Permanent Fundraising Jobs

Are you a relationship-building pro with a passion for making a global impact? Choose Love seeks a visionary Director of Partnerships & Fundraising to lead the charge in securing $5M+ annually!

You'll work closely with the Deputy CEO and CEO to develop a game-changing partnership strategy and drive connections with the corporate, entertainment, and cultural sectors.

Your mission: build diverse, culturally relevant partnerships, boost our social media presence, and help us reach new heights in the U.S. market.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll guide campaigns, manage a motivated team, and spearhead strategic fundraising efforts while keeping Choose Love at the forefront of global philanthropy.

This role offers the chance to collaborate across industries, from music and film to gaming and sports, leading creative campaigns that drive change.

If you’re ready to leverage your skills and connections to make a difference for displaced people worldwide, this is the opportunity for you!

The National Literacy Trust are unwavering in their commitment to enhance the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of children and young people, equipping them for success in school, work and life.

The charity’s multifaceted work encompasses short-term impact and campaigning for long-term, systemic change in pursuit of equal access to the transformative power of literacy. By addressing the root causes of low literacy and fostering a society that values and nurtures literacy skills, children’s potential can be unlocked, enabling them to realise their aspirations.

The Corporate Partnerships team has seen impressive success over recent years with the team now bringing in more than £4 million annually from a range of partners including Chase Bank, Lancôme, KPMG, McDonald’s, Morrisons, Bloomberg and WHSmith.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work across a range of corporate partnerships at the 5 and 6-figure level. You will deliver exceptional stewardship focused on growing and developing relationships with existing partners securing ongoing and continued support.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will: 

• Account manage a diverse portfolio of corporate partners at the 5 and 6-figure level
• Create and deliver high quality stewardship plans for your accounts to develop and secure incremental income
• Research, write and pitch compelling funding proposals to renew and uplift existing partnerships
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure effective reporting to partners

Ideal skills and experience:

• Experience in managing a range of 5 and 6-figure corporate partnerships in the not-for-profit sector
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, and someone who can develop rapport with stakeholders of all levels forging effective and collaborative working relationships
• Ability to think creatively about corporate partnerships, identifying opportunities for uplift and increased engagement among existing partners, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Benefits include:

• 39 days of annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), made up of 28 days’ annual leave plus the closure of the office on all bank holidays and from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay policy – after 1 year of service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks on half pay in additional to statutory entitlements, with two weeks of paternity leave at full pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses
• Shopping and leisure venue discounts
• Discounted gym membership, dental plans and health assessments

Would you like to support Blood Cancer UK to identify, research and secure high value corporate partnerships that will help beat blood cancer? Then this role is for you.  

Now is an exciting time to join the corporate partnerships team at Blood Cancer UK. We have spent the last two years building and cultivating our pipeline and have seen exciting wins as a result of this work, raising over £5million from the insurance sector.

We have seen record breaking corporate partnerships income in the last two years and we want that growth to continue – but we know there are more opportunities than we can capitalise on with our team the size that it is. The fundraising team has ambitious targets over the next 3 – 5 years, and we won’t reach them if we’re leaving potential partnerships behind.

We’re looking for an ambitious and tenacious new business fundraiser to help us bring new partnerships to the charity, and ultimately raise more money to deliver the change we want to see for people with blood cancer.

You will be an effective fundraiser; someone who can build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and is naturally entrepreneurial. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is a hybrid role and the postholder will be required to attend the office once a quarter for team meetings and regular travel for donor meetings will be required, currently a lot of our donor meetings are in London. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Delivery Manager in Liverpool. If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!

As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Young People programmes across Liverpool. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a delivery plan and targets for the Liverpool area.  You will lead and inspire your team to deliver effective services, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses along an appropriate pathway of learning, and development. You will demonstrate best practices in services that engage young people, creating a safe and supportive environment that maximizes value for young people and our training and employer partnerships.

This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people and have a deep passion for making a positive difference. You will have the opportunity to develop our current offer and lead a small dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's potential can flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of our Young People Programmes, ensuring their successful implementation.
• Lead and motivate your team to provide effective services and support for young people.
• Developed Planning and Organisational Skills with proven commercial acumen
• Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.

£40,500 - £47,700 per year

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We're looking for a Proposition Development Manager to join a newly created team within our Fundraising directorate. The team have been created to work alongside the high value teams (Philanthropy and Partnerships) to provide them with the highest quality donor research, funding propositions and stewardship materials required to create transformative partnerships with businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations. 

