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Join Our Team as a Fundraising Coordinator
Location:
Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary:
£25,500 per annum (pro-rata) plus benefits
Hours:
37.5 Hours (full time) or 30 hours (part time) per week
Contract:
Full time or Part-time, Permanent
Driving Requirement:
A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
- Fundraising Supporter Care
- Working within a fundraising team
- General charity administration
- Legacy administration
- Community fundraising events and activities
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships
About You
Are you someone who truly enjoys delivering excellent customer service and building strong, loyal relationships with charity supporters?
We are seeking an experienced fundraising coordinator who can deliver timely and efficient support to the fundraising, engagement and volunteering teams. You will demonstrate an eye for detail, a positive and friendly manner, as well as innovative ways to ensure an exceptional supporter experience.
What will you be doing?
As a Fundraising Coordinator, you'll be the charity’s expert in supporter care, managing donor enquiries and processing of financial gifts (whether online, over the phone or by post). You’ll oversee a varied and interesting workload from supporting the department with general administration duties and carrying out legacy administration, to supporting with fundraising events/activities and writing engaging thank you letters.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued.
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building our regular donors, corporate partnerships and legacy campaigns.
We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.
This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team reporting to the Marketing Director and managing one member of staff initially.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven, innovative, and committed to making a positive impact across Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK).
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Emmaus Bristol is a local homelessness charity and part of the international movement of Emmaus communities.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead on our fundraising by developing and implementing a strategy to secure core funding, as well as working with other managers to secure project funding. You will need to be innovative and determined as well as being an excellent communicator. This is a new role and it will really suit someone who is a confident self-starter with an eye for detail.
Emmaus Bristol is a fabulous place to work and you leave every day with the satisfaction that your hard work has helped people out of homelessness. Emmaus is different to other homeless charities in that staff work alongside formerly homeless residents, known within Emmaus as Companions. So as well as working as part of our employee team, you’d also work alongside Companions and other volunteers.
We are a small charity, and your ability to help us grow our income will make an enormous difference to our beneficiaries and support us in achieving our five-year plan. We want someone in the role who is fired up by our mission and able to inspire this in our donors.
If you’d be excited by presenting to a potential donor or telling our story in written words through a detailed bid application, and are aware of trends in an evolving funding landscape, then this is the role for you!
This is a flexible position, and we are pleased to be able to offer it on either a full or part-time basis. Given the varied nature of the role, you will be able to work from home as well as in our office, and get out and about building relationships on our behalf.
Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as direct fundraising experience, so if your skills have been gained in a different sector, we will still welcome your application if you have relevant transferable skills. The key requirements are that you have experience of securing contracts or funding, can quickly build relationships with others, and are highly numerate and literate.
To empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better whilst using our voice to achieve social change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships
LOCATION: Home based
DURATION: Full-time - Permanent
SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
· Chief Operating Officer
· Head of Partnerships
· Trusts and Foundations Manager
· Nation Directors
· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team
· Major Donors and corporate partnerships
ABOUT YOU
Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy
· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.
· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.
· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams
· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.
· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.
Person Specification criteria
Knowledge And Experience
- Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
- Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
- Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)
Qualifications and Education
- Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
- Marketing qualifications (D)
- Event Management qualifications (D)
Skills and Abilities
- Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
- Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
- An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
- Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
- Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
- Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
- Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively
Accountability
- Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
- Event administration (D)
- Stewardship and relationship management (E)
- Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)
Behaviours
- Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
- Contributes to an open and honest culture
- Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
- Leads by example.
- Offers outstanding service to members.
- Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
- Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
- Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
- Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for the next step in your fundraising career? Join our friendly team and help make things better for patients and their families at UHCW.
UHCW Charity funds projects outside of the NHS budget, from tiny gel pillows to support premature babies' heads, to world leading research into lung cancer. If you're ready to make a difference, UHCW Charity needs your expertise to join our expanding team.
Based in Coventry, you will manage a growing team to raise funds across our hospital sites. This will include event management, corporate and community networking and working with teams across the Trust.
This is your chance to make a difference, whilst being fully supported as you develop your career with us.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Charity Director
Location: UHCW Charity, Main Reception CV2 2DX, Coventry
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 depending on experience
Annual leave and benefits:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7%
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification and Job Description.
First-round interviews will take place on November 6th 2024.
Closing date: 1st November 2024.
Please describe how you meet the Person Specification Job Description for this role. If you meet the majority of the requirements, please do still apply.
Collaborate closely with our Senior Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, support individual giving and contribute to bid writing for projects that align with CSE’s strategic goals.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but will consider a minimum of 30 hours.
- The salary for the role will be £27,121 to £32,486
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Write compelling funding pitches for projects or fundraising campaigns.
- Represent CSE at external events to promote our work, support horizon scanning and identify future partners for the fundraising team to work with.
