Fundraising Manager Jobs

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary:  Circa £30K (Depending on experience.)

Team: Supporter Engagement/Fundraising/ Community

Hours:  37.5 per week

Location: Shooting Star House – Hampton and from home as agreed with line manager, subject to review

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have a great Community Fundraiser role.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans for expansion and further enhancing our services to support even more families in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development.  This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.

The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.

You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

· NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

· 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

· 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

· Generous sick pay scheme

· Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

· Flexible working arrangements

· Death in service benefits

· Reimbursed professional membership fees

· Eye care

· Employee referral scheme

· Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Occupational Health

· Mindfulness sessions

· Cycle to work scheme

· Mental Health First Aiders

· Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcome to work and volunteer.

To apply please send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification. 

Are you self-driven and have great communication skills? Do you have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising? If so we may have the role for you. 

We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our established Fundraising Team. Our main office is in London. We are flexible on where you are based, but there is an expectation to visit the office for ad-hoc meetings and training.  

This is a full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week), Monday - Friday. There will be a requirement of occasional travel across the UK for face to face meetings when required.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be in charge of our philanthropic activity with high net worth individuals and family foundations. You will actively contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the wider High Value Strategy. We would want you to embed strong, valuable relationships at the heart of Mencap’s Philanthropy programme.

You will be responsible for building pipelines and relationships, so you can deliver first class and creative stewardship and relationship management.

Do you have the following skills and abilities that are required?

• Excellent relationship management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence individuals and decision makers through verbal storytelling
• Strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way
• Proven experience of securing significant five figure donations from High Net Worth Individuals

Please see the Job Description for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role.

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites

Are you a digital marketer who has experience of generating income through digital channels in a previous role, looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? I have a very exciting role as Digital Fundraising and Marketing Lead with a community led, health and social care charity in North West London.

Working across a range of digital channels, working closely with strategic communications teams, you will engage both existing and new audiences, converting them into donors. Reporting to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, you will support in executing digital fundraising and marketing strategies and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the brand.

I would love to hear from candidates with charity sector experience (or a desire to move into the sector) who can write compelling content for various digital platforms, understanding how to tailor messaging to different audiences and channels.

Your experience:

- Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms, including email marketing software, social media management tools, and website content management systems.

- Familiarity with digital marketing tactics, including email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising (such as Google Ads or Facebook Ads). Knowledge of how to leverage these channels effectively to engage audiences and drive action is crucial

- Proficiency in analysing data and metrics to evaluate the performance of fundraising and marketing campaigns.

Salary £30,000- £40,000 (experience dependent). Free lunches in the office, and 2pm Friday finish 6 months of the year.

Hybrid- Office based in North West London, 2 days a week in the office, 3 days from home.

Full-time, permanent.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please get in touch today to see the full job description.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Not Beyond Redemption, a charity providing mothers in prison with free Family Law advice and representation to help them re-establish and maintain contact with their children during their sentence and upon release.

Mission:

Not Beyond Redemption was established by leading Family lawyer, Camilla Baldwin, to ensure that family law advice and representation is available not just to those who could afford it, but also to those who need it most. Maintaining a healthy and supportive relationship with family while in prison is crucial to reducing reoffending rates and improving rehabilitation.

If you are looking to join a rapidly expanding charity with a close-knit team and have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of those affected by maternal imprisonment, then this role is for you. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Support:

• Manage the Founder’s inbox, draft and send emails on their behalf, and schedule appointments.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings for the Founder with internal and external parties.

Financial Management:

• Oversee online accountancy and manage payments through the online banking platform.
• Create cashflows and budgets to forecast income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability.
• Manage the relationship with the part-time accountant/bookkeeper, overseeing the production of annual accounts and reports.
• Handle organisational memberships and subscriptions (e.g., Information Commissioner’s Office, and Living Wage Foundation).

Operations Management:

• Organise monthly clinics at different prisons, coordinating with staff at prisons and partner law firms.
• Coordinate the remote clinics, ensuring that the clinics are staffed with volunteers.
• Arrange and coordinate staff travel arrangements.
• Conduct DBS checks for employees and volunteers.

Payroll Administration:

• Set up payroll online using Xero, which automatically generates monthly payroll, pension filings, and PAYE submissions.
• Process pensions and PAYE.

