Fundraising Executive Jobs
The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will focus on increasing donations from individual supporters. Working closely with the Head of Development and CEO, you'll be responsible for growing donation schemes for individual supporters, stewarding major donors, delivering public fundraising appeals and promoting opportunities for supporters to make gifts in wills.
We look to recruit a candidate excited to take responsibility for their own area of work as part of a small team. We will consider strong applicants with previous experience in fundraising / development or transferable skills and knowledge from customer-facing roles in other sectors.
This is a full time permanent position with a minimum of 3 days based on site. We are open to flexible working arrangements including part time working and compressed hours.
TO APPLY please send your CV and a cover letter of no more that 2 sides detailing how you meet the requirements below.
Interviews are expected to take place on 13th and 14th November. Please state in your cover letter if you are unable to interview on these dates
Key duties
- Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of individual supporters
- Plan and deliver a year-round programme of supporter events encouraging donors to engage with our work
- Implement supporter stewardship systems with the aim of retaining and increasing support
- Assist with the planning and delivery of annual individual giving campaigns
- Process and acknowledge donations and Gift Aid claims on CRM system (Spektrix)
- Support with researching and drafting briefing documents for prospect and supporter meetings
- Develop strong internal relationships to help promote the work of the Development team
- Represent the organisation at fundraising sector events
Essential
- Experience of organising events to engage or steward supporters, clients or customers
- Proven track record of successfully managing a portfolio of supporter relationships or customer accounts
- Experience of delivereing supporter or customer journeys leading to increased support and engagement
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to analyse customer feedback
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for full details
Our commitment to equality and diversity
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about securing transformative gifts that drive change?
As a Senior Philanthropy Executive, you'll play a key role in securing substantial donations from charitable trusts, foundations, and major donors, enabling us to reach new heights in our mission.
If you're skilled in philanthropy, relationship building, and have a knack for creating compelling proposals, we want to hear from you!
- Title: Senior Philanthropy Executive
- Cause: Health charity
- Salary: £34,300 - £37,300
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: London (Hybrid - minimum one day per week in the office)
In this Senior Philanthropy Executive role, you'll:
- Grow high-impact relationships: Manage a portfolio of key trusts and donors, securing five- and six-figure gifts that directly support our critical work.
- Craft unique engagement: Develop tailored proposals, host inspiring meetings, and help organise donor events that highlight the impact of our organisation.
- Shape their major appeal strategy: Support our Head of Philanthropy and Head of Appeal in implementing a new, innovative major appeal strategy.
- Work alongside experts: Collaborate with senior academics, trustees, ambassadors, and the Leadership Team to provide enriching donor experiences and powerful proposals.
- Support organisational growth: Partner with our Prospect Researcher to identify and engage potential supporters, ensuring a steady pipeline of impactful donations.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- Proven Philanthropy experience: Demonstrated success in philanthropy fundraising, with the ability to secure significant gifts.
- Effective communication: Confident and capable in delivering engaging presentations and written proposals to inspire donors.
- Relationship building expertise: Strong experience in nurturing high-level relationships and networks, both internally and externally.
- Organisational skills: Adept at managing complex budgets, prioritising multiple projects, and delivering on deadlines.
- Strategic insight: The ability to identify new opportunities and craft strategies that align with donor interests and our organisational goals.
If you're ready to be part of an impactful journey, apply today and help grow our mission through strategic philanthropy.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
This is a part-time position offering flexible hours (21 hours per week) to attract the best candidate. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to our dedicated team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver our Strategic plan: Collaborate with the Board and staff to implement our compelling strategic vision for the project, ensuring alignment with our vision, mission and operational objectives.
- Financial Sustainability: Spearhead fundraising initiatives, secure diverse funding streams, and manage budgets effectively to ensure the charity’s long-term financial health. This will include a strong focus on grants, bid writing and cultivating relationships with funding partners.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective delivery of all programmes and projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that empowers staff, promotes professional development, and encourages creativity and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership skills, experience, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Essential criteria include:
- Proven Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity sector, demonstrating successful organisational management, strategic planning, board and team leadership.
- Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, bid writing and securing funding for charitable organisations, with a proven track record in results and diversifying income streams.
