Legacy Jobs
We are recruiting a Legacy Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ legacy income by creating and implementing a multi-year legacy strategy, planning and delivering activities in this area and managing residuary, specific and pecuniary cases.
What you will do:
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Develop and implement a legacy strategy and operational plan for long term growth.
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Research and develop new legacy activities and create a marketing plan. Project manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of activities central to the legacy marketing program, including: direct mail, email marketing, digital, social media, events, and the promotion of tribute funds and free will services.
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Work closely with the Fundraising Manager and communications team to develop a compelling legacy proposition and produce a suite of legacy and in memory marketing materials that can be used to engage and inspire supporters to take the next step in their legacy giving, including sharing inspiring, compelling case studies to support legacy marketing and in memory activity, including gathering stories from legacy and in memory supporters.
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Work across income generation and with other departments to identify and target legacy prospects within the existing supporter base and other potential legacy audiences across all of PAPYRUS’ networks.
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Identify opportunities to cross promote legacy and in memory giving to supporters as well as any activity from across the charity that could provide appropriate cultivation and stewardship opportunities for existing and prospective Legacy and In Memory supporters.
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Provide teams with relevant, engaging and impactful content, messaging or resources for inclusion in cross-team supporter communications.
To be successful in this role you will have:
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English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
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Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity
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Proven track record of effective relationship management with donors/ fundraisers
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Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately
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Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
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Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 19th July 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an influential and dynamic Legacy Manager to come onboard and lead a small but high performing team generating significant fundraising revenue (circa £4 million per year) from legacies and in-mem giving. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of legacy case management and be able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also oversee the planning and delivery of an effective marketing and communications schedule that supports the acquisition of new pledgers to support the long-term development of our legacy pipeline.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and wants to work as part of a close team, sharing ideas. We provide excellent training and benefits.
We are a charity providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. We put residents’ needs first and provide award-winning care and support.
Purpose
1.To raise annual income targets through the management, development and administration of legacies and In Mem giving with a focus on delivering effective strategies that maximise all potential income
2.To lead a highly effective legacy management service working with stakeholders, both internal and external, at a variety of levels
3.To oversee the planning and delivery of an effective marketing and communications schedule that supports the acquisition of new pledgers to support the long-term development of our legacy pipeline
4.To provide excellent levels of supporter care to legacy pledgers and in memory donors, demonstrating the importance and impact of their gifts.
More information in candidate pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced administrator with a knowledge of wills and legacy gifts, who is passionate about animal welfare?
We’re looking for a Legacy Administrator to join our Legal team, to ensure that Dogs Trust is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this important income.
About this job:
As Legacy Administrator, you’ll:
- be the first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals and the public,
- manage your own caseload of legacies, maintaining relationships with legal professionals, members of the public, and other beneficiaries to ensure income is processed swiftly,
- support with the administration of legacy data, from handling post to ensuring information is recorded accurately in the database.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You’ll also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, ideally you'll have experience of having sensitive conversations as you’ll be in regular contact with bereaved family members. Attention to detail is also an essential part of this role, as well as a knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law. A commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is essential.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £32,074 - £34,240 per annum
Are you an experienced legacy administrator, who wants to be part of our lifesaving team?
We’re looking for a Legacy Administrator to join our Individual Giving team, to ensure that Thames Valley Air Ambulance is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this pivotal income stream.
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect and care.
The role
As Legacy Administrator you will:
- Be first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals
- Be responsible for the day to day management and coordination of legacy case file administration and stewardship for Thames Valley Air Ambulance to meet the legacy income budget
- In conjunction with the Individual Giving (and legacy?) Development Manager, develop, deliver and evaluate a legacy programme, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims
- Act as a source of expertise in legacy fundraising for the charity
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You will also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, or face to face at events. Ideally you will have experience of having sensitive conversations as you will be in regular contact with bereaved families. A knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law would be desirable.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday
- Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
- Holiday Trading
- A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
- Free Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
Closing Date: 1 August 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
You may have experience in the following roles: Legacy Officer, Legacy Coordinator, Legacy Manager, Fundraising Administrator, Probate Administrator, Trusts and Estates Administrator, Charitable Giving Coordinator, Donations Administrator, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Manager, Legal Administrator, Wills and Probate Assistant, Estate Planner, Charity Administrator, Bereavement Support Officer, etc.
