Major Donor Officer Jobs

Variety, the Children's Charity, seeks an experienced fundraising leader, people-person, and all-around star to be our next Director of Fundraising & Communications – could it be you? Based in our head office in London, you will work with our CEO and Regional Director of Development (North West) on significantly growing our income. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 is our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.

We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support as well as putting our new Director on the map.

The Appointment Brief for this role with full job description and person specification is available upon application. 

Fundraising is still a relatively new activity for DFN Project SEARCH and this role presents the opportunity to play a key part in its expansion to support the further growth of the charity and enable young adults with a learning disability to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.   

This role will support the Director of Development in implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s fundraising strategy. To date the strategy has focused on securing a small number of larger gifts from philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations. We are now evolving the strategy to include growing income from high-net-worth individuals, companies, and individual giving.

This role will lead on the development and implementation of the strategy to secure income from high-net-worth individuals (between five and potentially seven figures) and will also work with the Director of Development and the Development Officer on securing income from, and stewarding, trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team there is also the opportunity to input to the wider strategy and development of the charity and support the Director of Development in their role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

The team is currently made up of the Director of Development, Corporate Partnership Manager (reporting to the Director of Development), and the Development Officer (reporting to this new role).

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Fundraising communications officer. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £35,280-£41,160 depending on experience.

Integral to the success of this role will be creating engaging content to support the breadth of the charity’s fundraising activities (from major donors (both individual and organisational), to legators, individual supporters, event participants, community fundraisers and raffle and lottery players) in line with the charity’s five-year fundraising strategy (2024-2029).

Working closely with the fundraising teams, the postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s multi-media activities with a focus on increasing visibility (internal and external) of the charity and staff (hospital and institute) engagement, inspiring potential donors, external partners.

You will demonstrate impact through a steady stream of new and engaging content about the charity for dissemination to supporters, the media, patients, staff and other stakeholders.

Key experience includes:

• Extensive experience in fundraising communications planning and delivery across different channels and supporting a range of fundraising programmes and activities
• Contribute, as a member of the communications team, to the successful delivery of the charity’s communications strategy with a focus on inspiring potential donors and demonstrating impact
• A passion for storytelling and persuasive writing across both on and offline channels
• Managing complex relationships with a breadth of partners and agencies to deliver projects
• Experience managing communications campaigns and projects
• Writing, editing and design commissioning experience across a range of media

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, and it’s for all. Our warm and collegiate team opened the museum in our beautiful space in Kings Cross two years ago. Since then, we are proud to have won the Museum Association’s Best Small Museum of the Year award and welcomed over 100,000 visitors

OUR VISION To progress Britain’s understanding of itself by giving queer stories and experiences their rightful place.

OUR MISSION Queer Britain works to Reclaim and Preserve queer people’s stories and objects and Inspire by celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.

OUR VALUES We are Open - everyone is welcome and respected. We are Courageous - we act with boldness and seek out the truth. We are Connected - we are collaborative and connected to culture

Your aim will be to support the Museum Director with raising around £500,000 per year from charitable sources.

Person Specification:

• An outstanding fundraiser, with a track record of securing four and five figure donation.
• A fundraising professional, experienced in working within at least one of the main areas of fundraising: membership, individual donors, grant-makers or corporates.
• Someone committed to providing outstanding, engaging and exciting donor & sponsor stewardship.
• Someone able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Museum staff, guest artists, visitors, volunteers and board members.
• Someone excited about the prospect of working a cultural organisation with inclusive storytelling at the heart of everything we do.

Role Description:

Research and Prospecting - Working alongside the Director, Development Committee and the Board, you will identify and research prospective people, companies and grant-makers that could support Queer Britain.

Pipeline Management - Using our CRM system, you will maintain our pipeline, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.

Cultivation - Using the full resources of Queer Britain, you will create cultivation plans that may include informal meetings, tours of the museum, meetings with key Museum staff, workshop visits and private dinners

​Making the ask - You will be fearless in asking people to support the Museum, and will support the Museum Director with pitching to companies and writing grant applications.

Stewarding and Reporting - You will ensure that all Queer Britain supporters understand the impact of their donation with a stewardship programme that entertains, engages, and encourages renewal. 

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has been providing a unique cultural experience for over 70 years, appealing to national and international audiences and visitors.
We are Scotland’s leading producer of musical theatre, a champion of ensemble practice and the country’s only rurally located, major arts organisation.

