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Location: Bethnal Green, office-based
Salary: £27,500
Permanent, Full-time
Application deadline: Friday 16th August, 09.00am (We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)
Application pack: Have a look at our Lead Coach Application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Bethnal Green - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 10,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively
- Handling safeguarding
- Taking a lead on rating the work readiness of the trainees and making sure data is inputted and used correctly on salesforce
- Tracking trainee progress on the dashboards
- Liaising with volunteers for key programme engagement events such as mock interviews and external panels. Leading on briefings and communications with these volunteers
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees
Training the Graduate Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Graduate Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and possibly supporting on leading internal training such as Grad Coach Training
Active participation in and support for church team and mission
- As the Spear programme is run in partnership with a local church partner, you will establish a strong personal connection with the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You are confident in giving feedback and having crucial conversations
- Able to lead others effectively
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- Emotional resilience and good self-leadership in this area. You have a sense of humour and want to have fun at work
- Strong administrative skills, competent and accurate and efficient in typing and work methods
You’ll be employed by St Peter’s Church, who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Bethnal Green
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“One of the best concerts I've ever experienced. Genuinely lost for words at the end.” - Audience member (March 2024)
Tenebrae is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its core values of passion and precision. Since the choir began in 2001, we have aimed to move and inspire audiences all over the world through dramatic programming and immersive experiences.
The choir performs around 60 concerts each year across the UK, Europe, the US and further afield, including at some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues and festivals. Alongside its busy concert and recording schedule, the ensemble delivers a rapidly growing Learning & Connection programme, working with hundreds of children, young people and amateur singers across schools and other community settings. In the past 5 years Tenebrae’s programme of activities has grown considerably, but in order to maintain this we now need to grow all areas of our fundraising. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to make a transformational difference to Tenebrae’s artistic scope and financial sustainability as we approach our 25th anniversary in the 2026-27 season.
The Development Manager will be responsible for:
- Working with the CEO to refresh and implement our 3-year fundraising strategy;
- Fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, individuals and corporates to support the charity’s core costs as well as artistic and educational initiatives;
- Working with our Development Board to identify new challenges and opportunities.
A full list of duties can be found in the job specification.
Location
After an initial period of office-based training, we are happy to consider flexible and remote working in order to facilitate other commitments such as caring responsibilities, although ideally you will be based in our office in Hammersmith for at least 2 days per week.
Hours
We are advertising this as a full-time position at 35 hours per week plus a one-hour lunch break each day. However, for the right candidate we would be happy to discuss the possibility of working part-time (4 days per week) or compressed hours. Our standard office hours are 09:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday. On occasion you may be required to attend weekend or evening events, for which you will be entitled to time off in lieu (TOIL).
In order to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.
Applications must be received by no later than 9am on 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 7th August. Please indicate in your email if you are unavailable and we will endeavour to find another time.
At Tenebrae we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. If you feel you are qualified for this role then we would love to hear from you, regardless of your background or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Benefits: Working in a trauma-informed environment with a high emphasis on staff wellbeing.
Mainly term-time working, and all of August off.
The Magpie Project supports women with preschool children who are living in temporary or insecure accommodation in Newham and other London boroughs. We provide stay-and-play sessions alongside casework around housing, immigration, and other related issues, plus healthy home-made food, a baby bank, and a focus on high-quality play and creativity for mums and minis to foster a sense of joy and belonging.
We advocate and campaign, alongside our mums, on the issues which have the greatest impact on their lives. We have grown quickly since our birth in 2017, and we now support over 500 families a year with 11 members of staff and a turnover of approximately £500,000 pa.
We are in a positive position with regards to our fundraising and finances, with several long-term core grants as well as smaller project grants, a number of corporate partners who donate both time and money to the project, and a loyal community of individual donors and fundraisers.
We wear our values on our sleeve and our fundraising, like everything else we do, is grounded in honouring the dignity and agency of the mums and minis who attend the project.
Our three-word strategy has always been “ask the mums”, which keeps us agile, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of the families we support. As our Fundraising Manager you will need to be able to communicate these values to current and future funders and develop strong long-term relationships with those who share our values – and push back on those who don’t.
We are looking for someone with a passion for writing and communicating with donors of different kinds. You will lead on all our fundraising, mainly from trusts and foundations but also developing new partnerships with corporate partners, with the support of our CEO and the full backing of our trustees. We don’t believe in fundraisers who sit in ivory towers and have no connection to the work being funded. You will be embedded in the project, building relationships with frontline colleagues as well as mums and minis, so that you can tell our story to the best of your ability as you build our donor and income base.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop fundraising plans to secure the income needed to deliver our work.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities across current donor groups and explore options to diversify our income streams.
• Research and write compelling grant proposals to foundations, local authorities, and other grant-making entities, and develop reports in line with funder requirements.
• Develop long-term relationships with funders and partners based in our organisational values and principles.
• Support colleagues to maintain accurate and relevant monitoring and evaluation information (data and case studies) to support funding applications and reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify funding needs and support the development of new programmes with a view to maximising their fundraising potential.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial management and ensure that spending is in line with grant conditions. Person Specification
• Experience of trust and foundations fundraising in a charity (essential).Experience of other kinds of fundraising (corporate, individual giving) is a bonus. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with our mums and minis right through to our biggest donors.
• Self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and willing to take responsibility for all our fundraising and reporting. • Experience using Salesforce a bonus.
• Commitment to The Magpie Project’s mission and values, with a passion for using your fundraising expertise to enable the very best opportunities and experiences for our families.
Due to the fact we are keen to fill this role as soon as possible, this will be a rolling recruitment where we interview as and when appropriate candidates emerge so please don’t delay in applying!
We believe all children have the right to a secure, safe place to play, healthy food, engaged, informed parents, and access to support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prospectus are delighted to be working with Anti-Slavery International to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts & Foundations) to join their team. Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is an international non-governmental organisation, registered charity and advocacy group. It is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and works exclusively against slavery and related abuses. They believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance, and they are determined to work with others to ensure that the estimated 40 million people across the world live their lives free from slavery for good.
This role is offered on a flexible full-time permanent basis paying between £ £40,777 to 44,011 per annum with flexible working arrangements at their London office.
The post holder will join the Fundraising and Communications team building on a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years. They will be responsible for developing and managing Anti-Slavery International’s individual major giving (gifts of £5,000+) and to lead and develop Anti-Slavery International’s trusts and major donor fundraising programme. They will be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire their loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long term, multi-year funders.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing five or six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. They are looking for a candidate with demonstratable experience of building strong internal relationships and comfortable working alongside and directing senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will share their vision to help end slavery and have the experience of working within an international development/human rights organisation.
We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Are you a self-motivated professional with a proven track record of building lasting relationships and achieving ambitious yet realistic targets? If so, we invite you to join the team at Afghanaid as our new Philanthropy Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in expanding our high-value unrestricted fundraising capacity, spearheading the recruitment and retention of Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, high-value Regular Givers, and Corporate Donors.
We seek an experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about community-led development in challenging contexts, and eager to partner with Afghan communities to build brighter futures. This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement, providing the ideal candidate with the chance to take ownership of the strategic growth of our high-value income streams. If you have the ambition and determination to drive our fundraising efforts forward, we would love to hear from you.
Specifically, the postholder will be responsible for the following:
Strategy, planning and reporting
- Produce annual fundraising plans and budgets for major donors, trust, corporate and regular givers to engage supporters and develop relationships;
- Work with the Head of Communications & Giving to develop and deliver long-term high value fundraising strategies;
- Manage budgets for fundraising activities and events;
- Report against monthly, quarterly and annual targets, identifying variances and strategies to address where needed;
- Lead on the set up of systems and processes to support effective and efficient fundraising and relationship management;
- Keep up to date with fundraising best practice, policy and relevant legislation and ensure these are reflected in Afghanaid’s approaches;
- Produce pipelines, reports and analysis of major donor, trust, corporate and regular giver fundraising.
Trust, Major Donor, Corporate and Regular Giver Fundraising
- Identify and secure new trust and corporate funding relationships through database analysis, desk research, networking, formal presentations, and producing concept notes or proposals;
- Retain and maximise relationships with existing trust and corporate portfolio through designing and delivering bespoke annual engagement strategies, including exclusive and personalised reports, briefings, calls and proposals;
- Promote cross-department collaboration on trust and corporate fundraising to maximise both unrestricted and restricted fundraising, leading meetings, identifying synergies, and integrating pipelines and prospecting mechanisms;
- Identify and secure new major donors and regular givers, conceptualising and running acquisition campaigns alongside the HC&G;
- Identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Afghanaid’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;
- Manage and maximise relationships with existing major donors and high value regular givers through designing and delivering annual engagement strategies, including reports, calls and proposals;
- Collaborate with colleagues to produce content for engaging monthly email newsletters for high value portfolio;
- Design and manage an annual campaign to upgrade existing regular givers;
- Secure match funding from key trust, corporate and major donors to maximise the success of events and appeals;
- Mobilise Board of Trustees and Directors to support with stewardship of high value donor relationships;
- Organise the annual high value donor dinner, compiling the invitee list, managing RSVPs and organising other logistics;
- Coordinate and attend other events and external fora, representing Afghanaid, networking and pursuing opportunities;
- Manage external platforms related to high value giving including Benevity, Global Giving and Myriad US, updating where appropriate in alignment with campaigns and appeals and actively identifying ways to maximise their use and join new platforms where appropriate;
- Work with colleagues to identify and pursue opportunities for gifts-in-kind or alternative high-value partnerships.
Data and administration
- Ensure all phone calls, meetings, emails and other engagement with trusts, corporates, major donors and high value regular givers are logged on Salesforce, ensuring records are clean;
- Work with the Database and Insights Analyst to conceptualise and implement key CRM processes that promote efficiency, accuracy and maximise the use of automations;
- Work with the Database and Insights Analyst and other C&G colleagues to ensure all donations from these donation streams are recorded and reconciled accurately on the database;
- Ensure Gift Aid declarations are sought from all eligible donors and appropriately filed;
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure funding contract requirements are adhered to;
- Monitor the Supporter Care email address to ensure all donors are receiving the best possible experience;
- Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line manager and/or overview manager.
About Afghanaid
Afghanaid is a community-led humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For more than forty years we have worked with millions of families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.
Our community-led approach ensures Afghans shape their own development, making them active participants in determining the future of their country. With our years of experience, our 97% Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.
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Working with communities in Afghanistan to find long-lasting solutions and provide life-saving support to those in crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Integrate Agency in the search for a Fundraising Manager to join their growing organisation.
The Integrate Agency CIC is a social enterprise that supports the community through world class training, advocacy and support services. They grow, strengthen and give voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Regularly gaining recognition and awards for their incredible work, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey.
As the Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing tailored fundraising strategies to secure grants and donations from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic entities on behalf of Integrate Agency clients. This role will identify potential funding opportunities, cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors, prepare compelling grant applications, and ensure effective reporting and stewardship of funds. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the clients' missions and strategic goals by maximising revenue from institutional funders.
To be successful as the Fundraising Manager, you will have proven experience in grant writing and have a good track record of securing funds from trusts and foundations. This person will have strong research and writing skills, as well as good relationship building skills to build long lasting partnerships. They will need to work both in teams and autonomously.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have access to a London office, but location can be discussed. The salary for this role is £36,000 to £40,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Fundraising Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
The Alumni and Development team at the University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint an experienced fundraiser to the post of Development Officer (Scholarships). This is a 12-month maternity cover contract where you will be responsible for an exciting and popular student scholarships programme. You will play a key role in the account management of student scholarship support from our alumni, trusts and company supporters. This is an opportunity to progress your fundraising career in a Higher Education environment and to develop your fundraising skills.
Strathclyde is a socially progressive university and we aim to widen access to university for students from all backgrounds, including those in financial need. We are also a research intensive university, which makes and impact on society and our scholarships help us to attract the most talented research students. If you are passionate about helping students to succeed, then you will have the opportunity to support our vision and make an impact.
Your day to day responsibilities include face-to-face fundraising meetings with donors and potential donors; organising small cultivation events to develop donor relationships and working across the University with staff and students to deliver a variety of important scholarship programmes.
The successful candidate will have some face to face fundraising experience and will be looking to take the next step in their career as a fundraising professional in a supportive environment.
Brief Outline of Job:
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· Establish and deliver a programme of fundraising and donor engagement to raise philanthropic support for the University scholarship programme (gifts of £6,000+ - £30,000)
· Identify, build and develop relationships with potential donors through face-to-face meetings and by organizing small, exclusive events (lunches, dinners and receptions).
· Aim to raise c£300k in scholarship funds over the year’s contract.
· Prepare funding proposals for potential supporters. Scholarships donors include alumni, corporate donors and trusts & foundations.
· Prepare reports and steward existing donors to ensure ongoing support.
· Support the development of scholarship fundraising strategy, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager.
· Manage relationships with major scholarship partners, working with senior colleagues from across the University in this goal. This includes creating funding proposals, producing annual reports and organising visit and events.
· Develop fundraising materials by producing engaging copy and cases for funding support.
Please refer to the full job desciption for more information and details on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The Prince’s Trust.
Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress. Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.
Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars. Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.
You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and local delivery partners to deliver our Explore and Get Started programmes, delivering a variety of group sessions, outdoor learning sessions, residentials, and individually tailored 1:1 support. This is a field working role where you will work from home and the community in the Southampton and Portsmouth area. However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.
Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.
Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
The Grants and Trusts Fundraiser will inspire grant bodies, charitable trusts, and foundations to support our mission. This is a key role in growing our funding to achieve our ambitious 2030 strategy. As part of the Grants and Trusts team, you'll craft and submit high-quality funding bids and projects, working closely with colleagues, partner organisations, and funders. The role will lead collaborative project teams, to present compelling cases to maximise funding opportunities, ensuring projects meet organisational and funder criteria.
Attending external meetings to foster relationships and develop partnership agreements is vital to the success of this role, as is staying updated on funding trends to identify new opportunities and maintain the Trust's reputation with top-notch bids and reporting.
This is a Hybrid working role, where you’ll work part of your time at home with time spent on site and project visits (once a month depending on the project). You will also be expected to attend a team/departmental meeting in Grantham each quarter.
THE CANDIDATE
You will have experience creating compelling propositions that lead to tangible outcomes, excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a proven ability to build partnership bids. Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. The role requires a confident, enthusiastic team player who can inspire others and work collaboratively. You will be self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, and ambitious in achieving results. Experience in project development and management, including budgets, and an understanding of impact evaluation and reporting are also necessary.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, a 25-day holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 3rd and 4th September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grants and Trusts Fundraiser: Shape the Future of Fair Trade
Are you passionate about international development and fair trade? Do you have a knack for securing grants and building relationships with trusts and foundations? Shared Interest Foundation is looking for a talented Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to join our team and make a real difference in the world of ethical finance.
Location: Remote (expenses paid for visiting office circa once a month)
Salary: £35,000-40,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible scheduling available)
As our new Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll play a crucial role in supporting fair trade producers and businesses across the globe.
Here's what we offer:
- A chance to contribute to positive social impact through ethical finance
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
About the Role:
In this exciting position, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing our fundraising strategy, focusing on trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. Your expertise will help us secure vital funding to support our mission of alleviating poverty through ethical trade.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a diverse and sustainable fundraising portfolio
- Identify and approach new funding partners in the UK and internationally
- Craft compelling funding applications and cases for support
- Manage relationships with existing and potential donors
- Collaborate with our team to develop innovative projects for funding
What You'll Bring:
- Experience securing income from trusts and foundations
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency in managing budgets and financial targets
- A passion for fair trade and international development
About Shared Interest Foundation:
We're a unique organisation dedicated to providing financial services and business support to fair trade producers and buyers. Our work helps create sustainable livelihoods for communities worldwide. By joining our team, you'll be part of a close-knit, motivated group of professionals working towards a common goal.
Career Development:
As a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll have opportunities to enhance your skills, attend industry events, and grow your professional network. We're committed to supporting your career progression within our organisation.
