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Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
We are looking for a Senior Grants Officer who will be a key role within the grants team, supporting Relationships Managers and the Head of Grants in the delivery of innovative and impactful grant-making. You will lead on the delivery of key funding relationships and portfolios, making recommendations on complex and strategically important requests for funding and building effective relationships with our grant holders. You will also work closely across our Impact and Evidence, Employer Engagement and Policy & Communications teams to ensure successful applicants are supported to deliver high quality, impactful projects that will build the evidence base of “What Works” to support the most disadvantaged young people into good jobs.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work (open to Job Share requests).
For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home based or Hybrid
About us
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.
We're looking for an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to join our Trusts and Grants team to look after a portfolio of prospects and grantmakers to help raise funds for our lifesaving work. This will be a full-time, permanent post. 4 days may be considered for the right candidate. Securing gifts from Trusts and Grantmakers will help bring our brave lifeboat crews home safely and provide the training and protective gear our crews and lifeguards need to save lives.
Your role
You will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team to help develop and steward a portfolio of Trusts, identifying new funders and projects and building sustainable long-term relationships with supporters in order to meet agreed financial targets and deliver our Trust fundraising strategy. You will:
- Manage the stewardship of a portfolio of Trust supporters, making timely applications, delivering targeted reports and developing relationships in line with your stewardship plans.
- Be responsible for developing your pipeline to research and apply to lapsed and prospective Trusts, Foundations and other grant-making bodies whose objectives and interests fit with our work.
- Work collaboratively with programme and finance colleagues across the RNLI to identify projects and creatively package exciting funding opportunities to open doors to new prospects.
- Build well-crafted, ‘stand-out’ grant applications and impact reports with detailed budgets and timelines that clearly demonstrate to funders the impact of their donations.
- Through emotionally intelligent relationship management, keep funders engaged and excited about our work and inspire them to continue to give.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and regional teams to identify creative approaches to new and existing funders.
- As one of a small team of Trusts and Grant Managers, support the rest of the team by gathering and sharing project and third sector information.
- Maintain excellent record-keeping to ensure accurate reporting and grant management in line with GDPR and accounting good practice.
The role is offered as a homebased or hybrid role. Some travel will be required.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated Trusts and Grants Manager with:
- Experience of prospecting for large gifts and managing large donor relationships in a Trust fundraising environment or very similar discipline.
- Experience of working with project managers to identify and create attractive funding packages.
- Excellent attention to detail with experience of writing high quality, creative and compelling fundraising proposals and reports.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in building internal and external relationships at all levels.
- Good personal resilience and an ability to work on your own initiative to manage projects and multi-task, plan and set priorities.
- A good understanding of the trust fundraising environment.
- A good understanding of financial reporting and experience in managing your own income pipeline.
- Excellent organisational skills with an understanding of the importance of good record-keeping.
So if you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and prospecting for new business, with an enthusiastic, creative and driven approach to supporting our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, we would love you to join our team. Please apply via the button shown.
Closing date: 27 October 2024.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
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Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about providing grants to ground-breaking environmental charities around the world? This role offers the chance to develop and manage a portfolio of grants dedicated to this subject area. The broad themes of the programme are: the regulation and reduction of harmful chemicals and pollution; Protecting human health and biodiversity in environmental planning (including though promoting good environmental governance) and regulating harmful impacts of business and development projects. The Environment programme has a budget of approximately £7m in 2024.
Relationships and reporting lines
The Programme Officer will report to the Environment Programme Manager and will work closely with members of the Environment programme team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with the Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.
Working for the Trust
The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development of grant makers. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the thematic and philanthropic fields.
The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are continuously reviewing staff benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.
Programme Officer Duties:
- Making a contribution to the vision for and strategic direction of the Trust’s environmental grant-making portfolio;
- Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations in fields of interest to the Trust, networking and attending relevant events;
- Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations for Trustees;
- Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
- Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
- Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
- Keeping informed of relevant developments including civil society activity, the regulatory environment and academic literature;
- Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; and
- Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.
Other Duties:
- Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed;
- Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
- Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BEYOND THE STREETS: FUNDRAISING & GRANTS OFFICER
In order to apply for this role, you must complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form which are both available on our website. Please return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Location: Southampton or London Office / Home-Working / Hybrid Working*
Hours: 35 hours per week
Leave: 25 days leave, plus Bank Holiday Leave
Salary: £32,000
Line Manager: Grants Manager
Pension: 5% Employer Contribution (with statutory 3% employee contribution)
Contract: Permanent
*Hybrid working is fully negotiable (e.g. number of days working from home), but with all employees there is the expectation that on occasion there will be a need to attend the London and Southampton offices.
