Fundraising Coordinator Jobs

About the role

What you will do

• Build relationships with community fundraisers, providing advice and fundraising materials to include stewarding supporters from the beginning to end of their fundraising journey with us.
• Act as a primary contact, recognizing achievements and promoting stories to the communications team.
• Research and development of fundraising opportunities and activities that appeal to community audiences.
• Maintain our fundraising databases, track donations and collaborating with teams to meet financial targets.
• Delivering talks and attending community events and supporting local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches.

About you

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have experience of working with community fundraisers
• Be able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, working to deadlines
• Be able to work on your own inactive but also collaborate effectively within a team
• Actively research and build a pipeline of community fundraising activities that appeals to current and new audiences

Benefits

As a staff member at Headway - the brain injury association you’ll have access the following range of benefits:

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway - the brain injury association offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.

About Headway

Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway - the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway - the brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway - the brain injury association, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

Safeguarding

At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Thank you for your interest in Headway - the brain injury association and we look forward to getting to know you!

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).

About the Headway fundraising team

The fundraising department is responsible for generating £5.3m of income to support the charity’s services, with £3.6m coming from our retail activities and the remaining £1.7m from general fundraising.
We do this through our retail team and 29 charity shops and by raising funds across events, community fundraising, corporate partnerships and grants from trusts and foundations.
Reporting to the Events Manager, you will be responsible for supporting event delivery and providing administrative support for event fundraisers helping them to maximise their fundraising and support to the charity circa £300,000 per year.

About the role

Key areas of accountability

• Support the Events Manager in co-ordinating and recruiting volunteers for on-site cheer points for large-scale events and researching activation events to engage with new supporters.
• Enhance event experience, assist design and ordering additional kit to support any Headway events.
• Attend Headway events throughout the year, including the London Marathon, Annual Awards, Headway Charity Golf Day.
• Build relationships with event participants and provide motivation, fundraising advice and materials to ensure they meet their fundraising targets and have a great experience with the charity.
• Act as the primary contact for event fundraisers, taking incoming enquiries from supporters through our communication channels (phone, email and post).
• Work with the Events Manager to secure sponsorship for Headway events by sourcing raffle, auction prizes and administering bookings, and support with the production of event newsletters, social media posts and event marketing emails.
• Maintain the fundraising database. Working with the team ensure the weekly and monthly bank analysis of donations is updated and donations are recorded on our CRM. Ensuring event fundraisers are thanked for their support.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team and other departments to generate ideas and solutions to help meet financial targets.
• To respond appropriately signpost fundraisers and give support to local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches.

Corporate responsibilities

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do and every member of staff has a duty ensure that they understand and follow safeguarding procedures to promote the welfare of our staff and service users.

Health and Safety

We are an employer who is committed to Health and Safety and you will have a role to play ensuring that we continue to embed a health and safety culture.

GDPR

You will help ensure that we remain fully compliant of our obligations in respect of data.

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities is a key value of Headway UK. Every member of staff has a personal responsibility to ensure that they behave in an inclusive way and contribute to our diversity goals.

You are an ambassador for Headway UK – We want all our staff, regardless of roles to be our ambassadors, representing the charity and promoting the work we do.

Benefits

As a staff member at Headway - the brain injury association you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway - the brain injury association offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.

About Headway

Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway - the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway - the brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway - the brain injury association, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

Thank you for your interest in Headway - the brain injury association and we look forward to getting to know you!

This is an exciting opportunity within ASSIST Sheffield, ready for the right person to utilise their passion and skills to work alongside our clients and our wider community. 

Job Title:             Communications, Events and Fundraising Coordinator 

Responsible to:  Operations Manager

Responsible for:  Community and Events Team Volunteers Grants Team Volunteers 

Hours:                    28 hours 

Salary:                   £29,447.60 (pro rata)

Holidays:               27 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata’d

Location:               Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Norfolk St, Sheffield

With a focus on grant writing, events coordination, awareness raising and community fundraising, we are looking for someone whose;

> Powers of persuasion will bring in new funds and new supporters as well as promote campaigns on the political and social issues that affect our client's lives

> Passion for building community networks will be reflected in the varied programme of events you co-create and attend with our clients and volunteers

> Written skills and flair for storytelling will enable us to submit competitive grant applications

The ideal candidate for the Communications, Events and Fundraising Coordinator role will be innovative, organised and have excellent attention to detail. 

