Major Donor Fundraiser Jobs

Job Description 

Job Title:   Fundraising Manager 

Reports to:Chief Executive 

Location:     Hybrid & Borough High Street, London SE1 (2 days a week in the office) 

Contract:     Permanent 

Hours:         35 hrs per week – Monday to Friday 

Background and purpose 

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.  For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder: 

• Lives the best life that they can

• Never feels alone or isolated

• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by: 

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders

• Providing support at all life stages

• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment 

More than 36,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all. 

The role  

THS is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement our income strategy. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the team, developing and delivering the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support THS’ mission.

The role will report to the Chief Executive and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community. 

The THS team is a small but agile team, working alongside its volunteers, so we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and drive and a want to make a big difference. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity, make a real impact in the critical fundraising area and make a tangible difference to the ambitions of THS. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Fundraising Management and Development 

• Work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on THS strengths and maximises income for the charity. 

• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events. 

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently. 

• Work with colleagues across THS to proactively identify fundraising opportunities in line with our ethical fundraising policy and procedures, prioritising relationships where our values are aligned and we can achieve the biggest positive net gain. 

• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity. 

• Work with the team to ensure that all opportunities to promote THS and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised. 

• Manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams 

• Work with the communications team, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams. 

Other 

• Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation and regulation and work within the organisation’s policies and procedures. 

• Demonstrate our THS values every day whilst trusting others and taking responsibility for your actions at all times. 

• Support and promote THS’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of THS in all external communications. 

• Fully participate in the appraisal system and personal development planning process. 

• Work within the policy framework of THS including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding. 

• Adhere to finance procedures and ensure that records of expenditure are maintained accordingly. 

• This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role. 

What We Are Looking For – Behaviours, Knowledge and Experience: 

Experience 

• 3+ years experience of demonstrable experience of managing a fundraising programme and achieving ambitious income targets 

• Proven experience working in a charity with responsibility for inspiring and motivating fundraisers 

• Experience developing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio with significant expertise in at least one of charitable trusts and grants, corporate partnerships and major donors 

• Experience of managing fundraising budgets and ability to make informed forecasts 

• about income and return on investment 

• Experience of effective time management, working to tight deadlines and prioritising conflicting priorities successfully 

• Experience in managing successful cross-functional relationships, internally and externally 

• Demonstrable experience of working successfully as part of a cross-disciplinary team, whilst also being able to work on own initiative and fully remote 

• Understanding of donor management and stewardship techniques and techniques to convert prospects into donors 

Knowledge & Understanding 

• Understanding of donor management and stewardship techniques and techniques to convert prospects into donors 

• Knowledge of the relevant regulations which relate to fundraising 

Qualification & Skills 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to organise and present information clearly and adapt communication to a variety of audiences 

• Excellent organisational abilities with good attention to detail, including the ability to 

• manage a high-volume workload and conflicting priorities 

• Confident use of IT – including Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM Databases and Donation Platform Management 

• Innovative and proactive mindset with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent standard or relevant professional experience, which demonstrates experience in the field of fundraising and/or equivalent academic skills of literacy, numeracy and analytical ability 

Other Requirements 

• Excellent team player also able to work individually and remotely, with the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative and trusting relationships 

• Strong work ethic and commitment with the ability to work remotely, flexibly and 

• independently within a small organisation 

• Belief & commitment to THS Vision, Mission and Values 

• Resilience, vision, and reliability 

• A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice 

• Willingness to work flexibly, travel within the UK and to undertake some evening/weekend work 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 

THS is an equal opportunity employer 

Interviews will be held week commencing 13 January 2025 

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Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs.

The post holder will be responsible for designing, developing and the leading on the delivery of ambitious fundraising initiatives and campaigns.  They will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters.  They will grow our income and our pool of donors.

The postholder will have a central role in working to secure grants from statutory agencies and trusts and foundations.

There is significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop the charity’s work arounds individual giving, challenge/community events, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising activities and events and corporate partnerships.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for all processes related to fundraising activities including managing budgets to ensure best use of available resources to maximise income.

The post holder will create an effective and engaging internal and external communication plan that ensures inclusivity and accessibility across all areas of the charity.

This role involves evening and weekend working to support fundraising events and activities.  Time off in lieu will be given for these events and activities.

Workers should be “free from abuse in their own lives.”

Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

Green Templeton College is a graduate community at the heart of the University of Oxford.  It brings together students, academics and practitioners with a particular focus on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.

The college is now entering an exciting period, with ambitious plans to raise significant philanthropic funds over the next decade in order to transform our built estate and enhance the student experience.