- Collaborative Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for Impact: A deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and families, coupled with a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
Relevant Qualification: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a business/management related subject or a relevant professional qualification
To engage vulnerable and isolated young people and their families helping them build their confidence, identify new skills and build resilience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For nearly 25 years, Ashden has partnered with enterprises and organisations in the UK and Global South to scale solutions to the climate crisis. We help bring clean energy to farms, villages, and refugee camps, while also driving greener schools, warmer homes, and climate action in UK towns and cities. By shining a spotlight on innovators and connecting them with partners, funders and policymakers, we inspire change, support green jobs, and work toward healthier, fairer societies.
Ashden is a well-regarded and well-connected organisation with a strong track record of building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals across philanthropy, finance and business. However we must aim higher to tackle the climate emergency. To accelerate our efforts, we're recruiting a new leader for Major Donor fundraising to help reinvigorate and scale our fundraising success in this area.
This pivotal role will lead our Changemakers campaign, securing mission-aligned donations of five figures and more from high net worth individuals. You will also collaborate with the Director of Business Development to secure six- and seven-figure gifts to drive transformational solutions to the climate crisis.
We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing major gifts and building strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals. While climate or environmental exposure is not essential, alignment with Ashden's values and passion for driving systems change is crucial. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, including senior leadership and the Chair of Trustees, and will have key strategic and operational input into the success of our fundraising, the growth of the team, and the broader impact of our charity.
To read more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below.
Closing Date: 4 November 2024
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 1-6 November 2024
Ashden Interviews: 13 November (online) and W/c 18 November (in person).
Are you passionate about events?
Do you have a proven track record of innovative and engaging fundraising?
Do you want to make a significant impact to the lives of people affected by heart and circulatory disease?
If so, you could be exactly who we are looking for!
About the role
As our Product Events Executive, you will be working across our portfolio of amazing third-party events, including the Brighton Marathon Weekend, Hackney Half Marathon, Cardiff Half Marathon and the Action Challenge series. You will successfully manage the full delivery of your portfolio, including recruitment, stewardship and event day activations.
You will plan and deliver sector-leading stewardship for our supporters, bringing the events to life and encouraging participants to fundraise for the charity.
Working closely with the Senior Product Executive, and the wider product deliver team, to deliver your own product portfolio over the long-term and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure resource and continued portfolio growth.
You’ll be rewarded by joining a high performing, fun team at one of the UK’s largest health charities and knowing your work is making a huge impact on the lives of many people affected by heart and circulatory disease.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 months covering a secondment until October 2025
This is a blended role, where your work will be dually located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of working together. On a blended contract, you can expect to spend some time in the office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of office spaces is driven in part by your role and the work you will do with other teams. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about the flexibility offer available at the application or interview stage.
About you
With strong understanding of KPI’s associated with marketing performance and content management systems. You’ll bring relevant experience working on income generation products from start to finish, specifically within the context of product marketing, fundraising campaigns and/or fundraising events.
You’ll be continuously enthusiastic, proactive, and commercially aware. You’ll have experience of delivering a multi-channel customer journey, management, and delivery of projects.
With excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, you bring experience, energy and passion to help develop and deliver third-party events and activities while increasing engagement at all levels internally and externally to ensure continued fundraising so that we reach our ambitious targets.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Lewisham Music, an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub, is seeking an ambitious and passionate Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. We believe in the transformative power of music to inspire, uplift, and connect communities. The CEO will be a key advocate for this vision, driving the charity’s strategic goals while ensuring its sustainability and impact across Lewisham and beyond.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead, develop and inspire a dedicated team to deliver diverse, inclusive, and high-quality music programmes for children and young people.
- Advocate for the power of music to unlock potential and create positive change, ensuring young people's voices are at the heart of our work.
- Promote the value of music education locally and nationally, working to raise the charity’s profile and secure support for our mission.
- Build and maintain key partnerships with schools, local authorities, funders, and community organisations to enhance Lewisham Music’s reach and influence.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of the South East London Music Hub to shape the future of music education across the wider area.
- Lead the development of a culture of innovation and operational efficiency, ensuring continuous improvement across all programmes and activities.
