Fundraising Lead Jobs in Wales

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025 

Location: Europe (East and West)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (subject to local regulations). Proportion of office/home based work to be determined. Given the nature of the role and geographical spread of the Mission, a good degree of flexibility in working hours is required.

Travel: The role will require some international travel.

Reporting to: CEO International

Key Relationships: International CEO of MWBI

International Executive Team

Affiliate and Program/Field Country Directors

International Board Members  

Annual salary: £90,000 GBP; €100,000 EUR Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Candidate level: Senior Executive

 Background

Mission Without Borders (MWBI) is an international network of Christians who journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, always sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.

Mission Without Borders International leads and co-ordinates the work of six countries in Eastern Europe where we conduct our program work and twelve countries where we raise support for these programs and associated MWBI costs. An international executive team (IET) supports this work in terms of program maintenance and development, fundraising, communications, finance, risk management and compliance and it and digital.

Purpose of role

The overarching governing body of the Mission is the Board of Mission Without Borders International. The International Board are seeking a senior International Fundraising Director who will help drive our fundraising strategy by strengthening and diversifying our fundraising sources. The Mission requires an experienced leader with a proven track record in international fundraising who will inspire our international fundraising teams to differentiate and grow income as we enter this new phase of strategic growth.

The International Fundraising Director will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the Mission’s National Fundraising Directors. They will: implement and manage the diversification of income, including major donor income and field sourced income; work closely with the digital team in fundraising and communication; engage with field countries on beneficiary management and sponsor engagement; lead on impact reporting and work with other members of IET to lead the executive and operational elements of the Mission.

A strong communicator and strategic thinker with practical fundraising experience, they will be an experienced leader and innovative thinker focused on the development of a team and capable of working well with the existing team. They will have significant practical experience of major donors, trusts and foundations, institutional, and corporate fundraising together with a deep understanding of individual fundraising through sponsorship and appeals.

Primary responsibilities

Donor development and outreach

· To provide strategic direction, leadership and drive for fundraising in all new development areas across the Mission. They will have direct responsibility for raising funds at the international level with a specific focus on driving forward major donors, trusts and institutions income as this is currently an underdeveloped source of income for the Mission. They will also lead the development of field sourced fundraising.

· Deliver strategic plans for driving income growth, diversifying income sources and improving donor engagement by incorporating traditional and digital fundraising methods.

· Lead the International Fundraising Team to deliver strategic objectives across all fundraising channels, support National Fundraising Directors, create a collaborative fundraising culture across the organization internationally, and monitor fundraising metrics to deliver growth and efficiency.

· Create a donor-centric fundraising culture, implementing systems and reporting to deliver effective supporter journeys across all disciplines.

· Lead in understanding fundraising trends and working with National Fundraising Directors to improve agility in response to these trends and detailed data analysis of internal trends.

· Define and drive the annual calendar of global fundraising campaigns, supporting materials, driving communications and assessing impact.

· Understand and engage in corporate change program delivery, providing input and leadership to ensure that donor and beneficiary journeys are linked.

· Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures, particularly around major donors to ensure local and international consistency and compliance.

· Utilize digital resources to drive engagement, reporting and strategy delivery.

· Speak at fundraising community events, conferences and donor events.

Budgeting and reporting

· Oversight of the annual and rolling five-year budgets to ensure local and international fundraising achieve the Mission’s overall strategic goals for income and related expenditure.

· Work closely with the CFO and CEO to drive the annual planning and budgeting process.

· Drive consistency in restricted and unrestricted giving reporting.

Leadership and management

· Work with the International Executive Team to drive the Mission’s international strategy.

· Collaborate with and coach the National Fundraising Directors to meet strategic goals.

· Nurture team members in excellence in operational tasks as well as personal development, ensuring an engaged and fulfilled team.

· Participate in Mission events, training and conferences to engage and inspire peers to drive strategic goals and ensure best practice.

· Network in the fundraising community.

· Participate in and inspire the Mission in its spiritual and biblical foundations.

Profile

There is a high level of desirability that the candidate is a committed and active Christian, able to sign the Mission statement of faith (evangelical in nature) and able to thrive in an atmosphere where spiritual, missional and humanitarian objectives intertwine in an environment where faith and business skills overlap. This commitment to a Christian ethos is fundamental to who we are and why we do what we do.

Experience required

· Relevant degree or equivalent in experience.

