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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Individual Giving Officer at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

You will support the Individual Giving team in the delivery of key fundraising strategies across a range of channels and income streams. This includes project-managing direct marketing campaigns, working to our digital fundraising strategy, liaising with suppliers and delivering key donor stewardship. You will play a key role in driving income at Emmaus UK as well as supporting the fundraising of Emmaus federation partners.

Who are we looking for?

Working within the Fundraising and Influence directorate, reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives of the fundraising team.

What we offer

· £30,400 per annum

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 12 January 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Fundraising & Marketing Manager

Do you want to be part of the team leading a charity that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives. 

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. 

This is a particularly exciting time to join St. Hilda’s East as we commemorate our 135th anniversary. We have a unique relationship with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are located on the fringes of the City,  and we generate income from hiring out space in our community centre. These opportunities make the Fundraising & Marketing Manager position varied and interesting, with plenty of possibility to grow and develop in the role. 

The Fundraising & Marketing Manager will take the lead in developing and implementing our fundraising and marketing strategies, splitting your time about 60/40 between the two functions. As Fundraising & Marketing Manager you will be responsible for securing funding from a wide range of sources, stewarding relationships with our supporters, and managing communication with external stakeholders. 

It is not essential to have experience in the non-profit sector; we would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment and are looking to bring your talents to the charity sector. 

This job is for you, if you:

• possess excellent writing skills and a passion for communicating our charitable mission, possibly moving into the charitable sector for the first time 
• have the ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people including prospective corporate sponsors, high net worth individuals, partners, colleagues, and service users 
• have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and researching and developing new sources of income. 

Benefits include flexible working arrangements including the option to split your time between our office and home, 25 days annual leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date for applications: 27th December 2024 at 23:59

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

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Do you have a passion for creating meaningful supporter experiences that drive lasting relationships? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Here at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 babies, children, and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

This vital work would not be possible without our dedicated Fundraising Team! Rainbows receives just seven weeks of government funding annually, and it is through the relentless efforts of our fundraisers that we’re able to remain open for the remaining 45 weeks each year.

As part of the expansion of our Fundraising Team, we’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Head of Public Fundraising & Supporter Experience to join us!

Location: Hybrid, home-based or hospice-based working. (Initially, this role will require regular presence at the hospice in Loughborough.)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday with the occasional evenings/weekends for Rainbows events.

About the Role

As the Head of Public Fundraising & Supporter Experience, you will play a senior role in our Supporter Relations Management Team and act as deputy for the Director of Income Generation and Marketing. This pivotal position involves developing and leading strategies to grow our income, engage supporters, and deliver an outstanding supporter experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· Team Leadership: Develop and lead a high-performing, collaborative public fundraising team, delivering against ambitious growth targets

· Supporter Acquisition: Deliver on a dedicated Supporter Acquisition Strategy which delivers 5,000 new supporters over the next five years.

· Strategic Planning: Create and implement an effective public fundraising strategy, encompassing individual giving, lottery, in-memory giving, legacy marketing, and supporter journeys.

· Brand Collaboration: Ensure the integration of Rainbows’ brand and fundraising communications to maximise their impact, developing compelling content and case studies.

· Income Growth: Develop plans with the Income Generation and Lottery teams to grow support from regular givers, cash donors, lottery players, and new committed giving propositions.

· Legacy Fundraising: Maximise support from gifts in Wills through strategic planning and delivery.

· Supporter Experience: Act as the strategic lead for supporter experience across all teams, ensuring every supporter feels valued and engaged.

· Further responsibilities in the role of Head of Fundraising & Supporter Experience at Rainbows can be found by downloading the Job Description.

Requirements

· Significant recent experience in public fundraising that includes managing significant budgets

· Proven success in developing and delivering strategies and operational plans.

· A strong track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.

· A deep understanding of individual giving, lottery, in-memory giving, legacy marketing, supporter care, and supporter experience.

· Experience using data-driven insights from CRM systems to inform strategy and audience engagement.

· A demonstrable track record of achieving income growth.

· Advanced knowledge of CRM databases and analytics.

· Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Our Benefits include:

· Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.

· Hybrid, and Hospice working location (Need to be in the Hospice to start with).

· Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.

· Healthcare Cashback plan.

· Life Assurance.

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.

· Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

· Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.

· Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice

· Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme

· Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders

· Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors

Join Ovacome and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by ovarian cancer, across the UK!

Are you keen to foster connection, build communities, and create opportunities to make a positive impact? At Ovacome – the UK’s ovarian cancer support charity, we’re looking for a proactive, approachable and enthusiastic Community Fundraising Officer to help us engage supporters and fundraise for our life-changing services.

Role Details

• Location: Home-based (within 1.5 hours of London) or London office-based (includes £300/month London weighting).
• Contract: Permanent.
• Salary: £25,248 - £28,212 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time.
• Hours: 28 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week.
• Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development budget, travel reimbursement, and time off in lieu for evening/weekend events.
• Closing Date: Rolling deadline – applications are reviewed as received.
• Interview Format: Two stages via Zoom, the second including a short task.

About Ovacome

Ovacome has been providing support and information to people affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. We run a wide range of services including a support line, peer support groups, awareness campaigns, and health and wellbeing events across the UK. Guided by the voices of our service users, we strive to ensure that anyone affected by ovarian cancer – whether living with a diagnosis, concerned about their risk, supporting a loved one, or working as a healthcare professional – feels heard, informed and part of a compassionate and empowering community. Join our growing team and contribute to a charity that has been nationally recognised for its impactful work.

About the Role

As Community Fundraising Officer, you’ll play an integral role in growing our supporter base and enhancing community engagement. You will support individuals and groups to organize their own fundraising activities, attend events, and collaborate on campaigns that raise awareness and vital funds for our services. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering excellent supporter care to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising events, from online raffles to annual galas.
• Attending community events to represent Ovacome and support and onboard fundraisers.
• Managing Ovacome’s online shop by fulfilling orders and maintaining stock levels.
• Creating engaging content for our social media, website, magazine, and newsletter.
• Managing and maintaining accurate records of donations and supporter activities using our database.
• Working closely with our communications team to promote campaigns and events.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone with a flair for organization, an enthusiasm for community-building, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic individual who thrives on building relationships and is eager to contribute to our important work. You will bring:

• At least six months of experience in customer service, supporter care, or a related role (voluntary or paid).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an understanding and approachable personality.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel for events.

Experience in fundraising, of social media, or event planning is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

Why Join Ovacome?

At Ovacome, you’ll be part of a supportive and innovative team, where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. We’re committed to flexible working and providing opportunities for you to develop in your role and make a meaningful contribution to the ovarian cancer community.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Community Fundraising Volunteer Officer is responsible for generating income from our community sources (Mosques, Islamic institutes and organisations) in accordance with agreed targets. This role involves planning and executing events with these organisations to deliver on our campaigns. A key part of this role will be to deploy volunteers in support of our events and to maintain their interest in continuing to volunteer with Muslim Aid. The post holder will be expected to travel nationally, sometimes at short notice. There will also be a need to work evenings and weekends during peak periods due to the nature of the post.

About the Role:

1. Maximise income generation from a diverse range of activities to achieve agreed income targets.
2. Develop relationships with individuals, communities, education institutions and mosques to enable fundraising in support of our strategy.
3. Promote donation campaigns at mosques and Islamic institutes to increase awareness and generate funding.
4. Organise and implement regional events and activities that are aligned with the Fundraising workplan and the needs of the organisation.
5. Organise volunteer resources to enable delivery of events and activities.
6. Produce evaluation reports on fundraising activities and incorporate any lessons learnt into the delivery of future activities.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Experience of direct accountability for financial or other targets.
2. An understanding and awareness of the value of social media and their fundraising potential.
3. Strong organisational and planning skills
4. Able to inspire people and to develop long-term relationships, with the gravitas to gain the trust and respect of relevant internal and external stakeholders.
5. Able to refine and implement plans to increase activity/campaign effectiveness.
6. Good negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Community Fundraising Volunteer Officer and help drive our fundraising efforts across the UK. Engage with mosques, Islamic institutions, and organizations to support impactful campaigns like Ramadan, and Qurbani. This role offers the chance to plan events, lead volunteer teams, and travel nationally to make a real difference. Be part of our mission to inspire communities and transform lives. Apply now!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Jangala is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and drive sustainable growth. This role is pivotal in achieving Jangala’s ambitious goal of connecting underserved communities to the internet, enhancing connectivity resilience, empowering individuals, and reducing the global digital divide. 