- Oversee financial strategy and sustainability; manage a diverse funding mix; and lead on income generation and fundraising.
- Ensure Lewisham Music complies with all relevant legislation, including charity law, employment law, data protection, and health & safety regulations.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement long-term strategic goals, ensuring strong governance and accountability.
- Uphold a vigilant safeguarding culture, ensuring the protection and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior leadership role within the charity or public sector, a deep belief in the power of music to change lives, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will be a strategic, community-focused, and people-centered leader with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and manage the charity’s operations effectively. You will demonstrate resilience in managing a complex and demanding workload, while being reflective and committed to your own personal and professional development.
For more information about Lewisham Music and to read the full recruitment pack which contains the Job Description and Person Specification, please head to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about volunteers and looking for your next role? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is recruiting for a Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations to play a pivotal role in transforming the Charity Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Whilst you’re employed by the Charity, you will work onsite at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a minimum of 3 days per week. The rest of the time will be spent working from home.
In this role you will have the opportunity to build on our existing volunteer programme and have a significant impact on the Charity Hub.
We are open to considering candidates on a full time, part time or job share basis. If you want to discuss before applying, please get in touch with us on our career page.
Salary
The salary for this position is £35,051 and is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations, you will take on a varied role at the Charity Hub, including:
- Transforming the Charity Hub at the hospital into a vibrant and welcoming space.
- Overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, training and daily management of Volunteers and Charity staff.
- Ensuring that the Hub serves as a dynamic space, offering essential information for all and providing engaging activities for patients and families, so they can learn more about GOSH Charity.
This is the ideal role for someone who wants a role with impact and to make their mark on the Charity Hub.
Some of the key goals this role is working towards include:
- Expanding the Hub’s opening hours.
- Integrating the Hub into the hospital environment.
- Developing a comprehensive activity calendar.
- Building relationships with key hospital stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are seeking a friendly, approachable individual with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in volunteer management.
- Excellent relationship building and effective communication skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work in a busy hospital environment, and think quickly to problem-solve.
- High emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Happy to do moving and manual handling as part of the role.
- Proactive and organised with attention to detail.
Please refer to the full job description below for more information.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Interview Date: 14th November 2024 (Face to Face)
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our site.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
Prospectus is excited to be supporting Barnardo’s a UK children's charity with their search for a new Supporter Services & Fulfilment Executive.
Barnardo’s runs over 1,000 UK projects that transform the lives of almost 300,000 children and young people every year. They believe they can bring out the best in every child regardless of the issues they face. Their work supports children living in poverty, children that have been sexually exploited, children living with a disability, children living with domestic violence, and young carers who look after an ill parent or relative.
As the Supporter Services & Fulfilment Executive, you will be responsible for playing a key role in ensuring fundraising administration processes are effective and efficient as possible. This will involve working across the whole of the fundraising directorate to implement changes that benefit supporters as well as the fundraising teams. This role will also include managing some third-party service providers who support various fundraising activities throughout the year.
To be successful as the Supporter Services & Fulfilment Executive you will have proven experience in supporter care processes to ensure excellent engagement and loyalty. You will need a detailed orientated approach and equally have good account management capabilities. As a key contact to supporters, you will also have excellent communication skills and be able to use data effectively.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
Location is flexible, but the team often meet in the London offices monthly. The salary for this role is £28,951 - £37,224.
If you are interested in applying to this Supporter Services & Fulfilment Executive position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Make a lasting impact in Liverpool’s third sector.
For over 100 years, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) has been at the heart of the community, empowering voluntary, community, and charitable organisations across the city. We are now seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead us through an exciting period of transformation and growth. If you are passionate about empowering communities and creating lasting change, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As CEO of LCVS, you will:
Lead the modernisation of our infrastructure and internal systems. Develop and execute an income generation strategy to secure financial sustainability. Act as a visible and respected ambassador, advocating for the third sector across Liverpool and beyond. Build and strengthen relationships with trustees, employees, partners, and key stakeholders. Shape and deliver our strategic vision, ensuring LCVS continues to make a meaningful impact in Liverpool’s communities. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is passionate about driving change and empowering the voluntary and community sector. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a dedicated team, and represent LCVS on a local and national stage.