Are you ready to use your fundraising skills to make a global impact? Apply now to become our new Grants and Trusts Fundraiser and help shape the future of fair trade!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in Cumbria? Do you have a track record of generating charitable income through grant funding and building partnerships across sectors? We invite you to lead the strategic fundraising and communication activities of an impactful mental health charity. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a dedicated, local charity.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager of The Windmill Trust, the Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability and growth. This role involves identifying new funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant proposals, building relationships with corporate partners and donors, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance revenue and supporter relations. Extensive networking within Cumbria is essential to source new funding opportunities and support the charity’s mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, schools and other stakeholders
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships
- Networking within Cumbria
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices
- Monitor and measure the impact of fundraising activities
Person Specification
Please download the job description and person specification for full details.
Benefits
- Up to 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Company laptop and phone
- Employer pension contribution
- Access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Location
This role will involve working from our main offices in Wigton along with some travel around Cumbria. Our hybrid working model allows flexible, work from home options. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
Application
Please submit your application before 12th August 2024, with a CV and covering letter. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
We're committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment - for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
The Windmill Trust is a UK registered charity working in Cumbria to transform young lives through specialist psychotherapy. Charity No: 1195160.
Our vision is a future where, regardless of economic background, children and young people have access to researched, effective therapeutic interventions to alleviate distress and ward against long term mental health issues. We work directly with infants, children, teenagers, young people, parents and carers. We aim to provide therapeutic support to those at risk of suffering long term effects who are least likely to have access to therapeutic professionals.
The Windmill Trust is a UK charity based in West Cumbria, dedicated to providing long-term, specialised therapeutic support to young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key information
Location: Westminster, London. Office-based with flexibility (Min. 2-3 days per week in the office).
Contract: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: £39,000 – £43,680 per annum depending on experience.
Benefits and entitlements: Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (potential to increase to 30 days depending on length of service).
Reporting to: Head of Development.
Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.
Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.
We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, confident and target-orientated Senior Fundraising Manager who will join our successful Partnerships Team to support and lead on the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing corporate supporters, trusts and foundations, major donors and statutory bodies, with the aim of driving significant income growth to match the ambitions of our new Business Plan.
What will I be doing?
You will think strategically and work closely with the Head of Development to develop persuasive cases for support tailored to corporates, trusts and foundations, major donors and statutory bodies. You will also build and maintain successful long-term relationships with CYT’s existing funders.
Developing and designing high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure five and six figure funding opportunities from a wider variety is essential to the role as is overseeing CYT’s communications, website and social media channels with the aim of increasing engagement with key CYT funders and in-kind supporters.
What knowledge and experience are we looking for?
Knowledge and experience in a charity fundraising role
A successful track record of developing and securing new income streams
Proven experience of delivering against stretching income generation targets, goals and deadlines
Experience managing and building key strategic relationships and/or significant client partnerships
Experience of establishing and overseeing relationship management and stewardship processes
Experience of line managing and motivating people, working collaboratively and working at a senior level
What abilities/skills are we looking for?
Entrepreneurial flair and ability to challenge current ways of working
Excellent interpersonal & relationship building skills
Persuasive communication and business development skills, both written and oral
Highly credible with confidence, gravitas and ability to influence at a high level
Proven ability to identify and develop income generation opportunities and bring fundraising opportunities and negotiations to a successful conclusion
NOTE: prior knowledge of the construction and built environment sector is not an essential requirement of this role.
What will I gain?
Every member of the CYT team gets involved in the charity's strategic development and impact and contributes to our work supporting young people fulfil their potential.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a warm and collaborative team, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Benefits include minimum 25 days leave (plus an additional “Day for You”), hybrid working, opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service; a supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).
How do I apply?
If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, please send your fully completed application form with particular attention to your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.
We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024. However, we may interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
A second interview may also be required.
You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role on the Charity Jobs page.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will only consider candidates for employment that share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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Job overview
British Somali Community Centre is a small refugee women-led charity with a 30-year history of delivering much needed services in education, family support, advocacy, and health programmes to the community.
We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, part-time Senor Strategic and Operations Manager to oversee, grow and develop our organisation to continue to serve our community as we deal with an increase in demand for our services post pandemic and with the rise in the Cost-of-Living crisis.