- Maintain accurate and up to date fundraising content on website, all other CSE communications channels and third-party platforms.
- Support the running of online and in-person events to raise awareness of CSE’s work with key stakeholders and potential funders.
- Steward current individual supporters, building engagement through a supporter journey.
- Develop campaigns and appeals to engage with new audiences and encourage new supporters.
- Ensure all income and donations are processed, and acknowledged appropriately, including using systems for accurately managing supporter data.
- Research Trusts and Foundations to identify prospects with objectives which align with CSE’s strategic goals. Collate this information in an appropriate, accessible format.
- Develop creative ways of presenting CSE to engage corporate partners leading to mutually beneficial relationships with social purpose.
- Write content for sections of bids.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- Competence with MS Office programmes – in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Excellent verbal and written communication expertise, able to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
- Empathetic and communicative – able to nurture and build relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.
- Good time management skills, including priority setting, multi-tasking and problem-solving.
- Understanding of trust and foundation funders.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024
Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 5 or Wednesday 6 November 2024, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.
Position: Head of Fundraising & Communciations
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. All full time staff should come into the office a minumum of two days per week. Our office is based in Highgate, London.
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days
- 5% contribution to a personal pension plan
- Employee assistance scheme
- Comprehensive flexible working policy
- Season ticket loan available
- Bike-2-Work Scheme
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
- Birthdays off
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.
We are aiming to hold first-round interviews in the week commencing 7th October; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 21st October.
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Please review the full job description, person specification and further information on our benefits in the 'job pack' which is attached to this job advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraising Officer (South)
Full time - 35 hours per week, part time and flexible hours considered after successful
completion of probationary period
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office
Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraising Officer based in London.
We offer hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week at our London Head Office
(close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street stations).
Our charity
The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming ‘Home from Home’
where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we’re more than bricks and mortar,
our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it.
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing
around 3,500 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the
hospital means that they can be by their sick child’s side and have one less thing to worry
about.
The role
This is a wide-ranging community fundraising role. Activities include supporting family
fundraising and third-party events in the south such as The Royal Parks Half Marathon and
The Brighton Marathon. You will be required to forge, develop and grow new and existing
fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations
and schools.
Key to this, is the provision of a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and
existing supporters.
Also, you will work collaboratively with the fundraising department and the
communications and marketing team to ensure effective integration of campaigns and
activities.
You will actively cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to
participate in a range of third-party events and support the organisation.
You will lead on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy
and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.
About you
Ideally you have successful community fundraising experience including provision of a good
supporter journey.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will equally be as
comfortable supporting families who stay with us who want to fundraise, as you are
presenting to a room full of students, or potential volunteers.
You have good organisational skills and are comfortable working to objectives and targets.
You are able to work with a level of autonomy and innovation to develop your fundraising
portfolio and to increase our profile particularly in the areas close to our houses.
Ultimately this is a great role for anyone who loves community fundraising and
understands that no two days are the same.
An enhanced DBS check for this role is required.
This is a great opportunity and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early
application is advised.
The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role
sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please complete the questions and submit your CV with a covering
letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person
specification
Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024
About StreetVet
StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support. We have also been successful in our grant applications for Trusts & Foundations such as The Jean Sainsbury Trust, France-Hayhurst Foundation, Douglas & Joanne Chapman Animal Trust and Marjorie Coote Animal Charity Trust. StreetVet is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement the fundraising strategy for StreetVet to achieve a revenue target for FY24/25 of £1.15 million, building a sustainable revenue stream for the long-term with a minimum 5% Yr on Yr growth.
Role Title: Fundraising Manager
Duration: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Marketing
Key Contacts: Colleagues, external stakeholders, suppliers, donors, prospects and other supporters
Location: Remote, with regular UK travel including evenings and weekends
Hours: 37.5 work week (flexible working available)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Main Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Central Team, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and deliver the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support StreetVet’s mission. This role will have budgetary responsibility and will involve building a donor database, donor and fundraiser stewardship, organising fundraising events, and securing grants and sponsorships.
The role will report to the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community.
The StreetVet Central Team is a small but agile team of just eleven employees, working alongside its legion of veterinary volunteers, so we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and drive and a want to make a big difference.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national charity, make a real impact in the critical fundraising area and make a tangible difference to the ambitions of StreetVet.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising Management and Development
• Work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on StreetVet’s strengths and maximises income for the charity.
• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently.
• Work with colleagues across StreetVet to proactively identify fundraising opportunities in line with our ethical fundraising policy and procedures, prioritising relationships where our values are aligned and we can achieve the biggest positive net gain for the human/animal bond and animal welfare.
• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity.
• Work with the Head of Marketing to ensure that all opportunities to promote StreetVet and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised.
• Manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams
• Work with the Head of Marketing, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams.
