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We’re looking for an experienced individual to join our Community Fundraising team as Community Fundraising Officer, covering our West Midlands hub. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £32,013 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Please note, the successful candidate must be based in or around the West Midlands, this role covers Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire & Birmingham.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
The Community Fundraising Officer is an exciting role for a community fundraiser who wants to make a positive impact and drive income generation. Sitting in the Community Fundraising and Events department within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate the Community Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow community fundraised income. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of products and activities, work alongside dedicated volunteers, meet our loyal supporters and demonstrate the joy and impact of community fundraising all for the benefit of cats and kittens in the UK.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
- Experience in planning, organising and delivering fundraising campaigns and activities
- Direct experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of planning and working to income/expenditure budgets
- Good working knowledge of transaction/contact database (preferably CARE NG)
- A flexible approach to working hours and able to attend events which may occasionally fall on evenings or weekends
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £32,013 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 18th July 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Content Producer (Stories)
Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £27,885 (£22,308 pro rata)
Hours: 30 Hours per week (Part-Time)
Contract: Part Time, Open Ended
Church Army & The Role
For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.
We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.
We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.
As a Content Producer (Stories), you'll be pivotal in sourcing, capturing, and crafting impactful stories, highlighting the transformative impact Church Army has across the UK and Ireland.
You'll travel to various Church Army projects and Centres of Mission, collaborating with the Communications and Fundraising teams, including the Content Producer (Video), Copywriter, and Social Media Officer. You'll also work closely with the Brand and Content Lead to ensure our stories align with Church Army’s values and messaging.
Main Responsibilities
- Travelling to Church Army’s key projects and centres of Mission across the UK & Ireland to gather stories and insights from people we serve, volunteers, and staff.
- Creating content in the form of writing compelling stories that effectively communicate the impact of Church Army’s work.
- Collaborating and coordinating with the Content Producer (Video) and Copywriter to ensure a cohesive narrative across different content formats and media.
- Working with the Brand and Content Lead to align story content with Church Army’s brand guidelines and strategic messaging
- Contribute to the content strategy by bringing forward stories that resonate with Church Army’s mission.
- Assist in planning content schedules and campaigns, effectively utilising stories to enhance Church Army’s brand and outreach.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- The successful candidate will have:
- A deep understanding of storytelling techniques, narrative structures, and a familiarity with the principles of content creation and digital marketing.
- Awareness of the social impact sector, particularly within the context of Christian-based organisations.
- Proven experience in content creation, particularly in writing and storytelling.
- Experience of conducting interviews and gathering firsthand stories displaying strong interviewing skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Previous experience in adapting content for various platforms, including social media.
- The Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland and manage on-location content gathering.
Benefits
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 198 Hours inclusive of bank holidays (25 days per year, plus bank holiday, FTE)
Content Producer (Stories)
Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £27,885 (£22,308 pro rata)
Hours: 30 Hours per week (Part-Time)
Contract: Part Time, Open Ended
Church Army & The Role
For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.
We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.
We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.
As a Content Producer (Stories), you'll be pivotal in sourcing, capturing, and crafting impactful stories, highlighting the transformative impact Church Army has across the UK and Ireland.
You'll travel to various Church Army projects and Centres of Mission, collaborating with the Communications and Fundraising teams, including the Content Producer (Video), Copywriter, and Social Media Officer. You'll also work closely with the Brand and Content Lead to ensure our stories align with Church Army’s values and messaging.
Main Responsibilities
- Travelling to Church Army’s key projects and centres of Mission across the UK & Ireland to gather stories and insights from people we serve, volunteers, and staff.
- Creating content in the form of writing compelling stories that effectively communicate the impact of Church Army’s work.
- Collaborating and coordinating with the Content Producer (Video) and Copywriter to ensure a cohesive narrative across different content formats and media.
- Working with the Brand and Content Lead to align story content with Church Army’s brand guidelines and strategic messaging
- Contribute to the content strategy by bringing forward stories that resonate with Church Army’s mission.