As the Proposition Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in this team, supporting our ambitious high value fundraising strategy and the development of Prostate Cancer UK’s first Major Appeal. You'll take the lead in developing the Appeal case for support, and crafting funding propositions. Collaborating closely with our high-value fundraisers, you'll develop bespoke funding propositions ranging from six to seven figures, ensuring they resonate with potential donors. 

Your expertise will be central in guiding our high-value teams on creating impactful funding proposals, supported by consistent access to organisational priorities and plans. You'll also establish an 'Information Bank' of materials to support fundraising efforts. Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, you'll maintain the integrity of our data records in alignment with GDPR and organisational policies.

What we want from you

We’re looking for a fundraiser who understands high value fundraising. You’ll have experience in building compelling cases for support, bids and partnership concepts with major donors, companies, and potentially grant funders. Working in collaboration with our high value fundraisers, Research and Support and Influencing teams to create engaging and bespoke propositions. 

You’ll be an excellent communicator, often translating complex and technical information to a range of audiences and stakeholders in multiple formats (e.g. proposals, presentations or web copy). Your exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills will enable you to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

This is a rewarding role where you'll be supporting initiatives to deliver growth in high value fundraising, Philanthropy and Partnerships teams and assist in the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with donors and partners. 

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 6th October 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. We’re running a two-interview stage process for this role. Currently first round interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 16th October and second stage interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

The deputy service manager will contribute to the management of the IDVA and community based services, in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system.  This involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.

The post holder will provide line management and support to staff. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of support. Working closely with the services manager to ensure that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully and that Refuge’s high quality standards are maintained, the role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.

The job involves working closely with members of staff that support victims and survivors of domestic abuse using our services.  As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Use of a car essential to the role.

Head of Finance

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead a UK Finance team to deliver an effective finance function for the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid: home working with regular travel to London, or based in the London office with some home working

Salary: £52,000-£57,000 + London Weighting if eligible

Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 13th October 11.59pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd October, London

What you’ll be doing:

As Head of Finance you will lead the UK Finance team and advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on matters relating to financial management, as well as providing effective business partnering to key stakeholders across the organisation.

Primary objectives of the role are:

• Lead a cohesive, customer-focused team
• Strengthen financial reporting
• Manage cash flow
• Ensure compliance
• Streamline processes

Who we are looking for:

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to help lead and develop a finance function. If you are a confident communicator, with experience of leading a finance team, delivering financial reports (including SORP requirements) and knowledge of charity VAT, we would love to speak with you!

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role and even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

In return:

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Charity Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Team Leader, Finance Analyst, Senior Finance Manager, Interim Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, Finance Manger etc.

Are you ready to embrace a role that’s as diverse as it is rewarding? At YMCA Doncaster, we’re looking for someone who thrives on adaptability, stepping in wherever needed to keep our operations running smoothly. As a vital member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of our work, ensuring that our community receives the support and services they depend on.

Flexibility is key, and you will be ready to take on frontline duties across our various services and settings, as well as acting as Duty Manager and tackling issues as they arise.

We are looking for someone with an engaging manner when interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, and a particular commitment to the wellbeing of young people. You will already have experience of being responsible for people, resources or buildings although that may be from a range of situations at work or elsewhere. You will have great technology skills and be able to manage a complex workload with varied responsibilities.

We’re open to candidates from all sectors with transferable skills, a genuine interest in contributing to the work of the YMCA and a positive attitude that sets the tone for others.

Main Responsibilities

• To cover frontline duties, including accommodation, community and activities settings as needed, attending reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• To act as a Duty Manager, including dealing with any staffing or other issues arising during periods of duty in accordance with set procedures.
• To provide an out-of-hours On Call service on a rota basis with two or three others, responding effectively to concerns.  This will include finding cover in the case of sickness or other absence, or covering a shift at very short notice when no other cover is available. 
• To take on appropriate administrative, leadership, reviewing or project duties including during periods of illness, leave and vacancies.
• To be accountable for delegated responsibilities appropriate to your experience, which are likely to include working with children and young people in individual or group settings, fundraising and communications work.
• To keep financial and other records as required. 
• To contribute to the selection and induction of new staff and volunteers.
• To oversee minor and / or occasional staffing issues as required, and to take responsibility for particular staff and volunteers over longer periods.
• To contribute positively to relationships with other organisations.
• To take an active approach to the role and to be able to work on own initiative within set procedures.
• To develop and maintain appropriately professional relationships with members, users and with other staff, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Other reasonable duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.

