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!

Due to the success of a new strategic direction, leading to an increase in income and impact, Newcastle Hospitals Charity has a fantastic opportunity for the right person to succeed in the role of Fundraising Coordinator.  This role will join a collaborative and energetic team who raise funds from a variety of sources including events, community fundraisers and individual giving.

One of the largest NHS charities in the UK, Newcastle Hospitals Charity (NHC) works in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals to fundraise for and to support a range of projects that go beyond public funding and enable the Trust to deliver its ambition and deliver goals that the NHS can’t do alone. Projects supported by NHC include the purchase of specialist clinical equipment; capital infrastructure and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of patients and staff. We are proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

This role plays a key part in delivering the ambitious Charity strategy, linking the hospital charity, NHS staff members, and the local community.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals. You will understand supporters’ motivations and help them to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

You’ll form productive and positive relationships with individual donors, staff, community partners, fundraisers and volunteers, to grow productive and positive relationships with them.

You will deliver exceptional donor stewardship that meaningfully connects with supporters and grows our supporter base, whilst developing a robust prospect pipeline. Relationship management is key to this role, the ability to connect with people on a very personal level, and with compassion.

You will be responsible for establishing a strong network of community partners, raising the profile of the charity by attending key networking events and staying abreast of key sector insights and trends.

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).

We are recruiting for a Fundraising Coordinator to join our Marketing and Fundraising Team!

Key Information:

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator (Community and Events)

Department: Marketing and Fundraising

Location: First Floor, St Nicholas House, Old Churchyard, Liverpool, L2 8TX

Reports to: Marketing & Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,700 per annum

Working pattern: Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home per week)

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

About Options

At Options for Supported Living we support people with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries to live their lives to the full.

We work hard to create a better world where people with disabilities contribute to their communities as unique and valued members. Through the support we give, we enable people to make decisions for themselves and live lives full of friends, family, people they love, community, health, and purpose. The same as anyone.

And we don’t stop there. We’re committed to speaking out about the things that matter most within social care. Through our community we give people a voice, working together to create a lasting impact.

The role:

This is a new role in Options and sits within our Marketing and Fundraising team. You will work alongside our Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Marketing Officer and Social Media Apprentice, to generate income for Options through community networking, fundraising and events support. You will also work closely with Options’ Culture and Training Team, and Community Inclusion Team, to identify and co-ordinate fundraising opportunities at new and existing events.

Purpose of the Role:

Work with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager to communicate Options vision, values and brand to multiple communities across the Liverpool City region in order to raise funds for Options.Options has a wide network of stakeholders, and this role should support this network to raise funds as well as undertaking direct fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Marketing and Fundraising Manager in raising funds from the local community, events, and corporate donors. 
• Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events and activities.
• Act as the point of contact for all community fundraising activities and events, including leading the presentation of Options at community events around the Liverpool City Region.
• Deliver excellent supporter communication and encouragement to fundraisers.
• Provide administrative support, including inputting data into the CRM system, and researching and scoping new fundraising events and activities.
• Assist with the planning, logistics, delivery, and aftercare of fundraising events.
• Steward community fundraisers and event participants, focusing on building positive relationships.
• Keep the Charity’s CRM up to date and record communications and future actions.
• Process data from fundraising platforms on a regular basis.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to ensure relevant income is appropriately recorded.
• Support Options Training, Events and Community activities as appropriate.

Detailed Responsibilities

1. Stewardship and relationship management:

• Deliver effective stewardship to new and existing community supporters.
• Maintain positive relationships with all fundraisers and donors through regular contact, updates, and conversations.
• Act as a point of contact for individual and group fundraisers, ensuring they are supported effectively to increase engagement.
• Work with those raising funds and ensure they have all the resources required for a successful event/activity.

