities from international agencies, foundations, and private donors. You will prepare compelling grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and organizational goals. - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts. - Organize and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns to engage supporters and raise funds for our programs.
About you
Ideally you will have a proven track record of successfully securing grants and fundraising targets. - Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
If you are passionate about driving positive social change through sustainable development initiatives then we encourage you to apply.
If this sounds like your next role, please contact [email protected] today with an updated CV; we would love to hear about your experience and share more details about this fantastic opportunity and how to formally apply.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
*Please note: This position is being advertised on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, if this affects you in anyway, please get in touch with Katharine Tinker-Switzer at Charity People*
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships to join an inspiring international animal charity to drive growth and generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations and gifts in wills. The charity are looking for someone with international experience and experience working for an Animal welfare charity.
This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.
The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!
The Role
Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.
Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders.
Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships teams activity plan and budget.
The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.
Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes.
Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.
Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Location: Hybrid - Home working with London office presence as and when required
Salary: Circa £55,000
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 26 days plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years)
Are you ready to lead the team in securing high-value donations and partnerships that will transform lives? As the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a global impact to improving animal welfare, while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working environment, generous annual leave, and the chance to grow in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.
As Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships, you will:
- Lead the strategy and operational delivery for high-value donor and corporate fundraising streams, as well as a small focus on legacy fundraising
- Build and nurture relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and charitable trusts
- Manage a team, providing inspiring leadership and supporting their personal development
- Drive new approaches to acquiring high-value donors and increasing income from legacy giving
This role is ideal for you if you're passionate about philanthropy, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to be part of a mission-driven organisation working to create a better world for animals, people, and the environment.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in corporate or major donor fundraising (or both)
- International work experience
- Can manage and inspire a team to achieve ambitious goals
- Is a strong communicator, able to build meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Is organised and adept at managing multiple projects with attention to detail
- Has worked in or has a strong interest in animal welfare
Join us as the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships and lead a team that's passionate about improving the lives of animals. If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career, we'd love to hear from you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued.
Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people.
We partner with innovative, locally-led organisations, helping them deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development support, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.
Over the last thirty years, we have invested more than $60 million in over 1000 community-based organisations around the world. Our work advances the rights of children and youth across four focus areas: education, gender equity, youth empowerment, and freedom from violence and exploitation.
As the Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships, you will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help grassroots organisations deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights.
We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to do better, and we strive to be youth centered.
What is the role?
Are you a Partnerships and Fundraising professional, passionate about the potential of children and young people?
Global Fund for Children is looking for a Development Officer to join our global Strategic Partnerships Team in an exciting new UK-based role. Your main responsibility will be to help steward our active relationships with donors and supporters around the world, manage delivery of key grant outputs, and build relationships with philanthropic funders and foundations.
This role will require engagement with our global staff team, alongside senior leadership and key stakeholders, and our expansive network of community partners around the world. You’ll help to develop strategies that build our relationships with key donors, ensuring all our reporting output is of a consistently high quality. This role will have a truly global reach with a primary focus on supporting programming and donor relationships for our work in the UK, Europe and Africa.
You will be passionate about maintaining the quality and performance of all our outputs to donors and supporters, and have a track record of being highly organized, an ability to manage multiple priorities and an ability to work to a deadline, to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and objectives.
You will be just one part of a growing and extremely ambitious and successful Development, Marketing and Communications (DMC) team based in the UK, US, and around the world. You will play an important part in the successful implementation of projects with our staff team based in more than 20 countries globally – including colleagues from Programs, Finance, Learning & Evaluation, and Safeguarding.
What will you be doing?
• Manage the global calendar of donor deliverables for the Development team
• Consistently create and deliver compelling reports and other donor deliverables, according to our grant agreements, including collecting data, writing content, reviewing financial information, and ensuring compliance details.
• Work collaboratively across the Development team, engaging with key stakeholders, to deliver on strategic goals and KPIs.
• Liaise with Program and Finance colleagues to share grant requirements and reporting expectations, build reports and deliver high -quality stewardship items.
• Work alongside the team to keep an accurate record of donor relationships in Salesforce, including stakeholder information, notes from meetings, reporting and submission deadlines, and correspondence with donor staff
• Build and develop new relationships with prospective foundation donors and foundation fundraising strategy in collaboration with Senior Manager and Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
• Represent the organisation, both internally and externally where opportunities arise, including donor visits, public events, and partner convenings
• Keep abreast and keep the wider team updated of best practices and trends in the philanthropy sector, scoping out strategic opportunities to help us engage new prospective donors
• Contribute to the development of a strong values-based team culture across different countries, areas and streams of work
What are your experience and skills?
Our ideal Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships will have:
• Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to plan, prioritize and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent writing skills, including development of compelling communications to engage donors and prospects
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship building skills with the ability to work across teams and build strong internal and external networks
• Passion for supporting and developing people to achieve their potential
• Experience working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time zones, and the confidence and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy team.
• Experience working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables.
• An understanding of the funder and wider philanthropy system in the UK, US, and/or globally
• Appreciation for working with community-based organisations towards a shared goal
• Experience coordinating with a diverse range of colleagues to develop concept notes and funding proposals
• Knowledge of children and young people programming and / or experience in the international development sector preferred
What can we offer you?
Our team dreams big.
We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.
GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.
We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.
Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.
Salary – UK-based salary range for this role will be £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
Weekly hours – 35 hours per week.
