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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis.

The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations.  With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science. 

Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University.  As the Development Officer- Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics. 

 About the Role

· Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000

· Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors;

· Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences.

About You

· This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment.

· The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

· An excellent contributory pension scheme.

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.

 Application Process

To apply, please upload:

· A covering letter/supporting statement

· Your CV

· The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th April 2025

Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025, and will be held face-to-face.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Philanthropy who will develop, provide leadership and operational delivery of the philanthropy fundraising strategy for Our Future Health. The successful candidate will be someone who is highly motivated, proactive and passionate about our mission, with an ability to influence and inspire people.

Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent, and treat diseases. We are a charity, supported by the UK Government, in partnership with charities and industry. We work closely with the NHS and with public authorities across all nations and regions of the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

The successful Director of Philanthropy will represent Our Future Health at pitches, fundraising events and meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the planning and management of High Value income streams as well taking a proactive role in fundraising high value gifts from Trusts & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and Major Donors. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and with official guidance issued by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Undertake research and make use of tools to identify potential High Value partners.
• Develop strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement the philanthropy strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-value donors, ensuring effective solicitation, stewardship, and follow-up to secure significant contributions (six-seven figure gifts). You will lead on prospecting, stewarding, maintaining, and uplifting a portfolio of major donors.
• Build a portfolio of corporate partners, including securing high-value Charity Of The Year partnerships. You will work with the Our Future Health team to grow this income stream from prospecting, approaches, applications, pitches, stewardship and providing account management.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of Trusts & Foundation supporters. Responsible for researching, approaching and developing compelling applications with a focus on ensuring Trusts & Foundations provide a long-term, diverse and sustainable income stream. 
• Work closely with colleagues in the Communications Team to write and design compelling cases for support that are tailored to our High Value prospects and partnerships grounded in our branding and communications toolkit.
• Produce regular reports on fundraising activity for the Executive Team and Board, analysing performance against targets, and identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Develop and deliver effective stewardship journeys and ensuring they are tracked and implemented across High Value giving.
• Contribute to the delivery of effective and efficient governance structures to support Our Future Health’s strategic partnerships, where required.
• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to enhance team performance and collaboration.

Requirements:

You will be a hardworking, proactive, and ambitious individual who can build and inspire a high-performing team to cultivate and steward high-value supporters effectively. To succeed in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:

• Proven ability to secure six-and seven figure gifts and manage relationships with high-value stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to represent and promote Our Future Health to senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience and success in securing, managing, and growing high value fundraising income, including corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and major donors.
• Demonstratable strong strategic planning skills and the ability to develop, analyse and implement long-term strategies to achieve fundraising targets and enhance Our Future Health’s mission.
• Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal and team KPIs and targets. Proven experience in budgeting and performance monitoring for fundraising activities.
• Experience in managing complex fundraising initiatives across multiple income streams.
• Ability to attend work events outside of working hours as and when necessary.
• Experience of working in a similar role in the academic or biomedical research charity sector and/or NHS would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• £90,000 - £100,000 per annum basic salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
• Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
• Career Growth & Development – £500 per year to spend on Learnerbly, our learning platform, plus regular appraisals and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
• Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
• £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
• Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Join us - let’s prevent disease together.

Application deadline: 30.04.25

Offering services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough Aurora Wellbeing offers a unique service bringing together health and heritage to provide support for local people affected by cancer, and long-term health conditions. We encourage people to be active participants in their wellbeing, working together to improve physical and emotional health.

Charity Core Purposes: ‘The promotion of good health and wellbeing by assisting in the relief of symptoms and the improvement of the quality of life by providing supportive services to those who have been diagnosed with or affected by cancer and long-term conditions and providing support, information and education on the benefits of receiving complementary and holistic therapies as well as to build awareness of the links between heritage and good health and wellbeing, education and research of wellbeing to the general public as a whole.’ ‘’ The Aurora service is a lifeline for those people facing the shocking diagnosis of cancer. ‘’ ‘’ The compassion and support we have received from the first moment we walked through the door has been exemplary. Aurora provide such a wonderful service which is much needed and very much appreciated. ‘’ About the Role Job Summary Our new Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Board o

Our new Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Leadership Team to scale our impact and expand our reach. They will play a pivotal role in leading fundraising and shaping the charity’s future . They will develop and deliver comprehensive plans to maximise income from individual giving, legacy giving, corporate and community giving and trusts and foundations which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic and transformational leader with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Confident in strategic management they will have the skills to lead the develop and deliver the organisations fundraising strategy.

We are currently moving into a new strategic period, and this is an exciting time to join the Aurora Wellbeing Family.