Person Specification 

• Able to attend shifts reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• Able to demonstrate resilience and adaptability across roles, responsibilities and work patterns needing cover in immediate or long term situations, showing a positive ‘can do’ attitude and setting the tone for other staff during times of particular pressure.
• A personable, engaging manner across a range of situations with children, young people, businesses and the broader community at various levels.
• A commitment to the wellbeing and development of young people, including those with a range of personal and social vulnerabilities.
• Experience of taking responsibility for people, resources or buildings.
• Able to demonstrate sufficient presence, confidence and professionalism for undertaking a management role.
• Able to cover On Call duty, to remain within receiving range of the mobile phone at all times, and to be on site within two hours in the event of an emergency situation.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in devising and using procedures, gathering information and using a range of online software.
• Excellence in written communication and a strong command of grammar. 
• Comfortable working with financial transactions and calculations, and with keeping financial records.
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively and accurately and an ability to prioritise appropriately without supervision. 
• Able to carry out monitoring patrols across indoor and outdoor areas including four floors and two stairways, and to deal with any issues arising.
• Able to react appropriately in challenging situations, using set procedures to support decision-making.
• A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and appropriate relationships. 
• Able to uphold the vision and values of YMCA Doncaster.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to GBP £47,250 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Are you a dynamic, focused, and inspiring communications leader who can steer a small, motivated team to elevate our charity’s presence and impact? Could you develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that includes, external communications, media relations, crisis communications, social media, website management, and internal communications?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to lead the communications function of a fast-growing charity delivering frontline medical aid.

As the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in amplifying UK-Med’s voice, supporting our fundraising efforts through strategic communications, and ensuring our message reaches the world’s most vulnerable people.

UK-Med has an ambitious five-year strategy (you can view it here) with a goal to generate £1 million per year from voluntary sources by 2026 to fund emergency responses and training for health staff. While fundraising remains under the purview of another department, your role will be crucial in crafting and delivering the communications that support these fundraising efforts. Our charity’s income is currently primarily statutory, and while we are relatively new to fundraising, our voluntary income has quadrupled year on year for the last three years. Earlier this year, the Board invested in the team to support the delivery of the 2021-2026 Fundraising and Communications strategy.

As Head of Communications, you will build on the promising foundations laid to deliver an exciting chapter in the charity’s development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, determined, and passionate individual to make a real difference in how we communicate our mission and impact to the world. Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector is desirable, but a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to UK-Med’s humanitarian mandate are essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Head of Communications - September 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 30th September 2024

The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Head of IT & Facilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT leader to bring together IT and Facilities functions for the first time with the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.

Position: Head of IT & Facilities

Location: Hybrid: home working with regular travel to London, or based in the London office with some home working

Salary: £47,000-£52,000 + London Weighting if eligible

Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 6th October 11.59pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th October

What you’ll be doing:

As Head of IT and Facilities you will be responsible for developing and overseeing a cohesive IT and FM function that manages the organisation’s infrastructure, ensures high standards of security and value for money, and enables them to achieve the organisational strategy

Primary objectives of the role are:

• Develop a cohesive, customer-focused function
• Manage our infrastructure
• Implement and maintain appropriate security measures
• Lead supplier relationships and drive value for money
• Develop a programme of training and support

Who we are looking for:

You will need to be a proactive problem-solver who is comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders. ITIL v4 certification and experience with Microsoft 365, cloud-based systems and GDPR are a must. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role and even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

In return:

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans

The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Information Technology Manager, IT Manager, Service Centre Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Head of Facilities, Head of FM, IT Director, CTO, IT Director, Head of Facilities Management, etc.

Global Individual Giving Officer

Manchester, UK

Starting salary for this position is £27,360 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

As part of our Global Fundraising Team, the Individual Giving Officer will support the delivery of our individual giving programme for UK and US audiences. You will work closely with our Global Individual Giving Manager and our wider fundraising team to increase voluntary individual income through proactive donor development. You will coordinate a variety of dynamic and planned communications over a range of mediums, ensuring that our messaging remains on brand and in line with our mission and values.

This is a great time to be joining MAG as we unveil a new five-year organisational strategy and an ambitious fundraising strategy to transform our income across the UK, US and globally. We have bold plans and a chance to invest in a new team that will secure growth.  We are therefore looking for a motivated individual who can drive forward the delivery of MAG’s individual giving programme through engaging campaigns to raise vital funds and create an inspiring supporter experience for our donors in the UK and US. 

About you:

You will be an empathetic and supporter-focused fundraiser with experience of individual giving. You will be a confident communicator over a range of mediums, with experience writing and reporting on fundraising campaigns. You will have excellent Excel skills and experience working with a fundraising database; in particular, experience working with Donorfy or Raiser’s Edge would be advantageous. You will also be a proactive problem-solver and a good team player, ready to take considered risks and forecast potential issues, but also capable of using failures as learning opportunities.

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 13th October 2024.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.

We are looking for an experienced grants fundraiser to join us and make a significant impact on our work with young people in central Doncaster. 