The overall purpose of this role is to develop the organisation and oversee its operations. As a senior team member, you will play a pivotal role in both shaping and executing the organisation's vision and strategy. Working with the Trustees and Director to support the growth and development of the charity, this role will aid the organisation in making the most of new opportunities and to manage risk through informed strategic choices, stronger strategy development and greater strategic alignment across the organisation.
You will have knowledge of fundraising and be responsible for supporting income generation efforts by proactively seeking out and responding to funding opportunities from donor organisations.
The role will work closely to support the development and operations of projects and processes within the charity. You will make sure that all policies and processes are in place, relevant and regularly reviewed and updated and that the organisation is effectively managed.
You will have excellent communication and people skills, able to engage and work with a range of stakeholders including staff from across the organisation, service users, donors, volunteers, members of the public and trustees. You will be someone who will fit our positive culture and can bring together individuals and teams to deliver successful projects.
We are looking for someone who has great business and financial acumen, can deliver change, oversee project development, and manage and successfully complete multiple tasks.
Ideally the candidate will have experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector, but we welcome applications from people looking to move into this career.
Main responsibilities -
- Lead on organisational development, business, and strategy planning.
- Oversee strategic monitoring and reporting, internal audits, costing and business growth opportunities.
- Ensure policies and processes are in place, relevant and regularly reviewed and updated.
- Support the development and operations of projects and processes within the charity.
- Develop and deliver a research plan to identify the most promising prospective donors for BSCC’s programme priorities.
- Work collaboratively with senior management to develop and submit high value funding bids to meet fundraising targets.
- Secure long-term financing for programs by writing and applying for funding from a diverse range of funding streams.
- Develop the organisation to the vision of the board of trustees.
- Prepare updates, papers, and reports for trustee meetings, funding partners, and wherever else applicable.
Knowledge and skills -
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Experience in non-profit fundraising and writing successful business plans and strategies.
- Experience of leading on prospect management, taking the initiative, identifying, and reaching out to new trusts and foundations supporters.
- Experience in developing and managing high-quality relationships with trusts and foundations and/or high-net-worth individuals.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Note: This is an exciting new role, and we expect it will evolve over time. This job description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties. The details above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional tasks from time to time, to enable the organisation to carry out its work efficiently.
Benefits -
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time role), plus bank holidays and the Christmas week.
- Excellent staff development and training opportunities.
- Job satisfaction from making a real difference on a small team for a charity integral to the local community.
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This is a unique opportunity to join a social welfare charity with big ambitions. You will be responsible for building a brand new Trust Fundraising function for the organisation. This will include building a case for support, identifying suitable funders and launching applications.
The charity is looking for an experienced Consultant who has previously built a Trust programme for a charity. You must be someone who is eager to build a strategy but equally happy to be hands on in it's delivery. This is an incredibly exciting time for the organisation and they're looking for someone enthusiastic to throw themselves into developing this new function.
They are looking for someone remote, for 2-3 days a week for an initial 6 month period (with the potential to extend). They are open to hearing proposals from interested candidates with regards to working arrangements and day rates, please submit your CV for more details. This is a fast moving process and CVs will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
A fantastic opportunity to join a Youth Charity Foundation as their new Relationships Manager, based in either London, Birmingham or Leeds. As Relationships Manager you will accompany local partnerships through the development and testing of potential local systemic solutions, acting as the key point of contact for the programme.
As Relationships Manager will lead the relationship with 3 partnerships, enabling the local partners and the charity to make the most of their work together, through relationship management, accompaniment, insight and oversight and grant management.
As well as support and future investment from the programme, this may include helping partnerships identify alternative sources of funding, develop business cases for future support or capture their learning to influence decision-makers. You will have the strategic vision and analytical thinking to assess future potential as well as current progress and spot these emerging opportunities.
Term: Fixed term until January 2026 with the possibility of extension - Full Time –37.5 hours per week. They offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work
Salary: £35,775 - £41,775
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Location: This role can be based in either London, Birmingham or Leeds. They operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home. You must also be prepared to travel to other locations as required for the purpose of this role, which may occasionally require overnight stays.
I’m keen to speak to individuals with an understanding of policy and delivery context for youth employment or education, experience effectively establishing and managing successful partnerships in either the public or not-for-profit sectors.
Please get in touch now, as the charity will review applications on a rolling basis.
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