- Assist in planning content schedules and campaigns, effectively utilising stories to enhance Church Army’s brand and outreach.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- The successful candidate will have:
- A deep understanding of storytelling techniques, narrative structures, and a familiarity with the principles of content creation and digital marketing.
- Awareness of the social impact sector, particularly within the context of Christian-based organisations.
- Proven experience in content creation, particularly in writing and storytelling.
- Experience of conducting interviews and gathering firsthand stories displaying strong interviewing skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Previous experience in adapting content for various platforms, including social media.
- The Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland and manage on-location content gathering.
Benefits
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 198 Hours inclusive of bank holidays (25 days per year, plus bank holiday, FTE)
For more information on this role please refer to the Job Pack attached.
Closing Date: 29/07/24
Interviews: w/c 12/08/24
Closing Date: 29/07/24
Interviews: w/c 12/08/24
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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Content Producer (Video)
Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £27,885 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Full Time, Open Ended
Occupational Requirement: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army
DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.
Church Army & The Role
For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.
We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.
We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.
As Content Producer (Video), you will create high-quality videos showcasing Church Army's impactful work across the UK. You'll plan, shoot, and edit videos for social media and digital platforms, producing compelling content that supports our organisational objectives.
As part of a team of digital and creative professionals, you’ll travel to various project sites across the UK to capture stories that highlight the transformative work of Church Army.
Main Responsibilities
Planning and conducting video shoots at Church Army Project sites across the UK and Ireland.
Managing all aspects of video production, from pre-production planning, including script approval and shoot scheduling to shooting, and editing.
Operating various video production equipment and maintain technical proficiency with cameras, sound equipment and other visual production tools.
Creating engaging video content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
Working closely with the Content Producer (Stories) and Copywriter to ensure a unified and consistent message across all content formats.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
In-depth understanding of video production processes and techniques.
Knowledge of social media platforms and their video content requirements.
Proven experience in planning, Shooting, and editing videos for digital platforms and demonstrated experience with motion graphics and video editing software.
Technical skills in operating video production equipment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively within a creative team.
Data analysis skills to measure the effectiveness of video content.
A creative and innovative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling and creating impactful content.
A willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK.
Benefits
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays
Closing Date: 29/07/24
Interviews: w/c 12/08/24
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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We are seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to work across the Grant Processes and Operations and the International teams and oversee our portfolio of International Science Partnership Fund programmes for up to 18 months.
The role
As the Portfolio Manager for the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) you will lead our grant compliance and assurance efforts to ensure the effective delivery and continuous improvement of ISPF programmes in line with best practice and funder requirements. This portfolio is a key component of the Academy's strategy to harness the power of engineering for a sustainable society, and this exciting new role is an important enabler of our ability to stimulate more effective international research and innovation collaborations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with creativity, initiative, and strong analytical skills to help us deliver the ISPF portfolio in a way that aligns with our values of excellence everywhere and collaboration first. You will be confident and comfortable in not just managing, but designing and implementing grant management systems and processes that can be used by the ISPF team and inform wider Academy approaches.
You will have extensive project or grant management experience, including monitoring, evaluation and learning, and are a highly systematic individual. You possess a good working knowledge of the issues impacting international grant management. You will be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and thrive working both collaboratively and independently. You can use your analytical skills to devise solutions to problems, and then your negotiation skills to influence others and are comfortable interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
Who are we?
The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?
Company Benefits
The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:
- BUPA cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Independent Financial Advice
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Life Assureance, 4x annual salary
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Generous holiday allowance
- Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Subsidised restaurant
Location
Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office.
How to apply/Interview process
As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: 21 July 2024.
Interviews will be held virtually on 31 July and 1 August.
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading national health charity to recruit for a Head of Services (Helplines). This position is offered as an FTC for up to 6-months, in which you can choose to conduct this full-time or part-time and will report to the Executive Director of Services & Support.