About Beyond the Streets
A wonderful opportunity exists to join the energetic, friendly, and talented Beyond the Streets staff team, dedicated to achieving the aim of living in a UK where women aren’t compelled to sell sex; free from coercion, violence, poverty, and other abuses. We also work towards the aim of ensuring that those that are involved in selling sex can access effective services without experiencing barriers such as stigma, a lack of understanding, and judgemental attitudes.
The charity formed over 20 years ago, and we’re now a leading specialist within our theme. Beyond the Streets works in 2 key areas:
1) Direct Support: We provide direct support for women involved in selling sex via two frontline services: 1) Beyond Support, based in Southampton (a national remote telephone service offering long-term 1:1 support with trained Women’s Support Worker); 2) Door of Hope, based in east London supporting women involved in selling sex on street via street outreach, drop-ins, advocacy to gain/maintain access to services, 1:1 Psychotherapy sessions, and 1:1 long-term support
2) Impact Work: We run training courses for third sector / statutory professionals to increase awareness and educate on women’s support needs. In partnership we produce research and resources and reports, involving lived experience voices, to support better access to services for women and encourage systemic change. We also host an affiliate network of 30+ organisations nationwide.
About the role…
We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The role will focus on increasing income from donations and sustaining our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work. With plans around developing our supporter base and growing our number of regular donors already in place, you will not only have the opportunity to quickly become involved in key activities but also the chance to influence these plans through your own expertise. The position will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Comms and Marketing Officer as well as beside the wider Beyond the Streets team.
You’ll need…
- experience of writing compelling copy to inspire people to donate
- experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
- experience of leading on digital fundraising events/campaigns and community fundraising appeals
- understanding of violence against women & girls and be passionate about making a difference
- strong interpersonal skills so you’ll quickly build rapports with internal and external stakeholders
- to be a self-motivator as well as keen collaborator, who enjoys working within a team and thrives on achieving goals
- to be a creative thinker, who is solution focused, with a natural attention to detail
Sometimes, research shows that particularly women will not apply for a job if they don’t meet all the criteria. Therefore if you’re interested in the role but only meet some and not all the criteria, we’d love for you to apply! You may be the person who is the best fit for our team and this role; we wouldn’t want you or us to miss out!
All those that are shortlisted and invited to interview will receive a pre-interview pack that will include an introduction to the friendly interview panel and the list of questions that they will be asking.
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)
Due to nature of this role involving engaging with women around the subject of violence against women, this post is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
You’ll enjoy…
- Competitive pay – earn £32,000
- Flexible working – incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
- Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
- Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
- Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to buy
- Tech Buying Scheme – spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
- Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a DBS check. When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction, including attending our own training on understanding involvement in the sex industry.
Brief Summary
Can you help us increase our income from donations and sustain our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work.
Please complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities form both available on our website, once you click 'apply' here on Charity Job, and return these to the recruitment email address also found on our website.
Make sure that you demonstrate in the application form your ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification listed in the Application Pack, also available on our website.
We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.
The Equal Opportunities form will be detached from your application and kept separately. The information given on it will not be used to make decisions about who is short-listed or recruited.
Deadline for applications: 5th November 2024
Interview: 14th November 2024
Potential start date: 6th January 2025 (open to negotiation for right candidate)
Battersea's Global Programmes advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. Our department supports the professional development of employees and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, as well as provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.
The Lead of Grants and Programmes plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact.
The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, impact measurement, good grant making practice and implementing strategic programmes.
The successful postholder should be comfortable empowering others, taking a coaching approach to team management and in supporting the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interview date(s): 14th-15th November 2024 (1st round); 20th-21st November 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a talented person who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference through grant funding. We need someone to help our funded projects achieve great things. As a small organisation, this role gives you the opportunity to have a major impact on our work.
With analytical skills that enable you to make judgements, and with good communications skills – both verbal and written, you will be expected to work under your own initiative as well as part of a small team.