Working to the Development Director, the Head of Development will be at the very centre of Green Templeton’s ambitions, developing a strategic fundraising strategy and leading on delivery.

If you have demonstrable experience of fundraising including proven success and involvement in securing major gifts, then we want to hear from you.

In return we offer a unique working environment in the heart of the University of Oxford , a range of benefits including 6 weeks paid holiday and the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern. 

Are you a strong all-rounder in fundraising who is looking to shape the fundraising programme at a small charity, working closely with the CEO?

Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage with the organisation more often and more deeply? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial spondyloarthritis.  We have just created a fundraising strategy for the next five years. We will be embracing the analytic potential of AI and using it to create well-targeted digital-first campaigns. We’re aiming to grow income from individual giving, corporate giving, community fundraising and challenge events, trading and build further our community of legacy pledgers.

You will develop existing and new propositions, products and audiences, and deliver creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value. A natural relationship builder, you will work across all areas of fundraising. 

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10 am on 2nd January 2025. Interviews will be held on 13th January at our office in Hammersmith. For further information, and to submit your application, contact Dr Dale Webb.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £42,000 p.a. 

• Employer pension contribution of 10%

• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year

• Time off in Lieu scheme

• Death in Service benefit to loved ones

We are excited to be working with Wellbeing of Women to recruit for a newly created role. As Philanthropy Executive you will be responsible for growing income from events, mid level donors, major donors and trusts and foundations.

The charity are in the first year of implementing a new fundraising strategy and you will be instrumental in developing the mid value programme, this is a real opportunity for an ambitious and driven fundraiser to really shape and develop this area for the charity.

This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office

The Charity
Wellbeing of Women are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme.

The Role
Work with the Community and Digital Fundraising Manager to identify mid level and major donors from appeals, challenge events and other ways of giving
Work with the Community and Digital Fundraising Manager to maximise giving by mid level donors to appeals.
Prospect research across mid level, major donors and Trusts and Foundations.
Support Fundraising events through prospect research, on the day relationship building and assisting with follow up post event.

The Candidate
Previous experience in a philanthropy or fundraising role.
Experience of supporting with major donor fundraising events.
Experience of working with a CRM database.
Excellent relationship building skills

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are looking for a talented fundraiser, ideally with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.

Primarily based at the Ashmolean Museum, the Development Executive will play a critical role in helping advance the mission and priority projects of the Museum, working closely with the Museum’s Head of Development, Director, curatorial and public engagement teams.

The Ashmolean’s collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research.  They are open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage with our academics and curators.

About the role:

Your role will include fundraising to support the Ashmolean across a variety of areas, including exhibitions, public programmes, capital, endowment and acquisition projects as agreed with the Director, and will involve working with individuals, trusts and corporations.  You will be responsible for a portfolio of donors, including prospecting and stewardship.  As part of the wider GLAM fundraising team, you will also be responsible for delivery of stewardship events and get involved with wider appeal activities.  You will work with curators and Directors in the various institutions and have the opportunity to frame appealing projects to present to prospects.

This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford and the Museum.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

· Flexible hybrid working

· An excellent contributory pension scheme

· 38 days annual leave

· Membership to CASE

· A comprehensive range of childcare services

· Family leave schemes

· Cycle loan scheme

· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

We are looking for an early career fundraising professional to build on the recent fundraising successes of Everyone’s Invited. This role is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to leave their mark on Everyone’s Invited and the sector. As part of our small team, you will be given the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and own a number of key processes and fundraising streams. You will be able to gain further experience in all elements of fundraising and financial management, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. 

NOTE: the application deadline has been extended until the 8th of January.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for the full details of the role. 

Who we are looking for: 

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in a fundraising role in the non-profit sector

• Comfortable with sensitive content to do with rape culture

• Strong track record of managing funding relationships and achieving financial targets, alone or as part of a team 

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in persuasive writing and interpersonal relations

• Strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring

• Organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail

• Ability to shift priorities quickly and problem-solve effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working in a small charity and spearheading/contributing to a range of processes across funding streams

• Experience managing large grants valued over £200,000+ 

• Knowledge of restricted grant management and reporting

• Proven experience of securing repeat support from extant standing donors

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation within a non-profit programmes context/experience of social science research in a university setting

• Experience with CRM software 

Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification

Timeline: 

Deadline for applications: 8th of January, 23:59pm GMT

First interviews (online): w/c 13th of January 2024

Second interviews (in-person): w/c 20th of January 2024

The Wallich is one of the most important organisations working to combat homelessness in Wales. The Wallich has grown in size over the last decade, making us the largest Welsh-focused charity working in the sector. But with 132 services, 500 staff and supporting 8,000 people a year, we have so much more to do.

