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We are looking for a proactive Fundraising Assistant to complete our daily data management tasks and offer support to the fundraising team to help Bliss to raise more money to help babies born sick and premature.
The Fundraising Operations Team plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient supporter care and data management, ultimately helping to maximize Bliss' positive impact on babies.
One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.
Role Summary
Bliss is the UK’s leading national charity for babies born premature or sick, and we are looking for a confident data specialist with experience of overseeing effective, efficient data systems and processes to join our enthusiastic and passionate Fundraising department.
Terms
- Location: Hybrid (a minimum of three of your days over two weeks will be worked in the Bliss Head Office, London SE1)
- Salary: £25,000 FTE, Permanent
- Terms: 28-35 hours a week (Regular evening/weekend work (from home) at certain times during the year)
Role Details
This role primarily focuses on managing and supporting data within the fundraising operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing income data in the Raiser’s Edge CRM and assisting the Senior Data Officer with daily data management tasks. Additionally, you will support the Community and Events team by providing data-driven insights to guide fundraisers, as well as assist other fundraising functions. The Fundraising Operations Team is essential in ensuring effective data management and exceptional supporter care, contributing to maximizing Bliss' impact on babies.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Strong analytical abilities, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use tools like Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) to manage data effectively.
- Familiar with various fundraising techniques and the operational requirements of each, with experience in CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge (preferable, but not essential).
- Able to work across multiple teams and adapt quickly to new environments, tasks, and challenges.
- Excellent administration skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Skilled in time management, prioritizing workloads, and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with an ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism.
For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents
- Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
- Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1,000-1,500 words long
This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.
It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Recruitment Timeline
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 15 January 2025. First round interviews will be held virtually (via zoom) on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January, with second interviews in person at our London Bridge office in w/b 27 January.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our fundraising team at Action Medical Research, are achieving rapid and sustainable income growth. You will lead the Supporter Service team and will be responsible for excellent customer service and supporter experience; for overseeing and delivering the efficient and compliant collection, analysis and management of supporter data to inform decision-making; and you will work closely with the wider fundraising team to maximise the impact of supporter data, to help the charity raise as much money as possible to fund medical research to help babies and children. The role will include overseeing and delivering data imports and exports, data selections, monthly gift aid claims, accurate data coding, data flows from the charity’s website into the Raiser’s Edge fundraising database and managing the charity’s outsourced fulfilment house.
What we are looking for
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships both internally and externally.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset, including the ability to manage complex tasks.
Good self-organisation and time management, capable of working to strict deadlines.
Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail and the ability to manipulate data from multiple sources.
Willingness to work as part of a team, deliver personally and share a wide range of roles and responsibilities.
Passion for the mission of Action Medical Research and improving children’s health.
Experience
Proven experience in leadership roles related to supporter services, data management or a related field.
Wide knowledge of relational customer CRM/charity databases (Raiser’s Edge would be a benefit).
Strong understanding of data protection regulations (including GDPR) and ethical fundraising practices.
Fully conversant with all common IT packages.
Understanding of and adherence to accepted customer services principles.
Proven line management skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition, securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.
We are looking for an individual with experience of prospect research within the charitable sector, who can lead the prospect research, pipeline management, and information management function within the Fundraising team. The person in this role will have excellent attention to detail and a keen analytical eye to enable the fundraising team to succeed.
The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives.
Purpose of the role
We are seeking a Prospect Research Officer working 3 days / 22.5 hrs per week, who will work across the fundraising team to research and identify individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates whose values and interests align with Chance to Shine’s mission. By doing so, you will be making a major contribution to growing the charity's high value supporter base; and to maximizing its engagement with existing and potential supporters.
The post holder will:
- Lead on the research for new business prospects across all fundraising streams (individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates)
- Create detailed briefs for key stakeholders at Chance to Shine events
- Lead on the pipeline management process, ensuring records are up-to-date
1) Key Responsibilities
Prospect research
- Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
- Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
- Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
- Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.
Prospect management
- Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
- Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
- Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.
Strategy and Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.
Compliance and due diligence
- Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
- Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.
2) Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Fundraising team
· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital and Finance & Resources teams.
· Trustees and senior volunteers.
3) Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
- Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
- Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work proactively, managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines and priorities are well handled.
- A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.
· Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel.
· Good team player.
· Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun.
1) Key Responsibilities
Prospect research
- Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
- Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
- Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
- Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.
Prospect management
- Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
- Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
- Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.
Strategy and Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.
Compliance and due diligence
- Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
- Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.
2) Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Fundraising team
· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, PR & Communications and Finance & Resources teams.
· Trustees and senior volunteers.
3) Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
- Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
- Experience of using and championing the intelligent use of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM system for data capture and reporting.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work proactively, managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines and priorities are well handled.
- A desire and aptitude to develop a career in prospect research.
· Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel.
· Good team player.
· Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect research
- Deliver high quality prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts, and corporates for the fundraising team, members of the charity’s senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and board members.
- Ensure research output is timely, insightful, accurate and well presented; in compliance with relevant data protection laws and the charity’s supporter journey.
- Lead on network mapping for current donors and key prospects including links to Chance to Shine Trustees and Development Board members.
- Create prospect and supporter bios ahead of fundraising meetings and cultivation events.
Prospect management
- Support the fundraising team with the management and analysis of prospect information through The Raiser’s Edge database.
- Ensure database systems are maintained accurately by analysing and updating information on individuals, companies, and trusts and foundations.
- Maintain the fundraising team’s prospect pipeline process within The Raiser’s Edge database.
Strategy and Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to develop a prospect research strategy and manage its implementation within the fundraising team.
Compliance and due diligence
- Lead on data protection compliance for Fundraising working with the Fundraising Assistant and wider team as appropriate.
- Draft due diligence on prospective supporters where required in line with Chance to Shine’s gift acceptance policy.
Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Fundraising team
· Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital and Finance & Resources teams.
· Trustees and senior volunteers.
Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information for a range of audiences in a variety of formats.
- Ability to work to the highest standards, to be analytical, methodical and thorough with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Database Executive
Location – Stanmore (hybrid role - 3 days per week office based)
Salary - £26,000 to £28,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours - 35 hours per week
Start Date - February 2025
Are you passionate about enhancing supporter experience and ensuring data excellence? Do you have Raiser’s Edge or charity database experience? Join Norwood as a key member of our Fundraising and Community Engagement department, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exemplary database and data services. We aim to keep our supporter information up-to-date, relevant, and meaningful, and we need your expertise to make this happen.
Benefits at Norwood include:
- The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
- Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
- £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
- Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
- Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent career progression pathway
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuously reviewing and updating our database and data processes
- Assist the Head of Donor Support Services with data entry, processing, and data manipulation.
- Carry out data cleaning and database health-checking processes, ensuring that data is regularly cleaned and that duplicate supporter records are merged.
- Support the department in their use of the Raiser’s Edge database and keep training guides up to date to ensure best practice use of this resource.
- Improve and develop new processes for the use of data to support the fundraising strategy.
- Assist the Head of Donor Support Services with analysis, insight, and reporting of fundraising data.
- Import all electronic data from various sources to the database using Import’omatic and Raiser’s Edge import functions.
- Prepare data for fundraising marketing and communications and monitor email bounce-backs and out-of-office messages to keep supporter records up to date.
- Ensure data used for fundraising complies with Norwood’s GDPR and direct marketing policies and ensure adherence to the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.
- Utilise good communication skills, both verbal and written, to build relationships with stakeholders and donors.
- Provide support for emerging priorities, as agreed with your line manager, for example, assisting colleagues in the Donor Support Services team with data input during and after fundraising events and appeal launches.
- Assist at evening or weekend fundraising events, including the Annual Dinner.
- Be an active member of the Fundraising and Community Engagement department and work on any other initiatives as required.
Essential Experience / Skills
- Advanced user of a database or CRM.
- Experience as a data administrator or similar role involving manipulating data
- Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or a similar charity database
- Some experience of running queries and reports and exporting data
- Some experience of running data health routines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level
- Understanding of relational databases
- Excellent IT skills and analytical mindset
Desirable Experience / Skills
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Experience of writing process guides or other user documentation
- Experience of training or supporting system users
- Knowledge of ImportOmatic
- Working with volunteers
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice
If this opportunity interests you, please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.
We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
ROLE PURPOSE
The High Value Officer will be instrumental in supporting the High Value team at St George’s Hospital Charity across multiple income streams; corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, special events, and major donors.
This role will work closely with the Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of High Value to achieve an annual £1.5 million fundraising target, with an aim to support the growth of High Value income to £2.5 million over the next five years and by 29/30.
The Officer will also lead the organisation and execution of the special events calendar, including our flagship Fundraising Gala, which aims to raise £250,000
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
High Value Fundraising
• Support the High Value team in the management of key supporters – ensuring the provision of briefings, preparation of proposals, reports and fundraising materials.
• Provide High Value prospecting support for Manager, Head of and Director at all giving levels
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, Trusts & Foundations and corporate partners of £10k and below providing tailored stewardship experiences to encourage continued support and repeat giving. Whilst we anticipate these relationships will be £10k and below, please note this isn’t arbitrary and may be subject to change given our development. • Represent the charity across the Trust at various events and meetings.
• Collaborate with senior volunteers and stakeholders to identify new prospects and open networks of support.
• Re-engage lapsed donors with tailored communications, showcasing new initiatives and opportunities for involvement.
• Support the management of the philanthropy pipeline, ensuring that leads are appropriately cultivated and monitored throughout their journey.
• Develop compelling proposals, grant applications, and donor communications to ensure high-quality interactions and successful fundraising outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications to analyse data and identify opportunities for pipeline growth across all income streams.
• Conduct due diligence for potential supporters, adhering to GDPR and fundraising compliance standards. SGHC – Role Profile Page 2 of 3 Event
Organisation
• Take the lead in planning and implementing the charity’s special events calendar, including the annual Fundraising Gala, ensuring all aspects are well-coordinated to achieve fundraising targets.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to secure sponsorship, manage logistics, and create engaging experiences for attendees.
• Develop post-event reports and analysis to assess success and identify areas for improvement in future events.
Administration & Reporting
• Support the High Value team to maintain accurate records of communications and interactions on our Raiser’s Edge database with supporters in line with data protection obligations and lead on best practice.
• Review and refine our database processes so we can monitor our Key Performance Indicators and use this data to maximise income generation potential.
• Work with the fundraising team and finance to process and record high value income on our systems.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for strategic focus.
General Duties
• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to enhance team performance and collaboration.
• Using our communications toolkit, incorporate our branding and tone of voice across all assets.
• Ensure our website pages and social media presence regarding High Value partnerships and events are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Fundraising and Communications team on shared initiatives, such as events, collateral and so on.
• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Duties may vary dependent on the needs of the charity
Please apply using the Quick Apply Blue Button. Interviews will be Wednesday 15 January and will be held in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Manager- Data & Supporter Services in order to oversee and deliver the efficient collection, analysis, and management of supporter data to inform decision-making, utilising data insights to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness and maximise supporter engagement.
As a Senior Manager – Data & Supporter Services you will also lead the Supporter Services team to optimise operations, ensuring excellence in customer service and supporter experience
As a Senior Manager – Data & Supporter Services you will:
- Data Management: Oversee processes for importing and managing supporter data within Raiser’s Edge, ensuring data integrity and insight-driven decision-making.
- Operational Leadership: Lead Supporter Services operations, managing credit card payments, donor inquiries, and bespoke supporter requests.
- Reporting & Insights: Create detailed reports and data selections to support fundraising and marketing campaigns, including donor analysis, event registration, and sponsorship tracking.
- Gift Aid Management: Prepare and submit monthly Gift Aid claims.
- Work closely with Finance and Communications teams to ensure smooth data flow, accurate coding, and comprehensive reporting.
- Ensure all data is processed in line with GDPR, PECR, and other relevant regulations.
- Develop and mentor a dynamic team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies to optimise supporter services and data management systems.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building positive relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset.
- High level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Team-oriented, proactive, and passionate about improving children's health.
- Proven leadership experience in supporter services, data management, or a related field.
- Expertise in relational CRM databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and advanced IT skills.
- Strong understanding of GDPR and ethical fundraising practices.
- A track record of managing teams and delivering measurable results.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- Fully remote with regular travel to South-East England
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: January
ROLE PURPOSE
The Trusts, Foundation and Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a critical role in maximising income for St George’s Hospital Charity through the development and management of relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. This position requires a can-do, proactive attitude in securing unrestricted and restricted philanthropic support for key projects, particularly our Time For a Change fundraising appeal that aims to raise £5m to transform our children’s wards at St George’s Hospital.
You will be responsible for growing restricted and unrestricted income through the development of strategic, long-term partnerships with Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partners that provide a sustainable source of income. Working closely with Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications the postholder will be instrumental in developing a strong and realistic pipeline prospects and securing regular five-six figure gifts. You will maintain £1.2m income/year with ambitions to grow this income to £1.7m/year from Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships over the next 5 years and by 29/30. The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions focussed. They will have a proven track record of philanthropy including relationship management, proposal writing, budget development and collaboration with internal teams to communicate impactful fundraising appeal
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Responsibilities
• Develop a strong and realistic pipeline of Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships that align with our strategic objectives and fundraising appeals.
• Be proactive and ambitious supporting the growth of our income across Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships from £1.2m/year to £1.7m/year over 5 years.
• Develop and manage a robust income portfolio, researching prospects, making approaches, building relationships and submitting compelling proposals and application to Trusts and Foundations and Corporates.
• Build project budgets from scratch.
• Create tailored stewardship opportunities for funders which effectively communicate the difference their support has made. To include face-to-face meetings, hospital visits, written reports/digests and attendance at relevant events to strengthen relationships and enhance donor engagement
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of High Value and Director of Fundraising and Communications, highlighting milestones, KPIs, and potential risks to income generation.
Corporate Partnerships Management
• Contribute to and implement the strategy for securing new corporate partnerships while maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing partners to ensure ongoing support.
• Develop creative and impactful partnership pitches and proposals to attract new corporate sponsors.
• Oversee account management plans for existing corporate partners, programming stewardship events, ensuring that reporting is undertaken, engagement is sustained and opportunities for growth are identified and acted upon.
• Work closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to develop new business leads and maximise partnership potential.
• Collaborate with the Community & Events Manager to leverage corporate opportunities, turning local engagements into larger partnerships.
Trusts and Foundations Management
• Build and maintain income from Trusts and Foundations using prospecting tools and desk-based research.
• Be proactive in approaches to Trusts and Foundations via phone and/or emails
• Develop creative and compelling approaches and applications that are tailored to charitable objectives of funders.
• Build project budgets and fundraising pipelines in line with funders requirements.
• Maintain and manage a calendar of activity for Trusts and Foundations to ensure we deliver an excellent level of stewardship including six-monthly updates and bespoke visits.
Research and Pipeline Management
• Conduct thorough research to identify and qualify potential funders across trusts, foundations, and corporate sectors, maintaining a dynamic philanthropy pipeline.
• Monitor and manage progress through the pipeline, ensuring that prospects are appropriately cultivated and that targets for each stage of the portfolio are met.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection laws throughout the prospect research and relationship management processes.
General Duties
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder communications in our Raiser’s Edge database and activities in line with data protection obligations and best practices.
• Work with Finance to reconcile income.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to the overall objectives of the fundraising department.
• Working with the Head of High Value ensure our offer to partners is accurately reflected on our SGHC – Role Profile Page 3 of 3 website. This may include updating webpages.
• Supporting fundraising events.
• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews. This is not an exhaustive list of tasks.
Duties may vary depending on Charity’s needs. Interviews will take place on Monday 13 January and be help in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about challenging poverty and inequality? Do you have the ambition and drive to make a difference as a key senior leader at Toynbee Hall, a charity that for over 130 years has been the pioneer for social action and change, championing a fairer future for everyone in the heart of East London and beyond?
Most importantly, can you convince others of the value of our work, and secure the investment and support we need to help people and communities change their futures for the better?
If your answer is yes, Toynbee Hall is looking for an experienced, proactive Trusts and Grants Manager to join our diverse team.
This exciting role offers a superb opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to lead and develop this crucial income stream. With exceptional relationship management and written skills, and proven experience of raising six-figure plus grants, you will manage strategic relationships with trusts, grant makers and statutory funders, maximising income to help combat the causes and impact of poverty – and to inspire the next generation of social activists
Key Responsibilities
Donor management
- Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
- Create and maintain a schedule of approaches to new, lapsed, and existing funders; developing, writing, and delivering creative and engaging proposals in line with the objectives and criteria of each funder
- Work collaboratively across teams and areas of operation identifying new funding opportunities, reporting on impact and evaluation
- Develop and implement a programme and methodology of approaches to small, medium and large trusts
- Work toward an agreed annual work plan meeting targets and milestones; prioritising workload and planning activity.
Identifying funding opportunities to ensure that our charity broadens awareness of and funding for our vital work
- Identify and research a comprehensive pipeline of realistic funding opportunities including trusts and corporate foundations
- Maintain a broad knowledge of the organisation’s funding needs
- Liaise closely with senior managers and teams to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals
- Approach funders, develop and maintain new relationships and access new fundraising opportunities
- Regularly research new opportunities via cold trusts
Developing strong relationships with funders
- Develop and maintain stewardship plans to keep all funders engaged with the impact of their support, including managing visits
- Report to key funders on progress, expenditure, and future plans
- Working with delivery and management staff to ensure that funder objectives and monitoring requirements are met
- Maintain accurate records and information about funders on Raiser’s Edge NXT and in communication with the finance team
- Identify and initiate opportunities for funders to engage with Toynbee Hall beyond their funded project
Strategic
- Plan and deliver individual fundraising projects; developing new fundraising ideas and engaging internal and external stakeholders to deliver them
- Work with Head of Fundraising to report and forecast progress against established targets for income, research, and relationship development
- Stay informed of developments and trends in fundraising by monitoring sector news and networking with appropriate organisations
- Work with Executive team and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) to leverage their contacts and expertise
Team responsibility
- Develop and maintain mutually supportive internal relationships with project teams, finance, monitoring and senior management
- Work in line with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, Fundraising Regulator
and GDPR, fulfilling any additional legal requirements related to this function of fundraising - Take responsibility for your personal development and seek out opportunities for support and development
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why work for us?
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact? In this brand-new role, you will use your strategic vision and technical insight skills to continuously improve CARE International UK’s fundraising. You’ll lead a team of three to proactively deliver new and improved processes that ensure our fundraising data is structured to support the delivery of brilliant, timely analysis and insight.
CARE International UK are embarking on an ambitious new fundraising strategy, and you will be a key player in our journey to being a more data driven, and audience focused fundraising organisation.
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You will be a marketing insights and data specialist – ideally in the charity fundraising sector - who puts audience at the heart of your work. You’ll enjoy sharing your learnings and recommendations with fundraisers to ensure CARE’s income generation goes from strength to strength.
You’ll be able to confidently manage a capable team to ensure they are able to produce their best work. And you will have the strategic vision and technical skills to proactively suggest and implement new and improved processes.
Your extensive experience in building reports in an application such as Power BI, and confidence in data management (ideally Raiser’s Edge NXT) will ensure your success in this role.
About the role
This role sits within CARE International UK’s Individual Giving team, but you’ll work across the entire Fundraising and Comms department.
Along with your team of three, you will play a vital role in support fundraising teams to better understand their audiences and target their communications. You’ll need to be comfortable with change, as this role requires the postholder to design, scope and implement significant improvements to processes and technology to ensure our data and reporting practices are efficient, accurate and fit for the future.
To be successful in this role you’ll need to be a creative thinker, proactive and a confident communicator – as well as your excellent data manipulation and analysis skills.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful 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.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to, our hr team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
Please view the attached Candidate Brief.
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Interview date: Friday 10th January 2025
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Ataxia UK
‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.
Location
Hybrid working is offered to all staff. All full time staff should come into the office a minumum of two days per week. Our office is based in Highgate, London.
Annual leave and benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days
- 5% contribution to a personal pension plan
- Employee assistance scheme
- Comprehensive flexible working policy
- Season ticket loan available
- Bike-2-Work Scheme
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
- Birthdays off
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Job Description
The Fundraising Administrator will support the Community and Events Fundraising Manager in delivering Ataxia UK’s broad range of community and events fundraising activities. The primary focus of the role is providing administrative support to the team and supporting fundraisers and supporters, making sure they are effectively and appropriately stewarded, and their contribution recognised.
With more medical research being conducted into the ataxias than ever before, we need to ensure our fundraising is maintained and revenue income further developed to enable us to find a cure for this life-limiting condition. This post will have significant impact in delivering our national and community-based initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Perform essential fundraising administration as directed, including:
- Writing thank you letters
- Importing and exporting multiple data sets to Raiser’s Edge NXT (our database)
- Updating individual’s information on our systems including Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Coding and recording of donations.
- Responding to supporters.
- Assist the Events and Community Manager in supporting fundraisers undertaking challenge events and community fundraising.
- Assist the Individual Giving Manager with administrative tasks as directed.
- Communicating with supporters through a range of channels including social media, email, face to face and over the phone.
- Handle incoming enquiries regarding fundraising events, advising supporters about fundraising ideas, rules, regulations and insurance.
- Manage Fundraising email inbox.
- Processing orders for merchandise – managing the online shop
- Gather and provide fundraising information, articles and photographs and writing copy for a range of media including ‘The Ataxia Magazine’, E-Newsletter, social media posts and maintaining the fundraising website pages.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure that money coming into the charity can be identified and coded accurately, including uploading information to our database, Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Complete ad-hoc tasks as and when required to support the wider team.
General:
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend supervision.
- Undertake professional development and training.
- Attend events across the country including some evening and weekend work. All staff must also attend our annual conference and you may be required to present.
- In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to legal and compliance issues such as health and safety, data protection and risk management.
- Share essential office administration duties as required.
Note:
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.
Person Specification
(when applying, please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you meet these criteria):
Essential:
- Strong interpersonal skills. Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues, partners and supporters.
- Competent in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- An interest in and enthusiasm for working within the voluntary sector.
- Trustworthy and reliable; discretion in handling sensitive information.
- An interest in developing a career in Fundraising or Marketing.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Understanding of project management processes.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to working with people with ataxia.
- A self-starter who can work well on their own initiative and prioritise their own workload & priorities.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector (paid or unpaid).
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
- Raiser’s Edge NXT experience.
- Social media copy & content creation & design
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Background
Childhood shapes who we become, abuse never should.
At the NSPCC we fight for every childhood. Our vision is of a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. We change laws, attitudes, and behaviours to keep children safe.
We work directly with children and families in our national and regional hubs and support thousands of adults and young people through the NSPCC Helpline and Childline. Our pioneering “Speak Out Stay
Safe” programme delivered in schools located nationwide helps to prevent abuse and educate children to keep themselves safe. Our therapeutic services help support children who have experienced abuse, helping them to overcome their trauma and rebuild their lives.
The NSPCC can only conduct our life-changing work with the fundraising support of individuals and companies across the UK, relying on them for 90% of its annual income. That is why our passionate Income Generation team at the NSPCC is so important. We aim to provide the best possible supporter experience by building long-term relationships that are inspiring, rewarding and innovative.
Job purpose
The National New Business team are on an exciting trajectory, having recently just reshaped our team to align with the NSPCC’s strategy. We now have a fantastic opportunity to recruit a New Partnerships Manager who will specialise in acquiring Charity of the Year partnerships up to the value of £400k, while also supporting on acquisition of a larger pipeline of high profile, high value 6 - 7 figure partnerships.
You will be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing new national corporate partnerships that make sense and deliver impact. Your primary focus will be working with the Senior Partnerships Manager to secure CotY partnerships, but you’ll also have the opportunity to work across the National team on all types of commercial, strategic and engagement partnerships. We are looking for candidates who wish to learn and grow their experience in corporate fundraising or business development in a dynamic team who are leading the way in supporting children.
Development and progression are on offer. The successful candidate will be fully coached and supported to win multi-million-pound partnerships with lucrative brands and businesses and to help build the NSPCC partnership income. We are looking for candidates with experience of working within a charity environment but might have commercial sector experience too.
We are searching for excellent relationship builders who can comfortably start new relationships with companies and senior stakeholders with confidence. To ensure success in this role the ideal candidate will be motivated by income targets and can multi-task and/or show project management capabilities.
We have an inclusive culture whereby we encourage all staff to bring their whole self to work. We are proud of our internal staff networks such as PINCC (Pride in NSPCC colleagues and children), NEST (NSPCC environmental and sustainability team), Thrive (mental health network), NSPCC Family Network (support group for parents/carers). We offer flexible hybrid roles and are open to discussing your preferences. The New Business team itself are caring, innovative, creative, energetic and ambitious. If this sounds like your ideal place to work then we’d love to hear from you.
Key relationships - Internal
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Reports to a Senior New Partnerships Manager.
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Works with Head of New Business.
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Works closely with colleagues across the Income Generation directorate, such as Corporate Account Management, Regional Corporate Partnerships, Strategic Projects and Partnerships team, Special Events, Volunteer Partnerships and Major Giving teams.
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Engages with staff in other NSPCC directorates such as Services, Communications & Marketing, Strategy and Knowledge and the Tech division.
Key relationships - External
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Cultivates and develops relationships with external senior influencers such as C-Suite, Directors, and Brand and Marketing Managers.
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Regularly in contact with Senior NSPCC volunteers and NSPCC Trustees as appropriate.
Main duties and responsibilities
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To contribute towards achieving the team’s key performance indicators and annual financial target of £6m as a corporate team
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Build and maintain a comprehensive pipeline of Charity of the Year prospects with the ambition to secure high value partnerships that support the NSPCC’s key services
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Support on writing proposals and pitches for seven figure opportunities
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To contribute towards the department’s strategy, goals, and standards
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To work effectively with other teams within the NSPCC to maximise income for children
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To contribute to the overall Income Generation division’s purpose of maximising income and raising awareness via meaningful long-term partnerships with supporters.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation Directorate
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To always behave in a manner consistent with the NSPCC’s Values and Behaviours.
To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s activities.
To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
To ensure data used in relevant systems is confidential in accordance with GDPR, and both accurate and reliable.
Person specification
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Experience of building effective relationships through face-to-face interactions with new senior contacts, leading to securing income via long-term partnerships.
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Experience of building or supporting on a prospect pipeline to win new partnerships, demonstrating proactiveness and the ability to use one’s own initiative and be self-motivated
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Experience of working in a charity environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, share impactful stories ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring, and confident way.
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Ability to influence and negotiate successfully with others to achieve a desired outcome
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Target driven with experience of securing new income and meeting individual key performance indictors
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Ability to organise and plan own work, juggle competing demands, manage projects and establish clear timelines and priorities to meet deadlines.
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Demonstrate proactiveness; consistently use one’s own initiative and be self-motivated.
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Effectively manage the data associated with a pipeline of corporate companies. Able to use findings to make key decisions. Desired: experience of Raisers Edge or a comparable fundraising CRM package is desirable but not essential; training provided.
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Desired; some knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and current trends in corporate fundraising across the UK.
The NSPCC’s Corporate National New Business team are on an exciting and aspirational journey, putting companies at the heart of what we do. Join us and change the world for children and companies alike, making it a safer environment to grow up in.
For further information please contact Jessy Smith, Senior New Partnerships Manager.
Porchlight is Kent’s largest homelessness charity and a leading provider of housing, mental health and wellbeing services across the southeast. It’s an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we continue to build our profile across the county.
As the individual giving and legacy manager, you will develop the charity's individual giving and legacy programs, increasing the value and length of support from existing and new supporters. Identify audiences, products, and messages, and develop donor journeys to maximize sustainable income. Working with the Head of fundraising, and the wider income generation and communications team you will develop multi-channel campaigns that inspire and engage people and motivate them to support Porchlight.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s taking Porchlight’s fundraising activity to the next level, growing reach and engagement and driving change for the homeless and vulnerable people we support.
The role requires:
- Knowledge of individual giving and legacy fundraising principles and practice
- Knowledge of Charity law and the Fundraising Regulator’s code of conduct
- Experience of designing and delivering fundraising campaigns
- Experience of developing and implementing individual giving and legacy strategies
- Experience of donor development and working to targets
- Experience of using a contact management database to manage relationships
- Experience of budget planning and forecasting
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility available
Contract type: Permanent, full time.
Interview date: 15th Janaury 2025
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition. Securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate Partnerships, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.
We are looking for an individual with experience of fundraising, ideally with Trusts and Foundations, with a motivation to drive real change for children and young people. The person in this role will have excellent writing and research skills and enjoy relationship building. The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives.
This is an exciting time for growth within this highly motivated team and this role will play an integral part in our strategy building on our existing pipeline; working collaboratively to make a big impact.
Purpose of the role
The person in this role will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop tailored and compelling fundraising proposals to existing and new funders, matching donor interests with Chance to Shine programmes. They will carry out research to identify and prioritise new Trusts that align with our mission. They will support the Fundraising team in a number of ways including the maintaining of accurate records of applications, writing applications, reports, thank you letters, data input and analysis, and creating compelling cases for support.