About You
We are looking for a CEO who brings:
Proven experience in organisational leadership, including managing financial challenges and overseeing operational transformation. Strong financial acumen, with a track record of income generation and sustainability strategies. A deep understanding of the third sector, with the ability to advocate for and influence policy to support community initiatives. Exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring and leading a diverse team. The vision and creativity to drive LCVS forward, ensuring we remain responsive to the evolving needs of our sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Head of Grants and Programmes. This will be our first Head of Grants and Programme role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to implement and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new £2.5 million dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award.
Covering four programmes (Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement), the post holder will be responsible for managing circa £2.5M of expenditure each year, ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors.
This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our reach and impact, and this opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to implement new ways of working as part of the management team and leading a committed team.
This role would also oversee the programmes delivered by the Charity, offering the opportunity to grow these areas of work and directly influence the impact on patients and difference we make.
We are looking for a passionate individual with the drive to deliver this programme of work, but most important they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Grant Management & Compliance
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Oversee the delivery of the charity’s dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award: Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement. The post holder will be responsible for circa £2.5M expenditure per annum ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors (grant values typically range from £2K to <£0.5M)
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Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grants are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes
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Ensure compliance with financial obligations (inc. payments, reconciliations and audits) and regulatory obligations (inc. data management, grant award contracts, procurement)
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Ensure grant making processes reflects and champion current best practice
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Oversee the implementation and management of a Grants Advisory Committee
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
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Build relationships with key stakeholders within UHS, including senior health professionals, executive team members, partners and beneficiaries
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Act as primary liaison for the charity’s grant making responsibilities, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives and 2024-2027 strategic mission
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Provide support to Director of Operations and Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative approach to grant programme delivery in tandem with fundraising, communication and art programme goals
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Represent the organisation at meetings, site visits, events and other external facing activities as required
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Implement hybrid applicant and grantee support functions (e.g. webinars, Q&A events, promotional events, annual learning events)
Strategic Planning & Funding Prioritisation
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Lead the development of the charity’s grant-making function, working with internal and external stakeholders in identifying key funding priorities that align with the charity’s mission and future goals
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Develop strategies for allocating resources effectively and the ongoing review of grant programmes (aiming for continual improvement)
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Develop strategies for working in partnership with UHS for joint decision making, the effective management of capital awards and high value grant requests
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Identify new grant opportunities and potential partnerships to diversify funding streams
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Maximise grant impact by contributing to the business planning process
Evaluation, Reporting & Impact
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Oversee processes for effective grant monitoring, reporting and analysis of grants portfolio
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Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the charity’s grants programme, ensuring this is embedded and linked to organisation wide reporting mechanisms and measurable outcomes are achieved
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Use data and insights to inform the continuous improvement of grant-making practices and programme development
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Utilise information captured to promote grant programmes and support Fundraising and Communications Directorate
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Support the Impact and Evaluation Officer
Programme Delivery Management
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Develop a robust online grant management system
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Co-ordinate cross-functional activities and resources to enhance the delivery of grant programmes
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Ensure the design and delivery of grant programmes underpins strategic objectives
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Develop strategic engagement programmes
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Keep abreast of changing external trends
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Manage any Charity-led programmes as required and ensure all programmes are appropriately managed and evaluated for impact and value for money.
General
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Support the line management and continuing professional development of the grants team.
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Ensure content and material is in line with Directorate of Fundraising and Communications for marketing, publications, website and social media responsibilities
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Support the wider work of the organisation, contributing to All Staff events/meetings as required
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Support the Director of Operations and Resources in the preparation of necessary Trustee reports, annual reports and impact reports
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Support EDI journey
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Substantial experience in grants management, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (e.g. healthcare charity). Post holder must be proficient with pre and post award responsibilities including assessment.
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Demonstrable track record of contributing to organisational strategy
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Demonstrable track record of utilising grants management systems
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Demonstrable track record of budget management
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Proven ability in managing impact measurement of charitable programmes
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Proven ability in Committee Management
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Strong attention to detail
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Financially proficient
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IT proficient
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Excellent problem solver
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
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A passion for the charity’s mission and a commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that enhances patient care
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Support Executive
We’re looking for an experienced Events Support Executive to join World Vision, an important charity helping vulnerable children across the world.