This role will manage and assess funding requests made by clubs who are members of the National League and their linked charities. It will also help to support and develop organisations who are new to community delivery. We want to enable them to be able to achieve great results with our funding and to become skilled applicants to allow them to access other grant opportunities. The successful candidate with need to demonstrate an understanding of Theory of Change and what makes an impactful project. A knowledge of charity governance would also be an advantage.
You will need to have a strong understanding of funding systems and how grant support can enable recipients to make the biggest impact on their communities. You’ll also need to understand the landscape of community activity within football, who the stakeholders are and help to sustain partnerships across the network. Work will include the management of applications to the Premier League’s flagship education programme PL Primary Stars.
Being responsible for a variety of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our club community organisations (CCOs) by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You will give pre-application support, assess and report on new applications manage current grants, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, while supporting CCOs to deliver their projects and measure their impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an organisation we have a big responsibility; we’re here to inspire and develop the next generation and to support our community to be a positive place for everyone living and working in the Borough. To do that, we need talented, professional, committed people with diverse voices, cultures and experience.
We look for people who are passionate about what they do, and who care about improving the lives of others. We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture for all staff and we celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognising the wealth of ideas and experience that a diverse workforce can bring.
Joining our team means working for a people-focussed organisation which does great things in and for our community. If you are an experienced grants professional with a passion for place-based work and looking for the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career please read on!
At the heart of our strategy “Together For Bedford” is a collaborative, place-based approach to supporting Bedford’s diverse communities. After a deep dive into Borough statistics and conversations with over 400 members of the public about the issues which concern them, we’ve created two collaborative and innovative community initiatives for children and young people, Bedford Giving and the Accelerator Programme. Now we’re turning our attention to our long standing grants programme, ensuring we maximise our impact on community needs.
We are looking for a highly skilled grants manager, with line management experience, who can ensure core systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently but is excited by the prospect of playing a pivotal role in developing a grantmaking strategy which responds to existing and emerging community needs.
In addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, we offer an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, employee assistance programme, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits. There is also ample free car parking on site.
We are looking for an experienced grants fundraiser to join us and make a significant impact on our work with young people in central Doncaster.
We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30.
Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway. We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with the smaller and less complex bids.
You would – for now – be our only Grants Officer, so should be familiar with the whole cycle of applications and monitoring and able to work independently. This is a fabulous opportunity to make your mark on young lives in Doncaster and take our fundraising to the next level.
Main Responsibilities
- To work delegated idea notes into fundable project profiles, each with a clear and compelling case for support.
- To create a clear and compelling case for support for unrestricted grants income.
- To agree full cost recovery arrangements with the Chief Executive.
- To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
- To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
- To make strong applications to public sector and similar bodies offering contracts for work within YMCA Doncaster’s scope.
- To work to regularly reviewed and achievable targets.
- To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of an application process.
- To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
- To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
- To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
- To supervise / oversee grants volunteers and less experienced staff applying for smaller grants.
- To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
- To recommend updates to the Fundraising Policy in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
- To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
- To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
- Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.
Person Specification
- A recent track record of success in securing funding through written bids (five figures plus) in an employed role focused on grants or similar fundraising.
- Experience covering the full cycle of grants fundraising including creating cases for support, submitting applications, responding to requests for information or visits, monitoring and evaluation.
- An understanding of the current UK grants / trusts climate and the types of funders likely to support YMCA Doncaster’s work.
- Self-motivated and self-supporting, with the ability to work independently and deal with unexpected or challenging situations including short-notice opportunities.
- Able to supervise and support volunteers and others to complete strong applications efficiently.
- Ability to create and work with project budgets and projections.
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in devising and using procedures, gathering information and completing online and electronic applications.
- Exceptionally strong written communication skills, a strong command of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to articulate YMCA Doncaster’s work effectively, and to create compelling written applications for support.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships, and a clear understanding of the importance of those.
- Able to represent the Association positively, professionally and with credibility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Trust and Grants Fundraiser
Location - Sheffield City Centre/Hybrid
Salary - £28,417 pro rata
Department - Fundraising Team
Hours - 15 per week
Line Manager - Fundraising Manager
Summary of the Role
As a Trust and Grant Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in securing funds from various trusts, foundations, and grant-making organisations to support the mission and projects of Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homeless charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching potential funding sources, developing compelling grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors.
You will spend time researching grants to apply for and build relationships with award funding bodies. In addition, you will need to develop relationships with the different projects at Roundabout to know what they need funding and to interpret the results to feedback to funders.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive research, crafting persuasive grant proposals, and fostering meaningful relationships with donors to drive the organisation's fundraising success.