Other
• Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation and regulation and work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate our StreetVet values every day behaving with compassion, respect, and empathy whilst trusting others and taking responsibility for your actions at all times.
• Support and promote StreetVet’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Safeguard the assets and reputation of StreetVet in all external communications.
• Fully participate in the appraisal system and personal development planning process.
• Work within the policy framework of StreetVet including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Adhere to finance procedures and ensure that records of expenditure are maintained accordingly.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role.
Information on the behaviours, knowledge and experience we are looking for is included on the job description in the attached PDF.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This newly-created role is perfect for someone with a flair for engaging with others and looking to widen their fundraising and data analysis skillset to elicit real change. You will be working within a dynamic, highly-regarded local charity that values your views and encourages personal and professional development.
We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven and organised person to lead on our fundraising, monitoring and evaluation and communication activities. This role will be integral to the and development to directly support the work of provding services to our families and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to utilise and hone their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop or perhaps further their career in the not-for-profit sector as part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a fundraising and impact evaluation environment, including:
- developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
- writing successful grant funding bids and reports
- excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
For full details on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team for 12 months, with the potential for extension subject to funding. We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.
Having been home-based, we are gradually moving back to working from our Marylebone office. However this role can be flexible, with at least 2 days homeworking possible after the probation period.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Fundraising and Communiations will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Foundation’s 2023 – 2026 Ready for Business organisational strategy and our ambition to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030, significantly scaling income generation and building the Foundation’s profile. The postholder will be a member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Impact, and Finance Director.
We are seeking an individual who will excel at bringing creative and ambitious growth plans to life and has strong leadership and communications skills. The Director of Fundraising and Communications will have significant multi-income stream experience and will lead the development of a new income generation strategy to drive fundraising activities across philanthropic donors, corporates, family offices, foundations and institutional funding, maximising ROI and creating a sustainable organisation. You will continue to build the profile of the Foundation with key audiences, managing the Foundation’s brand and reputation and positioning the organisation as global experts in women’s entrepreneurship.
Benefits
- A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which excludes bank holidaysbut includes three days to be taken during the festive break).
- An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’sindividual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
- Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’sannual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided.
Our values
- Women entrepreneurs at our heart: Without women entrepreneurs we wouldn’t exist, so it is vital we put their experiences, perspectives and passions at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
- Feminist first: We proudly follow feminist leadership principles, building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
- Great to work with: We care. We are experts. We always seek to deliver high-quality work and results. We are positive and professional, and always operate with integrity.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial: The essence of entrepreneurship is creativity and innovation. We harness this spirit of courage, embracing opportunities and making bold moves to achieve our mission.
- Powered by knowledge: We seek data to understand and share. We nurture a culture of enquiry and positive challenge. We look outward and encourage dialogue and exchange
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a dynamic, growing charity providing practical respite solutions for unpaid carers in the home and award winning day centres. Are you and experienced fundraiser who can elevate us further through additional revenue streams?
With a turnover of £1.6m we are sustainable but have unfunded projects that will benefit our service users. You would support our service areas from children to the elderly, physical disabilities to mental health, fundamentally improving the quality of life of people in our communities.
Role
You will need to be good at research and submit well written applications to grant making organisations. You will also be good at building relationships so that we can gain year on year funding for our projects.
We want to work with smaller grant makers but also focus on large grant opportunities through the likes of National Lottery, Henry Smith etc.
As part of your role you would be good at IT, recording progress on our customised Salesforce CRM system.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- At least 2 years’ experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans that support organisational growth
- Proven ability to identify and draft grant funding bids and other forms of funding applications
- Highly developed written and presentation skills with proven ability to write and present using a range of materials including emotive and compelling prose suitable for different audiences
- Good analytical and research skills with the ability to process and present complex information clearly and concisely
- Working knowledge of using IT- key social media platforms, the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent coordination and organisational skills
- The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Entrepreneurial, results-driven and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Commitment to delivering quality and to continual improvement in practice
- A self-motivated individual with the perseverance to work towards long term goals
- Passionate, creative and motivated, to achieve ambitious targets
- Knowledge of current fundraising guidelines/legislation
- Good knowledge of contemporary fundraising techniques.
- Good knowledge of public and private sector funding sources, structures and organisations.
- Adaptability - flexible to changing circumstances, keeping projects and goals on track by changing approach
- Ability to work under pressure & time management
Benefits
- We offer 28 days holiday (pro rata) per year including bank holidays rising to 33 after 5 years service.
- Each Christmas a discretionary extra few days for a Christmas close down are given
- Throughout the year there are Charity events
- We fund Blue Light Card membership for employee discounts
- Staff have access to Vivup for online GP sessions and additional benefits
- We provide a stakeholder pension and 4% matched contributions
We support unpaid carers and the people that they care for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Fundraising Support Officer
Reporting to: Supporter Care Manager
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Closing Date: 24 October 2024
Location: Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham (Hybrid)
About Compton
Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.