Position: Events Support Executive (Maternity Cover)
Location: Milton Keynes (UK-based applicants only)
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week. Mandatory working days Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the requirement to work occasional evenings and UK travel for events.
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months
Salary: £15,226 per annum (£30,874 FTE) + good range of benefits
Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024
Interview date: Thursday 7th November (online via Microsoft Teams)
**Please Note: Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.**
About the role:
As Events Support Executive, you will support the Specialist Giving team’s strategy and programme of annual events delivering memorable, creative and high-quality events to inspire, engage and steward our audiences. From conception to delivery, you will support the Specialist Giving team's event calendar.
Through these events you will support the engagement of current and future supporters through a Gift in their Will, child sponsorship and non-financial engagement, enabling us to generate more income to increase World Vision UK’s ability to transform children’s lives. You will be working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, these events will engage, inspire and create opportunities for incredible engagement and impact to be seen and made.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- To support the Specialist Giving events programme across a variety of mediums from conception to delivery according to requirements, target audience and objectives. Ensure messaging and supporting materials accurately reflect World Vision's mission, vision and identity.
- Be accountable for the delivery of high-quality donor-focused events, from the concept and planning of new events and updating existing events through to their creation and delivery. You will be responsible for working with the team to deliver physical and virtual events which meet targets and our donor/partner needs and strengthen their relationship with the organisation.
- Use of strong communication skills, creativity and content creation which meets each event's objective(s).
- Administer events, that ensure the appropriate audience(s) are selected from our database and event communications meet GDPR best practice and are logged on the CRM. Setting up correspondence and invites as necessary and processing all responses across all mediums.
- Work with managers to ensure an integrated follow-up after the event. Provide detailed and informative event briefings for staff. Conduct learning reviews and event analysis after each event and use these insights to come up with ideas for improvements and new events
- Responsible for adhering to risk and compliance related to hosting events, including but not limited to, ensuring venue compliance and safety policies are adhered to, risk assessments are completed, and events don't pose a risk to staff, attendees and speakers
- Supplier and logistics oversight – including but not limited to research, sourcing and visiting venues, managing and negotiating caterers, vendors and suppliers to deliver high value and engaging events to budget and on time, processing invoices and purchase orders as required. Keeping suppliers accountable for timely delivery within an agreed budget.
About you:
We are looking for an Events Support Executive with clear communication skills with the ability or experience to work with agility. You will be collaborative and able to work with different types of teams and audiences.
Key skills required for this role:
- Experience in delivering fundraising events that successfully raise income against targets Educated to degree level or above (or with extensive relevant workplace experience demonstrating skills and abilities to manage and deliver events.)
- Full UK Driver’s License Experience in managing and delivering high-quality, successful events meeting a variety of audience needs.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with experience in managing and influencing a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
About the organisation:
World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
As a Disability committed employer, we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Events Support Executive, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events, Event Fundraiser, Events Fundraising, Challenge Fundraiser, Challenge Fundraising, Events Officer, Events Executive, Events and Marketing, Events and Marketing Officer, Events and Marketing Executive, Events and Marketing Coordinator, Events and Marketing Administrator, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This varied role forms an integral part of the GXCA team and the local community. It combines publicservice responsibilities with a range of day-to-day administrative functions, including supervision of estate maintenance, governance and some finance duties. The Memorial Centre and GXCA were founded in 1946 ‘to advance education, to provide a meeting place….for recreation and social, moral, spiritual and intellectual development and to foster a community spirit’. They are frequently described as the 'best hidden secret' locally. An exciting opportunity exisits to join the small team and new Executive Committee in adapting existing services and develping new ones to enhance the value of these facilities locally.
‘to advance education, to provide a meeting place….for recreation, social, moral, spiritual and intellectual development and to foster a community'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are working with a brilliant Animal Charity to recruit a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead a newly structured team, leading income growth across Major Donor, Corporate, Trusts and Legacy gifts.
What’s on offer:
Salary: circa £55,000 dependant on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid or Remote, with quarterly travel into Central London
Key duties include:
· Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts and corporate fundraising income streams.