Your work will involve developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating new partnerships, and leading a collaborative team to secure the resources needed to scale our impact and innovation globally.

About Jangala

Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of  connecting 4 million people to the internet  by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies.

We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.

Since our full-time founding six years ago, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, serves critical and challenging deployments, from response teams in an emergency zone to a remote educational hub. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that households and individuals are able to  stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances. 

Details of the role

As Jangala enters a critical phase of growth, we are scaling up our operations to meet our ambitious target of connecting four million people by 2030. The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in driving this expansion by developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives, expanding our network of supporters, and ensuring the sustainability of our programs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering organisation at the forefront of humanitarian technology.

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in fundraising who can inspire and lead a team and is passionate about using technology for social good.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Jangala's mission and growth objectives.

• Identifying and securing new funding opportunities across various channels, including corporate partnerships, grants, philanthropy and individual giving.

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and ensuring their professional growth.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders, leveraging networks and partnerships to expand Jangala's reach.

• Monitoring and reporting on fundraising performance, adapting strategies to meet or exceed fundraising targets.

The person we're looking for

We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to lead programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.

Core Requirements:

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of achieving with a track record of achieving six figure grants or contracts.

• Experience working with corporate funders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience inspiring and guiding a team.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and able to stay abreast of sector trends and enhance Jangala's visibility and influence in the UK and internationally.

• Adaptable and open to feedback, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in one or more of the technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors.

• Existing network of contacts in relevant areas eg. corporate funders interested in tech 4 good, UK based trust and foundations, global humanitarian funders, and government contacts interested in humanitarian technologies.

• Proven ability to secure multi-year funding commitments.

• Familiarity with open-source technology and its impact on social good.

• Strong strategic vision with the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

• Experience working closely with senior leadership and leveraging organisational strengths.

• Commitment to Jangala's mission and values.

• Experience with multi-channel fundraising, including corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving.

• Ability to leverage storytelling and organisational narratives to engage funders.

• Experience in bidding for commercial tenders or working in social enterprises/CICs

Important details

Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.

We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:

• Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)

• 29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)

• Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Free gym and climbing membership

• Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation

• Enhanced parental leave

• A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget

• Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas

• Team days out

• A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics

We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.

The starting salary for this role is £48,000-£55,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.

Thank you for considering this fantastic opportunity to join The Avenues Youth Project as our Fundraising Manager with responsibility for writing applications to Trusts and Foundations. This is a part-time position (4 day/week) with full flexibility for home working.

The Avenues is an exceptional West London youth centre that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. The Avenues offers free-to-access fun and meaningful after-school, weekend and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our excellent facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and crafts room, sports hall and classrooms. 

With secured blue-chip funders and a host of smaller funders, a significant amount of groundwork has been laid, including a pipeline of multi-year grants securing some activities to 2026 and beyond. Our challenge is to maintain this revenue to create a stable future, by strengthening our relationships with existing funders and introducing new ones. We are looking for someone who not only shares our determination to give all young people a fair chance but has the experience, skills and personality to help us achieve our goals, someone who enjoys the thrill of achieving funding success. 

Educated to degree level or higher, you will be a hard-working, self-starter with excellent writing skills with the ability to write concise and creative bids. Ideally, you will have 3+ years’ proven track record in a fundraising position, with a focus on trusts/foundations and public sector income streams. However, you may equally have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment.  

Either way, you will be skilled at budgeting and presenting financial information in easy to understand formats. You are a relationship builder and collaborative worker with a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

You have a high standard of software literacy (Office software, Mailchimp and internet), excellent telephone manner and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of callers.

The role offers you the chance to work for a highly respected charity, with a great team of staff, while helping make meaningful change. The Fundraising Manager is a very well respected position in our organisation and you'll work closely with the Chief Executive and the rest of the team. 

Mesothelioma UK is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Fundraising Manager to lead our in-memory and gifts in wills programmes, driving meaningful engagement with supporters while managing income streams that are vital to our mission.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement impactful in-memory and legacy fundraising initiatives.
• Steward high-value donors and pledged legacy supporters, building long-term relationships.
• Oversee funeral fundraising and gifts in wills, ensuring effective communications and donor care.
• Collaborate with the wider team on fundraising campaigns, content creation, and data management.
• Monitor and manage income targets, contributing to the charity’s budget planning.