· Proven senior level experience as an international fundraiser and team leader, managing in complex environments, with a servant heart.

· Senior level experience in direct fundraising in the areas of major donors.

· Development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for fundraising.

· Setting, managing, and reporting on international budgets.

· Strong stakeholder management experience including Board reporting experience

· Experience in building and nurturing high performing teams.

· Ability to empower and motivate staff at all levels.

· Brand development and management experience.

· Understanding of charity law and regulations and ability to guide in multiple jurisdictions.

Experience desired

· History of work experience in an organization with a similar ethos to MWBI.

· Experience in the humanitarian sector and donor management working with various international, institutional, government donors and authorities.

· Monitoring and evaluation experience for major donors, institutions and trusts.

· Overseas fundraising experience.

· Streamlining disparate reporting systems and processes.

· Salesforce system use and integration.

Personal traits desired

· Be able to share the Christian aims and ethos of MWB and agree with the MWB Mission statement with a high degree of enthusiasm.

· Willingness to lead and participate in devotions, prayer meetings and staff conferences to enhance the spiritual health of the organisation.

· Be able to work sensitively with those of different cultures and church backgrounds.

· Willing and able to travel internationally and work unsocial hours when required.

· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment.

· Collaborative team leader, committed to driving a strong internal culture.

· A committed Christian willing to lead and express their faith articulately and actively pursue ongoing personal, emotional and spiritual development within the life of a local church.

· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding.

The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd March 2025.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.

 About Racing Welfare:

Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
• Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
• Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.

You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
• A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
• Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.

Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential. 

Why Racing Welfare?

This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary: £50,000 p.a.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

 This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

We are looking for an experienced and driven fundraiser to raise new income for our Charity.

The Empowerment Group supports individuals aged 14+ of Black heritage in the UK, facing mental health challenges through online therapy.

The Role:

You will hold lead responsibility for the charity’s new business opportunities and income generation, ensuring the development opportunities are effectively maximised.

As Fundraising Officer your responsibility would primarily be to identify and complete tenders for contracts suited to the work of our organisation both locally and nationally. Your responsibility would also include identifying and completing trust funding applications to Trust funders. You would be responsible for developing fundraising programs/products, recruiting individual and corporate sponsors and encouraging support through promotional activities.

Key duties include:

• Develop the business fundraising strategy to include methods on how to engage potential donors, including single events and detailed campaigns
• Identifying contracting opportunities and funders where our work aligns
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential bid partners and funders
• Writing contract tenders and bid proposals
• Develop, organise, and deliver fundraising events where applicable
• Research potential individual and corporate donors
• Assist in planning and coordinating events to raise income and coordinate activities of volunteers and interns related to event planning and execution
• Maintain complete records of funders and manage regular funder communications including project reports
• Support in completing new and existing monitoring and bi-monthly performance reporting to the CEO

About you:

You will be an experienced fundraiser who can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have extensive experience in contracts and tendering with local councils and government where the majority of opportunities will arise.

Your knowledge, skills, and experience will include:

• Demonstrable track record as a successful fundraiser and business development professional in the charitable sector.
• Knowledge of the charitable sector, funders, council and government contracts.
• Understanding of the experiences of people who live with significant mental distress and the impact of trauma, racism and discrimination on mental health.
• Must work flexibly to meet the needs of the role (including evening/weekend if required to meet funding application deadlines)
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Attend team meetings and be a proactive member.
• Proven track record of generating income for a charity.
• Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

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.

Hay Festival is one of the worlds’ leading art and literature festivals, binging readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in events live and online. 

Based in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Hay Festival Global runs 65 days of activities a year, bringing artists and audiences together in events and projects around the globe. In a time of division and polarity, we spark shared conversations to create a better world.

With our festivals and special projects, we provide spaces for imaginations to roam and creativity and curiosity to thrive. By sharing different perspectives through creative expression, we find truth and hope, and encourage audiences to imagine a more thoughtful future. A wide programme of education and outreach work runs alongside all of the festival’s events, engaging young people and communities and supporting generations of new writers. 

Our festivals reach a global audience of millions each year and continue to grow and innovate, building partnerships and initiatives alongside some of the leading bodies in the arts and media across the world.

As Sponsorship and Fundraising Assistant you will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients and managing sponsor and Patron and Benefactor relationships for Hay Festival,UK. The post has a particular focus on generating income from event sponsors locally and regionally, as well as successfully managing the selling of exhibition spaces at Hay Festivals in the UK. 