Fundraising Support:

• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to identify Charitable Trusts and Foundations for potential applications.
• Assist in drafting funding applications and meeting with Charitable Trusts and Foundations to secure donations.
• Provide updates for funders to communicate the impact of their support.
• Keep fundraising documents updated, including the application tracker, fundraising calendar, and donations spreadsheet.
• Manage donation processes, ensuring accurate recording, acknowledgement, and stewardship of donors.

Communications and Marketing:

• Manage and curate content for the organisation’s social media platforms.
• Design compelling marketing materials to promote the organisation’s initiatives, including the annual Impact Report.
• Ensure the website is up to date.

Trustees and Board Management:

• Act as the main point of contact for the board of trustees.
• Coordinate and manage Trustees' meetings, compiling board agendas and associated paperwork.
• Prepare minutes for Trustees’ meetings.
• Communicate with Trustees throughout the year to keep them updated on all activities.

Event Coordination:

• Plan and execute fundraising events and charity initiatives.
• Participate in networking or awareness-raising events, ensuring we have presentations and staff available.

Research and Data Analysis:

• Conduct ongoing research on maternal imprisonment to ensure up-to-date knowledge of statistics and trends.
• Send out questionnaires to clients to collect qualitative and quantitative research.
• Collect data from client feedback to assess our impact and identify areas for improvement.

​Please read the Job Description for more information.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

If you are interested in applying and are passionate about the work we do but are not sure you have all the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to candidates learning on the job and we will support the development of the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proficient in office/administrative/charity work with at least one year’s experience.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines and under their initiative.
• A strong communicator with persuasive written and verbal skills.
• Experience/knowledge of financial controls and budget management
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• A can-do attitude with a desire to learn and develop skills.
• IT skills- excellent experience with MS Office.
• Passionate about our mission of supporting women in prison.

Desirable:

• Experience using Xero.
• Experience in developing and building high-value partnerships.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Experience in organising and hosting events.

Our Culture:

At Not Beyond Redemption, we value collaboration, integrity, and dedication to our mission. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. In this role, you will work closely with our legal team.

This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contract: Full time/ Permanant
Location: Charlton Farm, Wraxall, Nr Bristol and travel within the region and the South West of England - with some home working options.
Salary: £48,493 - £54,625 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (there will be a requirement to work regular evenings and weekends)

Could you be Charlton Farm’s next Head of Fundraising? Are you looking to join an organisation that invests in and supports its staff and who have ambitious plans for the growth and development of fundraising activities to support the lives of those who need it the most? This could be your next move...

What you will be doing:

We’re searching for an energic and dynamic fundraiser to develop and lead our fundraising team, as they, in turn nurture our existing supporters, inspire and engage new supporters and ensure the delivery of excellent fundraising across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.

You will be part of the Fundraising leadership team, who together with the Director of Fundraising, set, monitor, and support an established team to deliver against annual income and expenditure budgets for the South West, helping to make the most of short of and precious lives.

You will oversee all fundraising activities in your region over multiple income streams, this will include community, corporate and events, and you will personally lead on major donor fundraising and represent the Charity at third party events. You will also work with the Director of Fundraising and other Heads of Fundraising in developing our fundraising activities and support CHSW wide events.

About you:

You will have a successful background in the management of regional fundraising/sales activity and a proven ability to meet and exceed ambitious fundraising/sales targets and in managing expenditure budgets. You will need a thorough understanding of relevant legislation/charity law affecting fundraising practice. With a natural ability to engage and build rapport, enthuse and motivate others, you will have experience of building and developing strong relationships and be able to influence and negotiate with stakeholder, client and donor relationships. You will have experience of leading and motivating a fundraising team creating an environment where they are empowered to go the extra mile and make suggestions and improvement. You will have the opportunity to use your creative and inquisitive nature in developing and growing the fundraising activity in your region. Naturally, for a diverse and busy role
such as this, you will require excellent time management and organisational skills.

About Us:

We are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.

Our ethos is to ensure everyone (Trustees, all staff and volunteers) places children and families at the centre of the organisation. In order to achieve this, everyone is expected to promote a strong, caring community environment, characterised by a culture of sensitivity, trust, consideration and respect for others.

Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:

- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference

Join our team..

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page.

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.

You may have experience in the following: Officer, Director of Philanthropy, Senior Fundraising Manager, Director of Advancement, Vice President of Development, Development Director, Director of Donor Relations, Chief Fundraising Officer, Director of Major Gifts, Director of Institutional Giving, Fundraising Director, Development Manager, Director of Campaigns, and Director of Charitable Giving.

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Are you a digital marketer who has experience of generating income through digital channels in a previous role, looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? I have a very exciting role as Digital Fundraising and Marketing Lead with a community led, health and social care charity in North West London.

Working across a range of digital channels, working closely with strategic communications teams, you will engage both existing and new audiences, converting them into donors. Reporting to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, you will support in executing digital fundraising and marketing strategies and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the brand.

I would love to hear from candidates with charity sector experience (or a desire to move into the sector) who can write compelling content for various digital platforms, understanding how to tailor messaging to different audiences and channels.

Your experience:

- Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms, including email marketing software, social media management tools, and website content management systems.

- Familiarity with digital marketing tactics, including email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising (such as Google Ads or Facebook Ads). Knowledge of how to leverage these channels effectively to engage audiences and drive action is crucial

- Proficiency in analysing data and metrics to evaluate the performance of fundraising and marketing campaigns.

Salary £30,000- £40,000 (experience dependent). Free lunches in the office, and 2pm Friday finish 6 months of the year.

Hybrid- Office based in North West London, 2 days a week in the office, 3 days from home.

Full-time, permanent.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please get in touch today to see the full job description.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) is a youth development outdoor learning charity which has been improving the skills and life chances of disadvantaged young people since 1956.

We envision a world where all young people strive to create better outcomes for themselves and for their communities. To do this, out on the ocean we empower young people to realise their true potential, supporting them on their journey to adulthood and for some, into volunteering and careers in the maritime sector and the blue economy.

Utilising our fleet of four 72ft Challenger yachts and a 55ft ketch, we were able to support more than 1,200 young people last year. 80% were from disadvantaged backgrounds; 40% were female; and 25% identified as belonging to the global majority. Our aim is to significantly increase the numbers we support over the next few years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Trusts & Grants fundraiser to join our small, hardworking team.

The role holder will contribute towards achieving our ambitious yearly income target by helping to maintain our well-established Trusts & Grants portfolio, as well as identifying new funding opportunities as we seek to grow and diversify this income stream.

Responsibilities will include developing and submitting winning funding proposals, reporting on funds spent, and excellent stewardship. The role will form part of the Fundraising, Digital and Marketing team, and will sit alongside our current Trusts & Grants fundraiser, supported by the Head of Fundraising and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in successful Trusts & Grants income generation, including report writing and demonstrating the impact of funding. They will need excellent written skills, communication skills and good attention to detail.

Our intention is for this role to be covered for three days a week, but the successful candidate will have the opportunity to negotiate their preferred working pattern.

If you’re passionate about helping young people to redefine their horizons, and this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you passionate about saving lives and making a difference every day? The Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager will lead a team dedicated to this charity's mission of safeguarding lives at sea.

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you'll play a crucial role in the charity's mission by leading a team that engages with the public, secures regular financial gifts, and spreads vital water safety messages. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be responsible for the North East region of this charities fundraising programme which covers two main hubs of Newcastle and Scarborough

Job Title: Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager
Charity type: Emergency Services
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000
Location: Remote role ideal for someone living in the Newcastle to Scarborough area

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Recruit, train, and manage a dedicated team of fundraisers within your geographic area.
• Achieve Targets: Drive the team to meet acquisition targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Training and Coaching: Develop and deliver ongoing training programmes to ensure your team excels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, site owners, and partners.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with standards and manage field team logistics efficiently.
• Reporting and Analysis: Monitor progress, identify risks, and re-forecast as needed to stay on target.
• Promote Safety: Foster a positive safety culture and lead by example.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Ideally, you have experience in face-to-face fundraising, either with a charity, fundraising agency, or in a regional sales role.
• People Management: Proven ability to manage and motivate a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and a cooperativeteamworking ethos.
• Self-Motivation: Strong self-motivation and ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.

If you're ready to lead a passionate team and contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact, apply now.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our Birmingham office.

Position: Fundraising Officers Birmingham

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care 

Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Working Hours: Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)

 Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience

 Location:                     Office-based, Birmingham 

Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Officer who will be based at our Birmingham office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)

• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
• Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
• Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
• Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
• Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
• Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
• Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
• Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
• Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
• Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
• Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

• A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities
• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
• Desirable: demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities; driving licence.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post. 

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

Job title: Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Reports to: CEO  

Location: East Molesey office, this is a hybrid work model between remote and office (minimum of twice a week)

Hours: 4-5 days a week

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 (FTE) dependent on experience

The Director of Fundraising and Engagement plays a crucial part in helping us achieve our vision that no family whose child has cancer, or a life-challenging condition should have to cope alone.  With an ambitious fundraising aim over the next 3 years, you will be leading a dedicated Fundraising and Engagement team to generate in excess of £1.2million income annually.

As a vital part of the Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the CEO. Your role involves leading the Fundraising and Engagement team, where you will develop and implement innovative fundraising and engagement ideas along with bringing a high level of enthusiasm. As a hands-on and creative fundraiser, your pivotal responsibility is to ensure Momentum’s income sustainability while fostering personal growth and development for our team members.

Role overview

§  Working with the team collaboratively, responsible for leading the implementation of the fundraising and engagement strategy, which seeks to build and improve existing income streams, accelerate the growth in under optimised and emerging income streams and invest in growth opportunities.

§  Build and maintain a portfolio of high value fundraising streams including legacy giving, major donors along with developing new strategy and approach for individual giving.

§  Develop and deliver Momentum’s annual income strategy to secure in excess of £1.2 million increasing to £1.5 million over the next 3 years.

§  Provide exemplary stewardship of our supporters, focussing on retention and development of supporter journeys.

§  Create opportunities to grow our unrestricted income and support our 3-year strategic plan.

§  Personally manage key trust, corporate and supporter relationships alongside CEO.

§  Responsible for managing, recruiting and leading our incredible fundraising and engagement team to achieve their individual targets

o Line management of key team members includes:

§  Head of Community Fundraising

§  Corporate Fundraising Manager

§  Trusts and Grants Manager

§  Challenge Events Consultant

§  Marketing Manager

§  Track progress towards income and engagement targets, adopting an agile approach to manage risk and directing the team’s efforts to optimise return on investment.

§  Create impactful fundraising and engagement initiatives across all revenue channels, pinpointing key focus areas to enhance the income generation portfolio. Continuously assess and adapt plans and strategies.

§  Monitor the impact of our engagement outputs.

§  Translate budgets and plans into inspiring cases for support.

§  Ensure team budgets are managed effectively.

§  Ensure all targets relevant to your role, within the strategic and operational plan, are met.

§  Be an active member of the leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic and operational plan of the charity.

§  Prepare board reports and attend meetings as required.

§  Optimise volunteer involvement across all fundraising activities and oversee relationships with Ambassadors and other prominent supporters as needed.

§  Guardian of Momentum’s brand, marketing and communications, along with playing a vital role in upholding our reputation.

§  Ensure Momentum complies with all statutory and best practice requirements of Health and Safety for all fundraising and engagement activities.

§  Responsible for maintaining compliance in line with relevant regulatory and best practice requirements, including Fundraising Code of Conduct, Data Protection and GDPR, Gift Aid, and Gambling Commission.

§  Act as a professional representative of the charity.

§  Undertake training as required for your role.

§  Other reasonable requests in line with requirements of the role.

Offer will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment start date. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Person specification

Essential

§  Extensive charity experience at senior level in fundraising

§  Experience of developing and delivering fundraising and engagement strategies and plans.

§  Proven experience in budgeting and monitoring performance.

§  Track record of growing and sustaining income for organisations with budgets more than £1million.

§  Extensive experience of leadership and line management of teams. 

§  Excellent track record of setting and meeting income targets.

§  Expert knowledge of fundraising law, standards and best practice.

§  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to promote the charity to a range of audiences.

§  Ability to motivate and lead a team of fundraising professionals: building positive relationships, developing clear objectives and providing strategic leadership and support

§  Good project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects both small and large as well as established work streams.

§  Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines

§  Work in collaboration across departments and as part of a cross functional team

§  High level of competence in use of IT including Microsoft Office packages and databases, ideally with Salesforce database experience.

§  Financially astute with experience of setting and managing budgets

Desirable

§  Institute of Fundraising member with Certificate in Fundraising

§  Recent experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.

§  Event management experience.

§  Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends in line with needs.

FUNDRAISING OFFICER - EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

 We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a passion for our mission to equip our organisation with the financial resources needed to meet our objectives as we work to scale our fundraising by growing our charitable income across all funding streams, maximising supporter engagement and fulfilling fundraising operational duties

This is a new role, joining a small but growing Fundraising and Events Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will oversee most fundraising income generation activity.

The Fundraising Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with groups, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns as well as experience in managing the operational aspects of fundraising (database, compliance with codes of practice and fundraising regulations, creating fundraising campaigns and ‘asks’). Through this, you will assist the whole organisation in our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief, and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we support. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising Overview

1. Develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy for The Cinnamon Trust.
2. Maximise the contributions and connections with local business and individuals.
3. Coordinate all appeals including The Big Walk across all income and media streams.
4. Research and utilise new fundraising streams and opportunities such as Payroll Giving, Legacies (with help from The Legacy Officer), in Memory Giving and Online Giving.

Supporter Engagement and Stewardship

1. Establish systems, procedures, proactive stewardship, and an engagement programme to provide the highest levels of service to The Trust’s supporters.
2.  To be responsible for thanking all supporters and managing a supporter engagement journey – ensuring that effective processes are in place and driving levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
3.  Act as the ‘first point of call’ for all fundraising volunteers and maintaining excellent communication with supporters throughout these processes, in conjunction with other teams.
4.  Develop and implement Fundraising groups across the UK

Database Management

1. To ensure efficient, appropriate data capture and analysis for the purpose of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications.
2.  Maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed.
3.  Train other staff members to support general fundraising.
4.  Ensure all records, fundraising data and fundraising administration is kept up to date and all information is GDPR-compliant.
5.  Reconcile fundraising income with the Finance Manager, including Gift Aid claims, missed, failed payments and Direct Debit cancellations.

 Individual Giving

1. Develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.
2. Lead the growth of CT100 monthly giving.
3. Work with the Press and PR Manager on fundraising communication and to ensure donors are kept up to date on the difference their support makes.

Fundraising Appeals and Campaigns

1. Work alongside teams and PR and Communications Manager to promote The Cinnamon Trust.
2. Establish a corporate fundraising strategy with an accompanying narrative, alongside the PR and Communications Manager.
3. Tailor campaigns and appeals for different audiences and supporters alongside PR and Communications Manager to target corporates; smaller local businesses and individuals

Staff and Volunteers

1. Support with recruiting fundraising volunteers as appropriate.
2.  Work closely with Head of Operations and PR and Communications Manager  to ensure all fundraising is coordinated.

Wider organisational responsibilities

1. Read and adhere to all policies and procedures.
2. Lead on applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies with support from the Head of Operations.
3. Undertake responsibilities associated with being a member of The Cinnamon Trust
4. Perform all the duties required by the post in line with The Trust’s ethos and values statement, its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity and its aim of serving the community in a caring and practical manner.
5. Carry out other duties as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
6. In agreement with your line manager, pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our East London office.

Position: Fundraising Officers London

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care 

Status:                Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

 Working Hours:Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)

Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience + London allowance

Location: London, office-based (East London)

Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Officer/s will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.

• Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
• Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
• Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
• Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
• Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
• Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
• Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
• Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
• Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
• Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

• A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities.
• A high standard of verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of using IT (beneficial).
• Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
• Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events, a driving licence is desirable.
• A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities (desirable).
• Most importantly, you must be able to communicate and develop relationships with members of the public and organisations.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

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You will be part of a fantastic team and will be responsible for handling enquiries from members of the public. You will be the first point of contact for people looking to support the trust and will need to have excellent customer service skills. You will also be responsible for supporting the Fundraising Compliance team to ensure we are supporting colleagues so they can fundraise responsibly and bring in as much money for our young people as possible.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a lovely team in an organisation making real, tangible change for young people.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Sector: Charity
Location: Remote (Monthly Travel to Chandlers Ford)
Salary: £32,000 circa

Started in 2022, Utilita Giving provides grants to voluntary sector organisations, who can alleviate and prevent suffering and hardship caused by fuel and food poverty.

We raise awareness about this issue and enlist the public’s support in fundraising campaigns. Supported by our Patrons David James (ex-England footballer) and Adam Scorer (Chief Executive of National Energy Action), there is huge potential for this small but mighty charity to become a household name.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer, who has a proven track record in fundraising and effectively engaging donors and stakeholders to support a charitable cause.

You will be successful in submitting Tenders, Grant Applications, Bids etc. and competently engaging with high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors. You will be highly organised, numerically proficient and be great at building effective relationships. 

You’ll be part of a small team, reporting into the Executive Director, however we work with a diverse stakeholder network of other charities and the general public, therefore you will have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

We generally work remotely, but you will be required to come into the Chandlers Ford office once a month for meetings.We can be flexible if you wish to have a condensed working pattern over 4 days.