Our home is a glorious eleven-acre campus that includes the Explorers Garden.
More than a place to come and see a show, we offer great theatre and art for all in an inspiring, creative atmosphere.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s campus now comprises a 538 seat Main Auditorium, a 172 seat Studio theatre as well as our Amphitheatre and Bandstand located in the theatre grounds.

The purpose of the role is to contribute to the fundraising target of Pitlochry Festival Theatre by securing and growing income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. Taking personal responsibility for contributing to meeting and raising the annual financial target by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to support both revenue and capital activity.

About us
Our purpose and our values
Our Purpose
We improve lives by sharing Pitlochry with the world and the world with Pitlochry.
Our Vision
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is recognised as the nation’s most impactful producing theatre, at home and beyond.
Our Mission
We will create life-changing experiences for as many people as possible in our many communities, through our theatre and our environments.
Our Values
Creative – We inspire and innovate in all our work.
Respectful – We value everyone and treat all with dignity.
Empowering – We enable and encourage others to reach their full potential.
Collaborative – We work together and support each other.

Our Guiding Principles
Place – Pitlochry is our home. We will continue to be inspired by Pitlochry and to celebrate our home through our work here and everywhere that we work in partnership, by sharing what we do ‘Inside, Outside and Online’.
People – We nurture our own staff, the creative talent we bring to our stages, our partners, our supporters, and our audiences. We will continue to gather people together through our work and by serving global, human concerns.
Production – We perform at our best when we create theatre and deliver cultural activities related to theatre. We will continue to explore and extend how and where we share theatrical experiences of all kinds, for the benefit of all our communities.

Person Specification
Personal behaviours and style
We are looking for people who share our core values and can demonstrate their commitment to:
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Commitment to Excellence
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Teamwork
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Creativity
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Inspirational sense of belonging
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A nurturing environment
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes in both the written application and the interview process:

Key Tasks:
To maximise funds raised from charitable trusts and foundations
Lead on the development of the short-term and long-term strategies for generating income from trusts and foundations in line with an annual agreed target.
Delivering own financial targets as well as contributing to the wider development team’s revenue and capital income targets.
Manage relationships with existing trusts and foundations, ensuring excellent stewardship, and all required reporting is delivered in line with the funder’s requirements.
Pipeline Development
Proactively research viable trusts and foundations, understanding funder’s needs and
criteria and how our business case, projects and performances meet these needs.
Identify projects and priorities for funding through talking with operational colleagues, to develop compelling projects with accurate budgets, and develop a suite of template proposals for funders.
Researching new and exceptional funding sources including one-off grants as required.
Collaboration and team working
Maintain effective relationships with Pitlochry Festival Theatre team in order to easily obtain project information, identify projects for funding, write detailed applications and support funding requirements, making recommendations to improve collation of
information when needed.
Development of the Plan:
i.Develop and maintain a trust and foundation workplan with a timeline of agreed activities that is regularly reviewed with the Development Director
ii.Regularly report to internal stakeholders on key issues and risks within the market
iii.Reporting as required on performance and pipeline
iv.Keep accurate and regular records of all relationship communications and activities on the database
Compliance
Comply with the Fundraising Codes of Practice
Adhere to data protection guidelines
Environmental
To support the Executive Director, as Chief Executive of the organisation, and the nominated Green Champion in meeting organisational aims and ambitions for its environmental impacts.
Health and Safety
To support the Executive Director, as Chief Executive of the organisation, in their legislative duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Attend training as required to update knowledge and skills, and to be able to comply with relevant statutory requirements to a high standard.

Other
To champion and promote organisational values and behaviours and act as an ambassador for the Theatre.
To always act in the best interests of the Theatre and in line with all company policies.
Any other duties or projects required by the Executive Team or Trustees to ensure the general smooth and efficient operation of the buildings and organisation.
Assist the Department with work experience placements, offering work shadow opportunities, training and mentoring as required.
Actively promote staff welfare, development and training opportunities throughout the Theatre.