You’ll be motivated by ASSIST’s aims of supporting people who have been refused asylum and be ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to supporting the work of ASSIST.

If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £34,057 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract ending January 2026

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic coordinator to join the Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising (SM&PF) team. This role is uniquely placed to gain experience across Acquisition and Retention fundraising teams, from analysing acquisition web data to creating social media campaigns for Legacy donors, you will play a key role in providing administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of key processes across the teams within the SM&PF teams. This role is adaptive, varied and an excellent opportunity to develop a diverse range of transferable skills.

Sitting within the Acquisition and Attraction team, you will be working across teams to execute a new Fundraising and Engagement strategy by supporting effective and impactful fundraising campaigns, contributing to an innovative and dynamic workforce whilst managing projects in a timely manner. You will be able to demonstrate strong administrative experience and the ability to handle high volumes of routine processes whilst retaining a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills are key to this role, as well as the ability to work constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. You need to be a team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively to maintain high service level standards and efficiency.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 5 January 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 January 2025

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.

REF-218633

Dandelion Time’s pioneering nature-based therapy seeks to rebuild the confidence and self-belief of children and families impacted by trauma, enabling them to take the necessary steps to move forward. 

To support our expansion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our close knit and hugely supportive team as the Fundraising and Marketing Co-ordinator. 

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and PR,  you will play a key role in supporting our collaborative and successful Fundraising and Marketing team. You will be responsible for the exemplary stewardship of donors and prospective supporters, building strong and loyal relationships with your excellent written and verbal communications as well as ensuring effective and efficient management of the CRM system.

To excel in this role you will demonstrate experience of working successfully in a busy and sometimes demanding administrative support role.   You will be proficient in Microsoft Office Packages (including Outlook and Teams), have creative problem-solving skills, a meticulous attention to detail and collaborative approach.  Equally important is a great sense of humour and passion for the work that we do transforming the lives of traumatised children and their families.  

What can we offer you?

At Dandelion Time we always strive to achieve a happy and healthy work-life balance for all.   Where practicable we offer flexible working arrangements to allow you to work in a way that suits your individual lifestyle. 

In addition we offer:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) with the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave up to 50 days pro-rata per annum

A generous enhanced sick pay scheme

5% contributory pension scheme

Excellent communication and technology processes

Skilled, supportive, collaborative, fun and caring colleagues

The opportunity to work in and with nature and animals at our rural based settings – Matilda and Basil our two resident cats regularly join in with our team meetings. Our Donkeys, Alpacas, Sheep, Chickens and Guinea Pigs prefer to stay outside but always look forward to a visit from their colleagues

In this particular role you will work 22.5 hours each over 3 or 4 days from home and our Maidstone HQ with at least one day each week in the office.  You will also need to be available to work some evenings and weekends to support our various events and to visit our other sites including Shadoxhurst (Ashford) and Shorne (Gravesend).  Please note that public transport is limited at all our sites so you will need your own transport.

 

Safeguarding

Dandelion Time is committed to a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and their families with robust recruitment procedures that deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment within the charity.  All individuals working in any capacity at Dandelion Time will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education.  This will include a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check against both the Adult and Child Barred List service.  Evidence of ID, your right to work in the UK, your relevant qualifications, current address and satisfactory references are also a requirement.

Equality and Diversity

Dandelion Time is committed to creating a more inclusive organisation which benefits from a variety of perspectives and better reflects the communities we serve, to make smarter decisions and better support our families.  We expect all our people to be accountable for equality, diversity and inclusion at Dandelion Time. It is only by working together in unity that we can ensure that everyone can perform at their best. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and from a diverse range of genders, age, backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities.

