We are seeking a pro-active and engaging Corporate, Community and Events Fundraiser to raise the profile of the charity, grow supporters and corporate sponsors, increase fundraising volunteers and help raise funds for HorseWorld Trust through internal and external activities and events.

You will need to be confident, with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience of running fundraising events and community fundraising activities, developing corporate partnerships and volunteer engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive and ambition and a minimum of 12 months experience in corporate and/or community fundraising / sales / event management.  A full driving licence and the use of a car are also essential.

For more details and to apply for this role please download the Role Profile/Person Specification and Application Form.

Fundraiser

Salary £29,020.00-£37,243..00pa Inclusive of London Weighting.

Full Time, Permanent 

36 hours, 52 weeks per year

Enfield

We passionately support the environment, greenspace, wildlife, biodiversity, sustainability and climate change adaptation in the capital. We have around 3000 students and about 500 staff, and our curriculum is expanding, the number of students is increasing, and our estates are developing. We are unique in our purpose, our location and our approach to fundraising.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented person with fundraising experience to support our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions, help create a vibrant and active alumni associated and support our Patron.

What's in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Gardens.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment.  We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.

You are required to complete an application form for this role - standard practice for posts within education.

Please press apply to send me your CV and receive application details.

Closing Date: 27 March 2020

Interview Date: 6 April 2020

Position: Permanent

Deadline for applications: Friday April 24

The position:

Our leading dynamic health charity client is recruiting a Senior Community Events Fundraiser in order to develop a programme of growth to increase income from the charity’s successful community events projects. You will lead on identifying new opportunities and engage new audiences to increase the charity’s supporter base and ensure that a database of long-term, active supporters is maintained. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and implement new event ideas, including virtual events, to offer significant ROI as well as shaping the strategy for community and events fundraising within the charity, all with the support of an experienced and inspiring manager.

Requirements:

• You will have previous experience of working within community and/or events fundraising with a proven track record in achieving financial targets and objectives.
• You will have previous experience of growing the supporter base of an organisation for community and/or events fundraising.
• You will have experience of managing events.
• Knowledge of donor acquisition and retention strategies.

Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

Salary: up to £30,000 FTE depending on experience   P/T – 22.5 hours 

 
DENS are looking for an experienced Grants & Trusts Fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of working with Trusts & Foundations and a history of submitting successful Grants. 
About the Role
 
To develop and manage a rolling programme of funding applications to Foundations, Trusts and Statutory Grantees, managing existing funders and identifying and securing new funding for both capital expenditure and general running costs across all services. 
 
To proactively identify suitable projects, and develop bid documents, for funding applications and manage all post-grant reporting requirements.   
 
To contribute to the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives, research, campaigns and events to support DENS Fundraising Strategy. 
 
About You 
 
You have significant fundraising experience with an excellent track record in Trust and Foundation fundraising, 
 
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to write and submit well-presented compelling cases for support to foundations and trusts, tailored to the funder and meeting all criteria and deadlines. 
 
You have excellent attention to detail and high accuracy levels with an enquiring mind, interested in sourcing and assessing research statistics. 
 
You have the ability to easily absorb complex information and present it in a logical, appropriate and clear manner.
 
If this is you, we would love you to join our friendly, busy and dynamic Fundraising Team who are passionate to make a difference to the lives of people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. 
 
Apply for this role Please read the full Job Description & Personal Spec which is on a separate document.   
If you are a match, complete our ‘Application Form’ including a ‘Supporting statement’ detailing why you are the perfect candidate for this role, and email to HR
 
CVs are not accepted for this position, please fill out the official Application Form.  No agencies please. 
 
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29/03/20.  Interviews will take place on 07/04/20 
 
For an informal chat, please call Fran Martin, Head of Fundraising & Communications on 0 1 4 4 2 8 0 0 2 6 8. 
 
 
About DENS Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.   We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to food and provisions.  We provide a range of accommodation options to support people to move on and sustain their own tenancy and we provide advice and training; empowering people to develop skills and confidence to build a better future and be an active member of their community.    Our integrated services include:  The Elms, a 44-bed hostel providing temporary to short-term accommodation. Day Centre – providing a daytime haven, advice, shower, company and a hot meal.  Open Space – a place where people can socialise, be creative, develop their skills & seek advice.  Move On Service - providing support for a move into more independent living.  Foodbank – providing emergency food supplies and household provision.  Social Enterprises – Development of employability skills and self-confidence in a supportive environment whilst also raising income for DENS.
 