We’re looking for someone with experience in in-memory or legacy fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships. Knowledge of CRM systems and a track record in achieving fundraising targets are highly desirable.

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and help us provide vital services to those affected by mesothelioma, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and play a pivotal role in our life-changing work.

Kids Club Kampala are seeking an ambitious and experienced Interim Head of Fundraising.

Position:Interim Head of Fundraising 

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: Home based with minimum monthly travel

Contract:  1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Hours: Full time - compressed and part time hours considered

Start Date: 1st March 2025

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help children and families in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through community outreach, protecting, educating, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world. 

The role of the Head of Fundraising is to raise funds and awareness of the work of Kids Club Kampala through developing and implementing the fundraising strategy of the charity. We have grown significantly in recent years, both in impact and income. 

Our current income is a mix of grant funding, individual giving and community fundraising. The Head of Fundraising will build on our strengths and successes in these areas, whilst also developing new income streams – namely major donor income, corporate partnerships and fundraising appeals. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees and the CEO, leading the Fundraising Team to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising targets; building upon existing networks, creating new fundraising partnerships and overseeing effective relationships to increase the income of the charity. 

We are an inclusive organisation, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone. We encourage applications from non-graduates and people from diverse backgrounds. If you’re committed to making a difference and driving change, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply. For any further enquiries about this vacancy please get in touch 

Job Description

Fundraising Strategy 

• Successfully lead the implementation and monitoring of the fundraising strategy

• Meet ambitious fundraising targets and create detailed plans to achieve them

• Analyse market trends and donor behaviour to inform strategy and improve fundraising effectiveness

• Lead the Fundraising Team in effective implementation of fundraising and marketing strategy to ensure effective results in income growth

Income Generation 

• Identify new opportunities for income generation across different areas and expand our portfolio of income streams including trusts and foundations, corporate, events and appeals

• Grow both unrestricted and restricted income by effectively guiding the fundraising team with a focus on return on investment

• Achieve your own personal income target focused on trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate relationships

• Build corporate sponsorship pipeline and manage research, identifying partnership opportunities including business networking and corporate engagement

• Building new and existing relationships to identify opportunities for income and growth

Brand and Communications

• Communicate the vision, mission and values of the organisation as well as value proposition

• Hold the brand guidelines and communication strategy, ensuring our communications demonstrate our impact

• Ensure that the organisation can communicate demonstrable impact and is able to clearly articulate this to a range of stakeholders, including key donors

• Undertake regular research and analysis to understand needs of target audiences and maintain the brand architecture and identity

• Identify suitable PR opportunities to extend brand reach and recognition

Leadership & Management

• Manage the fundraising team to ensure effective results and healthy wellbeing

• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, advocating for its mission and goals to external audiences

• Contribute to the development and delivery of organisation’s growth strategy and business plan

Person Specification

• Strong commitment to the organisation’s mission and values

• Ability to convey passion and enthusiasm to potential donors and supporters

• Experience in setting and achieving ambitious fundraising targets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals for diverse audiences

• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities

• Understanding of writing compelling copy, delivering appeals and overseeing communications strategy

• Understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis related to fundraising

• Ability to ensure the efficient use of resources and maximise return on investment

• Ability to positively lead, train and motivate the fundraising team

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging opportunities

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave pro rata and additional 8 days of public holidays

• Flexible, remote working policies

• 5% pension contributions

• Time off for your birthday

• Flexible working hours

• Individual training and development plan / investment in your professional development

• Monthly team meet ups

• Annual wellbeing day

• Christmas get together

• Annual training days

• Annual training budget

Please apply via CharityJob with your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specificationnbefore the closing date of Wednesday 8th January 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 13th January 2025.

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for an opportunity to manage a team and drive forward the future of Virtual Events fundraising at a loved national children’s charity? Then look no further! 

Salary 

The salary for this position is £43,617 per annum. 

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role where you will: 

• Lead the virtual events team in the planning and delivering of bespoke events and social media challenges.  
• Collaborate with fundraising, marketing teams and external agencies to develop new and existing products.  
• Deliver exceptional supporter experience.  

If you’re an innovative individual, looking for your next role, we want to hear you.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Previous experience working with fundraising.  
• Experience delivering social media challenges and other virtual events.  
• Strong project management skills.  
• Stakeholder management skills.  
• Knowledge of paid social marketing delivery, tracking and optimisation.  
• Experience developing innovative new products.  

