Fundraising Manager Jobs in Oxfordshire

We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationships Team plays a key role in achieving income growth that will support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation by developing new regional opportunities across our volunteer and community fundraising network. As part of our new strategy, we have launched a revised DIY fundraising journey and new fundraising volunteer roles which will help leap-forward our ability to beat blood cancer. This role will be responsible for maintaining relationships with our current network of regional fundraising volunteers whilst growing our volunteer and community group network.

Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of working with regional supporters and in providing first-class supporter stewardship to use in helping us develop our team. You will be an integral part of our Regional Relationships Team and a member of our wider Public Fundraising team, as we seek to deliver transformational growth in our income. You will enjoy the active support and buy-in of senior colleagues, the Executive Team and other senior volunteers who are all committed to achieving our fundraising goals. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships internally and externally, and who is driven to help us build our regional fundraising programme.

This is a homebased role, and you will be expected to travel across your region, therefore you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use. Travel across Home Counties North region on a regular basis to meet supporters and key stakeholders (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire), as well as national travel 6-8 times a year.

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Prospect Research Officer

• The prospect research officer will join a dynamic team contributing to the overall growth of our Partnerships and Philanthropic income and sits within the newly formed Research and Engagement team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing detailed knowledge and insight on donors and potential sources of philanthropic funds. Underpinning the team's ability to increase opportunities to build successful donor relationships alongside ethical gift acceptance processes, pipeline, and information management.

About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
• Our team is responsible for ensuring direct fundraisers are equipped to make compelling asks and steward donors. We cover prospect research, KPI and pipeline reporting, high value events, stewardship and engagement asset creation, and cross team operational support.

What we are looking for in our Senior Prospect Research Officer

• Significant experience of charity fundraising within a high value giving team and prospect research using a variety of sources and methods
• Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy and corporate fundraising teams
• Experience of using a CRM database and working with existing identified prospects
• Extensive knowledge of prospect research processes and sources used in post GDPR research activities.

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 17th February 2025

Virtual interview date:  Week commencing 24th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

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.

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.

About The Role
Contract Type: Fixed term until November 2025
Location: Hybrid or Home Based (office location London) 
 
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Third Party & OYO (Organise your own) team as an Events Fundraising Coordinator. Your focus will be supporting on a portfolio of sporting events including running, cycling, walking and skydives, helping the team to maximise all fundraising opportunities for the Society so we can reach our ambitious income targets.
You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting our participants, ensuring your events are performing well against agreed income and expenditure targets, delivering event day logistics, as well as carrying out a range of admin and database tasks.
About you
We are looking for an organised, ambitious and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Working across multiple events you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and focus on the right task at hand to provide the biggest impact for the team and most importantly the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail for working with data to evaluate your work and make future decisions.
The successful candidate will join a large supportive team so we are looking for a great communicator who can build and develop relationships within the team as well as with our amazing supporters and external suppliers.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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.

Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager

Location: Oxford
Salary: £39,000 to £42,500
Hours: 35
Department: Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

RABI is the farmers charity. At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland through practical, financial and emotional support.

The charity’s expert mental health support builds emotional resilience to help farming people feel better equipped to tackle the many uncertainties and challenges they face today, whilst its grants empower farming people to become financially resilient.

RABI’s financial support includes targeted, emergency cost-of-living grant campaigns including its Return to School and Winter Fuel campaigns. The charity has provided around £1/4 billion of direct financial support to the farming community over the past 25 years.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and developing RABI’s philanthropy and partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).

This plays a pivotal role in shaping RABI’s fundraising strategy, identifying major funding opportunities and creating impactful engagement strategies to secure long-term financial support for the charity’s sustainability.

