Fundraising Officer Jobs
Can you write successful grant applications? If you have fundraising experience or would like to move into fundraising this could be the ideal role for you.
This is an exciting time to join us at the Medical Research Foundation, as we have recently launched our new five-year strategy to drive the life-changing advances of tomorrow, by laying the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries today. A key part of this strategy will be to invest in our fundraising team to achieve transformational growth in voluntary income in the next 10 years. To support this growth, we are looking for a Fundraising Grants Officer to play a crucial role in raising income from potential funders.
Reporting to and working closely with our Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be part of the philanthropy team and will make a significant contribution to delivering ambitious income generation plans from a range of income streams. Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our research projects and research funding plans.
- Develop a pipeline of low value-high volume applications to Trusts & Foundations; research, tailor templates and submit applications.
- Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager on the development of a new programme of high value-low volume applications to Trusts & Foundations and support the submission of applications.
- Undertake research to identify individuals with an interest in medical research to support the development of a Major Donor fundraising programme.
- Undertake research on companies and assess their potential for partnership to support the development of a Corporate Partnerships programme.
- Organise meetings and events for prospective supporters and provide briefings for colleagues and senior volunteers.
- Work with the communications team to develop compelling case for support documents and other donor materials to attract support for our research projects.
- Manage and maintain records and monitor progress of applications and relationships, including working to agreed KPIs and ROI.
This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your existing skills and experience gained by making fundraising or grant applications, or through grant-giving or grant management, to grow professionally and perform a vital role in helping us to achieve our charity’ objectives to improve the future of human health. We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
- Experience of undertaking research to identify and assess potential funding opportunities.
- Effective written communications with a persuasive writing style.
- Experience of successfully making or reviewing fundraising or grant applications in a charity. grant-giving organisation, research funding organisation or scientific setting.
- Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Working in an organised manner, managing deadlines effectively and responding flexibly to work priorities.
- IT literacy and experience in effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
- Developing and managing effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
We will offer you
We will offer a salary of between £29,000 and £34,000 depending on experience for a 36-hour week and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% max employer contribution. We would like a full-time employee but are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE). We offer 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) per year, excellent financial, health and social benefits and an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
We value the importance of having fun at work. We enjoy regular team lunches and an end-of-year party to celebrate our successes. Our Social Committee organises our out-of-work social calendar which includes excursions to local street food markets, visits to cultural venues and monthly after-work drinks.
Visit our website for further information and details of how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Pace, we transform the lives of babies, children and young people who have a neurodisability like cerebral palsy. Our mission is to help them reach their full potential – and our staff make it happen, every day.
Do you want to make a real difference in your next role, using your skills and experience as a Fundraising Manager? If your answer is yes you might just be the person we’re looking for!
You will play a vital role in fundraising for our primary and secondary school and students, enabling them to have a blend of therapies and education, giving them the opportunity to learn and achieve just like any other child.
This role is yours to shape as you bring together, manage and develop our corporate partners, community fundraisers and event participants to increase fundraising activity.