As the Head of Services (Helpline), you will lead the operational delivery and strategic development of the charity’s portfolio of information, emotional, financial, and other support services to people affected by a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Through the provision of an integrated service proposition, you will ensure that the charity is providing an integrated service offer that encompasses national, devolved nations, community-based service provision and digital based services to continuously provide the community with an easily accessible and relevant suite of services. You will lead the operational delivery of a large and complex department and guide the strategic development and operational delivery of the services portfolio, providing leadership and strategic direction for support services across the charity.
To be successful in this role, you will have a track record of successfully leading and managing a large, geographically dispersed services function in the voluntary or public sector to deliver high quality results. You will ideally, have experience running or overseeing a national helpline, together with an impressive track record of delivering innovation in service design, development, and measurement. You should have experience of implementing quality standards, including the Helplines Standard, as well as experience of managing the development, delivery and continuous improvement of public facing, multi-channel information and support services across the UK to a diverse audience.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and be asked to provide further information to assist with this recruitment process. Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Are you eager to make a lasting impact? Join us as a New Partnerships Manager to develop new corporate partnerships that help make a brighter future for dogs in the UK and around the world.
About this job:
As New Partnerships Manager, you will:
- Develop a personal prospect pipeline in key sectors to meet monthly KPIs and raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target.
- Secure pledged income in future financial years in key sectors.
- Support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships and access a range of income streams and budget holders including cause related marketing, sponsorship, consultancy services, staff engagement and corporate trusts/foundations.
- Support the Senior New Partnerships Manager, Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships and Head of Corporate and Commercial Partnerships in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance.
- Prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for corporate prospects.
- Fully utilise Dogs Trust’s annual calendar of events for prospect cultivation.
About you:
As an experienced new business fundraiser with a stellar track record in developing 5-6 figure new corporate partnerships within a charity setting, you will be adept at identifying and cultivating a pipeline of prospects, crafting compelling and emotionally resonant proposals tailored to a corporate audience, and influencing and negotiating with senior business decision-makers. Your efforts will align seamlessly with our mission, ethical guidelines and industry best practices.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
What does this team do?
Dogs Trust are reliant on voluntary donations to continue our work. As part of this, we build corporate partnerships with businesses that help the organisation to generate income, save on core costs and achieve organisational objectives. Whilst we already generate significant income through our existing partnerships with businesses, we have big ambitions to increase our income from companies to support our work to help dogs in the UK and around the world.
In return for all of this, we have an enticing benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave, pension allowances, Perkbox and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dogs!
Apply now and become a pivotal force in our transformative mission - to be the change-maker for dogs everywhere!
Fundraising Database Manager
We are seeking a Fundraising Database Manager to be at the heart of database operations, ensuring the continued development and efficient management of a Salesforce CRM system.
Position: Database Manager
Location: London, N1 7GT/ Hybrid working on trial
Salary: £47, 060 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 22 July
About the role:
As Fundraising Database Manager you will manage all aspects of the database and associated data systems and processes across the organisation. Your expertise will guide the fundraising and marketing teams, helping to maximize the potential of data to improve fundraising performance and supporter experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
· Database Management: Lead the development and maintenance of the charity’s Salesforce CRM, ensuring it meets the needs of the fundraising and marketing teams.
· Data Strategy: Develop and implement an integrated data strategy, providing insights to improve fundraising efforts and supporter retention.
· Compliance: Ensure adherence to Data Protection and Fundraising Regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies.
· Reporting and Analysis: Work with teams to develop reporting tools and dashboards, supporting data-driven decision-making.
· Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Database Officer, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Fundraising Database Manager you will need to have proven experience in a Database Management role, particularly with cloud-based CRMs like Salesforce.
Other key skills and experience include:
· Proven experience of relationship building and management with various stakeholders internally and externally.
· Highly organized with excellent project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering quality results.
· Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
· Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, and other online data storage platforms.
· Demonstrable experience in line managing a team, including coaching and motivating staff.