As part of this job you will:

• Cultivate, manage and develop successful relationships with existing and new sponsors, with a focus on relationships up to £5k
• Identify and define on a local, regional and national level new and emerging sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, packages and agreements for sponsors.
• Ensure sponsor requirements are met at our two UK festivals (Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye and Hay Festival, Winter Weekend) manage complimentary ticket requests
• Ensure sponsors are acknowledged correctly, gathering artwork and sponsor logos for print and web. (Pre-show reel, online and print programme) 
• Maintain and update records for correspondence and invoicing
• Generate reports for sponsors
• Help manage and develop Patrons and Benefactors engagement and renewals, including invitations and complimentary tickets. (Book of the Month and Book of the Year mailings)
• Coordinate selection and booking process of exhibitors at Hay Festival Wales (Spring and Winter Weekend
• Identify and approach potential exhibitors to ensure a diverse visitor experience 
• Cultivate, build and manage successful relationships with existing and potential new advertisers for print and web
• Maintain advertiser pages on the Hay Festival website. 

Salary:                            £26,540
Hours of work:              37.5 hours per week
Pension:                         5% employee and 3% employer.
Holidays:                        25 days per year, plus Christmas shutdown (3 days) and public holidays (8 days)
Location:                        Hay Festival offices, The Drill Hall, Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AD

We are a small dynamic team located on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in one of the most beautfiul areas in the UK, but with a reach across the globe and are looking for a talented fundraiser to join us.

You will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients, and manage sponsor relationships for Hay Festival, Wales. This job is for you if you have proven success in a sponsorship or fundraising environment, have excellent communication skills and are able to work collaboratively and positively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience of securing sponsorship and successfully managing relationships with sponsors 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple relationships of varying complexities, meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Experience in creating opportunities to drive new commercial/sponsorship ideas or partnerships 
• A proven track record of meeting financial targets and/or securing funding
• Experience of prospect research and ability to research and respond to opportunities.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and care – understanding of and modelling excellent donor management.
• Experience in managing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating membership or audience focused events.
• Excellent written communication skills, numeracy, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• A full UK Driving Licence

If you also have knowledge, or love, of the arts, literature and current affairs, some experience of Canva or Adobe CC and are a Welsh speaker we would love to hear from you! 

To apply please send your CV and a letter explaining how your experience fits the role by midday February 18th 2025

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and creative fundraising expert who is committed to building upon a strong programme of fundraising whilst bringing in new initiatives to see the charity's income significantly grow.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will work across multiple income streams, to develop innovative products and tools to engage our supporters and maximise and grow our income generation strategy and lifetime value of our supporters. You will develop high-level community and third-party relationships and events that lead to long-lasting relationships and long-term support for Dreams Come True.

Strategy & Budget Management

● Work with the Head of Fundraising to deliver a strategy and Ops plan that covers Community, Events, Mass, and third-party Fundraising.
● Support the Fundraising Executive to project manage an existing portfolio of events and introduce new products to grow the programme, incorporating digital/virtual fundraising.
● Review the portfolio of events and build new income generation opportunities for 25/26 and beyond to uplift income and grow supporter participation.
● Set, monitor, and report against budget figures, feeding into forecasting and monthly KPIs, and reporting any concerns to the Head of Fundraising.
● Lead the development and growth strategy for third-party relationships and high-value community supporters.
● Undertake regular reviews of activity including ROI analysis, report progress v budget, and implement actions as required.
● Lead on Identifying new opportunities for community grant funding including but not limited to supermarkets, round tables, rotary, masons, golf clubs, sports clubs, and schools.
● To provide excellent analysis, evaluation, and reporting on fundraising activity to the Head of Fundraising, drawing conclusions and making recommendations for future activity.

