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This is an excellent opportunity to join the dynamic fundraising team at CoppaFeel!, the pioneering breast cancer awareness charity, as a Supporter Care Assistant. 

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! exists to educate and remind every young person in the UK that checking their boobs isn’t only fun, it could save  their life. We are the first breast cancer charity in the UK to create  awareness amongst young people, with the aim of instilling a new  healthy habit that could one day save their life.

About the role

We are looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to help provide exceptional support to our valued supporters during our busiest period of the year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This period is when we are managing an increased amount of fundraising activities (including Corporate Partnership activations) and when we receive the most enquiries about supporting CoppaFeel!. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the time when our fundraisers need the most support from us and it is a lively, fun and interesting time to be part of the team. As the charity continues to grow rapidly, it has started to become a time where our staff resources are limiting us in making the most of the opportunities so we would like someone to join our team to help and support us in maximising this time of year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporter Stewardship

• Respond to a range of fundraising enquiries in a timely manner, liaising with supporters via email and over the phone as appropriate. 
• Send out ad hoc postal requests for fundraising materials from CoppaFeel!’s office. 
• Work with the Individual Giving Manager in supporting the creation and postage of weekly thank you letters and gifts for donors. Supporting the thanking of corporate partners as appropriate. 
• Ensure communications with supporters are recorded on our CRM system.
• Identify high performing fundraisers or supporters to submit for Chest Champion status to ensure recognition and celebration of their support.
• To attend events to represent CoppaFeel! and the Fundraising team. 
• To support in the stewardship of small businesses based on our small partnership criteria including monitoring activity and stewarding through dedicated fundraising platforms. 

Coordination of fundraising materials 

• Support the Operations team in coordinating fulfilment of requests for postage of materials. 
• Responsible for monitoring the inventory of fundraising materials within the office and our storage unit. 
• Ensure our fundraising materials remain relevant and up to date with current fundraising guidance, CoppaFeel! health messaging and branding.

Administration

• Work with our Finance Executive to support accurate finance reconciling of donations and income streams along with general finance administration. 
• Code the back end of JustGiving pages to ensure accurate income reconciliation and reporting. 
• Create and maintain up-to-date records on our donor database.
• Pull accurate reports from our donor database as requested by the Fundraising team to maximise donor engagement and retention. 
• Adhere to GDPR requirements. 
• Participate in CoppaFeel! fundraising and team meetings. 
• Identify any opportunities for the promotion of fundraising opportunities in our organisational social media coverage or CoppaDrop mail newsletter by highlighting gaps or availability to the relevant members of the Fundraising team. 
• Identify and share updates from across the organisation as appropriate 
• Support on coordinating travel for the Fundraising team where necessary for events and meetings. 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

• Very good administrative skills. 
• Very good organisational skills. 
• Good time management skills. 
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the department and organisation. 
• Comfortable meeting new people and building relationships.
• Good initiative with an eagerness to learn. 

Desirable 

• Experience of customer service both in person and on the telephone and email. 
• Experience of fundraising. 
• Experience of the charity sector.

Applications for this vacancy close on the 5th August at 9am. however, we will be actively interviewing throughout so early application is advised. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high levels of applications for the role. 

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

WECare’s Head of Fundraising is responsible for supporting the Fundraising team in their efforts to raise funds. We have lots of exciting projects and expansion in the pipeline. We need a Head of Fundraising  who can come on this journey with us and help the charity grow whilst maintaining our core values and standards.

Who we are:  

WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!

Key responsibilities:

1. Fundraising Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve organisational fundraising goals.

• Design and establish fundraising structures, policies, and processes to streamline fundraising efforts and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to expand the donor base and increase revenue streams.

2. Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.

• Implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention, including the development of stewardship programmes, and  ensure ongoing engagement, retention, and the growth of regular givers.

• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring seamless logistics and maximising donor participation.

• Research and identify potential grants and trust funders to diversify funding sources.

3. Communication and Outreach:

• Create and distribute quarterly newsletters and appeal email campaigns to engage supporters and donors.

• Develop and maintain relationships with current sponsors, partners, and key donors.

• Oversee the 'Sponsor a Dog' programme, ensuring its effectiveness in donor engagement and revenue generation.

• Optimise the new supporter journey and create promotional materials in line with current brand guidelines.

• Identify, actively seek, and manage media opportunities, including TV, radio, and social media partnerships.

• Secure support from UK/ Sri Lankan  businesses and establish official partnerships where possible.

4. Fundraising Management:

• Manage fundraising events, including securing sponsorship and maintaining strong relationships with venues and their staff.

• Support WECare fundraisers with all needs associated with their efforts.

• Develop grant applications and supporting documentation.

• Manage the production of fundraising materials and advertisements.

• Oversee the development of merchandise ranges and play a key role in the sales process.

Key Attributes:

• Must have experience in working remotely and setting up fundraising functions

• Must have a positive, can-do attitude even in the most difficult of moments.

• Must have experience in fast-moving, high-stress work environments.

• Strong interpersonal and management skills, with a passion for making WECare the very best it can be.

• Approachable team leader and strong team player, with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Self-motivated and able to learn and take initiative.

• Organised and trustworthy.

• Resilient and willing to take on a challenge.

Job Title: Advancement Coordinator

Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)

Duration of contract: Permanent

Reports to: Director of Advancement

Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working 

Salary:  £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR  per annum (Berlin) 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Advancement Coordinator?

We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Advancement Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support the Head of Philanthropy and the established Advancement team across key fundraising priorities. Your previous experience with managing executives/senior volunteers will contribute to supporting the Director of Advancement in managing the activities and priorities of a volunteer-led fundraising board. 

This is a pivotal new position created to contribute to a significant uplift in UWC International’s fundraising and prospect identification efforts in support of the new UWC Endowment and a future campaign. Your work will support the strategic and tactical planning and operational effectiveness of UWCI’s fundraising programme and the strategic development of global UWC funding priorities. 

Our Advancement team will provide you with plenty of opportunities to try what you know, manage key projects whilst being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

If you're motivated to work closely as part of the frontline fundraising team significantly contributing to uplifting our fundraising success, this role is an ideal fit for you.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin
● Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).

● The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.

● We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.

● We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
 

UWC International London

● We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.

● Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.

● Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?  To apply visit our website and send an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.

• Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.

• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.

• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday 28 July 2024

Interview dates:  

1. First round interviews and assessments will be held on Friday 2 August 2024
2. Second round interviews will be held on Monday 12 August 2024

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.