As part of our Safer Recruitment procedures, we proactively remove bias by ensuring whenever possible, the recruiting panel only receive anonymised applications to complete the shortlisting process.

Salary: £31,645 (pro-rata)
Contract: Part-time 2-3 days, 12-month FTC
Location: Hybrid options - London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol
Closing date: Friday 3^rd January
Benefits: Contributory pension, generous holiday package, inclusive team

We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Data Coordinator working for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust. This role will support the Fundraising team by managing and developing the fundraising (Access Charity CRM). In addition to reporting and analysis, you will also regularly train others to use the database and will champion it as an asset in order to promote data-driven approach to donor engagement across the charity.

This role will offer you the opportunity to join a truly supportive and inclusive team, offering great benefits, including access to the BUPA employee assistance programme.

To be successful as the Fundraising Data Coordinator you will need:

• Proven experience in data management, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and creating data dashboards, with strong expertise using complex CRM systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to train and teach colleagues

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The Wave Project is the UK’s leading Surf Therapy charity, a pioneer in using surfing as a form of therapy. As a multi-award-winning charity we pride ourselves on delivering a big impact with a small, committed team of 35 staff and 1,600 wonderful volunteers. In 2024, we supported over 2,500 children and young people to improve their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and social skills. 

The Head of Fundraising is a key member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all fundraising and marketing activities, ensuring sustainable income growth and enhancing The Wave Project’s visibility and impact. The role is critical to fostering a strong supporter base, developing innovative campaigns and cultivating partnerships that align with the charity’s mission of transforming young lives through Surf Therapy.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.  

Crisis Skylight Oxford is in the Old Fire Station in the centre of the city. Our team provide one to one specialist housing led service to help people find and secure affordable housing. We offer person centred support and will help people with anything else that will support someone to end their homelessness, such as mental health and well-being, finances or finding employment. Alongside the coaching we offer practical and creative workshops.   

The Old Fire Station building also accommodates a range of flexible arts spaces which are run by an independent arts company.    

Title: Arts Coordinator – Homelessness (internally this role is known as Arts For Wellbeing Coordinator)

Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week  

Salary: £31,693 - £39,616 per annum (depending on hours)

Location: Working onsite at Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ 

About the role  

As Arts for well-being coordinator at Crisis Skylight Oxford, you will develop and deliver an inspirational and varied arts programme (performing, creative, visual) for Crisis Skylight members, who are people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This programme of arts classes and one-off creative activities will enable Skylight clients to build their confidence and self-esteem, develop their creativity and have the opportunity to display and perform their work. You will be supported to deliver this programme by a small group of tutors and volunteers. 

Crisis Skylight Oxford is based in the Old Fire Station, and we share this building with an arts company. In this role you will work closely with staff from the arts company to deliver a range of opportunities for Skylight members including workshops, project work, training and theatre trips. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of how to develop a high quality and varied arts programme with experience of working under pressure to deliver multiple projects. 

• Experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach adults in arts activities, including people with complex needs and challenging behaviour.  

• Ability to manage, support and motivate staff and volunteers to work with vulnerable and sometimes challenging adults. 

• Experience of networking, able to develop partnerships and source new opportunities in the arts for Skylight members. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.    

How to apply  

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.  

Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2024 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on the 21st January Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

   
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

  
 

Mesothelioma UK is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Fundraising Manager to lead our in-memory and gifts in wills programmes, driving meaningful engagement with supporters while managing income streams that are vital to our mission.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement impactful in-memory and legacy fundraising initiatives.
• Steward high-value donors and pledged legacy supporters, building long-term relationships.
• Oversee funeral fundraising and gifts in wills, ensuring effective communications and donor care.
• Collaborate with the wider team on fundraising campaigns, content creation, and data management.
• Monitor and manage income targets, contributing to the charity’s budget planning.

We’re looking for someone with experience in in-memory or legacy fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships. Knowledge of CRM systems and a track record in achieving fundraising targets are highly desirable.

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and help us provide vital services to those affected by mesothelioma, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and play a pivotal role in our life-changing work.