Relationship building is key to this position, communicating effectively with our donors by enhancing and strengthening relations through cultivation tactics and deepening relationships to ensure robust support from these influential stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) fundraising strategy to drive RABI’s fundraising activities and support long-term sustainability. This includes overseeing the cultivation and stewardship of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).
• Report on income and expenditure targets, ensuring targets are met and assisting with budget setting.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement.
• Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages aligned with potential partners’ priorities and interests.
• Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements, ensuring clear communication of expected deliverables.
• Oversee and manage all trust and foundation opportunities, identifying potential funders whilst monitoring and reporting on deliverables and outcomes ensuring timely delivery of all requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact.
• Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention. Ensure that donor recognition and communications are carried out with precision, ensuring donors feel valued and informed.
• Manage, track and utilise CRM systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) to maintain up-to-date donor data, track progress and provide concise and timely reports on fundraising activities and income and expenditure reports. Analyse donor trends and engagement metrics to optimise fundraising strategies.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR the CIOF Code of Fundraising Practice and RABI’s internal policies. Make certain the charity’s best practices are upheld in all donor interactions and fundraising activities.
• Responsibility for line management, providing guidance, support and performance feedback to ensure the development and success of team members.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including fundraising, communications, service delivery, business development and external affairs to identify project funding opportunities, share donor insights and collaborate and support the development of other fundraising initiatives.
• Take part and contribute to team meetings.
• Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to training and development in line with RABI’s aims and objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders.
• Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis.
• Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications. Capable of tailoring messaging for different audiences and ensuring clarity, consistency and emotional impact.
• Experience of managing a fundraising team and assisting with recruitment and team development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• A strategic outlook with the ability to identify fundraising opportunities and take the initiative to drive growth.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics). Familiarity with fundraising platforms and donor management systems.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. A creative and proactive approach to work, capable of juggling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of data protection, fundraising regulations and compliance practices, ensuring that all fundraising activities adhere to legal and best practice standards.
• Self-motivated and confident in working, both independently and in teams.
• Empathy with the goals and objectives of RABI.

Desirable

• A full UK driving license.
• Knowledge or interest in the agricultural sector.

BENEFITS:

• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

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Individual Giving Manager

Location: Oxford
Department: Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

RABI is the farmers charity. At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland through practical, financial and emotional support.

The charity’s expert mental health support builds emotional resilience to help farming people feel better equipped to tackle the many uncertainties and challenges they face today, whilst its grants empower farming people to become financially resilient.

RABI’s financial support includes targeted, emergency cost-of-living grant campaigns including its Return to School and Winter Fuel campaigns. The charity has provided around £1/4 billion of direct financial support to the farming community over the past 25 years.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This new role will be responsible for developing and managing RABI’s Individual Giving (IG) programmes across a variety of activities that support donor relations - including retention, acquisition and cultivation whilst delivering excellent supporter journeys. The successful candidate will have the necessary skills to be able to communicate effectively with our donors, enhancing and strengthening donor relations for long-term financial sustainability.

Our Individual Giving programme incorporates one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. We have plans for significant financial growth over the next five years with a projected fundraising income target of £10 million.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of all IG programmes, appeals and campaigns in line with the overall fundraising strategy, targets and objectives.
• Develop and manage fundraising appeals, ensuring they are compelling and effective in generating support from both existing and new supporters.
• Develop and implement new IG initiatives including supporting GDPR and lead generation projects.
• Implement the delivery of excellent supporter care and stewardship processes ensuring all donors are appropriately thanked and stewarded.
• Plan and deliver activities that identify and cultivate donors (regular communications and meaningful updates etc) to increase engagement and conversion rates across all segments.
• Create, plan and implement multi-channel supporter-centric campaigns to drive engagement from new and existing supporters. 
• Test, monitor and evaluate for insight and future planning of appeals and campaigns.
• Lead on the implementation of new IG programmes associated with IG such as raffles, lotteries etc.
• Strategically manage donor relationships including identifying and maintaining a High-Net-Worth Individuals portfolio for cultivation and long-term future legacy programmes.
• Utilise the CRM and other platforms for data maintenance, insights and reporting - using key learnings and insight for data segmentation and the delivery of timely targeted and engaging communications to supporters.
• Responsibility for line managing a small team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective execution of fundraising strategies, while also collaborating with external agencies to enhance campaign development and successful outputs.
• Work collaboratively with finance to manage and process Gift Aid claims.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and the CIOF Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to training and development in line with RABI’s aims and objectives.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required by the Charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within a similar IG role in the voluntary sector, with a proven track record in IG and donor management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.
• Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.
• Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes with the ability to create and tailor engaging, emotive copy for a range of different channels.
• Knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis.
• Understanding of testing, validation and utilising key learnings and insight driven data to take campaign learnings forward.
• Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.
• Self-motivated with a positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask and utilize.
• Microsoft planning tools including a CRM system effectively.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills, including face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications and digital IT skills.
• Understanding of payment platforms including Enthuse and Just Giving.
• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with a passion for supporting the farming community.
• Empathy with the goals and objectives of RABI.

Desirable

• A full UK driving license.
• Wider knowledge or interest in the agricultural sector.