Requirements

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential:

Proven success in achieving financial targets

Previous trusts fundraising experience

Experience of preparing fundraising budgets

Experience in prospect research, identifying funding opportunities and interpreting information

Experience of writing tailored and compelling applications

Experience of building effective relationships

Knowledge of data protection and the Fundraising Codes of Practice

Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience

Secured 5-figure fundraising income

Desirable:

Achieved multi-year commitments from funders

Experience of developing Trusts and Foundations strategies

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Proven track record of meeting agreed targets

Outstanding written and spoken communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across the organisation

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Proven ability to demonstrate initiative

Ability to think creatively and strategically

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to prioritise own workload

Proficient user of CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Personal qualities

Essential
An affinity for the purpose and work of the Theatre and a passion to play a key role in shaping and achieving the Theatre’s success

Someone who is excited by the challenge of expanding a fundraising function in a successful institution
 

Desirable

An understanding of the Theatre’s role within its wider communities

Passion for the arts

Pace is a ground-breaking charity which provides world class and highly specialist education and therapy services for children and young people with neurodisabilities, alongside support for their families.

Our overarching aim is to provide an ‘education for life’ which looks ahead to a child’s true potential in terms of independent functional access to learning and society.  Each child’s needs are different and this is reflected in their journey through Pace, but for each child we look to offer the greatest independence for the rest of their lives by maximising physical, communication, self-care and academic progress, giving them and their families/carers skills, strategies and a positive problem-solving outlook, ensuring they thrive beyond Pace.

Pace supports around 600 children and young people a year across the following services.

• Our independent, highly specialist, Ofsted-outstanding school, catering for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other similar sensory motor disorders.
• Our Child & Family Therapy Service, providing advice, assessments and sessional therapy to children (aged 0-18) and support for families. Alongside CP and sensory motor disorders, our therapy service caters for children with a wider variety of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, social emotional and mental health challenges, behavioural challenges and school refusers. Our early intervention provision supports babies and toddlers (aged 0-3) known to have, or at high risk of a neurodiasbility.
• Our commissioned therapy services into local special schools, supports children and young people with specialist occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
• Free online advice and support is available via our digital hub.

In addition, we are committed to encouraging the development of best practice nationally – to promote the systemic change that will enhance the life potential of the thousands of children and young people with neurodisabilities across the UK.

As a Trusts and Foundations Manager you will be at the heart of our strategic vision. You will lead on building new and stewarding existing relationships to secure substantial funding from Trust and Foundations to support our core services, across Child and Family Therapy Services and the School. There will also be opportunities to support an upcoming capital appeal.

Position: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Reports to: Head of Income Generation

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Hybrid

Hours: Open to discussion about full-time (38 hrs per week), part-time, flexible working.

Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increases with length of service

Pension: company pension scheme with contribution of up to 4%

What you will be working on:

• You’ll secure significant income from a portfolio of Charitable Trusts and Foundations against agreed annual targets and in line with Pace strategy.
• You’ll proactively identify, develop and support relationships with Charitable Trusts and Foundations (including with their trustees and officers) and provide exceptional ongoing stewardship.
• You’ll collaborate with Pace Trustees and Patrons, the senior leadership team and cross-functional teams, including, Pace School, Child and Family Therapy Services, fundraising and marketing, to support funding applications, data collection/monitoring and impact reporting.
• You’ll adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice as set out in the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection and any other legislation.
• You’ll manage a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser (currently on maternity leave) and deputise for the Head of Income Generation if appropriate.

This job is for you if:

• You identify with Pace values and have a genuine passion to improve the life chances of children with neurodisabilities and their families.
• You have demonstrable experience of securing up to six figure gifts from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and meeting income targets.
• You have experience of developing and implementing strategies, action plans, budgets and funding pipelines.
• You have worked successfully with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• You have the ability to understand and convey complex information and communicate this clearly and concisely.
• You have excellent IT skills, including database management (ideally RaisersEdge/Nxt or a similar fundraising database).

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter.

Pace is a safer recruitment employer. It means our recruitment process is designed to ensure staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children and young people. If invited to interview you will be asked to complete an application form.

Closing date: 21 Nov 2024, 17:00

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us as our new Fundraising Manager and be at the heart of Sufra’s mission to transform lives in Northwest London.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a call to action. You’ll have the freedom to shape our fundraising strategy, working hand-in-hand with our Director and Senior Leadership Team to make a tangible impact in our community.

• Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience, Full-Time Equivalent)

• Hours: Flexible arrangements from 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE) up to full-time considered. Hybrid working options available.

• Contract: Permanent

About Us

Sufra is an innovative charity in Northwest London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community.