General

• The ability to write and present compelling cases for support across a range of audiences.
• To keep up to date with the latest event trends and bring creative suggestions to the programme of work to continuously test and learn, engage new supporters and drive new income opportunities
• To work closely with Dream Team, to keep updated with Dream stories and use a range of methods, to effectively communicate these to all supporters
• To introduce new products to grow the programme - including digital/virtual fundraising and mass fundraising events.
• Manage the Fundraising Executive, ensuring they have a robust work and development plan in place.
• Support, motivate and develop fundraising volunteer roles, ensuring they have a clear understanding of DCT to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
• Grow our Events programme, developing plans to recruit, convert, retain, and develop donors to deliver income growth across the portfolio.
• Diversify the organisation's overall regional events portfolio by leading product development.
• Manage the relationships with external event suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising to build and grow existing fundraising digital products and generate new initiatives to drive income.
• Manage the Fundraising Executive to develop propositions for the wider community fundraising work.
• Provide talks and presentations to high-value community organisations.
• Provide support in other areas of Fundraising and the Head of Fundraising when required

Community fundraising is at the heart of Lingen Davies, and we are very fortunate to have a strong tradition of support across our region. Our Community Fundraising Manager will work closely with colleagues across the charity to drive and grow our community fundraising even further, ensuring excellent supporter care and stewardship, and building long term relationships for the charity. Attending a range of community events and networking opportunities to act as the face of the charity, including delivery of presentations, and to raise our profile across the region. You will also form part of the team delivering our major fundraising and engagement events each year.

You will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with our community supporters, with a specific focus on supporting our highly effective fundraising committees. These are already established in Shrewsbury and in Montgomeryshire, and we are looking to set up more committees across the region. You will manage a small team of Community Fundraising staff and ensure they have what they need to offer the best possible support to people in our community who wish to support us. There will be a specific remit for this role, initially to build support for Lingen Davies in Telford and Wrekin.

Working to agreed budgets, you will help us to reach ambitious fundraising targets to ensure that we can provide the best possible support for people living with cancer in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Mid Wales.

You will work with colleagues to develop the use of our CRM system and apply data analysis to support delivery of the role, and to develop future plans and direction. You will be self-managing, motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills and be computer savvy!

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development, and this role has grow with us. If you would lke to be part of a team making a real difference to lives in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 16 February 2025

Ref 6924

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with extensive business development and account management experience to join us as our Fundraising and Partnership Manager (Baby Bank Alliance) where you will work with the Baby Bank Alliance team and Save the Children UK in partnership. 

Please note: This is a 12-month FTC/Secondment and a part time role (28 hours). The salary is £40,000 pro rata for 28 hours. 

About Save the Children UK 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About Baby Bank Alliance 

The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) is a new and ambitious organisation advocating and supporting a community of over 300 UK baby banks to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive. The Alliance has been founded by four organisations:  Save the Children, Little Village, Baby Bank Network Bristol and Purposeful Ventures, and is being incubated by Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures who provide fundraising capacity and resource. It is an exciting time to join the growing team and play a vital role in taking the Alliance and the impact it has to the next level.   

About the role 

This is an exciting time to join the Baby Bank Alliance. As the Fundraising and Partnership Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who will be responsible for securing funds and goods for the Baby Bank Alliance, working independently and alongside our incubating partners (Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures) and the community of baby banks across the country.

This is an incredible time to join our growing organization. You will be responsible for securing, nurturing and managing new partnerships, as well as existing. ,Your work will involve fostering new relationships with well-known household brands, identifying new partnership opportunities, and securing contributions that directly impact families in need. A primary focus will be on generating in-kind donations on a national scale to support baby banks and the communities they serve. 

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop new partnerships and funding, that bring in financial and in kind donation 

• Seek prospective partnerships and donors to secure new revenue and ways to maximise awareness of BBA

• Manage and strengthen existing relationships 

• Lead on creation and implementation of the BBA's first partnerships strategy 

• Track and report on fundraising and partnership performance, using data and feedback to update key stakeholders 

• Connect between baby banks and corporate partners with effective coordination and communication. Building relationships and representing the Baby Bank Alliance is key. 

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Proven track record of securing significant financial donations for a programme or initiative, and building long term donor relationships 

• Proven experience in developing new fundraising and partnership 

• Proven experience of  managing partnerships,  corporate fundraising, or a related field 

• Strong relationship building and communication skills – the ability to influence and engage with different stakeholders is important 

• A strategic and results orientated approach 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here. 

Closing date: Sunday 16th February, midnight

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disability (‘ABCD’) is a small but well-established charity. We are passionate about improving the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender.

We are recruiting for the brand new role of Fundraising and Communications Officer. This is an important and exciting point in ABCD’s development, when we seek to develop our profile and supporter base, particularly among younger people in the UK. Over recent years we have been gradually extending the scope of our work in the refugee camps in the West Bank. As we grow, and the demand for our services grows, so have our ambitions to raise much needed funds.