2. Maximise fundraising income generation:

• Be part of the development of new funding streams, including in-memory donations, legacy giving, and regular giving.
• Provide fundraising materials to individuals, groups, and associations as required (e.g., how-to guides, t-shirts, badges, pens, banners, leaflets).
• Work closely in partnership with Options’ Culture and Training team, and Community and Inclusion team, to offer event support and identify income generation and fundraising opportunities at existing events.

3. Fundraising Events Co-ordination:

• Deliver a calendar of fundraising events.
• Offer event support at Options events when needed.
• Ensure event participants are supported to fundraise actively.
• Work with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Marketing Officer, and Social Media Apprentice to promote fundraising events, and make best use of team resources to ensure events are successful.

4. Awareness and Outreach:

• Encourage new individuals, groups, and businesses to fundraise for Options.
• Identify new community fundraising opportunities, and actively develop these through good stewardship and relationship building.
• Work with colleagues to promote event and community fundraising opportunities.
• Work with the Social Media Apprentice to create content for social media, website, and other publications.
• Attend events/talks and be a champion of Options and highlight the importance of fundraising.

5. Data Management:

• Use the CRM to store and manage fundraiser data in a useful structure, and in line with GDPR.
• Record supporter communications and any future actions.
• Process data from fundraising platforms on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior community fundraising experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing events
• Experience of effective stewardship and relationship building
• Knowledge of community fundraising principles, methods and procedures including Fundraising Code of Practice
• Ability to build effective and sustainable relationships
• Ability to adapt to multiple demands and priorities
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team and be flexible
• Comfortable handling money and taking payments - an understanding of basic finance concepts related to fundraising and income generation (eg. fundraising income streams)
• Practical Skills
• Excellent communicator, able to inspire and encourage.
• Ability to use a variety of software, including CRM’s, and Microsoft 365 applications (Excel/Powerpoint/Word/OneDrive).
• Good organisational and project management skills

What we offer:

• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Regular events and socials
• Opportunity to work in a mission driven organisation
• Free Blue light card and discounts
• Employee Assist Programme
• Learn to drive scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button to join our incredible team!

Please note: All successful applicants are subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship at this time.

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.

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.

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.

This is a fantastic role for an ambitious fundraising expert who likes to roll up their sleeves and combine strategic thinking, with active fund raising and the leadership of a team.

This is an ideal role for someone who is wanting to advance their career by taking on a senior role within the international NGO sector as part of Global Health Partnership’s (GHP’s) Leadership Team.

GHP has a strong track record in securing institutional funding. Our priority now is to build on this track record and further diversify our funding sources and innovate in how we fund our work to achieve greatest impact.

You will enjoy considerable autonomy as you continue to grow GHP’s visibility with external partners and our income, working with the full support of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.

Here are the top four things we think you can be excited about:

- Being at the heart of the UK global health community, supporting UK NHS and other health workers to engage internationally, working closely with diverse partners including WHO, UK Government Departments and the NHS.

- Developing your own strategy and team to deliver growth in income across major donors and corporate supporters.

- Working with the recently formed business development team and with colleagues from across the organisation (in the UK and overseas) to identify opportunities for funding and developing bespoke proposals.

- Taking on a leadership role within GHP, contributing to the quality and strategic direction of its global health work.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities for Fund raising are distributed across many roles in the organisation, but you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisational Fundraising Strategy, paying particular attention to the diversification of our funding portfolio and ensuring all teams are supported to achieve their fundraising goals.

Your main focus will be on diversifying our funding sources, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters and increasing our effectiveness and reach with trusts and foundations. You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile, attract and retain new donors and to grow income.

You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with GHP.

You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with strategic donors, philanthropists and partners.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Flexible working hours

· Remote working arrangements, with regular travel to London

· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits

· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

· 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year

· Annual learning & development allowance

· 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· A friendly, supportive work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Monday 20th January 2025, with ‘Head of Fund Raising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. GHP is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate Fundraising Manager to lead and develop our fundraising activities. This exciting new role is strategically important to our future development and delivery of services for unpaid carers across Surrey.