You will be joining a fast paced and fun team of five fundraisers who work across all fundraising disciplines.
Key accountabilities
- Conduct thorough and targeted research to identify potential trust, foundation, and grant opportunities aligned with Roundabout's mission and specific projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.
- Stay connected with evolving trends in grant-making, philanthropy, and social services to maximize funding potential.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and relevant staff to gather insights and data necessary for creating compelling grant proposals and evaluations.
- Craft clear, concise, and impactful grant proposals that effectively articulate Roundabout's objectives, strategies, and the profound impact of our initiatives for young homeless people in South Yorkshire.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and funding bodies through regular communication and engagement.
- Establish a deep understanding of the philanthropic priorities and interests of potential funders to tailor proposals effectively.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors, maintaining transparency and accountability.
- Monitor grant progress, adherence to project timelines, and compliance with grant agreements, while proactively addressing any challenges that may arise.
- Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
- Prepare monthly report on applications and results.
- Responsible for own administration including accurate recording of all applications, responses and communications on the CRM database.
- Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms.
- Collaborate with other fundraising and communication teams to create a cohesive and strategic approach to outreach and engagement.
- Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences.
- Work with the Community and Events Fundraisers to ensure fundraising and volunteer spaces for events are filled as well as securing sponsorship.
- Ensure that all aspects of Roundabout’s fundraising are carried out safely and in accordance with the law, Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice and Roundabout’s policies.
- Work with the Communications team to use social media to raise awareness of our fundraising activities and events.
Other duties
- Appropriate duties required by the CEO and Fundraising Manager.
- Act in the best interests of Roundabout at all times.
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Charity’s values.
- Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to supporters, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- To participate in training and undertake appropriate learning and development, as identified through appraisal and regular reviews with line manager.
- Represent the Charity as required, including external events, and be willing to work outside core office hours (evenings/weekends) as and when required.
- Actively promote the Charity’s wider fundraising opportunities wherever appropriate.
This job description covers the current range of duties and is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Roundabout’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, The Charity reserves the right to change this job description.
The post-holder will be expected to adhere to relevant professional obligations and Codes of Conduct.
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements.
- Experience in using Windows-based software packages such as Excel and CRM Systems with experience of analysing spreadsheets.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey Roundabout's mission compellingly and provide excellent donor care.
- Knowledge of the legislative environment within which charities and trusts operate (Data Protection, etc.)
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify and leverage funding opportunities effectively.
Personal Attributes
- Creative and innovative; proactive and positive attitude; resilient; able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Passionate about social justice, community development and supporting young people
- Be approachable and responsive to requests with the ability to quickly build a rapport & working relationship with stakeholders at all levels
- Desire to fully commit to and contribute to Roundabouts Visions, Values and Objectives
- A professional approach and willingness to promote fundraising and wider organisation
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively, working both on own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Passionate about the voluntary sector, and up-to-date with the latest developments
- Ability to take ownership of problems and find sustainable solutions; use innovation to meet challenges
- Ability to manage both proactive and reactive work, prioritising and working to tight deadlines
How to Apply
Please visit our website to download an application form. CV's will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications - 28th October 2024
Successful candidates informed of outcome - 29th October 2024 – shortlisting
Proposed Interview - 5th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Grants communications officer. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £35,280-£41,160 depending on experience.
This role will include turning complex scientific and clinical information and the charity’s wide grant making activities into engaging and accessible content. Working closely with the grants and research team, the postholder be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s multi-media activity in the area of grant making and impact communications.
You will support the demonstration of their impact through a steady stream of new and engaging content about the charity for dissemination to supporters, the media, patients, staff and other stakeholders. There will be a focus on increasing visibility of the charity (internal and external), staff and grant applicants (hospital and institute) engagement, along with inspiring potential donors, external partners.
Communicating impact in an engaging way will importantly inspire staff and researchers to put forward proposals for innovation, research and wider grant funding leading to further patient benefit.
This is a varied and highly collaborative role that is critical to the charity’s wider and exiting growth ambitions and success.
Key experience includes:
- Ability to convey scientific (health or medical) information in innovative, engaging and creative ways
- Contribute, as a member of the communications team, to the successful delivery of the charity’s communications strategy with a focus on crafting compelling content for grant applicants and the demonstration of impact and outcomes from charity funding.