We are a youth movement for young people with refugee experience to build community, become leaders and flourish in the place they call home.

There are thousands of displaced young people arriving in the UK every year. We believe in the unbounded potential of these individuals and are driven to help them thrive. 

Our activities include:

• Residential Programmes

• Leadership Training Programme

• Youth Hubs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising (70%)

• Support the CEO with writing creative and engaging applications and reports to Trusts and Foundations.

• Research and identify new prospects within Trusts and Foundations, and engage with potential and existing contacts by phone and email.

• Maintain the fundraising database and keep track of targets against organisational budget.

• Support on the planning and delivery of fundraising events and challenges that resonate with our supporters.

• Where the opportunity arises, develop new fundraising campaigns and asks to engage donors and new supporters.

• Create and maintain fundraising material and content, including cases for support, crib sheets, template reports, and supporting information as required.

Social media, communications & storytelling (30%)

• Working with the staff and volunteer team to deliver our regular social media activity, reflecting the impact of our work and engaging both new and existing supporters.

• Develop graphics, images and other assets as required.

• Follow the latest news and trends to identify and engage quickly with any opportunities to share our story or capture new ones.

• Build relationships with staff and volunteers to capture case studies that demonstrate the impact of our work.

• Responsible for collating and sending out newsletters.

• Convey our key messages succinctly and effectively.

• Develop passionate, emotive stories about our work that can be used to fundraise and report to key funding partners.

• Create copy and design for assets like flyers as and when required under the guidance of the CEO and Marketing & Communications Lead.

ABOUT YOU

• Proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative, with a can do/let’s get this done approach.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience of creative, outstanding storytelling with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences 

• Passionate about supporting refugees and people seeking asylum, and aligned with OSH’s values.

• Online/digital communications experience to engage both new and existing audiences, growing the number of beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters

• Experience in managing social media, creating engaging content and engaging with others online 

• Experience of using design tools such as Canva

• Knowledge and understanding of the use of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Facebook and social media management/scheduling tools like Hootsuite.

• IT literate, including Google Drive, Docs & Sheets, and knowledge of or willingness to learn about Wix and SEO

• Ability to work within a team as well as remotely

• Ability to visit our stakeholders and capture their stories

• A keen eye for detail and accuracy

• Excellent time-management skills are essential as the role requires managing day-to-day social media interactions and funding applications

• Experience of capturing and editing photo and video 

Fundraising assistant
Salary: £24,255.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours:  35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with inbuilt flexibility
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working (expectation of three days per week in the office)

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

In this role you will play a vital administrative role supporting the Investments and Partnerships team specifically the special event, challenge event and supporter engagement coordinators. The Investments and Partnerships Team delivers the charity’s fundraising activities, securing voluntary income to fund services for people with a spinal cord injury. This role is critical to supporting us in hosting profitable events and taking care of our supporters. This is an entry level position into fundraising and is a great opportunity to learn how various departments operate within a charity fundraising team.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 20 January 2025, 9am
Interview dates: 27/28 January 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

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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 SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Job overview

Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.

Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.

This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.

You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.

Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator who will maintain and develop the charity’s traditional, social and digital media presence in order to support charity campaigns and profile. This role is crucial in helping the charity to increase its membership base, grow involvement in projects, deliver campaign messages, promote & deliver events, attract funding, and to inform members/supporters of charity activities, news, and successes. 

The post calls for a positive, creative individual with a ‘can do’ attitude.  We need an accomplished communicator who is a talented writer with the ability to produce and design succinct, intelligent, and accessible copy. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in communications in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.

Come and be part of our culture of inclusion. Our focus on health & wellbeing and flexible working models, supports everyone, regardless of background, to feel valued and to be at their best.

The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities. This is core to who we are and what we are about.

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. 

MLMC offers an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 20p (bicycle) and 45p (car) per mile and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.

Job description: Download from our website

Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 pa, plus 8% pension contribution

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025

Interview Date:  In person on Thursday 23rd January 2025

Start Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 (but negotiable)

To Apply: Please send CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification.