Fundraising Jobs

Job Title:                Corporate Partnerships Officer 

Reporting To:         Corporate Partnership Manager 

Salary/Rate:            £27,000 – 30,000 Per annum  

Contract Type:        6 month, FTC contract, with ability to extend or reduce  hybrid 

Location:                Across Felix’s sites in London (Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Park Royal, Western International Market, Greenford) and Field based

About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Started in 2016, its vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. In 2024 our workforce of over 200 staff and 13,000 volunteers collected and distributed the equivalent of 38 million meals to Londoners in need. This is done through a network of 1,200 community organisations and schools who are working on the frontline to feed people who are experiencing hunger and cannot afford to regularly buy the food they need. The Felix Project works with hundreds of suppliers from across the food industry, including supermarkets, wholesalers, farms and restaurants to rescue high quality surplus food, that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste. 

In London, one in for working families regularly struggle to afford to feed their children, equating to an estimated 325,000 families across the capital. The cost of food has increased by 30% in the past three years and one in eight working families have less than £3 a day for food, after paying their bills. About 20% of working families have been forced to access a food support service for the first time during 2024 due to the rising cost of living. 

Our work has never been more needed, and demand continues to grow: we are building our expertise and impact in response. The Felix Project now operates from four main depots in North, South, East, and West London, with ‘point-to-point’ projects in Central London and Canary Wharf. Felix’s Kitchen in our East London depot produces up to 5,000 meals per day from surplus food. Felix’s Multibank in West London distributes non-food items to those who need it most. As part of the charity’s involvement with The Coronation Food Project, we are launching an innovative food processing lab – The Felix Food Factory. 

Purpose of the Job

The Felix Project is looking for a talented individual to help manage and support on implementing their corporate partnerships strategy. This role will sit within our growing Corporate Partnerships Team as part of the wider Fundraising & Marketing Team. The purpose of this role will be to lead on the development of new business in conjunction with the Corporate Partnership Managers, while also building upon our existing pipeline of future opportunities. As a key member of the fundraising team we expect the Senior Officer to actively contribute to the implementation of The Felix Project’s fundraising strategy. 

Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity based in new business development however there will be some account management responsibilities alongside this. There will be a focus on management of the corporate pipeline and highlighting relevant opportunities to the wider team. As a growing team we have networks and pipelines in place but there will be a requirement for the post holder to innovate and develop new ways of working in-line with the fast-paced operational requirements of the charity. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career to build and develop new high value corporate relationships across a number of sectors.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots.
• After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday-Thursday), 0.6 FTE

Location: FoodCycle HQ, Vauxhall, London

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to work with a multiple charity of the year winner? We are FoodCycle, and our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community.

FoodCycle is all about tackling food poverty and social isolation through connecting communities over a delicious plate of food. This role is an exciting opportunity to help support the mission of the charity through a programme of income-generating corporate cooking challenges. We have been running these successfully in London for several years (and also launched in Birmingham last year) and are now looking to scale up our programme.

You will need to be able to confidently lead our corporate Food Invention Challenges, which take place at Mission Kitchen, Vauxhall. You will be customer service oriented, with effective communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a love of food, strong organisational skills and enjoy creating fun and engaging teambuilding sessions, then this is the role for you!

When not running Food Invention Challenges, you will provide administrative support for the Fundraising Team. As this role is based fully at our headquarters in the Food Exchange, you will need to live within a one hour commute of Vauxhall, London.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Sunday, 16th February 2025.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.

Interviews: planned for Wednesday 26th February 2025.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Job Description: Fundraising Officer

Position:Fundraising Officer

Salary: £23,480 per annum

Hours: Full time, compressed hours considered

Location: Home based (UK, with minimum monthly travel)

Contract:Permanent contract with a 3-month probationary period

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Start Date: 1st April 2024

Application Deadline: Application deadline is Friday 14th February 2025

Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 17th February 2025

About Kids Club Kampala

Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help children and families in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through community outreach, protecting, educating, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world. 

About the Role

We are looking for a committed and passionate Fundraising Officer to help support the day-to-day fundraising functions of our growing charity. As part of our friendly, supportive team, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping us organised and driving the charity forward during this exciting stage of our development. The Fundraising Officer will work as part of the UK fundraising team to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising targets, enabling us to expand our impact to more children in Uganda.

Job Description

Individual Giving

• Managing the School Sponsorship Project

• Conducting supporter calls with individual givers

• Producing content for supporter updates and donor journey’s

• Monitoring internal donor trends and analysing individual giving data

Grants & Institutional Fundraising

• Undertaking research and identify eligible grant opportunities

• Identify and research new opportunities for funding partnerships with trusts and foundations and other potential new donors / partners

• Write applications and reports for funding, including supporting the major donor team as required

• Support with writing cases for support and updating question banks

• Stewardship of grant funders including the submission of grant reports

Donor Stewardship

• Support with implementing the Donor Stewardship Process

• Responding to supporter enquiries via email, phone and post

• Investigation and resolvement of queries and feedback to continually improve the supporter experience

• Updating supporter records via our CRM

Fundraising Support

• Support with implementing the Fundraising Plan

• Providing support with fundraising appeals and events

• Opportunities to support with legacies and major donors

Supporting the UK team

• Line management of volunteers and interns

• Providing strategic support to the rest of the UK team as required

• Managing the impact story database

• Supporting with the quarterly impact report & statistics

Person Specification

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether or not you have a degree. If you meet most of the following criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong commitment to our mission and values.

• Experience working or volunteering within fundraising.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills (but not essential – we’re happy to support your development!)

• Experience with using a CRM.

• Experience with individual giving or grant fundraising.

• Experience working or volunteering in the charity sector.

• An interest in international development.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.

• Flexible Working: Fully remote working with flexible hours.

• Pension: 5% employer pension contributions.

• Professional Development: Individual training and development plan, with ongoing investment in your growth.

• Project Visit: Option to visit Uganda after your first year of employment.

• Team Wellbeing: Monthly team meet-ups, an annual wellbeing day, and a Christmas get-together.

• Training Days: Annual training days and a dedicated training budget.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification on Charity Job before the closing date of Friday 14th February 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 17th February 2025.

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

BRIGHT FUTURES UK 

Position: Fundraising Assistant

About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK supports young individuals aged 5-24 facing long-term illnesses by filling their educational gaps and fostering personal growth. Through customized programs like one-on-one tutoring, befriending, mentoring, and skill-based workshops, we empower these young people to reach their full potential despite their medical challenges. We're committed to their academic, social, and emotional development, supported by our skilled and compassionate team. Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of these deserving individuals.

Role Overview
As a Fundraising Assistant, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our fundraising strategies. Working closely with the CEO and other executives, you'll engage in various fundraising activities and take on initiatives that drive our mission forward. This position is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a proactive, organized, and approachable individual who is passionate about making a significant impact:

• Proven Experience: You have a solid background in fundraising or customer care.
• Relationship Building: You excel at forming lasting relationships quickly and effectively.
• Project Management Skills: You are organized, meet deadlines, and manage projects with high attention to detail.
• Independence: You are self-motivated and thrive in managing your responsibilities without constant oversight.
• Communication Skills: You possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and Commitment: You're adaptable and ready to work outside regular hours when needed.
• Mission-Driven: You share our commitment to supporting young people with long-term illnesses.

 Key Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of our supporter records.
• Research and prospecting: Work with the CEO to research, prospect and prioritize potential funding opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with stakeholders to enhance our support network.
• Supporter Materials: Provide supporters with the materials they need for successful fundraising.
• Communications: Create compelling messages tailored to various audiences, maintaining data accuracy.
• Event Support: Help manage and deliver events with a focus on supporter experience and maximising fundraising.
• Administrative Duties: Support our operations through effective administrative management.
• Strategy Implementation: Assist in executing strategies under the guidance of the CEO to advance our mission.
• Develop a personal voice: have a voice on social media platforms where you can promote fundraising objectives and nurture opportunities.

 What You’ll Love About Us

• Impactful Work: See the tangible impact of your work on the lives of young people.
• Growth Potential: As part of a small, dynamic team, your influence on our growth and operations is substantial.
• Flexible Working: We champion a healthy work/life balance with options for remote work, reduced hours, and flexible schedules.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through paid training and support further education.

Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming the futures of young people facing medical challenges. Your journey with us will be rewarding, impactful, and filled with opportunities to grow.

This is an exciting new role at a small charity, perfect for an ambitious person wanting to develop a fundraising career in international development and gain a strong understanding of different funding streams.

About Sand Dams Worldwide

Sand Dams Worldwide is an award-winning international development charity with a unique, compelling proposition: that millions of the world’s poorest people will transform their lives with sand dams – one of the most cost-effective methods of bringing clean water close to people’s homes in dryland areas.

About the role

You will support the fundraising team in maximising revenue from all income streams (including Individual Giving and Trusts & Foundations) by providing effective administration and research, helping to achieve fundraising targets.

You are highly organised, a confident communicator and enjoy creative writing. We are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, has some experience in an administrative/fundraising environment, and most importantly, is willing to get stuck in and learn.

This is an especially exciting time to join SDW, as we look to scale up and expand our programmes supporting communities, farmers as well as wildlife throughout dryland areas of Africa.

Sand Dams Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting and treating employees fairly and without bias.

An exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join our small but extremely dynamic team. Working as part of the Fundraising and Communication Team.

Ideally, candidates should have:

• Minimum three years in a fundraising environment or in an events/hospitality/customer-facing environment
• Knowledge of the legalities of public fundraising activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good communication and presentation skills; enthusiastic and flexible
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise workloads; ability to work as part of a team
• Resilience and adaptability with a passion to see women’s lives transformed
• Ability to act with integrity and accountability
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the promotion of equalities
• IT literate and confident with using technology including databases and Microsoft Office 365

Currently, the Fundraising and Communications team comprises one full-time Senior Fundraising and Communication Manager, one part-time Trust and Grants Officer and one part-time Marketing and Communications Officer.

There is a strong commitment within My Sisters’ House to invest in this important area of work and the Community and Events Fundraising Officer - working closely with their Line Manager - will play a significant part in shaping the future of the team. If you are seeking a new challenge in your career then this could be the job you’ve been looking for! 

Applicants need to be able to work flexibly as role will require occasional evening and weekend work.

As a key part of the Nene Park Trust Fundraising Team, you will assist the Team to raise income for Nene Park Trust, supporting them to deliver their work as efficiently as possible. You will be closely working with the Senior Fundraising Officer to deliver relevant fundraising content, campaigns and events in relation to individual and corporate giving, whilst helping to build and maintain good relationships with our donors and raise awareness of the charity and its work.

This part-time, permanent role will encompass a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Administering a broad range of fundraising activities such as requests for memorial benches and celebration leaves, drafting blogs and social media posts and coordinating appeals.
• Planning and supporting fundraising events and supporter engagement opportunities  as well as helping to grow and nurture networks with local individuals and businesses.
• Maintaining our CRM system and ensuring we remain compliant with laws and regulations.

In addition, the ideal candidate will naturally demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of people and audiences.
• Highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• A team player, collaborating closely with your team to achieve fundraising targets and working across the entire Trust.

Please visit the Nene Park Trust website to view the full recruitment pack and apply for this role. Completed application forms should be submitted by 17:00 on Friday 14th February 2025.

Fundraising & Database Officer
MCC Foundation
£28,000 - £32,000 (full-time, permanent)
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London - hybrid

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the MCC Foundation (MCCF) in their search for a Fundraising & Database Officer. The MCCF is the charitable arm of Marylebone Cricket Club, the world’s most renowned cricket club and owner of the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground.

The Foundation works in the UK and across the world to provide life-changing opportunities for young people to empower them to reach their full potential in the game of cricket, to bring together communities and to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Following the appointment of their brilliant Development Director in 2024 and the launch of their five-year strategy last year, they are expanding and developing the fundraising team by adding two brand new roles to support their ambitious plans to drive income generation and diversification. The current programme has seen great success raising funds from high value sources and last year the team generated £1.7million, with a solid pipeline for the coming year to generate £2million.

As Fundraising & Database Officer you will play a key role in supporting the fundraising team and lead on database management, MCCF’s Friend Giving Scheme and the identification and prospecting of new supporters.

The Role:

· Work across the fundraising team to provide administrative support to the Development Director and Philanthropy Manager

· Lead on managing the database (SalesForce) to capture donor information and keep it up to date so it can be effectively used to analyse and report on fundraising activities and opportunities

· Collaborate with the team to write compelling applications and reports for donors

· Identify and research potential donors to support MCCF, particularly high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners and trusts and foundations

· Lead on and manage the Friends Giving Scheme, providing quality stewardship to donors

· Support the delivery and organisation of cultivation and engagement events

· Work closely with fundraising and senior management colleagues to collectively meet strategic targets and assist on ad hoc tasks as needed

About You:

· An enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience in a fundraising or administrative role  

· A great understanding of and proficiency in using a database, SalesForce experience would be beneficial

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to engage with stakeholders confidently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

· A team player with a collaborative approach to getting involved and supporting across a small team as required

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage WC 17th February

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 each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices 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.

St Gabriel’s Church serves Pimlico as a religious and as a community centre. Our 2* listed building was built in 1853 and is the centre for worship and a range of community activities, including concerts and rehearsals. Today our roof needs to be renewed at a current cost of £1.4 million. This is the final major part of an extensive programme of renewal works which has included restoration of the clocktower and the church walls, renewal of the organ, installation of new lavatory and disabled access facilities, and major drainage refurbishment.