You will have proven event experience to develop and deliver 2 mass participation events each year. Leading with strong stewardship you will engage and grow your volunteer base to help staff your events, making them accessible and strongly community based.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills are essential, and as a highly motivated individual you will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your varied workload. You will also enjoy taking ownership of your work and have the ambitious drive to progress the public fundraising streams at Pace.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications
Location: Hybrid - a mix of on site (we have 2 sites in Aylesbury) and working from home
Hours: 38 hours per week - open to discussion about compressed week, flexible working. Core hours are 10am-3pm
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increases with length of service
Pension: company pension scheme with contribution of up to 4%
What you will be working on:
- You'll create, organise and deliver 2 mass participation events each year using your event experience and research to engage and encourage people to get involved and take part, raising the profile of Pace in the community
- You'll develop a programme to grow your volunteer base to help staff your events, communicating with them to keep them engaged and motivated
- You'll nurture the current corporate partners and look for opportunities to increase the fundraising activity of their staff and partners and supporters through your events and organising and helping create fundraising events for them
- You'll develop your community fundraisers and work with them to maintain relationships and increase their involvement
- You'll be creating a stewardship programme for all 3 areas to update them with news and opportunities to get involved
This job is for you if:
- You have experience of developing and implementing events from conception to finish
- You enjoy managing varied workloads and working to deadlines
- You have worked with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders
- You are attuned to people's needs and enjoy spotting opportunities to increase support
- You have proven experience of achieving fundraising goals or similar objectives - through direct experience or transferrable skills
Every child with a neurodisability like cerebral palsy has potential, their place in the world and a full life to live. At Pace we make it happen.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Reports To: Corporate Partnerships and Challenge Events Manager
Location: Remote (travel to Leicester Office & other locations where necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,160 (FTE salary)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working offered
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
Join HSUK during this exciting time of recently launching our ambitious five-year strategy. As a valued member of our dynamic, award-winning fundraising team, you'll play a vital role in our success.
This role will involve working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Challenge Events Manager to provide admin support to the fundraising directorate, manage and maintain a portfolio of corporate partnerships, maximising income, and support benefits through delivery of excellent partnership stewardship and a great supporter experience. This role will involve supporting the challenge event portfolio as well as working with a variety of areas across the fundraising division such as Philanthropy, Individual Giving and Corporate. to enable Home-Start to support more families around the UK.
At HSUK, we provide an incredibly supportive working environment that embraces remote work, flexible hours, and individually tailored schedules. This empowers you to plan your work life according to your personal preferences and commitments, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced professional experience.
If this sounds like your type of challenge, please get in touch!
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th September, 5pm.
Interviews: will be held virtually on the 30th September and 1st October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare.
Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.
No agencies please.
The post holder will be responsible for increasing income through the fundraising team’s strategic focus areas of trusts, legacies, and individual giving; they will also grow our corporate fundraising. Excellent donor care is conducted through efficient and timely processes, including meticulous use of our CRM database. They will bring a proactive and solution-focused approach to the work, with highly competent interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills. They will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision.
Applicants to forward CV, covering letter and application form to be found on Cathedral website.
Are you looking for a role where you can use your creativity to make a meaningful difference to young people in the UK? The DofE’s brand new Public Fundraising team are responsible for Individual Giving, Legacy Marketing and Mass Participation Fundraising, and the Public Fundraising Officer will be key to ensuring its success.
By creating compelling campaigns, offering exciting event opportunities, and delivering personalised stewardship, this role will help to inspire new people to support the DofE and build even stronger relationships with our existing supporters, ensuring more young people than ever before have access to the life-changing benefits of a DofE Award. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a creative environment, we would love to hear from you!
What will the position involve?
This pivotal new role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative person to make their mark on an emerging fundraising programme through:
- Creating compelling and inspiring communications to engage and retain supporters.
- Leading on the day-to-day administration of Public Fundraising Team tasks such as adding new donors to welcome journeys, adding event participant data to external race consoles, and ensuring our database is up to date with any communications or activity.
- Helping to create and refine supporter journeys, making every interaction with our charity meaningful for supporters.
- Leading on the production of our monthly donor e-newsletter, ensuring it motivates and excites our audiences.
Skills required/ What you are looking for?
We are looking for a candidate who will relish the opportunity to support our small but ambitious team in developing sustainable new income streams from the ground up. We’re looking for someone who:
- Can write clear and engaging copy that effectively inspires and motivates supporters.
- Is enthusiastic and has a strong desire to develop within fundraising and to gain experience in several different fundraising disciplines.
- Brings a fresh perspective and enjoys brainstorming new ways to grow our Public Fundraising programme.
- Has experience in running successful marketing or fundraising campaigns (desirable).
How to apply:
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: 9th of September 2024 at Midnight.
First round Interviews will be on: 18th of September 2024 via Teams.
