Fundraising Consultant Jobs

BCYP has historically been very successful in raising funds from non-statutory sources, particularly trusts and foundations, and is grateful to hold a number of established relationships with grant-makers. We work hard to ensure that we submit excellent, data-driven applications and evaluations. Until now, applications have largely been submitted by our Fundraising Manager- Trusts & Foundations, with occasional support from a freelance bid-writer. We now want to recruit a new member of the team, to help us to grow our income stream in this area and help us to steward these key relationships.

In this exciting new role, you will play a key part in growing and sustaining our income from trusts and foundations. Your responsibilities will include identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals, promoting these opportunities, and managing relationships with supporters throughout the entire funding cycle.

 We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The successful candidate is expected to be a fundraiser with at three years of experience in identifying trust and foundation prospects and writing proposals, and who has a track record of success in securing funds.  Vitally, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Brent’s vision, and who will work with us to help us be there for young people in the coming years.

We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Spurgeons, who believe in creating brighter futures for children, young people, and families. Every service they offer supports those in need, empowering them to thrive.

As the Fundraising Manager Grants and Tenders at Spurgeons, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of Spurgeons voluntary income, with a target of reaching £5,000,000, and expanding the reach of their Family Hub services across the UK. 

This role is not just about numbers—it's about transforming lives. You'll lead a dynamic team of fundraisers, crafting compelling grant applications and proposals that resonate with Spurgeons mission. Your strategic thinking and proven track record in developing and managing grants will be crucial as you work alongside passionate colleagues to secure the funds that fuel our work.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent experience in writing strong, emotive, persuasive copy for bids and proposals
• Experience of researching prospects and developing a pipeline
• Experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of best-practice fundraising techniques and commercial/business awareness
• Proactive and target driven. Comfortable being in a high performing, target driven environment. 

By month 3, you’ll have completed a detailed review and understanding of Spurgeons fundraising strategy. By month 6, you’ll have showed progress in increasing income through implemented strategies. By month 12, you’ll be able to demonstrate significant improvement in grant income and significant progress in Spurgeons’ grant and commissioned services strategies. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Partnership and Development team that isn’t just goal-driven, but fueled by creativity, passion, and a love for bold ideas to drive positive change! You’ll be part of a team that celebrates successes and believes in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work. 

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.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025

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.

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For over 1,000 years West Horsley Place has been a hidden, private estate centred around a grade I listed manor house and 400-acre landscape. Now, we are a fledgling arts charity. At our heart is the belief that culture, heritage and nature improve people’s wellbeing. Added to that is the opportunity to see just how differently an historic house and estate could be used.

We now run a vibrant programme of arts & crafts courses, open house days, house and estate tours, school holiday family fun, performance, theatre and cultural talks. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to successfully grow our philanthropic income to underpin our work. 

Overall role:

We have successfully secured grants from trusts and private individuals for specific projects and have been supported by freelance bid writers to do so. We now want to capitalise on these beginnings to grow our philanthropic income. To do that, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced fundraiser who can develop and implement strategy, create and manage giving platforms and grow both restricted and unrestricted income.

Main responsibilities:

 Strategy

• Create a short-, mid- and long-term fundraising strategy to achieve maximum success for restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Develop and articulate a clear case for support for each project.

Trusts and Foundations

• Working with the team, assess planned projects for fundraising potential
• Identify new trusts and foundations for identified projects, writing and submitting applications.
• Manage relationships with existing trusts, fulfilling reporting needs and financial compliance.
• Identify key sources and develop bids for the future capital campaign in line with the strategy.

Individual giving

• Create and manage giving vehicles for unrestricted funding from individual donors.
• Create and run a cultivation programme to support the soliciting of individual giving.
• Personally manage a portfolio of donors
• Cultivate and uncover new prospects working with and growing the charity’s network
• Advise and support the Director, Chairman, Board and staff in managing relationships with key funders

Compliance

• Be responsible for accurate record keeping and database management
• Be accountable for all development activity including compliance with relevant legislation such as data protection, GDPR, Gift Aid and tax efficient giving, and applicable charity commission legislation

General

• Represent the West Horsley Place Trust at a senior level to existing and potential supporters

