Volunteer And Community Fundraising Officer Jobs

Your Future Says Surrey  

At the University of Surrey, we’ve raised £60 million in less than three years through our “The Future Says Surrey” campaign - but we’re not stopping there. We want to continue funding groundbreaking research in vital areas including the future of medicine, climate change and artificial intelligence. We’re dedicated to giving our students fairer opportunities and empowering those from underrepresented backgrounds. Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and develop your career? Are you ready to join us and make a global impact? Your Future Says Surrey.  

The Roles  

If you share our passion for the transformative power of higher education, we’d love to hear from you.  

We’re looking for experienced fundraising and proposal writing professionals at all levels including Officer (salary range: £36,024-£44,263), Manager (salary range: £45,585-£54,395) and Associate Director (salary range: £56,021-£66,857) level, specialising in major gifts, principal gifts, legacies and as well as proposal writing. Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time roles are available.  

If you’re looking for a role with a strong sense of purpose and looking to work in a collaborative way with a dynamic, and professional team, we encourage you to apply. 

What’s in it for you?  

One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the Advancement Team at the University of Surrey is knowing you are contributing to positive change every day. A role with us means you could give talented young people the chance to study at Surrey regardless of their financial background, and fund research that aims to solve society’s most urgent issues.  

At Surrey we value individuals and offer a competitive rewards package based on your experience. We’re committed to developing your skills and helping you progress in your career at Surrey. Our beautiful leafy campus is an inspiring place to work, and our hybrid work policy gives you the flexibility to balance your work with your lifestyle or family commitments.  

Find out more 

To be considered for the roles, please submit a formal application via the University of Surrey Website. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th October 2024. 

The ideal candidate for the Chief Officer position will have a passion for creativity and community engagement, along with strong leadership, bid writing and strategic planning skills. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the Centre’s operations, including program development, fundraising, and community outreach. 

This role can influence the delivery of the mental health agenda across Greater Manchester and requires the jobholder to be a positive leader and role model for the CLC’s members, employees, and volunteers. 

The Chief Officer will also work on behalf of the Charity to develop and deliver the Vision and Mission through the delivery of the strategic plan, ensuring the CLC’s ongoing sustainability, growth, and success in todays challenging economic environment

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and provide strategic leadership and direction to the Creative Living Centre. 

• Develop and implement programs that align with our mission and goals. 

• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within planned targets. Accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the CLC, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued. 

• Oversee fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors and sponsors. 

• Manage the Centre’s budget and ensure financial sustainability, asset management and risk appraisal. 

• Foster a positive and inclusive community environment. 

• Represent the Centre at public events and in the media. 

• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. 

• Ensure all staff are effectively line managed and performance managed

• Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the CLC’s activities. 

• Report to the Trustee Board regularly on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for the CLC’s performance. 

• Ensure that the Board operates within statutory and corporate approved frameworks, requirements and guidelines. 

Who are we looking for? 

• Proven experience in a leadership role developing business plans, preferably in a non-profit or community organization ideally a mental health charity. 

• Strong leadership style with line management, team building  experience. 

• Robust knowledge of Charity Governance, Policies, and statutory requirements 

• Strong understanding of creative and cultural sectors. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans. 

• Experience in fundraising and financial management. 

• Passion for creativity and community engagement. 

• Experience of working closely with Boards of Trustees, advising, and guiding robust decision making 

• Financial management including forecasting, budget setting and monitoring income and expenditure. 

• Risk strategy and management. 

• Knowledge of Mental Health Strategies both at local, Greater Manchester and National levels highly desirable. 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities/workstreams. 

• Excellent IT skills with ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point 

What you can expect in return 

The role is part-time, 26.5 hours per week. The successful candidate can work the hours in a variable pattern which can suit both parties, subject to agreement with the CLC’s board of trustees. The successful candidate will be required to spend time at the CLC each week. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Creative Living Centre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Please note, this role is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK. 

At Stay we are committed to preventing homelessness and supporting brighter futures.  We provide essential accommodation and services to those experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness, facing homelessness, or a life crisis. Our person-centred approach empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.

As Stay's Fundraising Manager, you'll play a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to help support our services. You'll develop and implement an innovative fundraising strategy work closely with donors, partners, and the community to build lasting relationships and inspire their support.