- A passion for storytelling and persuasive writing across both on and offline channels
- Managing complex relationships with a breadth of partners and agencies to deliver projects
- Experience managing communications campaigns and projects
- Writing, editing and design commissioning experience across a range of media
- Knowledge of creating both written and graphic/video content
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
At Stay we are committed to preventing homelessness and supporting brighter futures. We provide essential accommodation and services to those experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness, facing homelessness, or a life crisis. Our person-centred approach empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.
As Stay's Fundraising Manager, you'll play a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to help support our services. You'll develop and implement an innovative fundraising strategy work closely with donors, partners, and the community to build lasting relationships and inspire their support.
Post: Fundraising Manager
Based: Telford - hybrid working available
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Salary: £30,228 (pro rata)
Hours: 20 - 22.5 hours per week worked over a minimum of 3 days per week
Annual Leave and Benefits:
- 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service)
- Regular supervision
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Birthday off once probationary period has been passed
- Part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below which will take you to Stay’s website, You’ll be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement and complete a simple application form (contact details, references and declarations).
Closing date: Mid-day Monday 28th October 2024.
Key Responsibilities
This newly created role is an ideal an opportunity for someone looking for their next challenge:
What You'll Be Working On:
· Leading on developing and implementing a fundraising strategy for Stay to support our mission and secure the resources necessary to provide essential services to those in need.
· Planning and managing fundraising events, ensuring they are successful and meet their goals.
· Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
· Researching and identifying funding opportunities and work with the CEO and Operations Manager to write compelling grant proposals to secure funding from trusts and foundations.
· Tracking and analysing fundraising performance to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
· Representing the charity at community events and networking opportunities.
This job is for you if:
· you are ambitious and creative with a positive attitude and proven track record of achieving fundraising goals.
· you are someone who can roll their sleeves up and get the job done.
· you are looking to take on a more strategic and project management role.
· you work effectively with others as well as independently
· you have a genuine passion for improving the outcomes of homeless people in Telford and can inspire others to support through your enthusiasm.
Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Summary
ProVeg International is a global organisation made up of 12 national non-profit teams, each of which responsible for local fundraising, supported by an international fundraising team focused on major opportunities, international, and core funding.
The role of the Grant Writing Manager is to provide excellent and compelling fundraising content of all kinds, whether internal cases for support, proposals, applications or reports in order to support the goal of at least doubling our global income from around 15 to 30 million dollars in the next three years.
You will be an expert in grant writing, and have a keen eye for detail and basic financial acumen related to project funding bids. You will manage a pipeline of global trusts and foundation applications, while providing support to proposals of other kinds driven by the wider fundraising team. Ideally you would be experienced in drafting compelling narratives for complex charitable causes, ideally in climate, environment or food systems transformation.
Job Details
Reports to: Head of Philanthropy
Department: INT Fundraising
Direct reports: None
Location: Working from home (ideally UK, NL, PL, CZ or US)
Hours: 28-36 h per week
Salary: Depending on experience and location, e.g. in the UK between £35,000-£38,000 (based on 1FTE)
Responsibilities
International income generation
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Together with the International Fundraising Manager and Philanthropy Director, contribute to and implement a 3-year international grants strategy, and develop annual and quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).
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Research and prepare proposals for potential major donors, trusts and foundations, and where relevant, corporate opportunities, and coordinate international and joint bids.
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Develop a pipeline of existing and potential trusts and foundations.
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Identify and develop processes and systems to support the growth of grants income.
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Identify suitable projects within the organisation’s plan in order to build cases for support and satisfy donor wish lists.
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Develop pitch packages and stories for different audiences, in particular donors motivated by reasons other than animal protection.
Country-specific and infrastructure support
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Contribute to the international fundraising calls, support ProVeg country directors and national fundraising teams with grant applications.
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Identify and develop processes and systems to support the growth of trust and foundation income.
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Help build the global grant-related infrastructure, including but not limited to:
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Guidelines/policies
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Compliance
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Strengthening CRM use and internal coordination
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SOPs
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Project impact evaluation with the Monitoring Evaluation & Learning team
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Finance tracking with the Finance Manager
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Any other administrative or comparable support that may be required
Qualifications
Required:
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5+ years of experience of grant writing at a not-for-profit, preferably an international NGO.