About the organisation:
You will be joining a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies. Since it was founded in 1963, they have run over 77 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world. During an appeal, a 2-week office attendance is mandatory.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Supporter Database Manager, Fundraising CRM Manager, Database Manager, Database Data Base, CRM, Data Manager, Database Manager, Data Base Manager, CRM Manager, Database and CRM Manager, Senior Database Manager, Database Lead #INDNFP etc.
How to apply
If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with an anonymised CV (i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name) and a cover letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role.
Citizens Advice Luton is a well-respected local charity with over 30 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Senior Management Team with responsibility to manage our advice services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of advice services including supervising the quality of advice given, overseeing training, managing the performance of staff and volunteers and ensuring these are appropriately supported and developed.
This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to bring out the best in the team as well as to ensure the highest quality of advice across our many and varied projects.
We are looking for someone with a desire to take on a senior management role who has an advice background and great interpersonal skills to join our friendly team.
OUR VALUES: Our high-performing team ethic is based completely on fairness, equality, thoroughness and recognition.
Citizens Advice Luton is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For an appplication pack please click on the apply button to go to our vacancy page
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 31st July 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday, 5th August 2024
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 14,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Purpose
We’re looking for someone who wants to combine their passion for social change with their commitment to digital communications. The person in this role will line manage a small and talented team of two officers (Marketing and Content, and Digital Communications), and should enjoy supporting others to flourish through a kind and relational approach.
Part of a busy department of specialists in communications (including digital and press), public affairs and policy, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital engagement strategy through our website, social media channels and email marketing. As well as leading the team to expand our reach and build brand awareness through creative content, you will also have a keen eye for analytics and work with our partner agencies to deliver effective campaigns across paid social media ads, Google Ads and CMS management.
You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time; supporting communities to engage decision makers and win change post-General Election. Our external affairs work is fast-paced but committed to the distinctive ethos of Citizens UK – where local leaders and people experiencing injustice are in the lead. You’ll be a strong communicator with the ability to tell a story in short time frame and have interest in a range of social justice issues including refugee and migrant justice and the real Living Wage.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will play an integral role in shaping the digital strategy, while ensuring that colleagues develop their capacity and understanding of how to use digital tools most effectively.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Digital Engagement Manager for Citizens UK, reporting to the Director of Communications, your main responsibilities will include:
Situational Awareness and Research
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Lead the team in conducting stakeholder analysis; identifying and segmenting audiences and their positions and interests.
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Confident to test and learn from new digital and marketing approaches
Strategy Development
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Participate in development of the communications strategy, contributing tactical and creative ideas around implementation.
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Shape digital engagement and marketing strategy, ensuring that plans deliver against the influencing goals; evaluating effectiveness of the strategy and adjusting as required.
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Work with project teams to support the development of tailored digital strategies
Reputational & Risk Management
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Demonstrate awareness of potential reputational risks and proactively develops appropriate protocol and messages, including expected professional fundraising standards.
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Effectively represents Citizens UK with senior stakeholders
Materials Development & Dissemination
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Demonstrate a track record of effective supervision and quality control of output – critically ensuring compliance with plan and audience appeal.
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Ensure all work is completed within brand guidelines.
Digital, social media and website
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Able to lead the team in the use of social media to increase brand awareness and impact; able to generate innovative approaches.
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Lead on supporter engagement through Action Network, building the capacity of Organisers and community leaders to effectively use digital campaigning tools
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Work with developers to maintain and update website CMS, support the team in creating news and blog content and help upskill colleagues to create content for the website.
External Relationships
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Manage relationships and communication with external suppliers where required
Campaign and Events Management
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Take an integrated communications approach to digital engagement activity.
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Identify opportunities, initiate and grow new campaign tactics.
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Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget.
Internal Comms & Knowledge Management
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Identify gaps in our internal knowledge management in digital practices and strengthen these with clear processes and documents to drive best practice amongst wider team.
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Adopt a strong solution focused approach to help teams overcome any challenges and maximise their digital engagement efforts
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Provide training to key members of staff to upskill colleagues.
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Act as a brand ambassador for the whole organisation.
