Student Event Fundraiser Jobs

GASP Motor Project (GASP) is at an exciting period of development and growth.  We are seeking an ambitious and positive fundraiser to join our successful team.  GASP is an education charity delivering courses in motor mechanics and engineering to young people across Surrey who may be on the periphery of mainstream education, in danger of entering the youth justice system or disengaged with their lives and future.  We work with schools, statutory organisations and charity partners to ensure that the needs of these young people are met and exceeded.

We are looking for someone with drive and determination to work with our Fundraising Manager, to deliver the planned increase in income required to execute our strategic development and growth.  You will be responsible for securing core and restricted income through community and corporate fundraising.  Capitalising on GASP’s success and reputation built over the last 20 years, you will provide the highest levels of stewardship to ensure that existing supporters remain fully engaged with us and that new supporters are motivated to progress GASP’s mission. 

Purpose of the role

This role requires an individual who can multi-task and manage their own work timetable. The post-holder will be an experienced, out-come driven individual who understands the needs of the charity and the young people with whom we work.

You will be required to:

• Work with the Fundraising Manager to implement our fundraising strategy to support the growth of GASP, generating agreed levels of income for the charity.
• Grow GASP’s network of supporters to ensure long-term income generation and sustainability.
• Identify, research and engage with Community groups and companies across Surrey, nurturing relationships to maximise opportunities for income generation.
• Develop and submit compelling funding approaches, matching interests and priorities, to secure operational and core income.
• Provide the highest levels of stewardship, ensuring that current and new supporters feel valued and effective.
• Initiate a programme of meetings/visits for funders and supporters to ensure sustained engagement with GASP and the young people with whom we work.
• Ensure that funding information is logged on GASP’s database (Beacon) and is kept up to date. 
• Ensure funders receive appropriate acknowledgement, recognition and feedback on the monitoring of inputs, outputs and outcomes as per their specific requirements.
• Liaise with GASP’s Programme Coordinator to monitor progress on funded programmes and collate information for dissemination to funders as required.
• Work with the GASP team to monitor restricted income and ensure it is allocated in line with funders’ wishes.
• Identify appropriate activity plans to ensure that fundraising targets are met or exceeded.
• Support the fundraising activities and events of our community and corporate funders to facilitate maximum success.

Ideally you will have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role but we also welcome transferable skills and are looking primarily for a positive and outgoing person who is enthusiastic about our work and will slot happily into our friendly team.

Additional notes:

· The post holder must comply with all relevant GASP policies and procedures, the Institute of Fundraising’s best practice, and any other relevant fundraising and data protection legal requirements (GDPR)

· The role requires being aware of the constantly changing fundraising environment, and to identify opportunities, keep up to date with current trends, circumstances or issues that may affect the charity.

· The role will involve travel to meet current and prospective supporters.  It is essential that the post holder has a full driving licence and access to a car.

· Some out-of-office hours working may be necessary; time in lieu will be given at a mutually convenient time

· Working from home and flexible working hours, where appropriate and pre-agreed with the CEO, will be available

· This role requires an enhanced DBS check

· This list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be asked to undertake additional responsibilities or duties requested by the CEO

GASP operates a safer recruitment policy, and all candidates must complete a GASP Application Form.  CVs will not be considered.

Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

Salary: £29,000 - £36,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working 

Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

(This role may close sooner if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews expecting to take place w/c 10th February)

Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties,

multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.

We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.

In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.

About the role

Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.

Key Responsibilities

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

· Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects

· Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support              prospecting to grow the portfolio.

· Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.

· Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.

· Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.

· Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.

· Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.

What you will need for the role: 

· Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.

· Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.

· Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.

· Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.

· Excellent communication and relationship development skills.

· Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
• Paid Enhanced DBS

If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch! 

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. The fundraising and partnerships coordinator will play a critical role in the SU working with a range of external partners to deliver new opportunities to our members whilst simultaneously developing new revenue opportunities for UoGSU. 

The post holder will work closely with senior leaders and other departments to ensure that we maintain excellent relationships with our external partners as well as supporting the development of new partnerships. 

A full job pack including more details about the role and the person specification we'll be shortlisting against is available to see via our website. 

Important Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th February: 17:00
Interview Date: Friday 7th March
Start Date: ASAP

Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Josh Clare, Chief Executive Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please head to our website and see the job pack for details. 

You can submit your CV/application via email which is detailed in the job pack. Please note, we will not accept applications which arrive via an alternative route. 

Job Details

• Job Title: Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator
• Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy
• Department: Partnerships 
• Reports to: CEO
• Salary: £23,060
• Contract Type: Negotiable between 0.6FTE and Full Time 
• Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union.
• Working Days: To be negotiated with the successful candidate 
• Benefits: Generous leave entitlement (including closure during Christmas period), contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution, access to discount schemes. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Maintaining and developing partnerships

• To work alongside the CEO to seek out and develop new partnerships with commercial and non-commercial partners including charitable grant giving organisations/funders.
• To play an active role in researching and developing applications to charitable grant giving organisations and other potential partner organisations.
• To reach out to the wider community, enhancing the reputation of UoGSU and strengthening key relationships.
• To maintain and develop key commercial and non-commercial partnerships with external organisations (such as those who attend on site activations.)
• To lead on the development of bespoke arrangements for commercial partners to deliver the best experience for our members.
• To work with others across UoGSU to ensure that all obligations from arrangements with partners are met. This may include the scheduling of communications, data collection, facilitating of on campus visits or  other similar actions.
• To create impactful and data rich reports on the work we do to share with partners and funders.
• To monitor, evaluate and improve our range of partnership opportunities to deliver quality experiences for our members and best return on investment for partners.

Student sales and internal communication

• To lead on the sale of UoG merchandise at key events such as  Welcome and Graduation.
• To support the running of a suitable online shop offer. 
• To lead on stock management for UoG merchandise including ordering, stock control and sales reporting for key SU events.
• To act as the first responder to inbound enquires via the SU email inbox.

To view our full job pack and person specification please visit our website. 

Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) is dedicated to empowering dancers from all genres and backgrounds, supporting them through their professional and personal transitions. By removing barriers to career progression and fostering lifelong learning opportunities, DCD ensures career sustainability for dancers. The charity collaborates with prestigious national Partner Dance Companies and independent dancers, offering workshops and programs in dance schools and conservatoires. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, DCD aims to build on this milestone by enhancing its profile, forming strategic partnerships, and increasing its social impact in 2025. The organisation seeks a motivated, results-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join their ambitious team and contribute to making a positive difference in dancers' lives.

Join DCD as the Head of Individual Giving and make a transformative impact on dancers' lives and wellbeing. We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter who thrives both independently and within a small, ambitious team. If you are passionate about the performing arts and deeply connect with DCD's values, this role offers a unique opportunity to make life-changing differences. As the Head of Individual Giving, you will play a pivotal role in increasing individual philanthropic income, cultivating new relationships, and stewarding existing donors to support DCD's mission.

The role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis, we are also open to hearing from freelance fundraisers. Some flexibility will be required, with regards to hours, in order to meet with existing and potential donors and attend events. DCD is a remote working organisation, so the post-holder will need to be able to work comfortably from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow DCD’s existing donor portfolio.
• Cultivate new relationships and steward existing donors, working closely with DCD Trustees.
• Implement and develop our individual giving strategy to support activities and core costs.
• Achieve/exceed our target to double individual philanthropic income by 2027.
• Maintain and extend excellent relationships with a broad spectrum of external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of DCD’s business model, clearly articulating the impact and importance of our work to supporters.
• Lead on prospect research, introducing new potential donors to DCD.
• Manage our donor portfolio, developing personalized giving journeys.
• Lead tailored fundraising campaigns to raise DCD's profile and diversify our donor portfolio.
• Manage and develop the '73 Circle, a patron scheme for donors.
• Deliver intimate stewardship events to deepen relationships with current donors.
• Engage with DCD’s international alumni network to establish regular giving and living legacy prospects.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and maintain accurate records.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: DCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. DCD operates a Positive Action policy (Equality Act 2010) to better represent the dance communities we support and to reflect our wider society. DCD is an inclusive charity that believes diversity leads to better decision making. We positively encourage and welcome applications by people who identify as from the Global Majority and/or people who identify as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent. Those who do and meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our small but mighty team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a charity that aims to have a big impact in the community.  Your role will be to raise funds for the charity through varied community fundraising activities, including our flagship fundraising event Croyde Ocean Triathlon, as well as other smaller fundraising events throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to support and nurture existing relationships and look for new engagement and fundraising opportunities with local businesses, community organisations and schools, ensuring an effective, efficient and impactful journey for new and existing supporters.

Charity Purpose:

Earth Action North Devon (formerly Plastic Free North Devon) is a local environmental charity on a mission to protect and improve our environment through community led action. We aim to connect people with their natural surroundings through conversations, education and events to ensure residents and visitors alike want to protect what our very existence depends on. We want to see radical transformation towards a healthier and more informed relationship with the environment.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently rebranding and the formal launch of our new name is at the end of March.

Role Purpose:

To help EAND generate income and expand its community fundraising efforts in order to help meet the charity’s mission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are a small, dedicated team so a committed and proactive approach is essential to help us continue to work towards our mission.We are looking for someone who:

• Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising

• Is an excellent and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with people in a range scenarios (public, corporate and community events to 1-1 engagement)

• Is a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take initiative and get stuck in Is adaptable and able to work efficiently with a small team in a busy office

• Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks

• Is passionate about protecting and improving our environment and has a commitment to the values and mission of Earth Action North Devon

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters to participate in a range of events including those planned by EAND as well as ‘host your own’ fundraising events. 

• Support existing fundraisers to keep them engaged, maximise their value and retain them as supporters

• Work closely with the CEO and comms team to create engaging fundraising materials and create effective campaigns

• Organise fundraising events to maximise income (quizzes, raffles, etc)

• Liaise with local partners to encourage support

• Work closely alongside the CEO and team to deliver the fundraising strategy

• Develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising environmental awareness and supporting action to contribute towards  the charities mission

• Support the CEO to sustain and build our existing business support network and better interlink with our fundraising activities 

• Create and maintain supporter fundraising information trackers to accurately record and monitor income against targets

• Represent the charity at events

• Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the organisation

• Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need

About the role and the RVC Animal Care Trust:

This role supports fundraising activity at the Royal Veterinary College largely through its registered charity the RVC Animal Care Trust (ACT) within the Directorate of External Relations. The ACT aims to improve animal health and care through clinical practice at our animal hospitals, education of veterinary and science students, and pioneering research. The post-holder will devise and deliver cohesive on and offline marketing and communications plans to support fundraising activities and taking responsibility for the charity’s brand identity and online presence.

About you:

You are a marketing and communications professional with experience across multiple channels and tools, including web, email, social media, print, PR, and face-to-face communications. You’ll bring innovative ideas to support the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of our fundraising strategy, helping to integrate online and offline activities to demonstrate our impact and engage diverse audiences.

You're confident in managing multi-channel campaigns and have experience designing digital and print promotional materials, managing social media and web content, and using SEO/PPC to boost engagement. You'll have experience using CRM systems and analytics tools to help develop marketing plans that achieve clear objectives and measurable outcomes, aligned with our fundraising strategy.

A strong communicator, you can create compelling copy for various platforms and audiences. You have experience sourcing impactful content to support fundraising campaigns including photography and video editing. With support, you can develop, test, and evaluate campaigns to demonstrate the success of your ideas and apply learnings. Your flexibility, organisational and prioritisation skills enable you to enjoy working in a small but fast-paced team.

With a focus on delivering ROI, you build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners, including our loyal fundraisers, to drive engagement and support for our cause.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)?

We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Philanthropy Manager (Endowment). Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support 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. Your work managing your own portfolio of prospects (HNWI) will support the 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 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 alumni community of over 85,000 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 85,000 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 support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
• 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 or reside in the UK 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, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages) on the application link provided. 

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 or 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 16 February 2025

Interview dates:  

• First round interviews will be held on 24 & 25 February 2025
• Remote assignment scheduled on 5 March 2025
• Second round interviews will be held on 6 & 7 March 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. 

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.