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A track record of identifying and securing significant, and/or multi-year, five-figure+ funds from trusts, foundations and/or corporates, ideally also having obtained unrestricted (‘core’/operational) funding.
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Expertise in the development of grant application strategies and proposals (including strategic prioritisation of projects and opportunities).
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Experience with different grant-making bodies and requirements.
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Ability to turn numbers, outcomes and goals into a compelling story.
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Evidence of successful proposal writing, from start to finish, as well as experience with writing concise reports.
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Excellent project-management and organisational skills, including documentation of work, with the ability to lead and work collaboratively.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanour and experience in engaging with a diverse range of people.
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Passion for and commitment to ProVeg's mission.
Preferred:
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Knowledge and understanding of the global plant-based food sector.
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Knowledge and understanding of effective altruism.
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Formal membership of a professional fundraising body.
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Adherence to a plant-based diet.
Benefits of working with us
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career-development support.
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Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible
Further information
Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. Thank you!
The recruitment process includes:
1. Online Cognitivite Aptitude & Personality test + Online interview with People and Culture
2. Online trial task
3. Senior Management interview
4. Final decision
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working with the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity in their search for an interim Head of Grants and Impact. Our charity works closely with Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals who are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ s, one of the largest foundation trusts in England – to fund life-changing projects to expand medical understanding and find innovative treatment options.
This is a full time, 12-month contract, with the offer of hybrid working (min two days a week in their Chelsea, London offices or Hospital Hubs).
Reporting directly to the Director of Programmes & Funding, the interim Head of Grants and Impact will be responsible for effectively managing the grant management process and strengthening partnerships, with a focus on the impact the charities funding achieves.
The successful candidate will lead on implementation of the grant strategy, lead on systems development of a long-term grants management system, with a focus on good governance and work closely with the clinical group to co-design relevant applications for submission. Additionally, this role includes line managing the Grants and Impact Lead and Grants Administrator, ensuring that team members have direction, support, and development opportunities. It is also essential to lead and inspire teams, including developing team members skills.
To be successful, you will have experience working in a similar role with a health focus, within the not-for-profit or NGO sector, extensive experience of creating and using grant management systems and processes and be confident writing and reporting to a board or committee. Finally, the successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with the ability to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight for better cancer treatment? Do you have a track record of building relationships and securing vital funds for charities? If so, Radiotherapy UK (RTUK) is looking for a dynamic and diligent Relationship Fundraising Manager to join our team!
At RTUK, we campaign for equal access to the best radiotherapy treatment for all cancer patients across the UK. Our award-winning campaigns like #CatchupwithCancer have been instrumental in influencing national discussions and supporting both patients and professionals.
As our new Relationship Fundraising Manager, you will lead our fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with corporate partners, donors, and the wider community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping and growing our income streams and ensuring the sustainability of our mission.
What we’re looking for:
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At least two years’ experience in charity fundraising.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport.
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Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grants.
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Experience managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
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Proven track record of achieving financial targets and budget management.
What we offer:
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25 days of holiday per year (excluding bank holidays).
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5% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
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Flexible working hours with the ability to work from home.
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A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
This is a unique opportunity to join a small but impactful charity at the heart of radiotherapy campaigning in the UK. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today and help us continue making a difference!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you provide compassionate support to individuals, and their families, experiencing challenging circumstances?
Do you have strong technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision, with the ability to empower people to move forward in their lives?
The Insurance Charities has been serving those working in insurance since 1902, delivering life changing support for past and present insurance employees and their families facing challenging circumstances. They are now looking for an experienced Individual Grants Manager to join them as they embark on a period for growth and development.
You will be passionate about delivering support and innovative solutions to create better futures for people who have served the insurance industry, and can demonstrate
- Strong experience in a similar role, including at least two years line management.
- Technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and working knowledge of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision.
- The ability to manage challenging caseloads, plan and prioritise your work and that of your team, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as be a supportive team member.
- The ability to assess information and applications for support with compassion and demonstrate a creative approach to ensure the vision and mission for the charity is realised.
- Effective leadership, encouraging professional development, implementing best practice across the team to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery which is regulatory compliant.
We are looking for someone who is person centred and confident in the delivery of holistic services that empower people to move forward in their lives, can assess the operational impact of regulations and policies and who has a good understanding of safeguarding, risk and needs assessments and their delivery.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: London – flexible 1 day home working
Closing date: 5th November 2024.Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.