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About Rotherham Hospice
At Rotherham Hospice, we provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and surrounding villages.
We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to now provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide care in the community.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help patients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the Hospice.
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.
Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.
Your Responsibilities
Rotherham Hospice is seeking a passionate and results-driven Legacy Fundraising Officer to join our Income Generation Team.
This is an exciting new role created to focus on legacy fundraising initiatives, with a primary objective of increasing the number of legacy pledges and gifts to support the long-term sustainability of the hospice's vital services.
Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the Legacy Fundraising Officer will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to engage with supporters, raise awareness of legacy giving opportunities, and secure legacy pledges and gifts.
About you:
Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising environment.
- Previous experience in legacy fundraising within the nonprofit sector.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of legacy giving principles and techniques, including estate planning and will writing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors through written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in database management and experience working with fundraising CRM systems.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
What we can offer you
Holidays- A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
A supportive & comfortable working environment- Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.
Hassle-free parking at no cost- No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.
Great meals & drinks- Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
Reassurance- Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 2x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.
Training & development- Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary - Circa £30k per annum - pro rata if part time
Full-Time / Part-time - 30 hours per week minimum (flexible)
Location - Esher, Surrey
Application Deadline - Friday, July 5, 2024
About our Fundraising team:
See the difference you can make. Every day.
We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your ideas make to the care, we give every day. Yet, big and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new campaigns, initiatives, and techniques.
As a team we will support you to grow and learn in your role with training, development opportunities and fantastic wellness benefits.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Officer to join our Legacies team. This is the ideal role for someone looking to gain more experience in legacy fundraising, and for someone who wants to make a difference to our communities when time matters most.
You will help deliver the legacy fundraising programme with the aim of securing and retaining legacy pledges, and ultimately growing income from this vital source of support.
A large part of the role will also be focused on the stewardship of existing pledgers, considerers and enquirers. You will be comfortable engaging with the public, handling enquiries, and keeping our supporters engaged with and updated on our work.
You will also work closely with the Legacy Lead to develop marketing campaigns, legacy materials, and to support other promotional activities and the wider Legacy team
About you:
Empathy and listening skills come naturally to you. You will be pro-active and have good attention to detail, excellent communication skills, as well as some working knowledge of databases.
You may have previous experience working in a fundraising environment, in relationship management/direct marketing or in a customer service related role.
If you are a friendly team-orientated person who shares our values, and you’re looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
- 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
- access to Blue Light Card discount card
- access to our Group Pension Scheme
- educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
- free on-site parking
- tranquil Hospice grounds
- Employee Assistance Programme
- wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
Discover the difference you can be.
About us
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services and our fundraising team are crucial to achieving this.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
Interview Date: w/c 15th July
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Claire House, our ambition is to be one of the best places to work in the North West. We have an incredible cause to support, we’ve been offering flexible working for many years and have an awesome team of colleagues who make coming to work fun. We work hard to create a happy workplace where people thrive and feel like they’re making a genuine difference to seriously and terminally ill children in our community. Consequently, staff turnover is low, enjoyment levels are high and there’s always plenty of cake.
About the role
This role will be instrumental in ensuring Claire House remains a legacy confident organisation. The postholder will lead on the planning of our Legacy (gifts in Wills) and In Memory strategy, ensuring supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the programme while initiating impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.