Second round interviews will be on: 23rd of September 2024 in person at our London office.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references, checks covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate, based on a staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: UK home based (remote working)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Executive Officer, Programme staff
Contract: Permanent, full time (4 days per week considered)
Salary: £32k
The Fundraising Officer will make a key contribution to the generation of sustainable funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. The role will support initiatives to increase the organisation’s income by expanding our pool of donors, improving retention of current donors and maximizing fundraising opportunities.
Who we are
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.
The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems are harming the environment, economy and society. We achieve our goals through our 3 flagship programmes:
- Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities
- The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges
- First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development
The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million. It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment.
WasteAid currently implements programmes in The Gambia, India, South Africa and Uganda.
Can you bring your fundraising skills to help us to do more?
Purpose of Role
To support the Head of Fundraising and Head of Trusts to develop and deliver effective income generation and partner relationship management. Collaborating also with the wider WasteAid team to develop quality funding proposals and fundraising assets. To research, explore and initiate new fundraising approaches with potential new funders.
Income Generation
- Support the senior fundraising team to research and develop potential opportunities for maximising income generation
- Support the senior team to identify and secure new supporters/partners and ensure effective engagement with established supporters. This includes:
- Diverse Outreach
- Proposal Development
- Participation in pitch sessions / donor meetings
- Rolling stewardship and relationship management for a number of potential and current donors. Including coordinating staff fundraising /other donor activity and admin to support the partnership
Raising WasteAid’s Profile
- Promote the aims and objectives of WasteAid, increasing public awareness and support
- Ensure project donor partnership plans are in place and implemented in liaison with the project teams and WasteAid’s PR function
Marketing and Communication
- Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising materials to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding
- Work with WasteAid’s PR company to maintain effective communications and good relations with our donors. Ensuring that they are updated on the organisation’s work and achievements with a view to extending and increasing their support where possible
- Utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of WasteAid including social media, local media support and the promotion of third-party led fundraising
- Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner
Other
- Analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities on WasteAid’s CRM system
- Responsible for ensuring WasteAid’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation
- To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved
- To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities
- Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
This listing represents the full and ideal picture of the role. It is likely that not every strong candidate will be able to demonstrate all the listed attributes. If you feel that you can meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and give some thought as to how you might acquire any other necessary experience/skills after joining WasteAid.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising/income generation (or a related field) with good influencing (e.g. writing or pitching) skills
- Experience of developing new fundraising relationships or supporting existing relationships
- Experience of generating funds from supporters. Specifically corporate partners, small-medium sized businesses, trusts and foundations
- Experience managing corporate relationships, understand and delivering client requirements
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences
- Excellent diplomacy and relationship skills
- Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working
- Strong and effective networking skills
- Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems, knowledge of desktop publishing packages would be an asset
- Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches
- Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice
Personal Attributes
- A self-starter, enthusiastic, reliable and professional
- Effective communicator
- Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done
- Enjoys individual, team and collaborative working
- Demonstrates a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to travel to client’s locations
- Works with honesty and integrity and is aligned with WasteAid’s values
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Knowledge of issues linked to WasteAid’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change or international development sectors is highly desirable
Qualifications
Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,500 - £35,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, approximately twice a month and for 4 x All staff days per year.
Join Our Team!
As we seek to scale and take our owned mass participation events to the next level, we are excited to be inviting applications for a new Events Fundraising Officer to join our growing Community & Events fundraising team.
Do you have experience and a passion for developing unique and engaging events, designed to provide a platform for people to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that is close to their hearts? Do you enjoy finding new and unique ways to attract participants, reaching those hard-to-reach people through creativity and innovation? Are you committed to providing the best possible supporter experience for people taking part in the events you have lovingly curated and created?
Then we want to hear from you!
You would be joining a passionate, bold, talented team, harnessing your skills of designing and delivering exceptional, engaging events (whether virtually or in-person).
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced events fundraiser, with a flair for project management and the end-to-end development and delivery of events.