Main Duties 

Reports to Chief Executive Officer Contract Permanent

A member of the senior leadership team the post-holder port directly to the CEO. Working in a person-centred environment the Head of Fundraising will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual income targets.
• Lead and manage a diverse range of fundraising activities.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and sponsors.
• With the support of the Digital and Communications officer, develop and raise the charities profile.
• Act as a spokesperson for the charity, building relationships with the media and outlets managing public relations.
• Ensure the organisation meets all its legal and statutory requirements including HR, Health and Safety, Charity Commission and GDPR.

Our client is an education charity that empowers young people aged 9 to 15 to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice through learning about Anne Frank, antisemitism and the Holocaust. 

Their mission is to educate, empower, and inspire young people and communities to build a more inclusive and compassionate society, free from all forms of prejudice. The support they have received, including Her Majesty the Queen recently becoming a Royal Patron, reflects the importance and relevance of their work.

Chief Executive Officer
Location: London NW5 (minimum 3 days in office)
Salary: Circa £90,000

As they approach the centenary of Anne Frank’s birth, they are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead the Trust into its next strategic phase—expanding their reach and deepening their impact.

This is a unique opportunity to lead:

• A mission-driven organisation with national reach, working with thousands of young people in schools
• A passionate, experienced team and committed Board
• A charity with significant growth potential

They are looking for a leader who has: 

• Resolute dedication to challenging antisemitism and prejudice in all its forms
• A strategic, entrepreneurial and empathetic mindset, values led, with the capacity to inspire their team and stakeholders, and a track record of increasing income and impact
• The ability to engage with a wide range of audiences—from government, major donors and media to educators and community leaders

Our client actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring their work remains inclusive and relevant to those affected by all forms of discrimination.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

Application deadline: Sunday 11th May (midnight)

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in their search for a talented and relationship-driven fundraising professional to join as Corporate Partnerships Lead. This pivotal role will focus on building and managing strategic partnerships with corporate organisations and high-value stakeholders to generate vital income and long-term support for the charity's lifesaving work.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Corporate Partnerships Lead will develop creative campaigns, secure sponsorships and donations, and deliver impactful corporate engagement across a variety of fundraising channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a corporate partnership strategy.

• Identify, pitch to, and secure support from corporate organisations.

• Maintain and grow existing partnerships through tailored initiatives.

• Support major donor engagement and corporate fundraising events.

• Represent the charity at networking and promotional events.

• Track and report on partnership performance and ROI.

About You:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or stakeholder management.

• Track record of securing and managing high-value partnerships.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Strategic thinker with a creative, proactive approach.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a not-for-profit setting.

• Understanding of corporate giving strategies.

• Familiarity with CRM systems.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model.

• Enhanced pension contributions (8% charity contribution).

• Life cover, income replacement, and healthcare scheme.

• Enhanced sickness and maternity scheme.

• Flexible working options.

• Ongoing training and development.

Location: Hybrid – Somerset and Dorset

Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th April 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance continue its lifesaving mission.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter by 30th April 2025 to be considered.

If you would like to receive a full job pack please email Hannah Laking via the apply button.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

This historic performing arts organisation is here to transform, create, agitate and excite. It's a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. They now require an Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy to cover a 13-month maternity contract starting this Summer. 

The Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy will provide motivational leadership of the talented Partnerships and Philanthropy team and as a member of the Senior Management Team, will contribute to the leadership and the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You will deliver the Partnerships and Philanthropy income targets as well as building a pipeline to achieve growth in key income streams for future years in line with the three-year strategy. In 2026, the organisation will hold its biannual Gala, and as Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you and your team will be responsible for delivering this successfully.  

To be successful, you will have proven ability to achieve income targets and secure significant new income both personally and by empowering your team. You will bring expertise in major donor and/or corporate fundraising, and you will be a strategic and experienced team leader and manager. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and make an impact during this first year of a new strategic period. 

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 Ryan Burdock at and Femke Vorstman at .

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.

At Turn2us, we believe that everyone should have financial security so that they can thrive. Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

We are searching for a Trust and Foundations Officer to work with the Trust and Foundations Manager to grow Turn2us’ income from grant funding. This role will sit within the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, which will provide opportunities to gain experience working on multiple income lines and innovations, including Major Donor funding, Corporate Partnerships, and digital currencies.