Internal Relationships
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Provide line management support and leadership on our digital engagement, ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed and valued
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Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality, and reflective of Citizen UK’s values
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Provide digital support and advice to colleagues across chapters and projects
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Work closely with project leads across our migration work to coordinate digital engagement tactics.
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Liaise with other managers and teams within the charity effectively.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
EXPERIENCE
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Background in communications with experience working with digital tools, including analytics tools (E)
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Experience working with multiple internal project teams (E)
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Experience managing a team (preferably line management) (E)
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Expertise at managing a website CMS and/or leading on website UX (E)
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Experience of working on integrated communication campaigns (D)
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Proven experience of Paid Media platforms – e.g. Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads (D)
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Professional or volunteer experience in the charity sector (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Wide range of digital skills across marketing and CMS platforms (such as Mailchimp, Action Network, Nation Builder, Wagtail or similar) (E)
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Proficient in Google Analytics (E)
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Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies across X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram (E)
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Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to tell stories (E)
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Ability to manage external agencies and stakeholder engagement (E)
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently (E)
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Proficient in content marketing and social media strategies across TikTok and YouTube (D)
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Proficient in SEO (D)
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Strong understanding of integrated campaigning tactics (D)
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Strong understanding of brand and design principles (D)
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An understanding of the migration and refugee policy space (D)
PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
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A passion for social justice and communities (E)
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Interested in working with diverse people of all backgrounds (E)
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Self-motivated (E)
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Adaptable and innovative (E)
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Creative and curious (E)
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A strong team player (E)
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Accountable (E)
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Relational (E)
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Kind (E)
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Inclusive (E)
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle.
Interviews are to take place via video call w/c 22 July 2024 (subject to change).
We are proud to be partnering with a dynamic charity whose vision is a world where everyone embraces diversity and can thrive. They work to promote understanding and acceptance of broader individual differences, with the aim to end bullying in schools. They are now looking for an Operations Assistant , to join their team on a temporary basis, until the end of August 2024.
The main duties of the role are outlined below:
• Digital File Management and Data Integrity: Ensure meticulous management of digital files, maintaining accurate and organised records to uphold data integrity across all operations.
• Administrative Support: Provide top-notch administrative assistance, including the efficient handling of a shared inbox used for communication with stakeholders.
• Operational Organisation and Efficiency: Streamline operations to ensure tasks are completed promptly and accurately, enhancing overall efficiency.
To be considered you will have experience in similar operations and assistant positions. Successful candidates will showcase strong attention to detail and accuracy, data protection, data integrity and be able to work independently. Candidates with experience using SharePoint and Dropbox are encouraged to apply, however this is not an essential criteria.
Please note, this is a full-time role, Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week. The role is offered on a fully remote basis. They are looking for someone to start immediately, so please only apply if you are available asap or have no more than a 1 week notice period.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.
Tenancy Services Officer
£16,560.59 + car allowance £1,901.81
Throughout Fenland in Cambridgeshire, and will have oversight of a supported scheme in Northampton
Permanent
Part Time – 17.5 hours per week
Do you have the drive to make a difference by living our clients values every day to deliver an excellent customer experience?
You'll add significant value providing a comprehensive housing management service working with their customers to maximise their quality of life. You'll work with their residents and communities to help them thrive, offering targeted actions and delivering a holistic customer service approach.
They’re looking for a flexible, dedicated and highly motivated individual, who would welcome the opportunity to have a direct impact on improving their communities. You will be customer-focused, innovative in your approach and be able to implement initiatives to promote tenancy sustainability and deliver excellent customer service in a challenging environment.
You’ll be able to…..
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Deliver an excellent customer focused service that is accessible, visible and results in high levels of customer satisfaction
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Design and deliver effective actions to encourage tenancy sustainment, and improve the social and financial performance of their communities.
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Support the creation of new ideas and innovation in the business
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Be adaptable and brilliant at working in partnership with their customers, colleagues and communities
So, take a look at our job profile - if you think you’ve got most of what they are looking for, but not everything, they’d still love to hear from you. You’ll need to submit a CV and supporting statement telling us about you and why you're right for the job.