The role is based in the Chance to Shine office in London. We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office on average about two days per week.
The post holder will:
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Lead on applications for grants up to £10,000 through effective research and cultivation, as well as through the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for support for Chance to Shine projects.
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Develop and manage relationships with existing funders.
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Have responsibility for an income target of c. £80-100k.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising
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Apply to a range of Trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give up to five figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that they meet Chance to Shine’s aims and objectives.
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Develop and manage communications with a portfolio of existing supporters with a clear objective to renew support.
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Liaise with operational colleagues to identify projects and priorities for funding, and in consultation with the Trusts & Foundations Manager develop them into compelling projects for funders.
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Liaise with the operations and finance team to develop robust budgets for funding applications.
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Manage a small grants programme seeking unrestricted funding from 4 figure grant funders.
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Work collaboratively with the rest of the Fundraising Team to ensure fundraising income is maximised.
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Assist with other fundraising tasks as required.
Research
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Research and identify prospective Trusts and other grant giving bodies whose aims and objectives are aligned with Chance to Shine and prepare a calendar of relevant and timely approaches.
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Support in developing a strong trust funding and major grants pipeline, creating new Trust prospect recommendations and approaches.
Relationship Building
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Develop strong relationships with Trusts keeping supporters abreast of organisational priorities.
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As required, plan and organise opportunities for Trust supporters to visit Chance to Shine projects and experience the programme first hand.
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Be a representative for the charity at networking events where required.
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Develop strong and effective internal relationships with colleagues in all teams, to support cross-team working.
Monitoring and reporting
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Work with the Operations team and Impact and Evaluation team to prepare reports as required by funders.
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Regularly evaluate fundraising activity to ensure the pipeline is on track and take remedial action, if required.
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Maintain effective records of key activities and contacts on Raiser's Edge.
Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
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Fundraising team
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Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications and Digital and Finance & Resources teams
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Funders
Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
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Experience in fundraising and/or securing grants from Trusts and Foundations.
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Experience of writing engaging copy and reports. Ideally, some experience of providing reports and updates for funders.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Initiative to plan and achieve targets with strong motivation to succeed.
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Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
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Enthusiastic and tenacious.
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Good influencing and negotiation skills.
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Good team player.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Good time management skills and able to work to tight deadlines.
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Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office Word, Excel. Desirable, but not essential, is experience working with Raisers Edge or an equivalent fundraising database.
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Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £33,900 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Finance Officer?
We are currently looking for a Finance Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. We are seeking a resilient, organised and self-motivated Finance Officer that has an exceptional eye for detail to join us and contribute to the effective management of our financial operations at UWC International.
This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for finance, who has started their studies and career in this field with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. The Finance Department is a small team, working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant, providing essential support to this key area, in which you will be able to be involved in a broad range of financial responsibilities that will allow you to learn and grow your skills.
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:
- 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 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 must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work and reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check or your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please complete the application form provided and submit 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
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work and reside in the UK.
- 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, 5 January 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
➢ First round interviews and assessment on 14 and 15 January 2025 (remote)
➢ Second round interviews on 21 and 22 January 2025
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Office/Home-Based
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Lead to join a dynamic Fundraising team, playing a crucial role in securing funds to support vital care and mental health services.
About the Role
The Philanthropy Lead will be a key member of the Fundraising team, which raises significant funds annually to sustain essential community services. This role involves contributing to ambitious fundraising targets and delivering impactful projects and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and managing relationships with key supporters, including major donors and Patrons.
- Coordinating a portfolio of supporters to ensure long-term engagement and increased contributions.
- Organising events, from small-scale engagement activities to high-profile fundraising dinners.
- Producing bespoke proposals, update reports, and other essential donor materials.
- Supporting the wider fundraising team in achieving their objectives and delivering key initiatives.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have exceptional relationship-building skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong passion for philanthropy. Experience in fundraising, proposal writing, and event coordination is essential, as is a thorough understanding of philanthropy and its potential impact.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience managing donor relationships and delivering successful fundraising projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with databases such as Raisers Edge.
- A background in or knowledge of the [specific community or cause, if applicable] is desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
The role offers flexible working arrangements, with a mix of office and home-based days, and the opportunity to join a committed team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to significant fundraising efforts further enhance this role.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement detailing their suitability for the role ASAP
If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:
Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.