The ideal person for this role may have experience working within the charity sector in a relationship management role and have knowledge of how to work with Trust and Foundations to generate income. Key skills include bid writing or creative writing, analytical skills to support with impact reporting and excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and making a lasting impact? Gloucester Cathedral is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Development Officer (Individual Giving) to join our dedicated Development Team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in growing and managing the Cathedral’s individual giving income streams. Working closely with the Head of Development, you’ll implement and develop our regular giving and mid-level donor programmes, ensuring our supporters feel valued and engaged. You’ll also lead on donor stewardship, conduct prospect research, and play a pivotal role in managing our new CRM database.

Gloucester Cathedral is an iconic heritage site and a place of inspiration, faith, and community. Our ambitious fundraising campaigns, including In Tune: Music and Organ and The Cloister Project, aim to protect and enhance this extraordinary space for generations to come. Your work will directly contribute to preserving history while shaping the future.

We’re looking for highly personable individual who has experience in fundraising, marketing, or supporter engagement, and a track record of delivering excellent donor care. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive and enthusiastic approach, and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven professional to take their next step in fundraising. If you’re ready to help shape the future of Gloucester Cathedral’s fundraising efforts, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 9am on Monday 28th April 2025

Interview date in Gloucester 9th May 2025  

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Founded in 1685, the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) is an armoured cavalry regiment based in Warminster, Wiltshire The Regiment has a rich history, with strong historical roots in Ireland and Yorkshire. From the Battle of Waterloo, to firing the first and last shots of the First World War, to landing the first tanks in Normandy on D Day, to operating in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, the Regiment has always played a central role at the heart of the British Army.

We are looking for a talented individual to join the Royal Dragoon Guards as our Head of Engagement and Fundraising. In this pivotal role, you will drive engagement, communications and fundraising activity across the regimental family of around 15,000 soldiers, veterans and their families, with the aim of supporting our regimental mission and enhancing our charitable activities. If you are passionate about communications and fundraising, and dedicated to serving our regimental family, we want you on our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regimental Secretary, you will be responsible for designing and delivering engagement, communications and fundraising strategies that resonate with serving soldiers and officers, veterans and their families, as well as with external supporters such as corporate partners, trusts, and the general public. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering strong relationships and generating income for the Regimental Charity, ensuring we meet the core objectives of our Regiment.

Key Accountabilities

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan tailored to our regimental family and supporters.
• Develop and use multiple communications channels including website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), digital newsletters, events, media, and direct communications to increase engagement and awareness.
• Create and execute a robust fundraising plan with a focus on individual giving (including legacies), major donors, trusts, and corporate partnerships.
• Build and nurture strong, systematic relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring ongoing commitment and loyalty.
• Act as the public face of the Regiment, effectively communicating our mission, impact and fundraising needs at public events, conferences, and in media engagements.
• Develop systems, processes, and policies that underpin an efficient fundraising operation, including the implementation and management of a state-of-the-art CRM system for accurate supporter data.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on, creative and strategic professional with a proven track record in communications, engagement and fundraising, and a strong empathy and affiliation with the work of the British Army. We are a small team, so you need to be able to think strategically but be hands-on in implementation. If you thrive in a military mission-driven environment and are eager to make a tangible difference in supporting our regiment and its legacy, you might be the perfect fit.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to serve at the heart of a distinguished regiment and military charity. Your efforts will fortify engagement within our regiment, while driving the long-term success and sustainability of our charitable endeavours.

Please email applications by clicking the apply button. Applications close 12th May

Are you an experienced writer with a talent for crafting stories that resonate deeply with high-value supporters? Do you have the project management experience to bring impactful content to life? Can you effectively illustrate an organisation's impact, inspiring a lasting commitment from philanthropic donors and corporate partners?

British Heart Foundation (BHF) is seeking a talented individual with copywriting, design, and project management skills to produce compelling fundraising propositions and bespoke communications for high-value supporters.

About the role

As High Value Communications Manager, you'll produce a range of written and designed materials for major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. You'll also work collaboratively across the BHF including with fundraisers, grant managers and health insight professionals to identify effective narratives and advise on funding opportunities. You'll write and design compelling cases for support as well as proposals, applications, updates, and donor impact reports.

High-value fundraising is growing rapidly at the BHF. Our teams are securing more and more six-figure donations from individuals, trusts, and foundations, winning high-profile corporate partnerships, opening new markets, and offering first-rate engagement opportunities for our supporters.

You'll join the team at an exciting and ambitious time, where we seek to accelerate high-value giving and generate transformational gifts for a range of ambitious research projects and flagship initiatives.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. 