Post: Fundraising Manager

Based: Telford - hybrid working available

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £30,228 (pro rata)

Hours: 20 - 22.5 hours per week worked over a minimum of 3 days per week

Annual Leave and Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service) 

• Regular supervision 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Pension Scheme

• Birthday off once probationary period has been passed 
• Part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below which will take you to Stay’s website, You’ll be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement and complete a simple application form (contact details, references and declarations).

Closing date: Mid-day Monday 28th October 2024.

Key Responsibilities

This newly created role is an ideal an opportunity for someone looking for their next challenge:

What You'll Be Working On:

· Leading on developing and implementing a fundraising strategy for Stay to support our mission and secure the  resources necessary to provide essential services to those in need.  

· Planning and managing fundraising events, ensuring they are successful and meet their goals.

· Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

· Researching and identifying funding opportunities and work with the CEO and Operations Manager to write compelling grant proposals to secure funding from trusts and foundations.

· Tracking and analysing fundraising performance to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.

· Representing the charity at community events and networking opportunities.

This job is for you if:

· you are ambitious and creative with a positive attitude and proven track record of achieving fundraising goals.

· you are someone who can roll their sleeves up and get the job done.

· you are looking to take on a more strategic and project management role.

· you work effectively with others as well as independently

· you have a genuine passion for improving the outcomes of homeless people in Telford and can inspire others to support through your enthusiasm.

Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.

Community Fundraising Officer (South)

Full time - 35 hours per week, part time and flexible hours considered after successful 
completion of probationary period
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office 

Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraising Officer based in London.
We offer hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week at our London Head Office 
(close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street stations).

Our charity
The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming ‘Home from Home’ 
where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we’re more than bricks and mortar, 
our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it. 
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing 
around 3,500 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the 
hospital means that they can be by their sick child’s side and have one less thing to worry 
about.

The role 
This is a wide-ranging community fundraising role. Activities include supporting family 
fundraising and third-party events in the south such as The Royal Parks Half Marathon and 
The Brighton Marathon. You will be required to forge, develop and grow new and existing 
fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations 
and schools.
Key to this, is the provision of a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and 
existing supporters.
Also, you will work collaboratively with the fundraising department and the 
communications and marketing team to ensure effective integration of campaigns and 
activities.
You will actively cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to 
participate in a range of third-party events and support the organisation. 
You will lead on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy 
and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.
 
About you 
Ideally you have successful community fundraising experience including provision of a good 
supporter journey.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will equally be as 
comfortable supporting families who stay with us who want to fundraise, as you are 
presenting to a room full of students, or potential volunteers.
You have good organisational skills and are comfortable working to objectives and targets. 
You are able to work with a level of autonomy and innovation to develop your fundraising 
portfolio and to increase our profile particularly in the areas close to our houses.
Ultimately this is a great role for anyone who loves community fundraising and 
understands that no two days are the same.
An enhanced DBS check for this role is required.
This is a great opportunity and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early 
application is advised.

The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role 
sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. 
To apply please complete the questions  and submit your CV with a covering 
letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person 
specification 

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024

Purpose: you will be the key resource within a small fundraising team, with responsibility for applying and securing funding to cover our core costs, as well as grant applications for specific community activities and building projects. As the only paid member of this team, you will take the lead in researching, applying for, and reporting on grant application progress with charitable trusts and other potential funders, in line with our fundraising strategy. You will also be a member of our Operations Team, which meets weekly to oversee the day-to-day efficient running of The Hub.

Contract: 2-year contract initially, subject to successful completion of a 4-month probationary period.  

Hours: 8-12 hours per week, to be agreed upon appointment. Within reason, we are flexible about when these hours are worked throughout the week, although we would expect the successful candidate to regularly attend the weekly Operations Team meetings on Tuesdays, in person.

Background:

The Leatherhead Community Hub (LCH) was established in July 2020, as a dedicated community centre in North Leatherhead. LCH provides opportunities for people to come together socially and build community, as well as giving our partner organisations a permanent base from which to offer critical support and services to local residents, including the local Foodbank and Community Fridge. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming space at the heart of the community, where people of all ages can connect, learn, have fun, and find the support they need to thrive. The Hub attracts around 3,000 visitors a month to our café and the many other community activities and events run by LCH, our partners and other local groups.

