Fundraising Manager Jobs in Dundee

About the role

✅Home-based: With extensive travel within Northern Ireland.

✅Hours: 35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24-weekend activities per annum. 

• As a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in Northern Ireland, you’ll work within the Church Partnerships Team and play a key role in building on existing significant relationships.

We need you to be

⭐ Passionate and Committed. Driven by a desire to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

⭐ Strong Networker. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with church leaders and key partners.

⭐ A Confident Speaker. Comfortable speaking in various church and event settings, inspiring others to support our mission.

⭐ Strategic and Collaborative. Able to work with our leadership to shape and implement growth strategies.

⭐ Results Oriented. Focused on achieving sponsorship objectives and maximising partnership opportunities.

⭐ Personally committed to the Christian faith.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

• Are you ready to take on the challenge of playing a pivotal role in helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name?

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Join our dynamic Partnerships Team and help shape our growth strategy! Collaborate with our leadership to build lasting relationships with church and denominational leaders, support strategic decision making, and drive acquisitions through churches, events, and networks. 

Deepen our connections with key partners, enhance our holistic child development programs, and contribute to our mission of addressing poverty in Jesus' name. If you're a confident speaker with strong networking skills and a passion for our cause, we want you on our team!
 

In return, you will get

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➡️Flexible and sociable working environment
➡️Time in Lieu offered
➡️Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
➡️Income Protection & Group Life cover
➡️Private Medical & Dental cover
➡️Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
➡️Weekly team prayers and devotionals
➡️Compassion updates and worship events

⭐We encourage you to read the full job description to see if this role aligns with your skills and aspirations!

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?  

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to temporarily join us to increase our supporter base across the North East, while our team member takes Maternity Leave, we anticipate for this to be a one year fixed term contract. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events  

• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth  

• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders  

• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research  

Requirements:  

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation  

• Strong experience in supporter stewardship   

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike  

• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the Northeast. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!  

Salary: Circa £31,000 

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.

Job Overview

• Responsible for developing and delivering all fundraising events with the support of the Fundraising Events Manager
• Ensure that all event participants - virtual or physical have an exceptional experience to maximise income and are placed at the heart of everything that we do.
• Build excellent relationships with event participants to ensure future event participation.
• Support the FEM in creating and implementing user journeys for each event and review regularly based on audience insight and current event fundraising trends.  
• Create tailored fundraising materials with the support of our marketing team.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all event project plans are in place, liaise with stakeholders to ensure that all deadlines are met, working within budget and ensuring income targets are met.
• Steward participants based on their supporter journey.  To include calls, sending supporter communications, providing fundraising support, following up to ensure donations are received, personalised thanking and survey. 
• Attendance at events to enhance our supporters experience and deepen their relationship with Ben.
• Work with FEM and marketing team to produce marketing collateral, merchandise and other support materials based on each event. 
• Ensure that all participants have a fundraising page on Enthuse and Salesforce is updated with all current contact information. Including income and communications. 
• To lead and deliver on certain Ben and Third-party events including supervising Ben employees and on-site contractors.
• Ensure that all bookings are invoiced, and payment received.
• Monitor and maintain social media groups and WhatsApp groups created for our Fundraising Events
• Update webpages relating to our Fundraising events with current content.
• Identify and capture inspiring stories from our event participants to share across our media and digital channels.

Technical Knowledge (E = Essential, D = Desired)

• Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) (E)
• Proficiency in using fundraising events platforms (Enthuse) (D)

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with supporters over a range of channels, including email, telephone and face to face. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to deal with a variety of tasks under pressure and working to busy and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues within and across departments
• Strong project management skills ensuring delivery of events and journeys from start to finish.

Qualifications required

Our teams are made up of people who are committed to our ambitious goals – you do not need to be degree educated to secure a role, but you should be able to demonstrate a combination of experience and competence that meets the requirements of the role

Experience required

• Relevant experience in delivering and attending events
• Experience of building excellent relationships with participants
• Experience of creating and implementing participant journeys

This job is suitable for someone who…

• Has a passion for events
• Has a natural ability to build relationships with our participants
• Contributes constructively and generously as part of a wider team
• Is passionate about the work that Ben does and the changes it can make to our automotive family
• Can turn one-time participants into lifetime supporters.  