You’ll be a confident communicator with strong marketing experience and focused on exceptional supporter experience whilst being accomplished at building great relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Combined with excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities whilst keeping to deadlines, you’ll bring your knowledge, creativity and new ideas to help continue to shape the future of our Mass Participation challenge events team.
You will be adept at using data and insight to identify potential areas of growth and be a proactive self-starter, responsible for the complete event cycle of the events you manage and be comfortable analysing performance and making recommendations for change where necessary.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply:
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th September
To apply for this position, please attach your up-to-date CV and supporting statement giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Community Fundraising
Location: Northern Ireland (we are flexible on location providing the candidate is based in Northern Ireland)
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events
Salary: Up to £30,058 per annum
Contract: Permeant
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:
- To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
- To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
- To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
- To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.
About the Community Fundraising team:
- We sit within the Community Events team
- Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
- We currently have a team of over 30
What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:
- Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
- Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
- Experience as a team leader or supervisor
- Direct experience of working with volunteers
- Experience in Community Fundraising
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th September 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
About Us:
The Welcoming Association (TWA) Edinburgh is the only organisation in Edinburgh that specifically supports New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrant people). The organisation has helped New Scots since 2000 by ensuring they feel at home in their new communities.
The Welcoming builds community by connecting locals and New Scots through social and cultural exchange and collaborating with others to share knowledge and influence positive change. We run a high-quality and responsive ESOL programme, employability, befriending, and energy advice, and offer many cultural activities, and have a unique track record of working with New Scots.
Role Overview:
We seek a passionate and motivated Community and Trust Fundraising Coordinator to join our team. This role is vital in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and the local community to support our ongoing projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to identify funding opportunities, build relationships with key stakeholders, and craft compelling funding proposals.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or working with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable adults.
Application notes
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact The Welcoming Association’s CEO, Tesfu Gessesse, to discuss the role informally.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Thursday 19th September 2024.
An application form is available for download below.
Please email applications for the attention of Sophie Revesz, Admin and HR Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is seeking a Trust and Grants Fundraising Officer for 3 months on a full time, remote basis, supporting a national disability charity.
This role is an immediate start, so you will need to be available within a few weeks max, and based in the UK.
To be considered, you will need to have a background in securing funding from statutory, trusts and/or major grant making bodies. Experience in securing funds from the national lottery of similar will also be advantageous.
We are scoping this role at the £35-40k mark but there may be some flex for the right person, so if you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please apply for more details.
Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Fundraising Officer!
Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?
About the role
As our new Digital Fundraising Officer, the work you do will have real impact, impact that helps people in genuine need, impact that changes how policy is developed, impact that changes how people think and impact that builds movements.
In this role you'll be encouraged to push boundaries and have the space to be creative. You'll develop and execute strategies that are forward thinking, that provoke conversation, that drive engagement and donations. You'll shift digital fundraising at Freedom from Torture forward.
You'll be part of a small talented team of 6 who are kick-starting a digital engagement transformation journey, shaping the way Freedom from Torture harnesses and utilises digital. As our new Digital Fundraising Officer, you'll play a key part in this journey, ensuring the organisation looks forward, and not rest on its laurels.
Apply now and help us make a real impact.
About you
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In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £31,843 - £36,937 per annum.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard/enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.
Prospectus is excited to be supporting Commonwealth War Graves Foundation in their search for an Interim Trusts and Corporate Fundraising Officer.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours and cares for the service members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of CWGC. The CWGF supports the work of the CWGC through seeking funding for diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.
As CWGF’s Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer, you'll generate income by creating exceptional written applications and reports. To do this, you'll dive into research, keeping tabs on all fundraising opportunities. Working with different teams, you'll craft strong grant proposals.
You'll bring in new corporate supporters by building relationships, sponsorships, and extra support. In this dynamic team, you'll plan costing, and execute various activities in a charity experiencing an invigorating period of expansion. The successful candidate will understand grant and corporate fundraising, and have experience in building strong and meaningful relationships and steadily securing income.