We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.  We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30. 

Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway.  We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with the smaller and less complex bids. 

You would – for now – be our only Grants Officer, so should be familiar with the whole cycle of applications and monitoring and able to work independently.  This is a fabulous opportunity to make your mark on young lives in Doncaster and take our fundraising to the next level. 

Main Responsibilities

• To work delegated idea notes into fundable project profiles, each with a clear and compelling case for support.
• To create a clear and compelling case for support for unrestricted grants income.
• To agree full cost recovery arrangements with the Chief Executive.
• To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
• To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
• To make strong applications to public sector and similar bodies offering contracts for work within YMCA Doncaster’s scope.
• To work to regularly reviewed and achievable targets.
• To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of an application process. 
• To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
• To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
• To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
• To supervise / oversee grants volunteers and less experienced staff applying for smaller grants. 
• To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
• To recommend updates to the Fundraising Policy in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
• To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
• To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
• Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.

Person Specification

• A recent track record of success in securing funding through written bids (five figures plus) in an employed role focused on grants or similar fundraising. 
• Experience covering the full cycle of grants fundraising including creating cases for support, submitting applications, responding to requests for information or visits, monitoring and evaluation.
• An understanding of the current UK grants / trusts climate and the types of funders likely to support YMCA Doncaster’s work. 
• Self-motivated and self-supporting, with the ability to work independently and deal with unexpected or challenging situations including short-notice opportunities.
• Able to supervise and support volunteers and others to complete strong applications efficiently. 
• Ability to create and work with project budgets and projections.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in devising and using procedures, gathering information and completing online and electronic applications.
• Exceptionally strong written communication skills, a strong command of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to articulate YMCA Doncaster’s work effectively, and to create compelling written applications for support.
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships, and a clear understanding of the importance of those.
• Able to represent the Association positively, professionally and with credibility.

We are working with a fantastic charity to recruit their Prospect and Operations Specialist, you will lead on the development of processes and procedures as well as high quality prospect research and development.

You will collaborate with fundraising, data, supporter journey and supporter care teams to ensure joined up working, best practice, and delivery. You will lead on prospect research and due diligence for the charity working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Main areas of work for the Prospect and Operations Specialist:
- Prospect research
- Due diligence
- Create reports and profiles
- Presenting analysis to stakeholders
- Management of suppliers

Essential criteria for the Prospect and Operations Specialist:
- Previous experience of leading a prospect research function
- Ability to liaise, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

‘’After the diagnosis, I was referred to Teesside Hospice for the Day Hospice to get help with the emotional effects of the illness, and with my medication. I was so apprehensive, I thought it was a place where you go to die. I was wrong. It’s not about death at all. Everyone at the hospice encourages you to be the best you can be every day’’.

For over 38 years Teesside Hospice has been committed to changing lives across Teesside & North Yorkshire by supporting people and families who’ve been affected by a terminal illness. They provide specialist palliative care and wellbeing activities alongside grief & trauma counselling services for adults and children across the region. Helping them to make the most of every day, ensuring they receive the best possible care by creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime.

The life changing services the Hospice provides are available free of charge to the people who need them most. Despite costing over £3m a year to run, the hospice is largely dependent on fundraised income, with over half of that coming primarily from fundraising activities across Teesside and local residents via retail sales in their shops.

We are now looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead the dedicated Fundraising Team at the hospice to ensure financial sustainability of the organisation’s services.

The Role

As the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for leading and developing the fundraising department. Duties will include:

• Working alongside the Director of Income Generation to create, develop & deliver a fundraising strategy to support the Hospice’s new objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and providing ongoing support and training.
• Planning and overseeing the delivery of excellent stewardship of supporters to maximise donor loyalty and lifetime value.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support fundraising activities.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to diversify income streams.

The Person

We are looking for a skilled Head of Fundraising with proven experience to take this established fundraising team to the next level. You should be a flexible and resilient leader, adept at encouraging a culture of innovation within the fundraising team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.

Bringing with you unrivalled communications skills you will be the primary point of contact for fundraising related inquiries and represent Teesside Hospice at external events and meetings. Ideally you will have the ability to nurture relationships with existing and potential supporters, creating sustainable income from multiple streams.

Why Teesside Hospice

Teesside Hospice offers a fantastic environment to work in and a Hospice Hero’s rewards package for all staff, just some of the benefits included are:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible working
• Free parking
• Generous annual leave
• Blue Light Card & Charity Workers scheme
• Scope for progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free coffee & cake on your birthday

This hugely exciting role is permanent, full-time and based at the Hospice in Middlesbrough, with the potential to work some days from home once established in the role.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.