About you

To succeed in the role, you should have:

• Proven experience of showcasing the impact of a charitable organisation for an audience of high-level donors, preferably in a medical science context, to foster repeat and lifelong support.
• Proven experience of producing high specification documents for a discerning readership, encompassing experience in copywriting, desktop publishing including InDesign and the effective use of images.
• Demonstrable project management experience, preferably in producing short and longform written materials from conception to delivery, in both digital and hard copy formats.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders towards a common goal.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver high quality work to a deadline.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases such as OneCRM and Raiser's Edge databases, would be a valuable bonus.

About us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first interviews are planned to be held over MS Teams on w/c 28/4. The second stage is planned to be held over MS Teams on w/c 5/5. 

This historic performing arts organisation is here to transform, create, agitate and excite. It's a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. They now require an Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy to cover a 13-month maternity contract starting this Summer. 

The Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy will provide motivational leadership of the talented Partnerships and Philanthropy team and as a member of the Senior Management Team, will contribute to the leadership and the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You will deliver the Partnerships and Philanthropy income targets as well as building a pipeline to achieve growth in key income streams for future years in line with the three-year strategy. In 2026, the organisation will hold its biannual Gala, and as Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you and your team will be responsible for delivering this successfully.  

To be successful, you will have proven ability to achieve income targets and secure significant new income both personally and by empowering your team. You will bring expertise in major donor and/or corporate fundraising, and you will be a strategic and experienced team leader and manager. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and make an impact during this first year of a new strategic period. 

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 Ryan Burdock at and Femke Vorstman at .

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.

Direct Marketing Manager-Acquisition at the Disasters Emergency Committee delivers key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters. You will work with the Direct Marketing Manager-Retention to deliver a programme of supporter communications to feedback to donors on the impact of their donations and to retain their future support. 

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies,
• Implement the direct marketing strategies during each appeal with income maximisation and supporter acquisition as the key focus,
• Manage the capturing and analysis of results to ensure channel optimisation between appeals,
• Lead the benchmarking process of DEC Member Agency fundraising performance.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships.

You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. Demonstrable knowledge of offline marketing techniques in press, outdoor, direct mail and telephone. A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

You must have excellent communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to write compelling and emotive fundraising copy. Significant technical marketing expertise across a range of direct marketing channels. Excellent numeracy, budget development, planning and project management skills.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters and keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

Head of Fundraising
The Girls' Network
6-month FTC
22.5 hours - 37.5 hours per week
Supports flexible working and will consider full and part time applications
Fully remote role
£42,000-£51,450 FTE
Start: ASAP

The Girls Network's believe that no girls should be limited by their gender, background and ethnicity, and should be supported to know their self-worth, follow their ambitions and thrive. The charity's aim is to empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional women role models. They partner with schools and offer mentoring and workshops for young women.

The Head of Fundraising will lead The Girls' Network income generation strategy to ensure they can continue empowering young women from the least advantaged backgrounds. This role will drive the development and stewardship of high-value partnerships, oversee strategic growth in fundraising, and contribute to the charity's long-term sustainability.

It would be brilliant to have someone join the charity who has experience working in a smaller organisation, who is prepared to get stuck into all tasks required to help steer and drive the ship, focusing on, and developing the gaps across fundraising, and ensure the team are well supported. There are two direct reports for this role, and ensuring they are supported is a heavy aspect of this six-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to define and meet annual income targets from various sources, identifying opportunities for growth
• Identify, steward and secure high value relationships with corporate partners, Trusts & Foundations and major donors to achieve and exceed own targets
• Develop and submit funding bids for high value Trusts & Foundations in support of operational plans and agreed budgets
• Identify and steward major donors to meet future targets
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to Fundraising, ensuring the strategy aligns with wider goals, delivering high-impact fundraising campaigns and driving long term sustainability.
• Take an active role in the Senior Leadership Team to ensure efficient management of the charity, developing annual operational plans and budgets, monitoring performance and risk against quarterly targets and attending quarterly Board meetings.
• Work closely with the Head of Programmes to identify and assess new partnership opportunities to develop the strategy and success of the charity.
• Work closely with Head of Finance & Operations on data migration to enable effective fundraising and ensure a high-quality supporter experience.
• Report quarterly to the CEO and Board of Trustees on Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators, including progress against income targets and value of pipeline, working with the Head of Finance and Operations to align management information
• Ensure the Fundraising team are well supported to perform their roles, meeting virtually and in person on regular basis, conducting one-to-ones, annual appraisals and personal development plans to support learning.
• Lead and support the Fundraising Manager and Partnerships Manager to achieve their targets from corporate partners and Trusts & Foundations, tracking performance through quarterly reports, including pipeline values
• Work closely with Communications Manager to ensure fundraising opportunities and campaigns are coordinated in a timely fashion to the correct audiences.
• Handle administrative duties such as recruitment, training, performance management seeking support from HR as required
• Ensure direct reports are engaged and motivated and working to a high standard