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract role, with capacity for it to be extended into a full time role. The salary will be £33,438 and the role is fully remote, though office presence is optional if you prefer.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Flora at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London / Chesterfield / Glasgow / Belfast / Cardiff
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: If not based in our London office, you will be expected to travel to London once a month. There will also be occasional travel to events including weekends or evenings.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
We are looking for a talented bid writer to join our Strategic Partnerships Team as a Trusts, Foundations and Lottery Fundraising Officer. You will ideally have worked in fundraising and understand how to articulate and package our services so they align with the interests and priorities of trusts, foundations and National Lottery audiences, to secure vital funds to underwrite our charitable objectives.
About the role
You will manage a portfolio of medium and large trusts, foundations and National Lottery programmes to secure donations and grants between £10k and £100k. This will involve collaborative working across internal teams to maximise funding opportunities and to deliver effective reporting to donors. You will represent the interests and needs of our funders to colleagues to ensure we meet our commitment to the delivery of grant requirements, project outcomes and specific funder recognition.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience of articulating and packaging up priority projects in an appropriate and attractive way for the interests of funders, writing the very best applications.
- Experience of researching and identifying significant new funders and National Lottery programmes.
- Experience of securing and managing gifts in excess of £10k.
- Proactive and well organised, with an ability to balance working on multiple projects, applications and reports concurrently.
- Ability to read and interpret financial accounts and budgets.
- Having an understanding of all areas of trusts, foundations and National Lottery fundraising, and the key drivers of why funders would support Versus Arthritis.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Interview
Interview dates are yet to be confirmed.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Fundraising and Marketing Officer with excellent communication skills to support our work at Young Carers Development Trust. This role will support the Charity Manager and CEO in delivering the business plan for the next 3 years, in particular fundraising growth and raising the profile of the charity.
The Fundraising and Marketing Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with Trusts and Foundations, local communities, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through grants, events, regular donations and online short-term fundraising campaigns .
The Fundraising and Marketing Officer will support the fundraising activities through targeted marketing such as online awareness campaigns, regular newsletters and development of relations with press and media.
This role is ⅔ fundraising and ⅓ marketing:
Main Responsibilities
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To secure significant income from a variety of sources including Trusts and events, individuals and businesses
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To raise the profile of the charity and grow our supporter base including through the website, social media, press and media
Inspiring and empowering Young Carers to fulfil their potential
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Fundraising Officer
Reference: JUN20247943
Location: Home based
Salary: £29,200.00 - £31,347.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a Permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.
This is a key fundraising role in Wales looking to secure income from external funding sources including grants, trusts and corporates against annual targets to achieve the RSPB Cymru's goals, playing a key role in building financial support for nature.
What's the role about?
The role of Senior Fundraising Officer will work within the Fundraising team in RSPB Cymru to identify, develop and deliver fundraising projects, matching these to agreed priority areas on the delivery plan to maximise income. It will lead on the development of funding plans for priority work and contribute to the implementation of agreed fundraising opportunities, leading on large funding bids across one or more income stream.
Central to the role is scoping, developing and managing funding relationships and multi stakeholder bids to optimise opportunities and ensure successful funding arrangements. It will ensure the requirements of funders are met including any reporting and compliance conditions. It will update and utilise contact databases to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation. It will ensure funders and donors have an excellent supporter experience and increase their understanding and awareness of RSPB vision and work.
The successful candidate will work across teams, share best practice, represent the RSPB in line with our organisational values and strive to achieve the best outcomes for the RSPB at all times.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working in a successful fundraising role for at least 12 months
- Thorough working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines
- Understanding of fundraising and donor/supporter motivations and how to build cases for support
- Able to articulate understanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information
- Understanding of how to use a fundraising database such as Salesforce.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Welsh speaker
- Knowledge of Welsh fundraising environment
- Knowledge of the environment and nature
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 16th September 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.