We are looking for a creative and ambitious UK-based person who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, raise the profile of the charity and motivate our growing supporter base to both donate and raise funds for the disadvantaged. You yourself will have the opportunity to grow in the role, as the role itself evolves and the needs of the charity expand over time.

Based in the Birmingham area, you will report into the Regional Director of Development (North West), and be responsible for significantly growing our income in the Midlands. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 was our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.

We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.

Summary of role:

· The Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising income for Variety in the Midlands area with a focus on unrestricted income. This entails supporting, managing, and developing a wide range of existing and new contacts, events and charitable activities.

 · To drive and develop new fundraising opportunities, events and maximising regional income across all areas of activity.

· To work closely with Variety’s Midlands Committees to maximise income and ensure successful planning and implementation of regional fundraising programmes, events, and activities.

 · To work closely with Variety’s other fundraiser managers to help achieve overall organisational goals and income.

 · Professionally represent Variety, ensuring compliance with Variety’s operating policies and procedures.

Person Specification

· Strong work ethic, committed to helping disadvantaged children.

· Ability to organise events

· Exceptional communications and networking skills.

· Able to manage/work with regional personnel, directly or indirectly.

· Ability to control and produce budgets, and non-financial targets.

· Ability to communicate and present at all levels including to directors in both writing, or in oral presentations.

· Numerate and IT literate.

· Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.

· High standard of personal presentation.

· Self-motivated and ambitious.

· Able to reflect the values, and behaviours of Variety in all aspects of work.

· Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK as and when required.

Benefits 

· Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.

· 'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2025

Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter.

Join Our Team as a Virtual Challenges Manager!

After a significant period of growth, Social AF is excited to announce an opportunity for a Virtual Challenges Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing relationships with our charity partners and overseeing the performance and development of our moderators. With a team of 30 Moderators and Team Leaders (self-employed contractors) supporting up to 25 events in peak months, you will ensure the smooth operation of our social fundraising challenges. Your responsibilities will include monitoring KPIs, developing training programs, and recruiting new team members. Additionally, you will manage a portfolio of charity partner accounts, providing top-notch service to maximise income generation and ensure challenges run to an exceptional standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of key charity partner accounts, including hosting weekly update meetings and providing ongoing support throughout the duration of their challenge.
• Provide expert advice to our charity partners to maximise their challenge income.
• Develop and deliver end-of-challenge reports.
• Conduct ongoing challenge and performance analysis.
• Maximise retention for existing charity partners.
• Identify charity partners that are a good fit for our other services and support with cross-selling.
• Work with the Virtual Challenges Officer on content plans, supporter journeys, and event setup.
• Line manage the Virtual Challenges Officer.
• Lead the management of our moderation team.
• Assist with moderator training, including identifying knowledge/skill gaps, creating materials, and delivering training.
• Take an active role in recruiting new moderators.
• Organize and deliver team meetings.
• Plan and hold charity introductions and pre-challenge briefing meetings with moderators.
• Support with the development of weekly rotas and moderator group placements.

Person Specification:

• At least 3 years' fundraising experience.
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience running a Facebook Challenge or Social Fundraising Portfolio.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and management skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and responsive to changing circumstances at short notice.
• Team player.

Desirable:

• Experience managing and moderating Facebook Groups.
• Experience using GivePanel or a similar platform.
• Experience working with third-party agencies on Social Fundraising Challenges.
• Line management experience to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Social AF is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all groups of people without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

To apply, send your CV and a short covering statement (300 words), along with answers to the following questions:

1. Tell us more about your experience managing a Social Fundraising portfolio, highlighting any direct experience with Facebook Challenges.
2. Please share more about any line management experience you have.
3. What motivated you to apply for this role?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We're looking for a Virtual Fundraising Officer with strong project management skills, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for innovation to join the Virtual Fundraising Team. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning, delivering, and growing our portfolio of virtual fundraising events, engaging thousands of supporters each year.  As part of a small, dynamic team, you’ll need to excel in managing multiple priorities, bringing energy, creativity, and a drive for continuous improvement.

You’ll use data insights to analyse performance and optimise processes, ensuring our challenges are impactful and supporters are inspired to reach their fundraising goals. By designing exceptional supporter journeys, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the supporter experience, building strong relationships, and maximising engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is innovative and growth-oriented. You’ll need a hands-on approach to tackle challenges, work collaboratively across teams, and deliver results that drive both income and supporter experience.