Person Specification

Essential experience

• Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role
• Experience of devising and implementing fundraising strategies
• Track record in personally securing 5 – 6 figure gifts
• Substantial experience working with high-net-worth individuals
• Experience of devising and managing budgets; financial management skills
• Experience or reporting to Boards of Trustees and SMTs

Desirable experience

• Demonstrable experience of securing funds from other sources, e.g. companies, events, legacies
• Experience of fundraising in the arts or heritage sectors
• Experience of creating a new fundraising operation in a young organisation

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills, with gravitas and the ability to act as an ambassador for the charity at the most senior levels
• Excellent written communications
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent judgement & decision-making ability
• Excellent financial management skills and experience of devising and managing budgets

A rare opportunity for an ambitious and driven Fundraising Lead to join a well respected and impactful human rights organisation to drive growth and challenge abuse in immigration detention.

3 days a week, £40,000 p/a pro-rata, hybrid and flexible working possibilities.  Office in Finsbury Park, London.

Medical Justice particularly welcomes applications from people with lived experience – see the Application Pack.

We are looking for an outstanding Fundraising Lead to play a key role in developing and implementing our first formal fundraising strategy. You will be helping to develop our team of passionate and determined staff and volunteers committed to defending the medical and legal rights of our vulnerable detained clients. Your fundraising will enable Medical Justice to grow to the next level and together we will be changing the fate of even more people’s lives.

Job Purpose: Develop and implement a funding plan that will resource Medical Justice’s ambitious strategy, building partnerships with funders, increasing and diversifying funding streams.

Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, with an annual increase of £500 each year for 5 years and 5% pension contribution

Reports to: The Director

Working hours: 3 days a week – flexible working pattern possible

Based: The job is based at the Medical Justice office in Finsbury Park, London. You can work at home and should come in the office for 5 days a month, preferably including Tuesdays.

Length of contract: Permanent. The probation period is 6 months.

Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum  (including 4 days associated with bank holidays which may be decided on by your manager, usually associated with the office closure during Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.

Benefits: Includes ; enhanced parental leave and sick pay, one-to-one counselling sessions and group supervision sessions with a psychologist, ‘cycle to work scheme’, and staff lunch on Tuesdays.

Timeline: The closing date for applications is midnight January 26th 2025. Shortlisting for interviews is planned for 31st January 2025 with interviews the following week at the Medical Justice office.  Interviewing will include a written and verbal exercise.  Medical Justice pays for travel expenses to and from the interview.

To apply: Please read the Application Pack which includes the Job Description and complete the included application form. 

We look forward to receiving your application !

Job Overview 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. 

Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all. 

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of two staff: Individual Giving and Database Manager and the Communications Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas and Individual Giving. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.

Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Shadia Chowdhury to arrange a call with the Executive Director.

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:

o Birthday leave

o Religious leave

o 2 days for volunteering

o 1 day for moving house/relocating

- Pension

- Cycle to work scheme

- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week

- Registered as a London living wage employer

- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens

- Blue light card

- Breastfeeding arrangements

Salary & Contract

Full time 35 hrs per week

£51,300 per annum

Closing Date:

Friday 20th January at 9am.

Interviews:

W/C: 27th January however we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Head of Fundraising - Major Gifts

Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.8 full time equivalent). Salary and holiday will be adjusted accordingly.

Location: Hybrid / Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester. For the right person we’re willing to consider flexible working whereby the postholder could work up to two days per week from home. This would operate on a flexible basis dependant on deadlines, internal and external meetings etc and it is likely that during the initial probationary period the post-holder will be required to work primarily onsite in Eastleigh/Winchester.

Work pattern: Weekdays, exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience (equivalent to £32,000-£36,000 based on 0.8 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise, flu vaccines and more.

Application deadline and interviews: If you see yourself as our Head of Major Gifts, we would urge you to apply at your earliest convenience. We’re looking to fill this role as soon as possible (subject to your notice period when we’ll be patiently waiting for you to start). We’ll be in touch swiftly to arrange an interview if your application sparks our interest!

The Role

To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years.

Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team.

In addition to managing and supporting the in-house T&F Managers and freelance T&F fundraisers to secure five and six figure grants, the post holder will develop and manage their own portfolio of major T&Fs and high net worth individual (HNWI) donors contributing circa £1 million towards the overall initial target. Working with the Director of Fundraising, they will play a lead role in establishing a strong and loyal major donor base of organisations and HNWI for the Charity in anticipation of future funding needs.