LCH has a yearly budgeted turnover of over £200,000 (2024/25), excluding funds raised for a major building project. Just over a half of this amount is from the café & tenant rental income, and the remainder is from grants & fundraising activities (including a 3-year grant from the National Lottery).

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Researching potential funding opportunities, with a particular focus on charitable trusts and local authority grant schemes. (Other members of the fundraising team will take the lead in fundraising from local businesses, schools, and churches).
• Submitting a regular flow of small and larger grant applications to meet core costs and match other identified funding needs, with support from the rest of the fundraising team.
• Attending monthly meetings with the fundraising team, including setting the agenda and updating the rest of the team on progress towards our fundraising targets.
• Maintaining a database of past, current and prospective grant applications, as well as digital copies of all grant applications, award letters, etc.
• Monitoring and fulfilling the reporting requirements of successful grant applications, ensuring that we are collecting information on outputs/outcomes set out by funders.
• Attending weekly meetings of the Operations Team, to keep in touch with what is going on at the Hub and identify future funding priorities. 

Requirements of the postholder 

Essential:

• Hard-working, honest, dependable, self-motivated, and friendly, with the ability to work effectively both alone, and as part of a team.
• A positive and flexible approach to work - able to handle new or competing demands and work under own initiative, without close supervision.
• Excellent written communications skills – able to write clearly, persuasively and passionately about the charity’s work.
• Experience of writing grant applications or able to demonstrate equivalent skills in a different setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and good IT skills (e.g. internet, emails).
• Ability to comply with policies and guidance and maintain clear and up-to-date records.
• A commitment to the vision, mission and values of LCH.

Desirable:

• Proven experience of working in a charity, trust or other fundraising role.
• Experience of working or volunteering for a voluntary or community organisation.
• Experience of living, working and/or volunteering in the local area.

 Posted on: 13th October 2024

Closing date: 31st October 2024

Interview date: 8th November 2024

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Scotland South (Dumfries & Galloway, South & East Ayrshire, North & South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East & West Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £32,013.24 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Officer:

• This role supports the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location and supports the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s broader income generation objectives.
• The Community Fundraising Officer will establish, implement, develop and maximize all community fundraising opportunities, increase income, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship and exemplary volunteer management, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Hub Manager and Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader to build on past successes and develop a diverse pipeline of community fundraising events and activities that respond to local audience needs.
• The role will also build and develop exceptional fundraising relationships with supporters and volunteers within the defined geographical location to harness the power of our local footprint and raise income and awarenes

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activites to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of 30+

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
• Evidence of working to and achieving objectives
• Direct experience of working with volunteers 
• A valid UK driving license and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 21st October 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Team. Do you have the skills and experience to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income for the benefit of adults with a learning disability and autistic people across Sussex?

If you are a persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at engaging people and raising funds, then we’d love to hear from you.

Brief outline of the role:

The Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. You will take the lead on funder research, write and submit compelling funding applications and build strong relationships with our funders, reporting on the impact of their funding and support. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies as we look to grow in these areas.

To apply, please provide us with a CV and covering letter. We strongly advise you to read the full job description and person specification and outline in your cover letter why you are the best person for the role.

You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.

Who we are:

​The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

 Staff benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• One paid celebration day a year
• Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• One paid volunteering day a year
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Enhanced death in service
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working opportunities.

We are also:

• A living wage employer
• Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
• Accredited as an Investors in People employer

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Emmaus Bristol is a local homelessness charity and part of the international movement of Emmaus communities.

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead on our fundraising by developing and implementing a strategy to secure core funding, as well as working with other managers to secure project funding. You will need to be innovative and determined as well as being an excellent communicator. This is a new role and it will really suit someone who is a confident self-starter with an eye for detail.

Emmaus Bristol is a fabulous place to work and you leave every day with the satisfaction that your hard work has helped people out of homelessness. Emmaus is different to other homeless charities in that staff work alongside formerly homeless residents, known within Emmaus as Companions. So as well as working as part of our employee team, you’d also work alongside Companions and other volunteers.

We are a small charity, and your ability to help us grow our income will make an enormous difference to our beneficiaries and support us in achieving our five-year plan. We want someone in the role who is fired up by our mission and able to inspire this in our donors.