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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The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a national charity to recruit an Interim Fundraising Engagement Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of fundraisers passionate about creating meaningful change. The role offers a great deal of variety and centres on fostering strong relationships. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused team player who is driven to achieve outstanding results. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maximise income and awareness for the charity by building and managing relationships with fundraising supporters through phone calls, individual and mass emails, and social media. 

• Engage proactively and creatively with key supporter segments, such as corporate partners, sports teams, challenge participants, regional groups, virtual fundraisers, and volunteers, to provide guidance, motivation, and support to achieve income growth targets. 

• Ensure supporters receive timely and meaningful thanks for their donations and ongoing support, fostering strong, long-term relationships. 

• Support sports and challenge fundraising processes, including managing participant registrations and resolving common issues to enhance consistency and effectiveness within the team. 

• Build strong, effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across Regional, Mass Participation, and other teams to support wider organisational goals. 

Person Specification: 

• A resilient and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills, committed to building effective relationships with stakeholders and contributing to a positive team culture. 

• Proven fundraising experience, with a track record of achieving targets and delivering exceptional supporter stewardship, supporter care, and event coordination. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and creatively motivate diverse supporter segments. 

• Highly self-motivated, with exceptional prioritisation and time management abilities, capable of managing competing deadlines and working effectively under pressure. 

• Meticulous attention to detail, with experience using database systems to support decision-making and enhance supporter engagement. 

What's on offer:

• A day rate of £110.67 daily rate + £16.60 daily holiday (127.27 total PAYE)
• An initial 3 month contract
• Hybrid working, Central Bristol or remote options avalible 

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Help for Heroes is a charity dedicated to supporting veterans and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. Our mission is to enable the Armed Forces Community to live well after service not matter when or where they served, offering tailored life changing support for their physical, psychological, financial and welfare needs. We strive for veterans and their families to manage the impacts of their condition, injury or illness, and to feel valued, understood and recognised.

We are proud to make a difference. We’re bold in our actions and are driven by an innovative spirit with a focus on positive impact and shaping futures for those we support. Together, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and thrives, and we have the highest standards of respect, compassion and integrity in all we do to build trust and relationships across the charity. Levels of collaboration are high as we take ownership in delivering our strategy.

We have an incredible opportunity for a new role of Legacy & In Memory Campaign Manager to join our team and be responsible for implementing our legacy and in memory giving programmes.

About You

Do you have a passion for legacy and in memory giving? Do you have experience of creating, implementing and evaluating legacy and in memory campaigns? Do you have team management experience too? If so, this may be the job for you!

About the Role

Contributing over 50% of the organisation’s fundraised income, this is a new role. Reporting to the Senior Legacy & In Memory Manager, this role is responsible for developing and implementing the legacy marketing and in memory giving programmes, maximising both income sources so that we can deliver more services to veterans. You will be able to make a significant impact and will use your expertise to lead your team in delivering the best supporter experience. There’s lots of scope and potential for you to make a real difference and achieve considerable success! 

About the Team

The post holder will be working as part of the Individual Giving team in the Commercial Directorate which includes Legacy & In Memory, Supporter Care and Individual Giving. Across all our relationships, we build trust and engagement with our supporters and with each other. The quality of how we deliver our objectives is just as important as the end results. We are known for our expertise, supporter focus and collaboration. We’re friendly, supportive and like to get things done!

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist

Are you a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a proven track record of building successful recruitment desks and driving business growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Principle Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a role focused on new business development within Fundraising. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your own client base and shape a rewarding career in a supportive and flexible environment.

Position: Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 basic, plus uncapped bonus/commission
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, 9 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

We are a specialist charity recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with inspiring non-profit organisations. With a strong reputation in the sector, we are expanding our team to include a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in fundraising recruitment.

About the Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take the lead in developing and growing our fundraising recruitment function. This is a 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on business development, relationship building, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business Development: Proactively identifying and engaging with new clients within the charity sector to build long-lasting partnerships.
• Desk Building: Establishing and growing a specialist fundraising recruitment desk, becoming the go-to expert for fundraising talent.
• Candidate Sourcing: Using innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-calibre fundraising professionals.
• Client Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates alike.
• Market Insight: Staying ahead of industry trends to provide informed advice to clients and candidates.

About You
We are looking for a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant who has a proven track record in business development and is excited by the opportunity to build a client base. Your experience in the recruitment sector, within the Not-for-Profit or charity field, will enable you to quickly develop strong relationships and provide clients with top-tier service.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in recruitment within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, with a strong focus on new business development and client acquisition.
• Ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A consultative approach to understanding client needs and matching them with tailored recruitment solutions.
• Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, eager to achieve and exceed targets.