You’ll be a creative thinker and determined self-starter with the entrepreneurial spirit and experience to deliver a successful programme of legacy giving that will sustain our charity for future generations. We work hard to provide a learning culture and you should not be afraid to try new things, fail quickly and learn from mistakes. The postholder will have the ability to distil Claire House’s work down to compelling propositions to demonstrate the impact of supporters’ gifts and ensure a stable pipeline for future income.
The nuts and bolts of the job:
· To develop and ensure effective implementation of a legacy and in memory fundraising strategy.
· To build relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, creating legacy leads and converting to legators.
· A member of Fundraising Team Leaders, work collaboratively with colleagues to optimise legacy giving opportunities, utilising the full range of marketing platforms and events.
· To develop key messages and tools to enable all staff to integrate legacies into their everyday conversations with our supporters.
What you’ll need to bring to the role
· Proven experience and a successful track record at a senior level in legacy fundraising, including the creation, development and implementation of strategic fundraising plans.
· Excellent people management skills.
· Excellent relationship management, marketing and programme delivery skills.
· Ability to produce accurate budgets and regular forecasts and to communicate complex financial information.
· Experience of developing and promoting in memory and/or legacy fundraising products.
· Strong understanding of relationship fundraising, legacy and in memory giving, including the latest trends and opportunities
· Ability to create compelling legacy and in memory messaging and asks.
Closing date: Friday 12th July, midnight.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24th July.
Please read the job description and person specification available via the Claire House website for more details.
All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form available via the Claire House website. Please email completed applications to the email address on the Claire House website.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
At Claire House, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual. We are committed to organisational practices, which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Connecting these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.
Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and we would appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form here.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be helping with the recruitment of a Legacies and In Memory Officer for Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR).
JGDR believe all dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. They provide a safe place for dogs without a home and strive hard to find new loving places for them to live. Whilst they have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, they also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire.
Working with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, the post holder will deliver a strategy to grow income, providing excellent stewardship to legacy enquirers and pledgers. Relationship building with local solicitors, funeral directors and other key stakeholders will be key along with proactive legacy marketing campaigns, and the promotion of the Centers in memory gardens.
A confident and creative professional with experience in individual giving fundraising – ideally in memory giving or legacies - the successful applicant will be adept at building relationships and comfortable offering compassionate guidance to potential donors. Evidence of being a credible, clear communicator will be key and copywriting and creative design skills a huge bonus. This is a great role with plenty of opportunities for the post holder to make it their own and shine.
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 Rhiannon Mehta 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.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Legacy Officer. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
There are currently six members of the Legacy Team who are responsible for calling in all legacies bequeathed to charity, including those left to our branches and adoption centres throughout the UK. Working with lay and professional Executors, our role is to ensure that we maximise the value of legacies generously bequeathed to the charity by our benefactors.
Responsibilities of our Legacy Officer:
As our Legacy Officer, you’ll be responsible for the management and conducting of residuary, pecuniary, trust and life interest bequests; ensuring the charity’s tax exemptions are utilised correctly; advising Executors of Cats Protection’s requirements with regard to the selling of estate property, appropriation and compliance with the Charities Act 2011 disposal of land legislation and liaising and corresponding with Executors, solicitors and charity co-beneficiaries where appropriate to resolve disputes which could lead to the issuing of legal proceedings
What we’re looking for in our Legacy Officer:
- experience of working within the probate law or charity legacy administration sector
- TEP, ILEX, Law degree or ILM CiCLA.
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- keen attention to detail, organised and methodical
- ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- ability to manage your own workload
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working options
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 4th July 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 15th July onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to people's lives? Are you looking to develop your legacy experience with a sector-leading team? If the answer is yes, then we have a great opportunity for you to join the Legacy Management team at the NSPCC.
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. It drives our Legacy Management team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Legacy Management Officer and help us fund change that means everything.
Around 90% of our funding comes from our supporters, helping us reach children across the UK. Over £20m of the donations received each year come in the form of gifts in wills (legacies).
About the role
The Legacy Management team handle these gifts. We've recently grown the team and are looking for a Legacy Management Officer to join us.