BENEFITS:

• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

Salary: £39,000 to £42,500
Hours: 35

REF-219641

Founded in 2007, 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 the role of In Memory Officer to join our team. Could this be the role for you?

About You

Do you have a passion for in memory giving? Do you love stewarding supporters and providing them with the best experience? Do you have experience of implementing a range of in memory campaigns, products and activities? If so, this may be the job for you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Legacy & In Memory Campaign Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the in memory giving programme and be the first point of contact for all in memory supporters. You’ll be developing and delivering engaging fundraising campaigns across different channels as part of our strategy to inspire people to give in memory of a loved one and to increase the income we’re able to raise so that we can reach and help more veterans. Developing relationships with supporters will be one of your strengths and you’re passionate about providing the best supporter experience for supporters across the charity. There’s lots of scope and potential for you to make a real difference and achieve considerable success in this role.

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!

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!

Location: Remote working in the UK, with occasional travel to London

Responsible to: Director of Fundraising

Contract: Full-time/Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: £31,875 per annum rising to £34,500 per annum after a year of service

Advert closing date: Friday 28 February 2025 at 5PM

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible

We’re looking for an individual with experience working with high-value supporters andstrong relationship-building skills to become our new Philanthropy Manager.  If you’re looking for a new challenge and perhaps want to take skills from other forms of fundraising and bring this into the role, do join us to help establish a strong philanthropy fundraising operation within Speakers for Schools.

As the UK’s leading social mobility charity, we’re on a mission to help state-educated students nationwide to reach their potential by providing work experience placements and inspirational talks. 

If you’re an enthusiastic, self-motivated, team-player with experience of fundraising, ideally from major donors, then this is the role for you.  You’d join the team at a time of progression, with a new, focussed plan for the organisation targeting growth in our work experience and inspirational school talks. For this to be successful, we need to grow and diversify our income, particularly from grants and gifts.

Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to help identify, cultivate, ask and steward philanthropists, working with the Director of Fundraising, Fundraising team, colleagues and volunteers to ensure they are solicited to the highest possible standards.   The team will support you and there’ll be training on offer to help you succeed.

If you are an expert communicator and relationship-builder, you could join an ambitious, collaborative team, passionate about raising funds to increase the richness of state education and level the playing field for children across the UK.

About You:

• Be able to develop strong relationships with individuals, identifying opportunities for growth and innovative engagement.

• Have the ability to raise income from HNWI, manage a philanthropy portfolio of established and new donors, achieve targets as part of a fundraising business plan.

• Have experience of compelling proposal and report writing for a fundraising audience.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• EAP Scheme
• 3 voluntary days per year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Subsidised office furniture
• £500 a year training allowance
• Death in Service (4x Salary)

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application.

The deadline to submit your application is Friday 28 February 2025 at 5PM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

Regional Corporate Partnerships Lead.

Salary: c£50,000 per annum.

Location: Remote- Preferably North of England/Scotland based.

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Benefits:  

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. 

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 

This is an exciting new opportunity to join Action for Children as a Regional Corporate Partnership Lead on a Permanent Contract. You will have responsibility for strategically developing, delivering, and managing a team to drive the successful implementation of the Regional Corporate fundraising plan and manage the acquisition pipeline across all to achieve income targets.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by

• Driving significant income growth and identifying strategic opportunities to collaborate with regional corporate partners.
• Lead and manage the regional team.
• Identifying and engaging potential corporate partners, understanding their business needs and how they align with our offerings.
• Negotiating and finalising partnership agreements.
• Managing and nurture existing partnerships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and exploring opportunities for growth.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a collaborative approach to all AFC fundraising work.
• Keeping abreast of industry-wide corporate fundraising legislation and staff fundraising trends.
• Developing resources to support team in delivering propositions and pitches to win significant regional corporate partnerships.

Let's talk about you 

• Knowledge of the corporate fundraising market, with proven experience of identifying opportunities for multi-faceted corporate partnerships.
• Proven experience of winning and developing strategic corporate partnerships, including delivering up to six figure income and regional partnerships.
• Proven experience of managing and delivering an income strategy and identifying key areas for growth.
• Proven experience of managing a team.
• Knowledge of acquisition, stewardship, and retention of corporate partners.
• Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills, including presenting complex proposition in a compelling way in both writing and in person.
• Ability to set, manage and monitor complex budgets and to track, analyse and report against results.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

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Closing Date: Monday 24^th February 2025.

Interviews will be week commencing 3^rd March 2025.

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