Why Join Us?

• An exciting opportunity to build your own desk with uncapped earning potential.
• A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure (OTE Circa £80k - £90k).
• Remote working flexibility, with occasional travel
• A commitment to professional development, with mentoring and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow and shape the fundraising recruitment function within a specialist consultancy

If you're passionate about sales, business development, and making a positive impact in the Not-For-Profit sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Executive, Recruitment Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Charity Recruiter, Fundraising Recruitment, Charity Recruitment, Non-Profit Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Recruiter.

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The Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law is an educational charity (not an activist group) working in the field of animal rights law.

We have a budget of some £120k pa, currently supported by a few large donors, and we want to broaden out our donor base and reduce our dependence on a handful of donors. We are looking for 8-12 donors - probably HNW individuals - each able to give £10-25k pa renewable. We have experience pitching the work of the Centre, but need help in meeting potential donors. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can identify potential donors, make initial contact, and set up calls or meetings for us to meet with them and present the work of the Centre.

Founded in 2019 by two Cambridge academics, the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law has become one of the world's leading centres of competence in animal rights law. Our mission is to study fundamental rights for animals, advancing research, teaching, and raising public awareness of the topic with a view to making change possible.

To find out more about our Centre, head to our social media channels via Instagram (@animalrightslaw), X (@CCARL_charity) and Facebook/LinkedIn (Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law).

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced events specialist with a genuine passion for fundraising to join our Fundraising Events Team to help us create and deliver memorable experiences for our donors. 

The Fundraising Events Team is a passionate team of specialists responsible for creating and delivering a combination of income generating and engagement events. We generate valuable funds through a portfolio of fundraising dinners, golf days, a clay shoot and other events; and deliver a range of engagement opportunities for the Philanthropy & Major Giving and Corporate Partnership teams to attract, retain and thank our supporters. The Fundraising Events team plays a significant role in supporting income generation across the wider Fundraising Team.

What you will be working on? 

As an events manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of an annual portfolio of events that inspire, motivate, and develop support for the charity. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality stewardship opportunities and maximising income potential from fundraising activities.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy & Major Gifts teams to ensure we are delivering great experiences for our supporters.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Project managing and delivering events from conception through to completion, ensuring events achieve the agreed KPIs and ROI.
• Leading on all details of the event production (including guest and supplier management, production of printed materials, briefings, sourcing and managing of prizes for fundraising events, supplier liaison etc)
• Responsible for budget management and accountable for achieving financial targets of agreed events.
• Develop relationships with key event suppliers and manage partnerships, including fundraising committees, to achieve the best possible outcomes for the charity.
• Work as an active member of the Fundraising Events team, feeding into wider team plans and working across the Fundraising team to deliver joint projects.

We’re looking for someone with

• Demonstrable experience of delivering and managing successful fundraising or profit-making events. 
• Experience of budget setting, budget management and delivering an efficient return on investment.
• Ability to create and deliver operational plans, with an eye on the bigger picture, as well as operational detail. 
• Experience of successfully working to deadlines and targets. 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.  

• Experience of working with a customer relationship management (CRM) database.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Knowledge or Experience in donor stewardship, dealing with a range of different charity supporters.
• Knowledge or Experience in dealing with external suppliers with the ability to negotiate well.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, presentation and report writing skills.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel, evening work and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.

A full job description can be viewed below.

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is: 9th February – Midnight  

1st Interviews will take place on WC: 17 February - to be held virtually via Teams.

2nd Interviews will take place on WC: 24th – Venue to be confirmed.

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps in education/employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate for staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

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.  

• Salary: £30,753
• Hours: 35
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Homebased within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath area
• Closing date: 9th February 2025

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 Fundraising Engagement Manager with a strong team work ethic to join our Regional Fundraising team.

This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation, and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

You will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Regional Engagement’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates.

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath are area's filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is still so much opportunity to grow corporate support across the counties. Our Social Workers support families from Bristol hospitals, so building relationships with these teams are a must.

Candidates should live within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath, in one of the following Postcodes: Gloucestershire GL, BS30-BS40, Bath BA1-3, Wiltshire BA12-15, SN, SP1-5, SP9. We will also consider applications from the Bristol postcodes BS4-5,BS7, BS10, BS14-16.