After a detailed review of our fundraising, we are looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to build on our solid foundations. We want someone with imagination and proven expertise to create a bold income generation programme that will help us to continue innovating and enable us to deliver our mission to end homelessness in Wales.

You will have to guide our team of talented fundraisers, introduce and grow initiatives to meet your fundraising targets and you will galvanise a willing organisation to engage with our wonderful donors. We need to build our income from individuals and from our events, as well as grow our incredible partnerships with businesses and our Wallich community.

If you share our ambition and our values, we have the resources and support you need to succeed. You will be joining a determined and courageous organisation which makes a huge difference, every day, to the lives of people across Wales.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility

Location: Hybrid-working with requirement for periodic travel to The Wallich, Cardiff Hub, 18 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ

Purpose of Role:

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take strategic ownership of income generation across all fundraising income streams. You will lead the development, implementation and delivery of innovative fundraising strategies to drive growth in individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships, and support fundraising from trusts and statutory grants whensoever required.

Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Contract:                 Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £49,275 per anuum

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we are about to embark on a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.  

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign to raise £150m. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing six and seven-figure gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals.

The Senior Philanthropy Manger will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy of high-value partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will also manage 2 roles – Patrons Manager and a Philanthropy Manager (HNWI and Legacies), with oversight of both the Patrons Programme and Legacy programme.

The Philanthropy team is growing and there will be substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of prospects, in the UK and abroad, capable of making six and seven-figure gifts.

· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets.

· Working closely with the whole Philanthropy team to coordinate on the overall strategy and targets for maximising philanthropic giving to the NHM.

· Manage a team of 3, which includes line management of a Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager (HNWI/Legacies), whilst motivating them to meet key objectives and targets within the overall Philanthropy team.

· Work alongside the Philanthropy team, Special Events team and Corporate team in the preparation of written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the planning and execution of events related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

· Work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the six and seven-figure level by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.

· Actively solicit funding personally, as well as plan solicitations for senior staff as appropriate.

· Build strong relationships and partner with key staff across NHM in line with our strategic ambitions.

· Prepare written briefings for senior management and with donors and prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.

· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.

· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.

Person Specification

Essential

· Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure+ level.

· Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors that include complex relationships (e.g. interests and relationships across a large organisation).

· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.

· Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to convey detailed or scientific information in a concise and engaging manner.  

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with either clients, customers or charity donors.

· Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

· Good understanding of the process of fundraising.

· Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.  

· Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.

· Ability to attend early morning and evening events as required, acting as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum.

Desirable

· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing funding from high-net-worth individuals.

· Management experience.

· Experience of working with a fundraising / CRM system.

· Experience carrying out research to a brief (preferably fundraising research, including external research, such as giving history and funding priorities, and internal research, such as gathering figures, statistics and information).

· Knowledge of and an interest in natural history, science, environmental and/or the cultural sector.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible.  We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.

We are curious.  We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.

We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.

We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.

We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.

We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.

General Information

All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:

• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)

• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education

• Health clearance

The Museum supports flexible working.

To apply

If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.

Closing date: 07 January 2025

Interviews expected w/c 20 January 2025

THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

DIRECTORATE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY

REF: DEV134A

The Directorate of Development & Alumni Relations is seeking a creative and motivational leader to nurture, challenge and inspire our growing development team to deliver a bold and innovative strategy to support our new and exciting university-wide fundraising campaign. This opportunity presents the potential to raise transformational gifts at the 6, 7 and 8 figure level from a portfolio of alumni, non-alumni, companies, trusts & foundations and institutional funders. The role reports into the Director of Advancement and will play a key part in shaping the future direction of our Aberdeen 2040 strategic vision.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in raising major philanthropic gifts together with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to build relationships across a large and complex landscape and to inspire and motivate a growing team of people will be equally important.  The role is offered with flexible and hybrid working options.  A relocation would also be supported with a financial package.

This is a truly exciting time to join a successful and growing development operation at Aberdeen.  It also offers an unparalleled chance to work in a beautiful setting between the mountains of Aberdeenshire and the stunning North Sea coastline, surrounded by 530 years of university history.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £58,596 - £65,814 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Patrycja Bromm, HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) for further information.

Job Reference Number:  DEV134A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16th January 2025

The Directorate of Development and Alumni Relations embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stewardship Manager Role

Salary £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, pro rata for part-time)

Hours of work 37.5 per week (we welcome flexible working requests)

Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office two days a week, including                                          Thursdays, at our central office:                             

                                      - Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP

                                  Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:

                                    -  Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

                                     -  Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

The role

The stewardship manager will report to the senior philanthropy operations manager.