If you’d be excited by presenting to a potential donor or telling our story in written words through a detailed bid application, and are aware of trends in an evolving funding landscape, then this is the role for you!

This is a flexible position, and we are pleased to be able to offer it on either a full or part-time basis. Given the varied nature of the role, you will be able to work from home as well as in our office, and get out and about building relationships on our behalf.

Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as direct fundraising experience, so if your skills have been gained in a different sector, we will still welcome your application if you have relevant transferable skills. The key requirements are that you have experience of securing contracts or funding, can quickly build relationships with others, and are highly numerate and literate.

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships

LOCATION: Home based

DURATION: Full-time - Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

· Chief Operating Officer

· Head of Partnerships

· Trusts and Foundations Manager

· Nation Directors

· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team

· Major Donors and corporate partnerships

ABOUT YOU

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy

· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.

· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.

· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams

· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.

· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)

Qualifications and Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
• Marketing qualifications (D)
•  Event Management qualifications (D)

Skills and Abilities

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
•  Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
• Event administration (D)
• Stewardship and relationship management (E)
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•  Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.  

RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services: 

• 1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice 

• 305 clients attended our ESOL classes 

• 250 children, young people and families benefited from our after-school and family support services 

• 61 people were supported by our counselling team 

What we can offer you 

• Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year

• A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards 

• A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets, working with our new Fundraiser and our Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator 

• Flexible and hybrid working 

• A committed community in south west London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations

• Real potential for growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place 

Our values  

• Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.  

• Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.  

• Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.  

Role Overview

Location: We have an office in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London. Flexible and hybrid working is offered to all staff. 

Hours: 35 hours per week (including paid half-hour lunch break) 

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum permanent

Leave: 26 days per annum plus bank holidays 

Responsible to: Chair of trustees 

As the CEO of Refugee Action Kingston, you'll lead our organisation in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in south west London to lead fulfilled and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:  

Strategic leadership  

• Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.  

• Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.  

• Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.  

 
Governance and organisational management  

• Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.  

• Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.  

• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.  

 
Financial management and human resources  

• Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.  

• Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.  

• Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.  

 Fundraising  

• Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.  

• Collaborating with RAK’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.  

• Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.  

Advocacy and influencing  

• Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.  

• Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.  

• Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.  

 General duties  

• Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.  

Person specification  
Essential criteria  

1. Leadership and change management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.  
2. Project and programme management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.  
3. Fundraising expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.  
4. Digital proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.  
5. Financial management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.  
6. Analytical skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.  
7. Cultural awareness and commitment to EDI: a track record in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, specifically in the context of working with refugees and people seeking asylum.  
8. Team leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.  
9. Partnership building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.  
10. Communication skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.  
11. Governance knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.  
12. Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.  

Desirable Criteria  

1. Asylum system knowledge: lived experience related to displacement and migration is highly desirable together with an understanding of the asylum system.  
2. Policy and advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.  
3. Commercial awareness: experience in negotiating with statutory, local, or voluntary organisations/authorities.  

Our workplace 

We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.

RAK is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities. 
 
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please get in touch via the contact details on our website. 
 
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.

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General Statement of Duties:

To significantly increase the hospital’s voluntary income (primarily unrestricted) through the development and management of mid-value fundraising appeals, stewarding mid-level donors, regular donors, and fundraising committees with some event support.

The success of this role will be dependent on developing excellent relationships with our fundraising committees and regular donors. This role will work in conjunction with a small, dedicated team in London to provide fundraising, communications, and events support to two dedicated community fundraising groups.

Key Criteria for success:

· Develop excellent working relationships with Hospital’s fundraising committees, and in-aid of supporters.

· Provide finance, event, admin, and communications support to our committees.

· Represent SJEHG externally at community events, St John activities, and committee organised events.

· Work under the supervision of the Executive Head of UK Office on developing and implementing detailed planning and milestones for the key objectives of the fundraising plan relating to mid-value appeals.

Main responsibilities:

· Manage the key relationships with the Guild fundraising committee and the SOA fundraising committee including communication, administration, and event support. One day per week will be set aside by the post holder to conduct and manage Guild responsibilities and tasks.

· Manage the key relationship with the Knights Templar sub-groups, and the County Priory Groups across the UK.

· Represent SJEHG externally at community events and in aid of fundraising activities.