With the help of our volunteers and partners, we coordinate a network of food banks and community kitchens, as well as a social supermarket and café. These act as a gateway for guests to access more holistic support – including welfare advice, asylum support, volunteering opportunities and our award-winning community garden.

We aim to work with our guests to find solutions to their challenges together, whilst campaigning against the causes of hunger and poverty.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Execution: Create and drive an innovative individual giving strategy that skyrockets our donor base and revenue.

Understanding Our Supporter Base: Dive into our CRM system (Beacon) to understand, profile, and engage with our supporters on a personal level.

Donor Stewardship: Cultivate and nurture relationships with individual donors, including high-net-worth individuals, ensuring they feel valued and connected to our cause.

Campaign Management: Lead dynamic direct marketing campaigns, digital appeals, and social media drives that captivate and convert.

Data, Budgeting & Reporting: Analyse fundraising performance like a pro, managing budgets and providing insightful reports.

Team Leadership: Inspire and guide a passionate team, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve our shared goals.

And More…

• Support our corporate fundraising, sponsorship, and volunteer strategies.

• Boost our PR efforts and build strong media relationships.

• Be the face of Sufra at external events and meetings.

• Work closely with the entire team, stepping in wherever needed to propel our charity forward.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Health and Wellbeing: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and counselling.

Learning and Development: Annual training budget, plus shadowing opportunities to grow your skills.

Annual Leave: Start with 25 days per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, gaining an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 additional days).

Pay and Pension: Competitive salaries with regular reviews, plus eligibility for the Nest pension scheme with employer contributions.

Flexibility: Embrace hybrid and flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.

If you’re an experienced fundraiser with a knack for storytelling and a heart for serving the community, we want to hear from you. Join us in driving positive change and making a real difference in Northwest London. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our mission.

An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Events Officer to join a renowned London based Charity supporting people with terminal illnesses

The successful post holder will be responsible for the driving of events through the development and delivery of the annual calendar for the Charity

Job Responsibilities:

• With support from the Community & Events Manager, organise and lead on the successful delivery of the annual hospice fundraising event programme
• Research, plan and implement new events to diversify the annual programme
• Proactively seek and maintain new relationships to enhance our events
• Conduct presentations and hospice tours to engage supporters and partners
• Prepare feasibility studies, budget and action plans for all events
• Undertake post event data analysis and evaluation for every event, reporting against KPIs, income breakdown, costs against budget

Person Specification:

• Understanding and enthusiasm towards charity fundraising events
• Considerable experience of event management to recruit, engage, inspire and retain supporters
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, working to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and audiences
• The ability to be a proactive self-starter and to use initiative to resolve problems and create solutions to improve results

Agency reference number: J84507
Location: South East London
Salary: £29,000 - £37,500 per annum
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Flexible Hybrid/Remote

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out!

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Fundraising Officer
Reference: SEP20241259
Location: Home based/RSPB Cymru
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Introduction

This is an exciting role within the Fundraising team in Wales that will enable RSPB Cymru to deliver impact. The role will primarily focus on high value including grants, charitable trusts and corporates, generating funds and support for the RSPB against annual income targets and contributing to the organisation's' purpose of saving nature. This role is home based (within Wales preferably), with travel to meetings in a range of locations and some overnight stays required.

What's the role about?

As Fundraising Officer you will be part of a busy fundraising team within RSPB Cymru, proactively researching and pursuing funding opportunities and relationships that meet the need of Wales Delivery Plan and overall strategic objectives of the RSPB.

You will work to agreed income targets, maximising funding opportunities and playing your part in delivering the agreed fundraising plan, working with a range of departments on specific projects to meet funder and project timescales.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of funding conditions to maximise revenue and maintain positive supporter relationships. You will compile financial claims and monitor and report progress, and action needed against targets and KPIs to stakeholders to ensure appropriate oversight of income streams.

You will play a critical role in updating and utilising contact databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.

You will provide excellent customer experience to all existing and potential funders, donors and supporters to ensure ongoing relationships, future donations and support, and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
• Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
• Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of fundraising and Welsh fundraising landscape
• Welsh speaker
• Management of volunteers

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 18th November 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2/12/24.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives ResearchHub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.