About The team 

Virtual events raise significant income and the team is a crucial part of the mass participation department, which sits within public fundraising.  The mass participation department is also responsible for 3rd Party challenges events, bespoke events, gaming and streaming, and product development, raising £6m per year overall.   

How to apply 
 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. 

Closing Date: 6th January 2025

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'  

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website. 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

About us 

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy. 

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to confidently manage a portfolio of offline and online direct marketing fundraising and communications projects, contributing to the Public Fundraising income targets and KPIs.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Project Management
   • Independently plan and project manage a portfolio of multi-channel direct marketing fundraising campaigns including, but not limited to, cash appeals, legacy marketing, supporter newsletters, committed giving appeals and emergency appeals.
   • Deliver each project from start to finish. Source content and create briefs, liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, create and oversee data selections, exports and imports, and manage sign off process.
   • Lead on all elements and deliverables for each project or campaign (cold and warm) – budgeting, stewardship plan, telemarketing, mailing, email, social and digital.
   • Lead in content sourcing and sharing – written case studies and photography, organisational messaging and key stats, relevant price points. Including, but not limited to, taking photos, organising photo shoots, interviewing staff and clients to gain first-hand accounts, liaising with front line colleagues and finance colleagues.

The team

The Fundraising and Digital Directorate is responsible for all digital communications as well as securing income to support Refugee Council’s charitable objectives. This role sits within the Public Fundraising team. The Fundraising team’s work includes fundraising from a range of donors including individuals, trusts and foundations, statutory sources, corporates and major donors. This role, within the Public Fundraising Team secures donations from individuals signed up to our newsletters and individuals giving up to £5,000 per year, legators and regular givers.

Inclusion and accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from diverse backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 10 January 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

30-37 hours per week / £40,000 per annum, pro rata / Permanent / Based onsite at our Hove office, with some travel across Sussex and Surrey. Hybrid - three days from our office in Hove and up to two days working from home, working Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview).

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Fundraising and Communications Team finds funding for new and existing projects, services and products and works to raise our profile. We secure grants from trusts and foundations as well as funding from corporate partners and individual donors. We run marketing and fundraising campaigns and support the wider organisation through internal and external communications.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising Team, to raise restricted and unrestricted grant income, expand our pipeline and build relationships with funders to support our work with young people.

Key accountabilities

• Build on our existing trusts and foundations database through prospect researching, delivering a portfolio of new trust and foundation relationships of varying financial value from four to six figures
• Create and submit trust and foundation applications that contribute to the growth of restricted and unrestricted income
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to collate and develop trust and foundation collateral required for applications including compelling cases for support, case studies, project information and financial figures
• Monitor trust and foundation developments to identify new fundraising opportunities from small, medium, large and multi-year donors
• Maintain our relationships with existing and past funders
• Meet with prospective trust and foundation donors to establish their approach to funding and their areas of interest
• Produce reports that meet the requirements of trust and foundation donors
• Track and report progress against financial targets

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ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

• You will be natural relationships builder, who can harness internal relationships with teams and projects. You will already have significant trusts and foundations fundraising experience, with proven experience of successfully cultivating, applying for and securing trusts and foundation support of five or six figures.
• You are a creative thinker, proactive and able to develop relationships at ease, able to work independently, whilst also sharing learnings and information with the team.
• You will work in a detailed manner to achieve significant fundraising targets, being target driven and enjoy working to financial goals.

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local volunteers, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here. 

Our Ghanaian-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for volunteers: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead DigLit, EduSTEM, EduKidz and Ignite Equity clubs, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 students of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. 

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. Visit our website for further information. 

About this role

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth. 

Across the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income, and significantly advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation from trusts and foundations, as well as building a strong network of partnerships with schools, corporates and individuals who will contribute effectively to our overall annual income targets. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this point in our development. 

You will oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. 

This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through education. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

Team management 

• Manage the Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time, 1 day a week), the Fundraising Manager (2 days/week), and the Communications Manager (full-time), alongside other income-generation roles that emerge, ensuring strategic input into their work, and support of their professional development and well-being. 

• Oversee the effective use of interns to support our fundraising and wider communications work. 

Trusts and Foundations

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to continue to build relationships with small and medium trusts and foundations. 