You will bring:

• Significant experience in senior fundraising and within the not-for-profit sector
• Broad experience in developing effective fundraising and communications strategies to meet organisational goals, leading teams to achieve success
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce a concise, compelling and creative case for support
• Financial analysis skills to track and report on quarterly income performance
• Demonstrable experience of developing compelling funding propositions to secure high value partnerships with corporates and Trusts & Foundations
• An aptitude for working with high degree of autonomy, managing multiple priorities and within the resource limitations of a small organisation
• Line management experience in a fundraising capacity

This is a wonderful opportunity, working remotely, yet in a small organisation, where there really is a feel for all employees being one big team who are energetic and passionate about the cause, and who are values focused.

Please send your CV as soon as possible to learn more about this role.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced relationship fundraiser to join our team. This is a new role for the organisation, and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a good level of experience in relationship fundraising who can support us to develop our unrestricted fundraising. A successful candidate would hit the ground running with fundraising activity as well as helping to shape the future of fundraising for St Nicks by supporting with the development of a fundraising strategy. This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a highly regarded and well-established charity, allowing us to sustain and develop our much-needed work in the city.

Key Dates: 

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025 

Interview date: Monday 28th April 2025 

About St Nicks 

We are St Nicks, a local environmental charity with a mission “build and connect flourishing communities through urban greenspace generation, nature-based wellbeing and sustainable living”. Based at St Nicks Environment Centre hidden behind residential properties in the Tang Hall area of York, we have a thriving 24-acre nature reserve that is free to explore 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Our volunteer team help us maintain and manage our reserve for the benefit of people and wildlife. 

In addition to managing the local nature reserve (LNR), we have three key pillars to our work: 

Green Corridors York strives for “more, bigger, better and more joined up” green spaces. Conserving nature whilst supporting our communities. As a city, we can work together to reduce pollution, challenge harmful developments and improve land management.  

Nature-Based Wellbeing deliver both education and mental health support services. At St Nicks we all see and feel the benefits of being outdoors and connected to nature. These benefits can be physical, mental or a combination of both! Our Nature-Based Wellbeing team run a series of Ecotherapy groups to help adults find this nature-connectedness. 92% of Ecotherapy participants told us that these activities meant that they noticed and sought out nature more in their daily lives. 

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at St Nicks. When we talk about sustainability, we are looking to ensure we are doing the least harm possible. Whether that is relating to human, social, financial or environmental. Our Waste & Sustainability team collect recycling, carry out waste audits and run events across the city. Together our teams work to make York a more sustainable city.

Our values 

Collaboration – Our approachability and inclusiveness ensure that everyone who is affected by our work is involved in shaping it. 

Integrity – We are honest, inclusive and have respect for all life through our ethics, authenticity and commitment. 

Innovation – We are committed to constructively exploring ideas that help us get closer to our vision by doing things differently and taking pioneering approaches, recognising the learning and development that comes with this path. 

Professionalism – All of our actions to our beneficiaries, stakeholders and each other demonstrate our mutual respect, competence, proactivity and the way we make a difference. 

Job Description and Person Specification 

About the Role 

This exciting new role provides an excellent opportunity to help shape and deliver our approach to fundraising, helping to ensure that St Nicks can continue our vital work in supporting planet, people and nature.  As the sole fundraiser and reporting directly to the chief executive officer, you will be given the autonomy to shape and develop and deliver on all aspects of our unrestricted fundraising, building key relationships with existing and new supporters and maximising support from community, corporate and individual supporters.

Although fundraising in this sense is new to St Nicks, we have a strong foundation of existing supporters and partners which we can build our fundraising and relationships on.

Job Title 

Relationship Fundraiser 

Contract Type 

This role is initially for a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on the success of the role. 

Hours  

21-28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week. 

Salary  

£30,000 per annum pro-rata 

Place of work 

Primary place of work is the St Nicks Environment Centre and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) with the opportunity for hybrid arrangements in line with St Nicks policy. Some travel around York is expected with this role.

Working pattern 

Negotiable. Typically, hours are worked Mon-Fri between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00 with occasional weekend or evening work by prior agreement. 

Responsible to  

CEO 

Responsible for 

Fundraising volunteers 

Purpose  

To lead and develop our newly formed fundraising function, creating a new strategy to maximise income generation from corporate and community supporters, build strong working partnerships with local businesses and community groups and deliver on annual unrestricted income targets. 

Please see our website for details on how to apply.