The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. S/he will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
• Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme, including key messages, policy briefs, impact case studies, blogs and other policy focused materials relating to YL research themes. Key themes include education and skills, employment, health & wellbeing and family lives, with a specific focus on the crosscutting impacts of climate change and environmental shocks, poverty and inequalities.
• Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
• Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders working on the impacts of poverty, inequalities and climate change in LMICs, including policy influencers and practitioners (e.g. governments, donors and civil society), research-to-policy networks and researchers.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director and YL Country Directors to identify opportunities to influence policy debates both internationally and in the four study countries and provide technical support in developing research-to-policy engagement plans.
• Work closely with the YL Head of Communications to ensure research findings and related policy implications are effectively disseminated for maximum impact, including through website and social media, webinars, conferences, policy events and meetings to encourage the maximum uptake and impact of Young Lives evidence. Represent Young Lives at external events and meetings where necessary.
• Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications to generate future Young Lives research income. 

Selection Criteria 

Essential selection criteria 

• Education to Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics).
• Substantial experience in a policy analysis/advocacy role within the international development arena, including experience of developing and implementing policy influencing and engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs. Significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice.
• Broad knowledge of relevant international policy and practice debates including the cross-cutting impacts of climate change, poverty and inequalities on young people in LMICs.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to synthesise and distil key messages from a wide range of technical academic research and policy reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large team as well as independently, to prioritise tasks, to manage multiple demands and to work to deadlines. 

Desirable selection criteria

• Experience of writing fundraising proposals.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary, multi-national research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
• Willingness to undertake overseas travel. 

Leadership and Governance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £41,852 p.a. (Inc London Weighting)  

Hours of work: Full time/35 hours per week  

Contract: 12 months – Maternity Cover

Location: London Office/ Hybrid  

Job Profile 

The leadership and Governance Officer is a key role that enables CAFOD’s Leadership (the Executive Team) and Governance (the Board of trustees) teams to fulfil their remits well through sound administration, organisation, and relationship-building skills. 

The post sits at the centre of CAFOD and will have a broad overview of key issues affecting CAFOD’s work and the management mechanisms in place to address them.  The post holder will have proven experience in providing sound administrative and organisational support at a board/senior management level. This includes excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact across different cultural settings. They will have experience in setting meeting agendas, following up on key actions and experience in forward planning with excellent project management skills to support the Board of Trustees. 

The post holder will ensure: 

• That the governance of meetings and functions in CAFOD (Board of Trustees and relevant committees) are well planned, effective and documented transparently. 

• That governance reporting requirements are fulfilled to a high quality and in a timely fashion. This includes minute-taking, serious incident reporting and follow-up actions. 

• That they keep abreast of changes in the governance environment and ensure CAFOD is following charity commission regulations appropriately, engaging with relevant Directors accordingly. 

• That key stakeholders receive a high-quality service from the small Directorate team. This includes CAFOD colleagues and supporters, Trustees, Catholic Church officials and members of the public. 

The role is part of the Governance Team, which has a broad, cross-organisational remit, working closely with CAFOD’s Directors.  

The post holder will also manage the Leadership and Governance Assistant who provides direct support to CAFOD’s Executive Director and Executive Team. Line management of this post holder is provided by the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities 

Ensuring effective Governance (60%) 

• Acting as Secretary to the Trustees and Committees, ensuring that the annual meeting cycle (Governance Calendar) is followed, records of meetings are kept and that external submissions (e.g. the annual report, serious incidents, and other reporting) take place in a timely manner. 

• Ensuring Trustee and Trustee committee meetings are well-planned (dates, papers, agendas, attendance, etc.) and well-run (including guidance for Chair, minuting, follow-up, action tracking, etc) and that follow up actions are monitored and undertaken.

• Liaise with Trustees on governance matters, including due diligence requests, and events, planning a schedule of Trustee travel to international programmes. 

• Overseeing the recruitment and induction of trustees to CAFOD’s Board and coordinating their on-going training and development in conjunction with the Governance Lead Trustee. 

• Manage the policy review processes and document management with support from the Leadership and Governance Assistant. 

• Ensuring relevant policies come to the Board of Trustees for review in line with the schedule of reporting as outlined in the Governance Calendar. The meeting calendar dates are reviewed on an annual basis in October (so next review is October 2025). 

• To be responsible for CAFOD Trustee’s Annual Report being produced in a timely and accurate way, commissioning a consultant. 

• Liaising with the Executive Members regarding governance matters ensuring that they are able to provide relevant and accessible information in a timely manner. 

• Assist with the communication of CAFOD’s governance work with key donors, supporters and other stakeholders. 

• Working with the Governance Lead Trustee to implement any necessary improvements in CAFOD’s governance mechanisms.   

Ensuring the effective running of the Executive Team (25%)  

• Providing strategic guidance on governance issues and support to CAFOD’s Trustees and Leadership Team. 

• Managing the Governance and Leadership assistant to ensure that Executive Team meetings are well-planned (dates, papers, agendas, attendance, etc.) and well-run (including minuting, follow-up, action tracking, etc.). 

• Having a broad oversight of all critical projects and support the team to deliver its objectives on time and to budget. 

• Brief the Executive Team on matters arising as needed especially governance. 

• Process organisational grants and memberships. 

• Alongside the Governance and Leadership Assistant, maintain an overview of CAFOD’s key contacts and relationships with the Catholic Church 

Support to the Director (15%) 

• Working closely with the Executive Director in planning trustee board meetings, following up on necessary actions and ensuring that papers and other necessary information are well produced, accurate and timely. 

• When the Governance and Leadership assistant is absent, to manage the diary of the Executive Director. This includes broad insights to plan effective use of their time, including sufficient time to follow up on actions and to prepare for internal and external commitments. 

• Provide support on Budget monitoring for the team with input from the Executive Director and L&G assistant. 

• When required monitoring the ED inbox, ensuring that requests are followed up and that communications are drafted and signed off, as necessary. 

• Forward planning and ensure coordination of travel. 

• Prepare briefings and presentations for the ED when required. 

People Management 

Lead, manage, develop and support the Leadership and Governance Assistant by championing CAFOD’s purpose and values through building strong and safe working relationships, setting SMART objectives and conducting performance reviews, and nurturing staff career development.  Encouraging collaborative ways of working and aiding staff to be adaptable to change whilst engaging with the external and internal context.    

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. 

Person specification 

Understanding our context – awareness of and sympathy with CAFOD as an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference and a commitment to international development. 

Working together – a team player who is able to get the best out of others; communicating well across cultures and levels; seeking to understand where and how problems arise and finding solutions. 

Resources – careful stewardship towards resources, always cognisant of CAFOD as a Charity; ability to prioritise and use my (and others’) time well and respectfully. 

Results – seeking feedback and continuous improvement; awareness of own development needs and taking responsibility to act on them. 

Job specific competencies 

• Experience in setting meeting agendas to make the best use of time and achieve objectives, follow up and results. 

• Experience of forward planning and ability to take a project management approach: bringing in the right people and using their contributions well. 

• Good understanding of charity governance requirements 

• Communication and interpersonal skills that enable the person to interact across different cultural settings. 

• The ability to process complex information and compose accurate minutes. 

• Collating the necessary paperwork for Trustees whilst exercising meticulous attention to detail 

• Ability to manage and organize a complex work pattern, managing competing priorities and dealing with senior-level stakeholders. 

• Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality. 

Desirable 

• Experience of working with/in a catholic church/NGO setting. 

• Being able to work in Spanish, French or Portuguese. 

• Experience in line managing others. 

• Experience in managing budgets. 

• Trustee experience.   

CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 

There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation. 

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

This is a new role giving you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

As head of fundraising you will work closely with the CEO to grow charitable income and philanthropic support from governments, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate companies and other areas. You will help her drive the charity's work forward and work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts.

You will have developed your portfolio of fundraising skills over time within charities that work for social good and can demonstrate experiene in securing fundraising income particularly in securing five and six figure grants/donations. Experience of securing statutory funding will be essential. You will have experience of line managing junior fundraising staff and will be keen to develop your managerial responsibility.

You will be a confident and capable leader who will work with colleagues towards supporting an annual programme of circa £3m. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.

The role offers an exciting opportuinity for an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for tackling social problems particularly in child protection or related areas. It is a great opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and make an impact.

The charity is currently in a period of strategic review and over the coming years as our new strategy gets implemented and new projects are developed to widen our reach, the head of fundraising will develop a strong case for support and articulate the aims and impact of our work to funders. You will work with the CEO and the directors to turn this strategy into the growth that our work requires if we are to keep children safe from harm.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Starting at £50,000 to £55,000 per annum

This is an exciting, creative opportunity to be a key member of the Senior Management Team, leading an ambitious fundraising strategy while ensuring that all fundraising activity aligns with the Festival's core organisational mission and values.