We are seeking a creative and driven stewardship manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Working alongside members of the wider team, you will lead on creating and delivering a gold-standard experience for major donors supporting the Royal Free Charity, showcasing the impact their support has across our hospital sites. Your efforts will play a key role in ensuring continued, uplifted support of the charity.

You will play an important role within our philanthropy & campaigns team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your skillset in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

· Work with members of the philanthropy & campaigns team to create and deliver a gold-standard stewardship experience for major donors supporting the Royal Free Charity, being actively involved across the cycle of a relationship before, during and after a gift.

· Lead on the charity’s approach to thanking and recognition of our major donors.

· Develop high quality and bespoke impact reports, newsletters and communications for supporters to convey the impact of their support, bringing them closer to the cause.

· Develop other key stewardship touchpoints and engagement opportunities for supporters, while remaining aware of different levels of giving.

· Work proactively in identifying potential stewardship opportunities, sharing ideas and suggestions with members of the team.

· Develop a plan for stewarding corporate supporters.

· Support our special events manager with developing and implementing a high-quality events programme, tailored to the interests of our audiences.

· Act as a subject matter expert on all donor relations and stewardship delivery queries.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation (particularly fundraising and communications colleagues) and hospital sites, to collate information and content to support stewardship activities.

· Monitor and evaluate the delivery and impact of stewardship activities, proactively seeking to improve our offer.

· Work with colleagues to ensure that relevant policies and activities are compliant and reflect sector best practice.

The team

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the Royal Free Hospital site.

We ride ourselves on being supporter focused and agile, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

· Our Philanthropy & Campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations, and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on the acquisition of a new surgical robot, our forthcoming cancer campaign, our essential volunteering, complementary therapy and support services, the charity’s first patrons’ programme, and special events to support these activities.

· Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our database and supporter care teams sit within public fundraising, with their work underpinning and supporting the entire department.

Building on our achievements, our board of trustees has agreed to invest in expanding the fundraising team to develop a sustainable infrastructure that will support our growth ambitions.

Our Vision

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 12,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals, and more than 30 NHS services.

What we do

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care. Our volunteering, support hub, and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients – whether they live locally, or come from further away to access the trust’s specialist services.

Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their very best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so staff can achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We fund ground-breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives, whether it’s through our grant programmes, commissioned research, or delivering major capital funding appeals.

Our approach

We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on working closely with staff and patients to reach a shared outcome (coproduction).

The Royal Free Charity (the charity) invests in:

· enhanced support for patients

· vital support for our staff

· ground-breaking research and innovation

· cutting-edge medical equipment

The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for this role.

Experience, skills and knowledge

· Experience of providing excellent donor or partner stewardship within a fundraising environment or equivalent.

· Exceptional written communication, attention-to-detail and proofreading skills, as well as a talent for storytelling.

· To be able to communicate effectively with donors and colleagues.

· The ability to interpret technical language and convey it in an accessible way.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with a range of individuals.

· Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, as well as act flexibly.

· An understanding of fundraising and stewardship regulations and trends.

· Willingness to keep abreast of sector developments and to engage with peers across the sector to help inform our delivery.

All staff are expected to:

· Work to the charity’s vision and mission, and adhere to our values of

dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. These underpin

everything that we do.

· Treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

· Be flexible and respond to business needs.

· Read and adhere to the Charity policies, and all relevant legislation and

ensure that any team members who report to you do the same.

· Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work

and the Fire Procedure.

· Attend meetings and training as required, including one to ones with your

line manager

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Fortnightly guided meditation

· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential

advice and support on work and personal issues.

If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this experience to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

Philanthropy Manager

Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.

This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.

· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others

· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action

· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.

· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.

· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to join the team at The New School.

As the Head of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, generating significant income through a variety of channels, including (but not limited to) trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations. We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising, who can combine strategic planning with excellent execution.

You should bring advanced knowledge of a variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and strong teamworking skills. Experience in the education or youth sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.

In return, we offer an opportunity for you to play a key role in the exciting scale up journey of an educational social enterprise that can positively change mainstream schooling. This is a broad role, with aspiration to become permanent, with further recruitment to develop and fundraising and philanthropic partnerships team, which you will lead.

We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and regular engagement with TNS community, as well as part-time opportunities (i.e. 28 hours per week over 4 days, or similar), with school holiday flexibility.

Please download the attachment for further details on our school and how to apply. First shortlisting deadline is Monday 2nd December at 8am.