· Establish and manage excellent client care for all relevant donors. Ensure that timely, effective, appropriate acknowledgement and recognition of gifts are provided to the donors.

· To be responsible for ensuring electronic records are up-to-date and accurate.

· To devise, implement and manage an effective regular giving strategy, under the supervision of the Executive Head of UK Office, with the aim of growing regular giving income, and undertake monitoring and evaluation.

· To steward the mid-level donors (£500 to £4999), ensuring the highest possible levels of donor care.

· To work in partnership with colleagues to identify individual donors that could be cultivated and moved to the major gift team.

· Assist colleagues with the content for the Jerusalem Scene newsletter

· To work under the supervision of the Executive Head of UK Office to develop appropriate income targets and expenditure budgets relating to committees, individual donors, and appeals.

· Manage Shopify store online and Merchandise management. Fulfilling orders and using the opportunity to steward donors.

· Thanking and stewarding donors within the remit (under £10,000).

· Work with the Jerusalem team as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

1. All staff are expected to report for work on time and fulfil their hours of duty, from time to time some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the job and this may be outside regular hours of work.

2. Staff of the Hospital Group who do not have a uniform are expected to wear appropriate business dress. Jeans are not considered appropriate attire.

3. Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking areas and only during official break periods.

4. All staff will abide by confidentiality rules and will not disclose any information on the workings of the Hospital Group, the staff or patients, except in certain circumstances where express permission is given as per the Confidentiality Policy.

5. Staff are expected to always comply with the requirements of Health and Safety regulations and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment, ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.

6. The Hospital Group is committed to equality and all staff are expected to treat colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, regardless of their ethnic background, religion, race, gender, age or sexual orientation.

7. All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the Hospital Group policies and procedures for staff.

8. All appointments are subject to pre-employment health screening.

9. The job description gives a general outline of the duties of the position and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the member of staff.

10. Any other duties as designated by your manager, and which are commensurate with the grade.

Person Specification:

Essential

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent influencing skills – able to use tact and diplomacy to develop effective working relationships both internally and externally.

· Proven experience in community and events fundraising.

· Demonstrable record of building trusted, long-term relationships with fundraising volunteers.

· Commitment to the highest standards of volunteer and supporter care.

· Demonstrate record of achieving income targets.

· Highly motivated with the ability to take the initiative on implementing and advancing committee plans.

· Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands, and meet tight deadlines.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· High degree of computer literacy including the ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, email.

· Familiar with donor databases with an understanding of data analysis, queries and reports.

· Commitment to team working and sharing the department responsibilities.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekend and evening work at events.

· Commitment to the mission and values of St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital.

Desirable

· Proven experience of raising funds in the healthcare/medical research arena.

· Experience of raising funds for overseas work.

· Familiar with Raisers Edge database.

· Institute of Direct Marketing diploma or equivalent fundraising qualification.

· Events management experience.

SWEDA is growing fast. Since the pandemic, the number of children, young people and adults who need our support has grown exponentially. An estimated 1.25m people in the UK have an eating disorder, and an NHS mental health questionnaire in 2023 found that 59.4% of 17-19 year olds ‘screened positive’ for having eating problems.

We have responded by expanding geographically (into Bristol and South Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire), developing our children and young people’s services and investing in the development of a fundraising team. Our Head of Fundraising has been in post for just over a year and our Fundraising & Communications Officer joined in January 2024. Now we need a Fundraising Manager to help us develop and grow our community fundraising to diversify our income and secure SWEDA’s future. We are a small and friendly team and will make you feel very welcome.

Your role will be to help us devise and deliver community and individual fundraising campaigns, secure and cultivate corporate partnerships and forge relationships with schools and other community partners. You will also recruit and manage a team of volunteers to fundraise and raise awareness. You will be someone who loves meeting people and is ambitious and driven to achieve results. You will have lots of enthusiasm, energy and ideas. You will be comfortable trying new things and in being adaptable; we want to scale our public fundraising activity and are applying a ‘test and learn’ approach. The primary objective will be to raise funds to support our life transforming work, but also to raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders, and help establish SWEDA as the eating disorder specialist across the South & West. 