Reporting directly to the CEO you will increase income and diversify funding for Action for Carers, developing a fundraising strategy and establishing a new function within the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues to:

• Raise funds through grants, foundations, trusts, activities and donations
• Increase awareness of Action for Carers as a great cause to support
• Nurture and establish new corporate partnerships and strategic community partnerships

As a member of our senior team, you will be involved in organisational leadership and development, and influence the future structure of the fundraising function as it grows and develops.

The role is based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford and the postholder will be required to travel to attend meetings and engagements to support our work. There is ample free car parking on site. There is the potential for some home-working as part of this role but with the majority of time in the office or working externally with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Full duties are included in the job outline; key responsibilities include:

• Lead bid applications with the support of the Finance Manager and external agency support, where appropriate
• Build relationships with key providers of Trusts, Grants, and Foundations in Surrey and nationally, as applicable
• Develop and implement a partnership engagement strategy that raises the profile of Action for Carers with local businesses, community groups, education providers, and other stakeholders
• Identify, cultivate, and build relationships with corporate partners and strategic community groups
• Manage engagement opportunities with local communities, groups, and associations
• Promote and facilitate the giving of individual donations, as well as manage opportunities for fundraising events
• Represent and organise representation for the charity at corporate events, networking events, conferences and community forums

About you

You must have:

• Proven experience in fundraising, including developing a fundraising or business development function
• Demonstrated success in leading funding bids to grant-making trusts and foundations, with evidence of achieving ambitious income targets
• Experience in establishing and managing external partnerships
• A track record of engaging local communities to increase awareness, participation, and support
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive funding documents and inspire people to support the organisation
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate partnerships and maintain effective communication with diverse stakeholders

About us

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision: ‘That every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued, and supported.’ We are a committed local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect, and Excellence. By adhering to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high-quality, and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff one week’s paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, a pension, and opportunities for development and training.

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.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At 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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive self-starter to join our Fundraising Team as the 'Community Engagement Fundraiser - South'. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong relationships, growing our community presence on the ground, generating new fundraising leads, whilst stewarding current fundraisers through their DRWF fundraising journey.

The post holder will require experience and a good knowledge of community fundraising. The ability to deliver against a regional income target with energy and enthusiasm that will inspire supporters to go the extra mile with their fundraising efforts for DRWF.

You will be target driven, proactive, a determined self-starter and thrive on working with a range of fundraisers, encouraging them to choose DRWF as their preferred charity.

Key areas of responsibilities

To recruit, manage, develop and support an expanding network of supporters wishing to fundraise for Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF), in order to achieve agreed income and expenditure targets; whilst supporting other targeted deliverables for DRWF, such as Lottery, Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.

A full breakdown of the role can be found in the attached document.

How to apply:

Please send the following to: Tim Green, Head of Community Fundraising.

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two pages), explaining why you believe this position is a great fit for you and how your knowledge / experience align with the required criteria.

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025 (we will view applications throughout this period).

Interviews: W/C 20th January 2025.

VACANCY

Corporate Fundraiser

£ 28,644

37.5 hours per week

Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working

5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, National retail/attractions discount scheme, Roadside parking off site, Free DBS check.

Closing date for applicants:  23rd January 2025

First interviews via Teams: 30th January 2025

Second interviews: 4th February 2025

Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.  Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.

This role is all about relationships, forging new ones and nurturing those we already have. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining successful partnerships with corporate supporters, through donations, sponsorship, employee fundraising and strategic partnerships.

The role will do this by focusing on;

• Increasing our presence and fundraising income from local companies.
• Developing a pipeline of new business opportunities to secure new corporate support.
• Providing excellent account management to maximise the income from partners who choose to fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice.
• Building meaningful relationships with corporate supporters with a focus on repeat and long term support.

This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team. You may not necessarily have a background in fundraising, but could have transferrable skills in sales, account management, business development or from another relevant role.