The post holder will have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills and be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders at the highest level.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity’s Leadership Team. Following achievement of the initial target, the Head of Major Gifts will play a strategic role in designing and implementing future fundraising campaigns (for “business as usual” and special projects) to support the Charity’s strategic plan and maximise its social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Charity to achieve its strategic goals by generating the fundraising income required to deliver core activity and development works
• Be an active member of the organisation’s Leadership Team, attending strategic planning sessions to keep abreast of the Charity’s future projects pipeline, identify funding opportunities and help colleagues to understand and support the fundraising process
• Deputise for the Director of Fundraising as required
• Lead and coordinate agreed fundraising campaigns, including developing project cases for support, researching/building funding pipelines and writing cultivation and stewardship plans
• Manage a personal portfolio of T&Fs and HNWIs, conducting research, developing and implementing bespoke cultivation plans, preparing and delivering high-level funding proposals and providing exceptional stewardship
• Manage and support the Major Gift Team, coordinating the team’s fundraising activity, ensuring that approaches, applications and stewardship are in line with fundraising regulations, the Charity’s Fundraising Promise, are of a consistently high quality and provide regular progress reports to the Director of Fundraising
• Work with the Director of Fundraising, other members of the Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and the Charity’s Volunteer Leaders to develop and grow a HNWI funding pipeline, conducting contact mapping and other research, producing briefing notes, working with senior stakeholders to develop and implement cultivation plans and organising information / cultivation events
• Work with the Head of Impact & Learning to plan and deliver project impact reports for funders

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Experienced T&F fundraiser with a good working knowledge of the sector
• Experience of managing and cultivating T&F and HNWI prospects#
• Experience of securing and managing six and seven figure grants
• Expert bid writer
• Knowledge of logic / theory of change models, social impact and how to measure it
• Experienced people manager
• Experience of business planning and managing a budget
• Experience of working with senior internal / external stakeholders
• Knowledge of charity financial governance and gift management processes
• Knowledge of Donorfy or other fundraising CRM is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise, accurate and persuasive funding applications
• Confident presenter / orator with the ability to pitch to an audience of senior stakeholders
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information
• Ability to review and critically analyse others’ work
• Systematic and tenacious researcher
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Good budgeting and data analysis skills
• Strategic thinker and goal-oriented with the ability to work efficiently to manage the funding pipeline, achieve targets and contribute to the achievement of strategic goals
• Proficient in Office 365

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Peterborough Cathedral. Peterborough Cathedral is one of England’s finest Norman landmarks. Founded as a monastic community in 654 AD, it grew into a prominent medieval abbey, the burial site of two queens, and a witness to Civil War drama. 

Today, this iconic building is a major attraction in a vibrant city, hosting exhibitions, cultural events, and gatherings. Yet at its heart, it remains a sacred place of Christian worship and mission—the ‘Mother Church’ of the Diocese of Peterborough and the seat of the Bishop of Peterborough. Every activity here reflects the Cathedral’s inspiring vision and values.

We are seeking a new Head of Fundraising. An experienced fundraising professional to lead income generation for the Cathedral, focusing on ambitious capital projects and ongoing operations. You’ll manage the fundraising officer in developing a regular giving program and nurturing lasting donor relationships through personalised, multi-channel engagement. By inspiring support for the Cathedral’s vision, you’ll drive sustainable income while coordinating multiple fundraising agencies to align with the new fundraising strategy.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of securing 6 to 7 figure funding in grant, philanthropic and statutory grants environment
• Solid understanding and experience in legacy fundraising
• Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking to a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled at handling multiple diverse projects and tasks, effectively prioritising and working well under pressure.
• Understanding of, sympathy with and willingness to promote the aims and purposes of the Cathedral, its mission and ministry. 

If you're looking for a rewarding role and have a proven track record of fundraising success, then we would be keen to hear from you. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly, passionate small team and make a meaningful impact on the future of Peterborough Cathedral and its place in the city.

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 – Min 2 days on-site

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd January 2025

Interviews with Peterborough Cathedral: w/c 13th January 2025 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by midday on 7th January prior to shortlisting on the 9th January.

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We are working in partnership with the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) who are seeking a Fundraising Manager to manage their income generation via fundraising. The role will focus on enabling the growth and advancement of their mission in line with their strategic plan, whilst increasing opportunities for the development of new and existing projects.

MVS is a recognised national maritime training organisation, and a UK registered charity with more than 20 units around the country providing training to nationally and internationally recognised standards, serving local communities especially in times of need or emergency and taking part in resilience exercises ashore and afloat.

In this newly created post, the Fundraising Manager will lead on fundraising strategy and activity and will identify and develop a range of relevant income streams and opportunities to meet income targets, including trust and grants, corporate partnerships and legacy fundraising. Building on existing networks to develop strong relationships with members, key donors and sponsors, you will be able to analyse activity, providing accurate reporting on fundraising targets and income, whilst ensuring compliance and implementing best practice with respect to fundraising.

You will:

• Have fundraising experience with demonstrable management of a diverse range of income streams such as corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors and individual giving.
• Be results-driven with proven success of writing and delivering fundraising proposals, and meeting income targets.
• Be highly numerate and confident in handling financial data, and the ability to assimilate complex information.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines around fundraising including Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
• Have effective marketing capability including website, content, press and social media, with knowledge of digital marketing tools e.g. CANVA / Mailchimp.

We are seeking a strong generalist fundraiser, with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral). You will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and be self-motivated. This rewarding role will come with the autonomy to shape and lead a new approach to fundraising for MVS, and you will have the opportunity to manage own time and workload.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, 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: Home based/Remote

Salary: £34,000 – 38,000, based on £42,500 - £47,500 FTE

Closing date for applications: 12 January 2025

Interview date: 22 January in London

We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Kids Matter to secure their new Head of Fundraising.

This winter, the harsh reality is that 7.2 million low-income households are facing unimaginable challenges—deprived of essentials like food, toiletries, clothes, and basic hygiene. A staggering 1 in 3 children in the UK are trapped in the clutches of poverty. 

Kids Matter’s vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Parenting is hard, and even more so for mums, dads, and carers grappling with the daily impact of poverty. That's why Kids Matter run community-based parenting programmes in local communities and prisons, equipping parents/carers with the competence, confidence, and community they need to help their children thrive. The need is growing, and Kids Matter is determined to scale up and see an even bigger impact with many more lives transformed for generations to come.

We’re looking for an inspiring and influential leader to join the Kids Matter Senior Leadership Team as Head of Fundraising. In this exciting role you will inspire, lead, and develop the Fundraising team, ensuring clear objectives, effective performance assessments, and tailored development plans. You’ll lead, shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, with a target of £854k in year one and continued growth ahead. We are seeking someone who can balance big-picture planning with hands-on management, ensuring everything runs smoothly day-to-day. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Accomplished fundraising professional with experience in a charity context and a proven track record of consistently meeting targets.
• Experience of developing and delivering impactful and integrated fundraising strategies.
• Proven experience in trusts and foundations, major donors and individual giving.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and guiding a team to attain both individual and organisational objectives.
• Excellent engagement skills; able to communicate effectively with team members and great at building relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

This is an wonderful opportunity for a passionate and empathetic Christian to play a part in transforming children’s wellbeing and shaping brighter futures. Bring your energy and determination to a committed, growing team that’s fully devoted to making a meaningful and lasting difference.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, 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.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Contract & Hours: Permanent. 4 days (28 hours) per week (0.8 FTE)

Location: Remote with the requirement to be in London for 1 day per month

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on 21st January 2025 

First stage interviews with Kids Matter: Week commencing 3rd February 

Second stage interviews with Kids Matter: Week commencing 10th February 2025

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We are looking for an expereinced marketing and fundraising coordinator or alternatively a job split for a marketing coordinator and fundraising coordinator.

An exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated to improve marketing and fundraising processes, raise the profile of the organisation and recognise areas in which we can raise valuable funds.

Job Purpose

To take a lead role (working proactively with the Chief Executive. Staff and Trustees) in order to maximise Umbrella’s public profile.   

Developing the marketing and fundraising functions within Umbrella is pivotal to expanding and developing the charity through a broad range of marketing, income generation activities and social media messaging for the charity. 

Undertaking proactive, responsive, and targeted research campaigns to generate prospects and potential sources of funding, whilst also raising awareness of our brand, work, and services. 

Develop and cultivate relationships with companies, major donors, trusts, foundations and other individuals or organisations who may support our work; assist with writing, coordination, and submission of funding applications to donors; plan and implement fundraising events; and meet fundraising targets.

Expand and improve Umbrella’s knowledge and engagement within social user platforms utilised by business, families, and young people. Leading specific marketing campaigns and projects within the team and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.

To advance the profile, reputation, and development of the charity through the delivery of a range of initiatives including print and online communications, the production of printed materials, digital marketing, public relations, events, and other promotional activities.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To create, implement and deliver specific marketing campaigns and projects and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.
• To advance the profile, reputation, and development of the charity through the delivery of a range of initiatives including printed and online communications, the production of print materials, digital marketing, public relations, events and other promotional activities ensuring that these complement Umbrella’s strategic objectives.
• To manage and update Umbrella’s website.
• Coordinate and deliver high quality social and digital media content across Umbrella’s social media accounts.
• To maintain a knowledge of the external charity funding environment and benchmark Umbrella against fundraising trends and best practice in the wider sector.
• To complete and manage grant and trust applications (working in conjunction with CEO and Trustees). 
• Engage with potential corporate partners through Marketing Derby.  This includes maintaining and developing positive relationships with a varied pool of stakeholders, supporters and funders. 
• Roll out Umbrella’s corporate program.
• Attend relevant external meetings and presentation events on behalf of Umbrella
• Work closely with Umbrella’s Volunteer Coordinator to support the fundraising volunteer group to undertake more ‘grass roots’ fundraising activities.
• 11. Work closely with Umbrella colleagues, ensuring close and effective working relationships across the whole organisation, including operational groups to ensure that grants are spent and reported correctly
• 12. To work with Communications consultant to define the communications strategy for the organisation, when required.
• 13. To work with the CEO to produce and implement Umbrella’s Fundraising plan and to report regularly to the Fundraising Marketing and Communications Sub Group on progress against agreed targets. 

General Responsibilities

• Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required.
•  Adhere to Umbrella’s Safeguarding/Protecting Vulnerable Children and Adults Policy  
• Be familiar with and adhere to Umbrella’s policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met. 
• To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with the Chief Executive.
• To undertake telephone duties as required

Other Requirements

• In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including some out of hours
• Driving licence and vehicle, for which a mileage allowance will be paid.

This is not a full and complete statement of duties and responsibilities, which may be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation, after consultation with the post holder

Desirable Education & Qualifications

Educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience in marketing or fundraising/sales within a Charity organisation or similar.

Marketing qualification or equivalent experience.

Sales/fundraising qualification or equivalent experience.

(Additionally, candidates could be a member of Institute of Marketing and/or the institute of Fundraising).

Experience

Experience of developing and delivering effective marketing and fundraising strategies.

Experience of generating income and support from a variety of groups including corporates, major donors, individuals, and through events.

Experience of building long-term, productive relationships with supporters and donors.

Experience of leading marketing campaigns working through various social media platforms and traditional forms of media.

Skills & Attributes

Proactive, resilient self-starter with a positive approach to work.

Flexible approach

Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, and communication skills a true team player

The ability to inspire diverse stakeholders/audiences.

The ability to drive innovation, change and growth.

Demonstrable ability and confidence to successfully “make the ask” for support.

Well organised and able to manage and prioritise workloads.

Strong understanding of technology and information systems pertinent to the role

Ability to work independently and manage own workload

Understanding of the barriers faced by disabled children and their family

Commitment to inclusion and equalities

Other requirements

Willingness to work unsociable and flexible hours (including occasional evenings and weekends) when required to meet the needs of the role.

Support in the delivery of specific fundraising and marketing Training

Sensitivity, diplomacy, approachability, and flexibility

Driving licence and use of vehicle

Outline First Year Targets & Goals

1. A diverse and relevant media strategy, regularly updating our website and social media sites, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement.

2. Up to date set of marketing and fundraising materials and templates.

3. An improved relationship with local media (BBC/ITV local news, Radio Derby and Derby Telegraph) - targeting at least 4 stories/interviews over the year.

4. Increasing the number of organisations naming us as their charity of the year for support with fundraising and volunteering support by 3.

5. Launch a scheme to encourage local people to remember Umbrella in their wills.

6. Maintain £50k in small grants to support specific projects.

7. One “high value” supporter events (e.g. g sponsorship type event) raising a minimum of £10K in year 1. 

8. An increase in donations/fundraising from an average of £4k per month to an average of £7k per month across the organisation within the first year (via fundraising volunteers).

Wheely Tots believes that all children, families and communities should be healthy, confident and resilient. We work in Tottenham, North London, and a lot of our provision is based near Broadwater Farm Estate. Our programs improve connections to each other and the outdoors and we’ve evolved to become experts in walking, cycling and bushcraft. We also run the Moselle Community Project at Broadwater Farm Community Centre on Fridays; drop-in, community-led activities including a shared healthy meal, board games, knitting, arts & crafts, and gentle exercise. 

We are recruiting for a fundraising and evaluation manager to join our small team for parental leave cover to manage our existing funders and reporting requirements and secure new funding. 

Position: Fundraising and Evaluation Manager (Parental leave cover)

Reports to: CEO

Commitment: 16 hours per week (can be worked flexibly); DBS check required 

Purpose

• Drafting and submitting funding bids, inputting into fundraising timeline and maintaining funding register

• Ensuring effective monitoring & evaluation of projects 

• Reporting to funders and supporting relationships with funders and partners

Tasks

• Research and identify grant funding opportunities with colleagues

• Manage bid writing process, including gathering input from colleagues 

• Brief session leaders / colleagues on project monitoring required to produce funding reports, including case studies

• Work with CEO to ensure monitoring takes place throughout project delivery and within reporting timelines for multiple projects & funders

• Ensure project reports are completed and submitted to funders on time

• Support with project planning and delivery

• Ad hoc support for a small charitable organisation

Competencies

• Able to work independently

• Discreet and trustworthy with good organisational skills 

• Flexible and adaptable with good administration skills

• Confident communicator by email, phone and video call

• Experience using Google Drive 

• Comfortable dealing with different people from diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Self-motivated

• Open to new ways of working and finding the most efficient way to do things

Desired experience

• Track record of fundraising from trusts and foundations for project, core, and multi year funding

• Developing and overseeing monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for multiple projects according to funder requirements 

• Excellent report writing for funders and proofreading skills

• Working with colleagues to complete funding bids and collect information for reporting requirements 

• Excellent project management and organisational skills 

• Ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines 

• Remote working in a small team 

• Ideally we are seeking someone with knowledge of Haringey and its communities

We will provide an induction to our processes and procedures relevant to this role.

We expect this role to be fixed term for 10 months with the possibility of extension.

Pay: Wheely Tots is a London Living Wage employer. The hourly rate for this role is £20.00 – £22.00 per hour, depending on experience. This is a freelance role and you will be responsible for paying your own tax. 

How to apply: Apply with a CV and cover letter (max 1,000 words). In your cover letter explain why you’re applying and how your experience, knowledge and skills align with the Tasks and Desired Experience for this role. As an alternative to a cover letter, you can tell us about your skills and experience via a video (up to three minutes).

Interviews: We plan to carry out interviews by video call on Thursday 23 January 2025 with an ideal start date in late February to allow for handover. 

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty. Asylum Aid (AA) is a legal charity dedicated to protecting people from persecution by providing legal representation and access to justice for refugees and people seeking asylum. In 2020, Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid came together to form the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at Helen Bamber Foundation Group, which comprises Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid.

Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates from refugee and/or migrant backgrounds.

We are supported by our President, Dame Emma Thompson, who is a fantastic champion of our mission, and who hosts our flagship event, The Conversation, every year.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This exciting role will support on the delivery of income from a range of high-value donors within our philanthropy and corporate income streams. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with the senior leadership of both charities, enabling the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications  to build successful funding partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is an effective communicator with a flair for writing, who is results-focused and organised. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and consistently to our current and future donors’ requests.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in charity fundraising. The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in a client-facing role, in communications, copywriting or in event planning. 

Full JD attached.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9 am on Monday 13th January 2025.

You’ll be asked to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role

2. Upload your current CV

3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate that we will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week commencing 20th  January 2024, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview week commencing 27th January 2024. We will also ask you to complete a short written task ahead of the day.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK will be subject to a DBS check and disclosure of adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will ALSO be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Communications and Development Team 

The Development Team sits within a wider Communications and Development Team, which consists of four members of staff at different levels, who work across a range of activities. The wider Team has two dedicated staff members currently focused on donor relationship management and fundraising, and two on communications. 

The Development function is responsible for management of Conciliation Resources’ strategic funders, the generation of unrestricted income and providing fundraising support to the wider organisation. The majority of funding currently comes from government grants and this will remain a key focus, with some time also spent on reacting to opportunities for new funding streams which present themselves – such as trusts and foundations, and to a lesser extent, high-value individual donors and corporations. 

The Communications function has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to help generate funding for CR as an organisation, and its component teams. The job-holder will need to work with the Head of Development to support the development of existing and new unrestricted funding relationships, collaborate with staff in other teams to help achieve more restricted income, and at all times champion good organisational communication and information management around funding and donors.

With guidance from the Head of Development, the postholder will lead on building and maintaining strategic relationships with new donors and partners, which might involve some grant management, including budget monitoring, as well as providing technical advice to programmes and policy teams’ fundraising efforts. This may involve writing proposals, working on project budgets, coordinating submissions and providing other guidance, help and advice. The postholder will need to engage, train and support colleagues, as well as gather learning and introduce new tools in response. 

They will use Conciliation Resource’s data management system (currently Podio) to support the development of clear grant and donor management processes, and maintain aspects of the system which relate to fundraising. 

As a member of the DevelopmentTeam, the postholder will also feed into wider fundraising activities and strategy, supporting the Head of Development Team as needed.

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

• Significant experience of developing and drafting successful funding proposals and budgets to secure income

• Experience of working with grant management or customer relationship management (CRM) IT systems 

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write for different purposes, communicate persuasively and summarise complex information 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others, both internal and external to Conciliation Resources 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to present information in an accessible way

• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving business and working environment, and take initiative

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Understanding of and commitment to Conciliation Resources’ goals, values, work and approach

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

• Significant experience of building relationships with donor contacts, in particular with institutional donors (including UK, USA, UN, EU or other european governments) to support the increase of funding for an organisation 

• Experience of donor-funded grants/contracts, including narrative and financial reporting, due diligence and contract processes, basic monitoring and evaluation 

• Project management experience, including experience coordinating and gaining support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in an international non-governmental organisation or related organisation 

• Administration experience, including a proven track record of maintaining databases and office records 

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

• Good coaching skills with the ability to pass knowledge onto, train and motivate others 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Strong computer and IT skills, with good command of Excel and awareness of artificial intelligence tools

Desirable 

• Relevant university degree, or local equivalent, or qualification by experience in a relevant subject area

The Organisation
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity’s mission is to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions.
Our vision is that every seriously ill child has a Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist to help them to lead a more marvellous life.
As a charity that works in partnership with the NHS, we find innovative ways to ensure that children and families have the care and support they need. We do this through improving the healthcare outcomes and resilience of children and families, and we focus on complex, lifelong conditions that are underfunded and under resourced. The outcomes we are aiming to achieve are:

• Improved quality of care
• Improved experience of care
• Improved efficiency and cost effectiveness of care
• Improved resilience of seriously ill children and their families

To find out more about the work RDMCC do, visit the website.

The Role:
RDMCC are looking for an experienced fundraiser and marketeer who can work with stakeholders and the team to deliver on our objectives. Importantly, RDMCC need someone who is empathetic to the cause, goal-focused and is exceptional at building relationships at all levels.

Person Specification:

• Good understanding of health and the charity sectors across the UK
• Understand and support the charity’s aims and objectives
• Understanding of the impact of serious illnesses on children and their families
• Ability to think at a strategic and operational business level including project planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to manage teams with empathy and professionalism, and develop individuals
• Someone who can bring new ideas to the charity whilst delivering on all traditional fundraising tasks

Further Information
For comprehensive information about Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining RDMCC and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

•    An up-to-date CV
•    A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th January 2025
Preliminary interviews with Russam: Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th February 2025
Interviews with RDMCC (1st and 2nd Stage): w/c 24th February 2025 and w/c 3rd March 2025

We look forward to receiving your application.