Holidays – 30 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after 4 years of continuous employment.
Flexible Working Location – This is a hybrid position that is based in the UK. GFC is open to applications to those who will regularly visit our London office.
Learning – GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.
Benefits - We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.
Our global employee benefits include:
• Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)
• Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules
• Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Services
• Team Building and Social Committees
*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee
How do I apply?
In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following questions along with your CV:
1) What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience?
2) What experience of fundraising and strategic partnership working would you bring to this role?
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1st at 5pm UK Time.
Global Fund for Children partners with local organisations around the world to help children & youth reach their full potential & advance their rights
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international animal charity to recruit their new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
As the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will pro-actively develop and implement a strategy to grow fundraised income from major donors, corporates and trusts and foundations. You will also manage the legacy marketing programme.
Key responsibilities will include;
Leading on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy across high value income streams.
- Leading on maintaining relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through exemplary stewardship
- Overseeing the continued development and growth of a global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising.
- Developing and managing a yearly activity plan for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team within and agreed budget
- Providing supportive and dynamic line management for members of your team, including facilitating regular supervision meetings and supporting personal development and training
This position would ideally suit a candidate with;
- Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies and activities.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundraising techniques, including audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling and the use of insight to drive performance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing fundraising or income-generating campaigns, nationally and internationally, including in coalition with other organisations where applicable
- Experience of managing and overseeing high-value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes and activities, to maximise income.
- Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
- Knowledge of global animal welfare, within an international development context would be beneficial
This position can be hybrid or largely remote with travel to the London head office as required.
Applications for this position will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis so please apply now for more information and next steps.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Ref: HOFC433
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: The role is offered on a hybrid basis with attendance at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre (BS20, near Bristol) for 3 days per week
About Us
Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)
Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.
The role
We are excited to be recruiting a new Head of Fundraising and Communications role and are seeking to appoint an experienced individual who can lead and shape the existing Fundraising and Marketing team as well as join the Senior Leadership team at Penny Brohn UK.
The individual we are looking for will:
- Have a track record of achieving fundraising targets across different income streams
- Be able to demonstrate extensive experience in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to enable income growth.
- Have successful experience of leading brand and marketing activity to achieve external engagement as well as leading teams.
- Bring a high level of interpersonal and communications skills and have the ability to support and motivate others and most importantly, demonstrate a whole-hearted commitment to the vision and values of Penny Brohn UK.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
- Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
- Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
- Free Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
- Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Timetable for appointment
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 28 October 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 5 November 2024
Start date to be agreed upon appointment with successful candidate.
Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
No agencies please.
Circa £65,000 per annum
Fixed term (12 months)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Foundations Partnerships.
The role leads our Foundations team, including line managing two people, as we aim to create a better world for children by securing and developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK Foundations, that deliver high quality funds and valuable business resources with an ambition to raise circa £30m in 2025.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 31 October 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Are you a highly organised person with outstanding customer service skills looking for a role where you can make a difference? This could be the role for you!
Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for two Fundraising Administrators to join our dedicated fundraising team.
These are incredible roles at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
We are looking for a Fundraising Administrator (High Value Giving) and a Fundraising Administrator (Individual Giving).
What you will do:
You will play an important part in the smooth running of our fundraising teams and delivery of income targets by providing administrative support to our Head of Fundraising and fundraising managers. You will manage general administrative duties such as the daily banking process, printing and sending letters and managing database records as well as monitoring key email mailboxes and incoming telephone calls from donors and supporters. Please see below the specific areas of focus for each role:
Fundraising Administrator (High Value Giving)
Your focus will primarily be in support of the High Value Giving and Trusts and Grants team; where alongside general administrative duties, you will support the Trusts and Grants team with research into potential funding opportunities and support with writing and submitting funding applications. You will be responsible for coordinating the charity's dog sponsorship scheme in collaboration with the puppy department and with a keen interest in writing you will draft sponsorship updates and thank yous to supporters and donors.
Fundraising Administrator (Individual Giving)
Your focus will primarily be in support of the Individual Giving and Database team; where alongside general administrative duties, you will provide support in keeping our customer relationship data accurate and up to date by running regular checks and data cleansing exercises. You will also support with data analysis to provide insights on our supporter bases and act as a key point of a contact for staff using databases and other relevant software.
What we\'re looking for:
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Good administration skills, including record keeping and database management.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in communicating via phone, email and other communication streams.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages).
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Experience using data management tools and techniques including Microsoft Excel. (Individual Giving)
• Good written skills, with the ability to produce engaging and high quality written communication. (High Value Giving)
You will be a proactive, personable, and self-motivated professional who is able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will be driven to achieve deadlines to a high standard with flexibility and adaptability. You will be compassionate, empathetic, and diplomatic. It may be advantageous, but not essential, for you to have experience using Salesforce CRM.
We can offer you:
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Charity sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Dog friendly offices
Both roles benefit from working at our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire with hybrid/flexible working opportunities available. Regular site-based working is essential to undertake key tasks such as printing, banking, and posting. Some travel will be required to support with fundraising events.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may interview candidates during the advertising period; we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date should we find a suitable candidate before then. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
First interviews will take place online (via MS Teams).
Second interviews will take place at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire.
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
Location: National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid)
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,308 - £25,833 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices.
You may also have experience in the following: Database Base Administrator, Data Entry, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Sales Administration, Office Assistant, Administration Assistant, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not For Profit, etc.
REF-217 230
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.