You'll be supported by experienced & knowledgeable colleagues as well as mentored by our Senior Legacy Management Officer and contribute to a collaborative and highly effective team.
Key parts of this role are to
- manage a caseload of residuary, life interest, discretionary and high value legacies
- communicate clearly and sensitively, mainly to solicitors, co-beneficiary charities, executors, friends & family
- maximise the value of the income whilst protecting our reputation
This is a real opportunity to make a difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment, being part of a friendly and supportive team, and offering stimulating and challenging work, with plenty of development opportunities. We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.
About you
You will
- have significant experience in Legacies and Estate Administration
- have a sound knowledge of Probate and Trust Law
- be self-motivated, highly organised and have strong attention to detail
- hold a recognised legal/legacy profession qualification (Solicitor, ILEX, ILM CiCLA, STEP) or equivalent
- have excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills in order to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders
Join us at this exciting time and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an East London Hospital Charity to recruit a Legacy Fundraising Manager.
This newly created position will become part of the Public Fundraising team and will develop and implement a legacy fundraising programme that will allow the charity to realise the great untapped potential of gifts in wills for the Charity. The Legacy Fundraising Manager will be tasked with increasing the number of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters and contribute to the charity’s sustainable long-term income growth
Gifts in wills are an important income stream for the charity, last year raising over £2M towards our fundraised income, despite limited promotion in this area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legacy fundraiser to really make their mark and develop a programme of activity that will feed our future legacy pipeline.
Your key responsibilities will include;
- Developing and driving forward an engaging and inspiring programme of activity that will increase numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters.
- Project managing legacy fundraising activities, including creative development, briefing and managing external suppliers, briefing data selections and assessing results.
- Managing a legacy pipeline - engaging prospects, generating enquiries, moving supporters from enquirers to pledgers, stewarding pledgers and legator family members.
- Applying a strategic approach to legacy fundraising, producing annual fundraising plans, and contributing to longer term strategic growth of legacy income for the charity.
- As the programme grows there will likely be opportunities to develop and deliver legacy cultivation and stewardship events, alongside a digital and offline communication plan - making the most of existing events in the calendar as well as working with colleagues in the major giving team to explore other opportunities to engage those on the legacy pipeline in person.
This position would ideally suit a candidate with;
- A strong track record of legacy fundraising, with a broad knowledge of the gifts in wills marketplace and an ability to champion legacies
- Excellent experience and knowledge of relationship fundraising, marketing, cultivation and stewardship techniques needed for legacy fundraising
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, and competent using data and insight to plan supporter focused activity
- Passion for improving healthcare and patient experience for the people of East London, and in supporting the amazing NHS staff who work for this Health Trust
- Willing to contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and to represent fundraising both internally and externally with passion and professionalism
This is hybrid role requiring 2 day per week working from their office. This is a full time position, but requests for more flexible working may be considered.
The closing date for applications is 17th July with first interview scheduled for 22nd July.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity raises funds for all ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). We’ve been in partnership with UHBW for 50 years and we’re as passionate about our work now as we were when we began life in 1974. We’re here to bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most; The millions of patients and their loved ones who pass through our hospital doors each year and 13,500 NHS staff who care for them.
That’s a lot of people so we need you to take the reins of our Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory programmes from September as Sam departs for maternity leave.
This is a varied role where one day you will be creating content and using inspiring patient stories for a full-hearted appeal. Another day you’ll be refining supporter journey comms to our 10,000+ charity lottery players. Another week and you’ll be developing and launching ideas for maximising long-term growth in Legacy and In Memory giving and how this looks across all our brand and supporter touchpoints.
“If you find your heart singing when you hear about the amazing feats people undergo to improve the lives of others or feel inspired playing your part in improving the health and happiness of every patient cared for in our hospitals, then we think you’d better apply!”. Sam, current post holder.