Reporting to the Festival Director and overseeing a team of five fundraisers responsible for bringing in significant income, this role will be crucial in ensuring the Book Festival’s ongoing success and ability to meet its targets and goals.

As well as team management, the Development Director will personally manage a small high-value portfolio of funding relationships across all income streams and will have significant opportunity to develop new income streams, including legacies and US fundraising, as well as continuing the growth of the existing areas of income.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 November at 12.00 midday
Interviews will be held: w/c 18 November 2024

We welcome conversations with potential applicants. Please contact our Executive Assistant, Danielle McCann in the first instance to arrange a call with Festival Director Jenny Niven.

About Us

Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s local cancer research charity.  We were established in 2003 to fund cutting-edge research in our area and to make clinical trials available to local people.  Since 2003 we have raised in excess of £8m and funded over 100 research projects which investigate many different forms of cancer.

Our vision – Our vision is working for a future where more local people survive cancer.

Our Mission – Our mission is to fund innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for people, and to achieve the greatest possible impact in the local and national fight against cancer.

About the role

Key Objectives - Summary:

· The role of the Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager is to generate income to meet the Charity’s fundraising requirements by maintaining and developing successful partnerships with corporate and community group supporters, through donations, sponsorship, employee and group fundraising activities and events (organised both by Hope and third parties).

The Person – Summary:

Are you a fundraising or sales professional ready to help us fund life-saving cancer research? We're looking for an ambitious, confident and engaging Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager who can:

· Recruit, manage, and support businesses and potential volunteer fundraisers within the local community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential.

· Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and high net-worth individuals.

· Inspire and bring out the best in supporters, corporate partnerships and community groups, engaging them with Hope Against Cancer’s life-saving work over the long term.

· Enable our supporters to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

· Engage supporters in Hope-organised and third-party events.

· Be an ambassador for HOPE in the community, working with businesses, community groups and volunteers to unlock new opportunities.

Have you got:

· Proven experience of exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people.

· Strong networking skills and proven ability to build long-lasting relationships.

· Proven ability to track and report on income.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events (A driving license is essential)

We want you to help us build great relationships with our supporters and to help them achieve their fundraising ambitions, allowing us to grow our sustainable, annual income. This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a small team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, trustees, community groups and local/regional businesses, and supporting them with their fundraising goals!

Principal Responsibilities and accountabilities:

· Deliver the corporate and community activity annual income and expenditure budget contributing to our overall income within the fundraising strategy. Producing monthly financial reports will be required.

· Maintain and develop existing relationships across Leicestershire and Rutland, providing excellent account management to maximise income for Hope.

· Design and deliver a bespoke communication and contact strategy (with Marketing and Comms)

· Secure retention of corporate and community supporters.

· Identify and secure new partnerships including Charity of the Year, CRM and CSR opportunities.

· Secure sponsorship for Hope’s events through the development of strong pitches, researching potential sponsors to target and negotiating contracts.

· Act as an ambassador for Hope, representing the Charity at external events, including networking and public speaking/presenting.

· Research past, present and prospective corporate and high net-worth individuals and help determine the best, tailored fundraising approach for each.

· Develop new income streams through cause-related marketing opportunities by researching prospects and building relationships.

· Promote Hope’s fundraising and research to relevant supporters and partners by making presentations to specific target groups and attending cheque presentations.

· Be responsible for your own administration and efficiently organise all your own activities with support from our part-time administrator.

· Display strong analytical skills to evaluate activity using our e-tapestry database, with support from office manager and database admin.

· Any other duties reasonably assigned by the CEO.

· Adhere to Hope’s policies and procedures and fundraising legal requirements.

Measures of Performance

· Achievements of financial targets and increase in corporate/community supporter base.

· Achievement of retention targets for corporate and community supporters.

· Securing significant corporate sponsorship for events.

· Degree of enhancement of Hope’s profile within the business and local community and with well-connected individuals.

· Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Practice adhered to.

· Quality and effectiveness of administration.

· Quality and effectiveness of teamwork and good working relationships with the small core team, volunteers and researchers.

Please see the full job description and personal specification attached

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter quickly as we will be conducting a rolling interview process for suitable potential candidates.