Interviews will take place on Monday 29 July 2024
Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received so apply early to avoid disappointment!
About the team …
Their team is great (if they don’t mind saying so themselves!) They’re led by their Executive Director of Customer Experience.
They work hard, support each other, and also like to have fun!
You’ll be part of their new Customer Experience Directorate – where you'll work as part of their Neighbourhood Teams who are led by their Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and you’ll be reporting to their Community Housing Manager - it’s an exciting team to be part of, as they deliver their new corporate plan ambitions.
Here are just some of the reasons they think you would enjoy a Career there..
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They offer great Remuneration & Benefits
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They are serious about Health & Wellbeing
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They are committed to Living our Values everyday
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They are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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They offer a strong Work / Life Balance
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They are committed to high Employee Engagement
Their benefits
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Generous holiday entitlement (25 days, rising to 28 days after four years’ service, plus bank holidays)
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35-hour working week
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Agile and flexible working opporunities
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SHPS Defined Contributions (DC) Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
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Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
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Medicash Employee Assistance Programme
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Free eye tests and £20 off glasses at Specsavers
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Free car parking
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Dedicated Learning and Development opportunities
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Volunteering (up to 3 days per year)
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Staff Activity Fund
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Charitable donations (match-funding)
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!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join the team in our London office (Hammersmith) on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will have a proactive approach with the motivation and ability to work autonomously, under minimum supervision, exercising personal judgement effectively and referring matters where appropriate.
You must be able to communicate complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and build relationships across different functions.
You will have working knowledge of a fundraising database, especially for running reports, checking information and managing Gift Aid.
Your responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Hansa accounting system, ensuring that the system is complete, accurate and up to date.
- Manage and execute bank and balance sheet reconciliations including prepayments and accruals, analysis of Just Giving, interest, and the interface with the Supporter Database.
- Perform journal entries and corrections. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in Hansa, as appropriate, and close off at month end.
- Reconcile the finance system against the donor database and agree changes to be made with the database team.
- Collate the Gift Aid claims and perform quality control. Train, support and audit the Fundraisers to ensure that Gift Aid is maximised and correct.
- Protection of Maggie’s assets including income and fixed assets by reconciliations and proper recording, and supporting members of staff to follow the correct procedures according to the Finance Manual.
- Support Treasury and cash management and ensure that investment income is optimised by keeping the accounting system up to date and accurate.
- Assist in preparing the Maggie’s management accounts from Hansa. The management information must be accurate, timely and relevant on a monthly basis or as required.
- Assist in the annual external audit, and provide information for the Auditors as required.
See the full job description below for all responsibilities.
Essential skills and experience:
- Part-qualified accountant, or AAT qualified.
- 3 years' experience of using a computerised financial accounting package.
- English and Maths Standard Grade or Nat 5.
- Experience of Hansa accounting system.
- Experience of Charity CRM fundraising database.
- Experience in budget operations and financial reporting.
Benefits we offer
In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits including:
- a unique, experiential induction based in one of our centres
- a structured, year-round performance review process focused on developing you in your current role and exploring opportunities for the future
- a competitive holiday entitlement
- workplace pension with the option to apply to continue NHS pension
- the option to apply for a Bike Loan, Travel Card Loan, Ride to Work scheme and much more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours of Work: Full time 36.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata per annum from 1st January to 31st December. This rises to 30 days pro rata over the next 5 years.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Debt Team!
Are you an experienced caseworker who has a strong background in the delivery of high-quality advice and a good working knowledge of debt advice?
Role purpose
- To contribute towards the delivery of a comprehensive debt advice service for clients, in line with the requirements of our contractual obligations.
- Taking responsibility for the delivery of individual and team targets and outcomes.
- To undertake high quality Social Policy work at local, regional and national level
CV’s are not accepted
Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 13th August 2024
Senior EDI Lead
We are seeking a Senior EDI specialist to champion the EDI strategy both internally and externally, working with a professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.