Vacancy
Royal Trinity Hospice is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 750,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community – including support and counselling services for family and friends. Trinity’s ability to deliver its outstanding care to patients and their families is reliant on the Compton fundraising team at Trinity delivering ambitious funding results. We have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice.
The position of Fundraising Support Officer is a vital role within our Supporter Care team. The Supporter Care team is often the first point-of-call for Trinity’s supporters and fundraising queries – with communication across phone, e-mail and post channels.
The Fundraising Support Officer provides an important part of the donor experience ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately, and donations are thanked in a timely manner.
The role supports the wider Fundraising team and fundraising activities across eleven income streams.
As Fundraising Supporter Officer, you will:
- Process cash, credit/debit card and CAF donations received via post, telephone and online platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Stripe, Enthuse).
- Thank donors appropriately, liaising with Fundraising Managers as needed.
- Perform bank statement reconciliation, which includes processing standing orders, direct debits, online giving and legacies.
- Answer incoming calls to the Fundraising Team and respond to general email enquiries, maintaining Trinity’s clear tone of voice and style.
- Work as part of the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required.
- Support and attend fundraising events, occasionally outside of normal working hours.
- Work in a hybrid model of some days in the office and others from home.
Experience, knowledge and skills desired:
- A desire to represent the client charity with enthusiasm, professionalism and authenticity.
- A passion for working within a team delivering results that empower a charity to meet their charitable objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in processing income and handling of monies securely.
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer care in a charitable or commercial setting.
- Demonstratable experience of good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of a database system and donor and client record management (most preferably Raiser’s Edge).
- A good understanding of the need to accurately input and record all donor details – particularly consent and Gift Aid information.
- Some knowledge on GDPR and other data protection regulations governing interactions with donors and the recording and use of information.
Company benefits
- Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays
- Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Compton professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Fundraising Officer– UK based
Contract type: Permanent – part time 21 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Base: Remote
Reports to: Fundraiser
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of others? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?
Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We listen, offer help and guidance and we develop projects that really can make a positive difference.
Rees Foundation delivers learning and development opportunities to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.
The Fundraising Officer will join the charity during an exciting time as it grows and expands its business development, fundraising and income generation.
This role can be undertaken remotely so we are accepting applications from anywhere in the UK, although you will be required to attend the office in Worcestershire at least monthly.
There will be some UK travel required on occasion so the successful candidate should be willing to travel.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Fundraising Officer. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our fundraising efforts to advance our impact in supporting care experienced people.
The Fundraising Assistant will work closely with the Fundraiser to execute various administrative and operational fundraising activities, manage donor relationships, and contribute to the overall success of our fundraising initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You’ll excel in communication, both face-to-face and in writing, with a knack for crafting persuasive funding proposals tailored to various stakeholders. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to enhance efficiency. You will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and be able to research and undertake analysis of funding streams, bids, and tenders and support in their collation and submission.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Prospect Research:
Conduct research on prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to identify new funding opportunities and support donor cultivation efforts.
Communication:
Conduct research and develop compelling fundraising proposals for trusts, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Assist in creating and distributing engaging fundraising materials, including appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content, to captivate donors and promote our fundraising initiatives.
Donor Management:
Assist in maintaining donor records, including contact information, donation history, and communication preferences, using a CRM database.
Donation Processing:
Process donations, issue acknowledgment letters, and ensure accurate recording of donations in the database.
Fundraising Campaign Support:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, including mailings, online fundraising initiatives, and donor appreciation events.
Grant Administration:
Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other grant-related materials, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
Reporting:
Generate reports on fundraising activities, donor trends, and campaign outcomes to track progress and inform decision-making.
Administrative Support:
Provide administrative support to the Fundraiser, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with staff across departments to integrate fundraising efforts with other organizational activities and initiatives.
Strategic:
Work closely with the Fundraiser to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising and income development strategy.
It will be beneficial if you have a working knowledge of the UK charity framework and Fundraising Regulatory requirements.
Joining the Rees Foundation will give you the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and passionate working environment. You will be able to develop your commercial and Foundations/Trust bid writing and fundraising skills to secure vital resources and contribute to the growth and impact of the organisation. If you are passionate about making a positive difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Team. Do you have the skills and experience to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income for the benefit of adults with a learning disability and autistic people across Sussex?
If you are a persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at engaging people and raising funds, then we’d love to hear from you.
Brief outline of the role:
The Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. You will take the lead on funder research, write and submit compelling funding applications and build strong relationships with our funders, reporting on the impact of their funding and support. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies as we look to grow in these areas.
To apply, please provide us with a CV and covering letter. We strongly advise you to read the full job description and person specification and outline in your cover letter why you are the best person for the role.
You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities.
We are also:
- A living wage employer
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.