We are looking for a candidate who has the necessary skills and experience to fulfil the following role:

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, lead and deliver on income generation plans for individuals (including regular giving and appeals), community and corporate fundraising to grow SWEDA’s income year on year.
• Forge and cultivate relationships with supporters – individuals and businesses – in person, on the phone and through SWEDA’s communications channels.
• Maintain a clear focus on acquisition across community, corporate and individuals, with dedicated time for proactive prospect research.
• Monitor, evaluate and report against agreed performance indicators
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and other team members to maximise income generation opportunities
• Develop a network of volunteers to support cost effective and successful public fundraising activity.
• Drive innovation to improve fundraising practice, increase ROI and test new approaches to raise money.
• Use data insight to drive decision making and improve performance.
• Plan and implement an effective stewardship plan which prioritises personalised long term relationships.
• Effectively use the CRM to record and manage your work, capture donor information/consents and support strategic planning.
• This is a new role, so your main duties and responsibilities may change. You can help to shape it!

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those living in Cambridgeshire?

Care Network Cambridgeshire is a registered charity working with adults to provide practical and emotional support to people after hospital stays or during periods of ill-health, empowering people to live happier, healthier, and independent lives. We work alongside local people to improve confidence and connections, and we’re committed to finding innovative ways to support our local communities, filling gaps in health and social care services.

Our vision is for individuals to choose their own independent lifestyle and social activities, provided with the information and support they need. Our aim is that health and well-being of individuals is improved or maintained, hospital stays are minimised, and recovery is as fast as possible.

Last year our services received 3,832 referrals for help, from these we made over 16,000 contacts with local people, providing support when they most needed help. Our wonderful team of volunteers helped us to achieve this, providing 452 hours of assistance.

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Fundraising Officer to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 20 hours per week.

We offer: -

Ø  Salary of £35,000, pro rata

Ø  NEST pension scheme with 4% employer contributions

Ø  Flexible, hybrid working.

Ø  Employee assistance Plan

Ø  Real Living Wage accreditation

You will create, implement and drive our major fundraising strategy and will be responsible for raising income to help support our Charity’s services through grants, Trusts and corporate connections.

You will manage relationships with donors, build new relationships, and report the impact of our Charity to all key stakeholders.  Your success will ensure that Care Network Cambridgeshire can continue to provide support to our local communities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a fundraising or similar role, with an excellent knowledge of fundraising legislation and guidance. You should have strong networking and relationship building skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are committed to promoting equality and we value diversity, with the aim to recruit a team which reflects the communities we serve. We hold a Carer’s Tick accreditation and have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge. All employment is decided based on qualifications, experience, and ability.

If you would like to apply please send a CV and a covering letter in the format of your choice explaining why you wish to be considered and how you meet the requirements of the role

Note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

This role is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow the Community Fundraising programme at SAS, including supporting our amazing fundraisers, creating and improving processes to provide fundraisers with an excellent experience, gathering stories and insights to inform plans and generating reports to help drive Community Fundraising forwards.

A Community Fundraising Coordinator requires a mixture of skills - from being able to build relationships with fundraisers and community members, colleagues and suppliers, through to being data and process savvy, as well as having experience of delivering projects and providing administrative support.

A genuine enthusiasm for fundraising and SAS is a must, as you'll need to understand SAS's latest campaigns, be able to research key industry knowledge, and be comfortable adapting to the evolving needs of the role.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, this could be the perfect role for you.Joining a supportive and motivated team, you’ll receive learning and training opportunities to help you thrive. You’ll work closely with, and be supported by, the Senior Community Fundraising Officer.

What You’ll be Doing

Work with data and systems to develop processes & efficiencies

• Work with our new CRM system to:

• Improve processes and efficiencies with Community Fundraiser data

• Create and update CRM records, and extract basic reports to inform plans and decisions

• Use Excel to compare supplier quotes, update project costs, and manipulate data exports.

• Support with general organisational / administrative practices

• Adapt with the evolving needs of the role Steward fundraisers

• Deliver ‘one-to-many’ stewardship and be the main point of contact for fundraisers, responding in a friendly and timely manner to help build relationships to maximise their fundraising and likelihood of repeat fundraising

• Gather fundraiser stories, photos and approvals to develop our library so we can inspire other fundraisers with our marketing

• Keep accurate and updated records of fundraiser communications in our CRM

If you would like more information on the role, please visit our Recruitment Pack.