Who we are and why this role matters 

The role sits within the Mass Participation Team, who currently raise over £3.1 million annually from supporters who fundraise by doing a DIY fundraiser, sporting event or virtual challenge.

Be a Part of Something Big! Every year, we welcome around 19,000 new virtual fundraisers into the organisation. For many, this is their first interaction with Young Lives vs Cancer, showcasing the power of virtual fundraising as a fantastic acquisition tool. 

Lead the Charge in a Fast-Paced Sector. The virtual fundraising landscape is new, ever evolving, and highly competitive. To thrive, we need to not only manage a large and passionate supporter base but also effectively coordinate with suppliers, leverage cutting-edge platforms, and streamline our processes. 

Spot Opportunities and Drive Growth. We are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities and challenges in the virtual fundraising world. With a keen eye on our current portfolio, we aim to build solid foundations for substantial growth in this exciting revenue stream. 

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application, a standard criminal record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Plan, execute, and optimise virtual fundraising events, ensuring they meet timelines and budget goals.
• Create and deliver innovative stewardship plans to engage and inspire supporters.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Stay ahead of trends in virtual fundraising and make recommendations for new initiatives.

What do I need? 

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in virtual fundraising or a similar field
• Experience using a variety of digital platforms and tools, with a supporter-focused mindset to ensure every decision enhances the supporter journey and experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• A focus on identifying opportunities for growth and delivering continuous improvements
• Strong project management skills and a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• A talent for building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an understanding of the barriers marginalised groups face.

Diverse perspectives and unique skill sets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Natalie Robertson.

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Fundraising & Patrons Manager (West Wales Region)

Your chance to join Wales’ leading cancer charity to manage raising funds across an already established West Wales region with loads of scope to generate more income. A key and exciting part of this role will see you as the lead when it comes to our partnership and development work with celebrities and patrons who support our work or seek the opportunity to.

You’ll be joining an experienced fundraising team who generate over £2.8million of annual income. Your fundraising impact is seen in people affected by cancer through the services we run, the difference to lives we make and the campaigns that make meaningful change.

You’ll be managing and building relationships all across West Wales with our supporters, Friends of Tenovus groups and establishing new fundraising connections and work with teams of volunteers. You can expect to manage events such as out annual Lovelight concerts, Singathons and Breast Cancer Awareness Month to name just a few.

Salary: £31,000

Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working

Due to the nature of our fundraising work you’ll need to be flexible at times to work evenings and weekends. Around this we work core 11am-3pm hours to flexibly suit work around your lifestyle and personal commitments and operate our work flexibly between 7am – 9pm so you can do things like the school runs or fit in wellness activities and hobbies with your working life.

Job Location: Remote/Home & Head Office based with regular travel across your West Wales region

Apply by: 11th February

Interview: 18th February at the Tenovus Cancer Care Head Office

If you’re keen to join our Fundraising team please apply with your CV & a Covering Letter to demonstrate how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. You can find the full Job Description & Person Specification below or  at our Work For Us page to find out the skills or experience level we’re looking for.

Whilst it would be great if you’ve done Third Sector Fundraising it isn’t a must have to be considered. You may have done similar roles in areas such as: Fundraising Coordinator / Administrator, Supporter Engagement work, Income Generation, Sales, Marketing, Estate Agency, Recruitment, Event Management

We’re looking for skills, knowledge or experience to show us you’ve:

• A background in securing and looking after business opportunities and a track record in delivering profit or against growth targets whilst building a pipeline
• The ability to work in a way with others that’s inclusive, collaborative and visionary where you proactively work to solutions and adapt your style
• Dealt with high profile clients and even better if it’s when it comes to media related work
• The confidence and ability to deliver talks or presentations in front of a group and can take a lead in managing a project so everyone understands key information and the way things are organised

In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, support a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:

• A generous 35 days annual leave including public holidays that increases with length of service (pro rata’d for part time staff)
• Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
• Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
• Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
• Contributory pension scheme
• A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
• The opportunity to participate in staff volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
• The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US

About us

More people than ever are living with cancer in Wales, with around 20,000 people diagnosed every year.

We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.

Together with our inspiring community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, we’re determined to be here for everyone affected today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Recruitment Process

Please send your CV and covering letter to our HR team demonstrating how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. The closing date for your application to be submitted is the 11th February 2025.

You can also visit our Work For Us pages that give you more information about what it’s like working with US.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right change the closing date.

At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.

If we can support you with your application at all please contact our HR team. 

If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.