• Oversee our grants database to track and monitor applications, outcomes, reporting requirements etc.

• Develop relationships with new larger grant-makers and prepare information including requirements for application and deadlines. 

• Work with the UK and Ghana team to identify projects, programmes and areas of work suitable for grant funding.

• Develop funding proposals and applications, working with the CEO and liaising with the delivery team to ensure accurate information. 

• Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager to compile reporting data that meets the requirements and deadlines of the funder.

Community fundraising, events and individual giving 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to build further relationships in support of our work through strategic input into campaigns, events, school partnerships, the Elmina-based EduSpots Experience and the redevelopment of our online courses. 

• Work with the CEO to oversee the fundraising strategy related to our 10th anniversary year in 2025. 

• To oversee the creation and strategic direction of the EduChamps Community, and the effective use of our newsletter. 

• To build on our individual giving strategy (“EduChamps Club”), through our 10th anniversary activities. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Interns to research further groups, individuals and organisations who may have an interest in our work. 

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to further develop our relationships database of donors and sponsors, ensuring information is accurately recorded and tracked.

Corporate partnerships 

• Identify, develop and promote sponsorship opportunities that are attractive to corporate partners and that achieve income generation for specific projects and programmes.

Other:

• To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report.

• Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.

• To comply at all times with the organisation's policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.

• Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation - ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.

• Experience with fundraising bids, grants and/or corporate partnerships ranging from at least 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size. 

• Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers 

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.

• Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context.

• Experience of developing and maintaining successful income generating partnerships ideally with corporates and / or schools.

• Experience of overseeing individual giving campaigns and digital marketing for fundraising.

• Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals. 

• Effective management of a team

• Proven experience of writing compelling and successful funding proposals 

• Experience of managing grants and reporting to funders and donors 

• Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person. 

• Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines

• Good IT skills - Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.

• Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in community-driven change. 

Fundraising Manager

The Fundraising Manager will be a key player in ensuring the sustainability and growth of Cambridge Science Centre.

This role requires someone who can write compelling funding proposals, build relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, and remain flexible in adapting to emerging trends.

This position involves close collaboration with the CEO and other senior team members to align efforts with CSC’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of CSC’s overall fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term goals.

• Craft compelling funding applications and project reports tailored to the objectives of charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, showcasing CSC’s innovative programmes and measurable impact.

• Develop and manage a schedule of approaches for new, lapsed, and existing funders, ensuring proposals are aligned with each funder’s unique priorities and interests.

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify funding opportunities, report on outcomes, and clearly communicate the impact of CSC’s work to stakeholders.

• Monitor trends in the funding landscape, adapting strategies to explore emerging opportunities.

• Provide support to the CEO in preparing presentations and materials for funder pitches and donor meetings.

• Confidently represent CSC in various settings to build trust, strengthen relationships, and secure funding support.

• Cultivate and establish multiyear partnerships with key funders, ensuring sustainable income streams for CSC’s programmes.

• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, the Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR requirements. Person Specification Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of preparing and submitting successful, complex funding applications, securing significant (£50k+) awards.

• Experience managing and developing strategic relationships, from identifying potential funders to securing gifts or grants.

• Understanding of corporate funders' priorities and the ability to craft mutually beneficial partnerships that align with organisational goals.

• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain motivated and flexible in the face of rejection or shifting organisational priorities.

• Exceptional writing skills, capable of producing concise, compelling content that clearly articulates need, solution, and impact.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.

• Confidence in working with budgets and data, demonstrating strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Evidence of effective networking and relationship-building within the fundraising sector, leading to successful outcomes.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and compliance, including GDPR, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.

• Inclusive and collaborative mindset, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork.

• Quick learner, adept at understanding complex challenges and developing innovative and practical solutions. Desirable Criteria

• Experience with fundraising databases (e.g., Salesforce)

• Organisation of funder cultivation events.

• Experience in implementing innovative fundraising strategies, including the use of digital tools or developing unique partnership models.

Working Conditions

The primary location for this role will be Cambridge Science Centre's Head Office at 44 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ED. However, we offer the option of flexible hybrid working.

This role is also eligible for a performance-related bonus.

Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day

Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.

Benefits include:  

● 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

● Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp

● Contributory pension scheme

Recruitment Process and Timeline: To apply for the position of Fundraising Manager at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role.