Candidates who live outside of these areas should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic 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.

• To plan, monitor and report on your budgeted income with a constant eye on contingency planning to ensure annual targets are achieved
• To steward our most committed supporters and deliver legendary supporter experience
• To be a key, valued member of your regional team and UK wide team.
• To identify, cultivate and secure partnerships and donations within your area
• To work with your local service team/s to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships
• To be the first point of contact for service user families, to offer opportunities to them and their networks to engage with the wider charity as they would like I.e. fundraising, volunteering, sharing their story

What do I need? 

• A proven track record of delivering amazing customer experiences
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Ability to work within a financial target-based setting, and experience of reaching/exceeding set targets
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business
• Experience of managing own workload
• Proven ability to manage/complete projects
• Able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets 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.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Natural storyteller
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team player

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

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

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Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.

Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025

About the Role

Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).

· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.

· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.

· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.

· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.

· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.

· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.

About You

You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.

Essential skills and experience include:

· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.

· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.

· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.

If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.

Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!

The vacancy

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

We are looking for an enthusiastic events fundraiser to join our Fundraising Events Team to help us create and deliver memorable experiences for our donors.

The Fundraising Events team plays a significant role in supporting income generation across the wider Fundraising Team through an exciting and varied events portfolio, including fundraising dinners, donor engagement events, golf days, and a clay shoot.

As an Events Executive, you will assist the Fundraising Events Team with the delivery of our annual portfolio of events. You will assist with all aspects of delivery including guest communications, supplier liaison, customer service, data management and income tracking.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams to ensure we are delivering great experiences for our supporters.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Support with the delivery and management of all aspects of a successful event including supplier selection and liaison, supporter management, budget and project plans.
• Deliver and manage specific events, as designated.
• To support the development of our events programme by researching venues and suppliers as required.
• To source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts as required and to work with the team to reduce event costs and maximise event income and ROI.
• To source and manage prizes and gifts in kind for auctions and events and be responsible for co-ordinating and managing item information to promote the prizes in event materials.
• To support team members to ensure deadlines are met and events are successfully delivered, and any other tasks as required.
• To create and maintain accurate budget sheets and financial records for events as required and process all income and expenditure for designated events.

What are we looking for?  

• Experience of working within an events team, ideally within the charity sector.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Able to work well under pressure, balancing priorities and workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Results driven.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.

Desirable

• Studying towards or hold a qualification in Event Management or similar.
• knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or an award holder.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel, evening work and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

If you are passionate about being part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s incredible legacy to empower young people with the confidence, skills and resilience to make a real difference to themselves and the world, we would very much like to hear from you.

Closing date for all applications: 16th February – Midnight

1st Interviews WC: 24th February – to be held virtually via MS Teams.

2nd Interviews WC: 3rd March – Venue to be confirmed if required.

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps in education/employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate for staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.

Direct Marketing Manager – Membership
Reference: DEC20243205
Location: Flexible in UK – Homeworking with occasional HQ meetings in Sandy SG19
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Contract: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We are seeking an experienced Direct Marketing Manager to join us for up to 12 months (maternity cover). You will lead the detailed planning and delivery of membership acquisition campaigns.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate experience of planning and delivering mass-market income generation campaigns using direct and unaddressed mail, email and paid social media. You will also need to manage tracking and ROI reporting for your campaigns.

You will work as part of a very small direct marketing team with tight deadlines and approval processes.

This is a great opportunity to apply your skills to high-profile fundraising campaigns that deliver vital support for the conservation of birds and nature. Experience of working within charity fundraising and/or with membership products would be an advantage.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Proven experience of planning and delivering end to end multi-channel direct marketing campaigns to hit income targets – must include direct mail not just digital channels
• Knowledge and understanding of direct marketing and fundraising compliance and best practice
• Strong creative understanding - able to assess the measures that will maximise response rates and write clear challenge and creative briefs
• Able to model/forecast the impact of channel choices or creative changes on potential campaign outcomes, manage and track costs and analyse impact and ROI
• Very high level of attention to detail, able to work under pressure, and adapt to meet changing circumstances as required

This is a Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. This is a maternity cover role for c.12 months.

You will work from home and will need a strong internet connection. You will occasionally need to travel to our HQ in Sandy, Beds (3-4 x per year)

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 19th February 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 5th March 2025.

Interested?

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

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.