Position: Senior EDI Lead
Location: Hybrid / Homeworking – role can be performed remotely with regular trips to Lutterworth
Salary: £58,805 pro-rota per annum
Hours: Part time – 29 per week over 4 days
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
Benefits: Flexitime, flexible working, 5% / 5% Pension, 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Gym discounts
Closing date: 17th July 2024
Interviews: 25th July 2024
The Role:
As Senior EDI Lead you will champion the EDI strategy both internally and externally through onward strategy development and stakeholder engagement, promoting the EDI principles through the services of our membership offering, providing support to members and management teams and reporting on progress through key performance indicators.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the EDI panel and executive team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy.
- Foster relationships with external stakeholders to promote EDI initiatives and ensure inclusivity.
- Lead and inspire the internal team to integrate EDI principles into culture and operations.
- Develop and deliver EDI training programs for enhanced awareness and understanding.
- Establish and report on KPIs to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Regularly report EDI strategy progress to stakeholders through various formats.
- Oversee annual impact assessments and communicate progress against KPIs to relevant stakeholders.
- Deliver specific EDI project initiatives as set out in the EDI roadmap.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will need to have specialist knowledge and experience of delivering equality, diversity, and inclusion projects/initiatives in complex organisations, this along with your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will make you an ideal candidate for this role.
You will also have the following skills & experience required for this role
- Ability to develop and implement effective EDI strategies.
- Strong planning, organisational, time management, and budgeting skills.
- Understanding of diverse stakeholder needs.
- Excellent collaborative relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in overseeing project delivery within budget and communicating impact.
- Effective problem-solving skills for identifying and addressing project barriers.
- Advanced analytical and research skills for evaluating information and presenting findings.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft software, including Microsoft CRM.
- Understanding of counselling and psychotherapy.
About the Organisation:
You will be working for a professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. They want to make a difference to the lives of people, through supporting and promoting the counselling professions.
You may have experience in areas such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, EDI Manager, EDI Lead, Equality and Diversity Lead, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, #INDNFP.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Fire Safety Assistant
£24,609.20 per annum
Chester – agile working
Full Time, Permanent
Do you have the drive to make a difference by living our clients values every day to help them ensure they keep residents safe in their homes? It’s an exciting time to join them!
Following internal promotion, they now have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Assistant to join their team! With experience in a similar role, you’ll have strong data analysis and administration skills.
You’ll assist their team with…
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Delivering a customer focused service in the Fire Safety and wider Property Services Team, operating within target timescales and their service standards.
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Being the main point of contract for internal and external stakeholders and residents to ensure statutory and regulatory fire risk compliance.
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Working within timescales to coordinate, record and monitor Fire Risk Assessment actions.
You will be comfortable working with colleagues across their business, in an environment focused on continuous improvement, value for money, learning and innovation. You will support the Group Fire Safety Management programme and team (Compliance, Fire Safety, Property Services and Communities and Customer Service) to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
If you think you’ve got most of what they are looking for, but not everything, they’d still love to hear from you. You’ll need to submit a CV and supporting statement telling them about you and why you're right for the job.
The closing date for applications 9am Thursday 18 July 2024.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30 July 2024 at our Head office in Chester.
Here are just some of the reasons they think you would enjoy a Career there..
• They offer great Remuneration & Benefits
• They are serious about Health & Wellbeing
• They are committed to Living our Values everyday
• They are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• They offer a strong Work / Life Balance
• They are committed to high Employee Engagement
Their benefits
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Generous holiday entitlement (25 days, rising to 28 days after four years’ service, plus bank holidays)
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35-hour working week
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Agile and flexible working opporunities
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SHPS Defined Contributions (DC) Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
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Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
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Medicash Employee Assistance Programme
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Free eye tests and £20 off glasses at Specsavers
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Free car parking
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Dedicated Learning and Development opportunities
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Volunteering (up to 3 days per year)
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Staff Activity Fund
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Charitable donations (match-funding)