Your role would be to raise income from regional and national Trusts & Foundations, to be responsible for the effective management of a prospect pipeline and ensure that high-quality bids and evaluation reports are submitted to deadlines. The money raised will support the remaining phases of major building work at the church.

 FSW is looking to increase its presence in the digital world by recruiting a Digital Marketing and Communication Executive to work alongside the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. This exciting role is ideal for someone who wants to develop their skills and experience whilst making a lasting difference to the families of Sussex.

Family Support Work has been working in Sussex for 135 years, founded by social-minded Christians in the 1890s; we have been at the heart of caring for families ever since. If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you.

FSW values and invests in their employees’ development. Employee benefits include:

• Matched employers’ contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)

• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Regular in-house training and opportunities to study for other qualifications

Post: Digital Marketing and Communication Executive

Salary £25,000 - £28,000 (pro-rata) 

Hours 18.75 per week by arrangement 

This is a hybrid of office (Brighton) and home based with flexibility to suit the applicant. 

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. The fundraising and partnerships coordinator will play a critical role in the SU working with a range of external partners to deliver new opportunities to our members whilst simultaneously developing new revenue opportunities for UoGSU. 

The post holder will work closely with senior leaders and other departments to ensure that we maintain excellent relationships with our external partners as well as supporting the development of new partnerships. 

A full job pack including more details about the role and the person specification we'll be shortlisting against is available to see via our website. 

Important Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th February: 17:00
Interview Date: Friday 7th March
Start Date: ASAP

Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Josh Clare, Chief Executive Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please head to our website and see the job pack for details. 

You can submit your CV/application via email which is detailed in the job pack. Please note, we will not accept applications which arrive via an alternative route. 

Job Details

• Job Title: Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator
• Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy
• Department: Partnerships 
• Reports to: CEO
• Salary: £23,060
• Contract Type: Negotiable between 0.6FTE and Full Time 
• Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union.
• Working Days: To be negotiated with the successful candidate 
• Benefits: Generous leave entitlement (including closure during Christmas period), contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution, access to discount schemes. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Maintaining and developing partnerships

• To work alongside the CEO to seek out and develop new partnerships with commercial and non-commercial partners including charitable grant giving organisations/funders.
• To play an active role in researching and developing applications to charitable grant giving organisations and other potential partner organisations.
• To reach out to the wider community, enhancing the reputation of UoGSU and strengthening key relationships.
• To maintain and develop key commercial and non-commercial partnerships with external organisations (such as those who attend on site activations.)
• To lead on the development of bespoke arrangements for commercial partners to deliver the best experience for our members.
• To work with others across UoGSU to ensure that all obligations from arrangements with partners are met. This may include the scheduling of communications, data collection, facilitating of on campus visits or  other similar actions.
• To create impactful and data rich reports on the work we do to share with partners and funders.
• To monitor, evaluate and improve our range of partnership opportunities to deliver quality experiences for our members and best return on investment for partners.

Student sales and internal communication

• To lead on the sale of UoG merchandise at key events such as  Welcome and Graduation.
• To support the running of a suitable online shop offer. 
• To lead on stock management for UoG merchandise including ordering, stock control and sales reporting for key SU events.
• To act as the first responder to inbound enquires via the SU email inbox.

To view our full job pack and person specification please visit our website. 

Role Summary & Responsibilities

As a Junior Fundraiser, you will work closely with our fundraising team to support and execute initiatives that generate vital income for our organisation. This is an entry-level role with comprehensive training, ideal for someone looking to start a career in fundraising, charity work, or nonprofit management.

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with: 

• A passion for making a difference and supporting good causes. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Creativity and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

• Good organizational and time-management skills. 

• A willingness to learn and develop fundraising skills. 

• Experience with social media and basic computer applications (desirable but not essential). 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship to kickstart your career in fundraising. Including Level 3 Fundraising training from the University of Kent.  

• A supportive and inclusive working environment. 

• Opportunities to lead on projects and grow your confidence. 

• The chance to work on meaningful projects and make a real impact. 

• Free on-site parking

• Regular public transport to Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage 

• Shutdown over Christmas period 

• Birthday wellbeing day off 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Generous annual leave 

• Fair company sick pay 

• Pension scheme 

Career Progression: Upon successful completion of the training programme and achieving the necessary qualifications, there will be opportunities for career advancement within the organisation. This includes potential promotions to more senior fundraising roles, allowing you to further develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities.

Please refer to the attached role description for further information on responsibilities and benefits. Responsibilities may vary from time to time, depending on the needs of the organisation.