· Maintain relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through the provision of exemplary stewardship including reports, mailings, phone calls and face to face meetings.
· Oversee the continued development and growth of the charity’s global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising, and features, as well as correspondence with supporters, solicitors and other stakeholders.
· Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.
· Provide supportive and dynamic line management for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team.
· Support the Chief Executive, Directors and senior colleagues to build new funding relationships with key stakeholders.
· Work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to develop and drive the Philanthropy & Partnerships growth plan.
We’re looking for the following skills & experience:
· Demonstrable experience of managing multi-faceted, high value fundraising campaigns across Major Gifts, Trusts, Corporate or Legacy fundraising.
· Experience of developing, building and maintaining relationships with high-value stakeholders.
· Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.
· Experience of developing and driving income growth across high-value fundraising income streams.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Harris Hill is working with a Human Rights charity, supporting their search for an Individual Giving Executive ASAP until April 2025.
The Individual Giving Executive is responsible for delivering direct marketing campaigns to develop and engage existing supporters, across a range of products including cash appeals and the upgrade programme.
You will be working across a range of channels including, but not limited to, print, telemarketing, email and digital. You will need to work with both external agencies and other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Experience
Demonstrable project management experience working with both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
Ability to deliver multiple projects across multiple channels on time and prioritising demanding deadlines
Working with Telefundraising agencies
Worked on digital fundraising channels including emails
Knowledge
Good understanding of what motivates people to donate and how and when to communicate differently with different audiences
This role is hybrid based. Normally 1-2 dpw in the London office.
If you would like to hear more, please get in touch.
Do you have experience in marketing and building partnerships that drive meaningful change? Could you be passionate about making a positive impact and helping to raise awareness for people with learning disabilities and autism? If so, Red2Green is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join our team as Marketing and Partnerships Lead!
Who we are:
At Red2Green, we have a vision that everyone should be confident in their own ability, be part of a community, enjoy their life, have the best possible access to independence, and, if they desire to, should be able to work. We offer a range of opportunities to support and promote adults with autism and/or learning disabilities in Cambridgeshire to learn new skills, enjoy lots of different leisure activities, make new friends, gain confidence, and prepare themselves for employment where possible. We also work to raise awareness of the potential of people with disabilities to make a positive and valuable contribution to society.
We have three core services:
Options: Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and engage in meaningful activities.
Aspirations: Providing educational activities for autistic young people and supporting adults to enhance independence and employability.
Autism in the Workplace: Offering training on autism and neurodiversity and supporting employers in creating inclusive workplaces.
The role
As the Marketing and Partnerships Lead, you will be key in driving Red2Green’s marketing initiatives, ensuring we have a strong public presence and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders. Your work will enhance Red2Green's visibility through digital and physical marketing, supporting our fundraising efforts and growing our community engagement.
Key duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Leading the development and execution of marketing strategies across digital and print platforms.
· Managing social media, email campaigns, website content, and press outreach.
· Creating accessible marketing materials that reflect Red2Green’s values and mission.
· Supporting fundraising efforts through grant applications and other initiatives.
· Building relationships with volunteers, donors, community partners, and local businesses to drive engagement and increase support.
· Organising community events and networking opportunities to boost our presence and foster connections.
· Ensuring consistent branding and accessible communication across all channels.
Person specification:
You will have:
· Experience in marketing: Digital marketing, social media management, content creation, and campaign development.
· Relationship-building skills: Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
· Understanding of learning disabilities and autism: A commitment to promoting inclusion and accessibility in all communications.
· Fundraising knowledge: Experience in grant writing and donor relations is desirable.
· Proactive and adaptable: Able to work independently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Benefits:
This is an exciting opportunity to use your marketing skills to make a real difference. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to the growth and sustainability of an organisation that helps improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism.
· Red2Green is located in a beautiful rural environment, with free and ample parking
· We contribute 4% employer pension contributions
· Paid 20-minute break
· Training is provided and undertaken during working hours
· We make staff wellbeing a priority, with 2 Mental Health First Aiders, and regular supervision sessions with managers
Join Red2Green and help us empower people with learning disabilities and autism to live their best lives!
We support and promote people aged 16+ in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.