We are a Disability Confident employer.
Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater.
Benefits:
- 27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a wellbeing day. Plus an additional two days leave after five years of service.
- Commitment to hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%)
- Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor
- Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary
- Commitment to training and development with budget set aside
- Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs
- Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.
Closing date: 8th July
Interview date: 15th & 16th July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.
We are recruiting for a new manager to lead our Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team within this department, to grow and deliver Battersea’s strategy, products and associated marketing plans. They will do this by managing the Legacy and In-Memory marketing programme to sustain and develop legacy prospects, managing the budget and operational plans for the programme, and continuing to develop the diversity of the programme through testing scalable and sustainable recruitment channels, product offerings and retention methods.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 18th July 2024
Interview date(s): 24th July 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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JOB TITLE: Legacy Manager
SALARY: £43,078k
HOURS: 28 or 36 hours per week
LOCATION: Hybrid (split to be agreed) – onsite working at our Sydenham Site, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ
Please note that this position includes occasional evening and weekend working.
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders, and became the first hospice of the modern hospice movement. We provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The fundraising team generates more than £10m every year, around half of which comes through gifts left to the charity as legacies. We organise a programme of appeals, campaigns and events, administer our own lottery, make applications to charitable foundations, engage with local business and support individuals who give in-memory of a loved one. This is delivered by a strong employed fundraising team, supported by a number of wonderful volunteers.
Your new role
Are you keen on creating a lasting legacy? Are you adept at storytelling to inspire action? Do you enjoy engaging with supporters and building relationships?
If so, we have the perfect role for you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident “people person” with excellent organisational skills who is committed to providing first class supporter care. Essentially, you will have experience in legacy fundraising and/or the administration of legacies – and be willing to become an expert in both.
A passion for hospice care and a proven track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships is also key to this role.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- This role is required to lead, plan, develop and deliver the legacy fundraising strategy in line with agreed targets within the fundraising team.
- To build, manage and nurture relationships with supporters and potential legators.
- To create a sustainable legacy pipeline for St Christopher’s and to ensure that legacy increases and continues to be the lifeblood of our voluntary income.
- Managing the Legacy Administration Officer and overseeing all legacy administration activity to optimise legacy income and ensure all gifts in wills left to the hospice are managed in accordance with relevant legislation and internal practises and maximise legacy income for the hospice.
About you
You will be a fantastic communicator who loves meeting people and is looking for a career where you can really make a difference. You will be confident, articulate and influential and with excellent customer service skills. Experience of legacy fundraising or administration is essential, as is a willingness to get involved, being a good team player and a passion for the work of St Christopher’s.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you.
What you will get in return is a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community. In addition you will benefit from access to excellent training and development opportunities, a number of health and wellbeing schemes, a competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan. You will also have access to free off street parking nearby and onsite staff canteen.
What you need to do now if you have experience in legacy fundraising or administration and you have initiative, enthusiasm and passion for the work of a hospice, please do apply for this great role.
How to apply:
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification Criteria
- Please address the criteria in the person specification form. This information will be used to select candidates for interview
- Click the ‘Apply Online’ button
Closing date: Sunday 21 July
Interview date: Thursday 25 July
Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) believe all dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. They provide a safe place for dogs without a home and strive hard to find new loving places for them to live. Whilst they have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, they also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Prospectus is excited to be helping in their recruitment of an Individual Giving and Legacies Manager.
At the start of an exciting new chapter which views fundraising as pivotal in securing the future of JGDR the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager will oversee all individual giving activities, setting future strategy and direction for generating income from individual supporters. This role will manage the Individual Giving and Legacies Team and will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing.
To be successful as the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you will have direct experience in ideally more than one of the following is essential: charity lotteries, regular giving, fundraising appeals, legacy marketing, in memory giving or supporter journeys. This is a great opportunity to make this role your own and set the direction for generating income from individual supporters.
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 Rhiannon Mehta 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.