Work Location: London, SE1

Reports to: Head of Communications & Engagement

Contract: Employment Contract

Development Officer, UK 3 days p/w, in London

• £22,000 - 24,000 pro rata (salary based on experience)
• 1-year contract with high likelihood of renewal based on performance and availability of funding (with 3- month probation period)
• Hybrid position (at least 2 days per week in the London Bridge office)

Job Overview

Seenaryo is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for arts and education to join the team in the UK as Development Officer. The successful candidate will lead on philanthropic donor engagement and fundraising event management for the organisation. The role will be based in our London office, with regular contact via Zoom with our teams in Lebanon and Jordan. They will report to the Head of Communications and Engagement in the UK.

About Seenaryo

Seenaryo is a leading specialist in theatre and play-based learning with under-served communities in Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria. We use theatre and play to transform education and support people to learn, lead, heal and thrive in their classrooms and communities. Having reached over 160,000 children, youth and women since 2015, Seenaryo was winner of the Arts, Culture & Heritage prize at the 2023 UK Charity Awards, has received a 2023 Innovation Award from TheirWorld, and was one of Expo 2020 Dubai’s 120 Global Innovators. 

Responsibilities and Duties

DONOR ENGAGEMENT

• Managing and expanding philanthropic giving streams, by developing innovative initiatives that foster strong, lasting relationships with donors.
• Leading fundraising appeals, including Crowdfunders, direct debit and legacy campaigns.
• Growing Seenaryo’s network of philanthropic donors in the UK, proactively identifying potential supporters, as well as managing relationships with 200+ existing high net worth donors and a small number of family foundations.
• Managing Seenaryo’s public email mailbox and being the first point of contact for the organisation.
• Assisting with the production of case for support literature and other relevant fundraising materials.
• Developing and implementing a plan to grow monthly donors and increase their base level donations.
• Contributing to the development of a new fundraising strategy, including ideas for new events, initiatives and audiences in the UK.
• Overseeing donations at live events, tracking and accepting donations by card, cash and cheque.
• Developing a touch points strategy for our philanthropic donors.
• Working with the Head of Finance to track, acknowledge and report donations and provide relevant documentation

EVENT PLANNING

• Leading on fundraising events in the UK, particularly the annual Seenaryo Supper, handling everything from venue research, to overseeing contracts, coordinating volunteers, project managing on the night and guest list management.
• Supporting colleagues with UK theatre events and film screenings, liaising with partners on audience outreach, researching venues and securing speakers.
• Collaborating with the Lebanon and Jordan teams on live events, including fundraising events, conferences, theatre productions.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

• Managing philanthropic donor records on the CRM.
• Tracking and acknowledging philanthropic donations.
• Managing Seenaryo’s newsletter mailing list.
• Quarterly Gift Aid submissions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES

As part of an ambitious and growing organisation with a shared mission, the role will also involve engaging with the UK team and wider organisation on other tasks not listed above, within reasonable expectation and in agreement with the Development Officer’s line manager. These tasks can also be developed as part of the role depending on the strengths of the candidate. For example:

• Creating social media content to support fundraising campaigns and UK events.
• Supporting the Head of Communications & Engagement to update and produce content for the website that contributes to donor engagement and fundraising.
• Building media relationships to promote UK events by preparing press releases and developing relationships with journalists.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A BA degree in a relevant field
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to create compelling fundraising materials and confidence to speak persuasively with new people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• A motivated self-starter who can use initiative and work independently
• An ability to work collaboratively within a small, multi-disciplinary team
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite (including Excel/Spreadsheets and Powerpoint/Slides), Google Drive and Zoom
• Right to work in the UK
• 1 year of experience within the charity, arts or education sectors (strongly preferred)

Desirable:

• Experience in fundraising, event or campaign planning
• Experience using a CRM/database for donor management
• Previous experience working in an international organisation or with teams across multiple countries
• Graphic design or video editing skills to support communications and fundraising
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts, education, and social impact sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of the political context in Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and the wider Arab region
• Knowledge of Arabic

How to apply

To apply, please fill out the application form on our website by 5pm on Friday 28th February 2025. We will contact the shortlisted candidates for interviews after the closing date.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in an ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?

We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join us at this very exciting time. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of around 100 prospective donors in order to raise funds for a range of key projects. They will be responsible for the entire prospect relationship management process including researching, cultivating, asking and stewarding. 

This role will play an integral part in supporting donations to improve student experience and across key areas of research.

As part of an award-winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you’ll get the chance to work across the team and wider university to encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant £5k plus gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector. 

You will be provided with a robust induction and an ongoing training program that will include support from the University as well as expert external providers.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.