As a successful Community Fundraiser you will provide outstanding levels of support, stewardship, advice and motivation for community fundraising activities for a small inspiring medical charity.

The Charity

A small inspiring medical charity, with a friendly supportive team. They can offer office based or home working as long as commutable to Milton Keynes. A car is required for this job.

The Role
Manage the relationships with the established volunteer support groups, giving them advice and guidance on community fundraising activities and events including the preparation of information that will inspire them to raise awareness and increase fundraising.
To initiate and develop long term partnerships with local charitable groups e.g., Rotary, Lions, Soroptomists etc., with the aim of securing financial and in kind support.
Maximise the sale of merchandise products through community events, ensuring that merchandise and promotional material is distributed to volunteers and accounted for.
To report back on regular basis to the Head of Fundraising as to activity, progress and achievement against identified financial and soft targets.
Monitor income and implement remedial and contingency planning as appropriate, based on the fundraising pipeline.
Identify new opportunities for community fundraising activity, assess their potential and make recommendations regarding financial viability.

The Candidate
A friendly, pro active individual with two years demonstrable experience of success in a fundraising role.
Experience of working effectively in collaboration with a wide range of external fundraisers, supporters, customers and/or partners.
A good understanding of the sector, overall trends.
A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to plan, coordinate and deliver events.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Interviews are being held ASAP so please apply now!

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Salford Foundation is currently expanding its income generation team to meet its planned service development, business growth and business plan priorities for the future. This is an exciting time for our organisation as we approach our 30th birthday anniversary. We plan to continue to raise our profile and build relationships with funders and commissioners to diversify our income streams.

We wish to appoint a fundraising bid writer with at least 2 years’ experience of researching, preparing and submitting successful grant funding applications and bids to Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies.   Ideally, you will have a professional fundraising qualification, a background in the Voluntary and/or Public sector of securing core and project funding for children’s, young people and/or adult services. You will be passionate about creating better futures for people and have the following essential bid writing skills:

• Be pro-active, highly organised and able to plan and prioritise your workload
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build rapport with funders and commissioners
• Ability to write concisely, creatively and persuasively to engage audiences and tell a compelling story
• Have high levels of numeracy and confidence in working with statistics, budgets and financial information
• Ability to develop project proposals for different target groups

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Leading on implementing Trust and Foundations funding strategy, planning, preparing and submitting grant funding applications for Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies
• Supporting the Business Development Manager and fundraising team with the preparation and submission of other grants applications, bids, proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires, as agreed
• Contributing to the development of Salford Foundation’s Funding and Income Diversification 3 Year Strategy 2020/21-2022/2023 and annual funding plan
• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities that meet Salford Foundation’s strategic business plan priorities
• Meet income generation targets
• Preparing and delivering funding briefings to Senior Management Team and Salford Foundation staff on pipeline and current funding opportunities and contributing to “bid kick” off meetings
• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely budget and financial information, using full cost recovery to support grant funding applications and bids
• Developing collaborative working relationships with external statutory, VCSE, public and private sector partners and agencies to support service development and partnership bids
• Researching, obtaining, collating and presenting beneficiary, project and contract data internally from Salford Foundation staff to support the evidence of need
• Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of grant funding applications and bids
• Submission of monthly and annual progress reports including , grant/bid pipeline opportunities, planned and submitted bids, success rate and fundraising income performance against targets to the Senior Management Team and Line Manager
• Contributing to the ongoing marketing and promoting of the Foundation’s services to  external stakeholders using social media, website and other communication updates
• Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology
• Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundation and Statutory funder requirements and expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion and poverty and the impact on children, young people and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the education, employment, training, health, or criminal justice sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of social value policies and social value measurement

Experience

• Experience of working in the VCSE/public sector in a fundraising or bid writing role
• Recent experience of researching, preparing and submitting Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising grants and bids opportunities nationally and/or regionally
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation to develop proposals from initial concept through to project start
• Experience of using online funding and e-tendering portals

Skills

• Ability to write accurately, creatively and persuasively to engage the target audience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads with minimum supervision
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex data concisely
• Excellent ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Values and Attitudes

• A desire to help people from all backgrounds and treat them with dignity and respect
• A non-judgemental open mind
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
• Be able to travel across Greater Manchester to attend external meetings and briefings

Staff Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a number of benefits including 6% company contribution into your pension scheme; 23 days holiday per year increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays; access to our programme of social, health and well-being events and staff discounts. Please refer to our 'Welcome to our Team' document for more details.

If you have the relevant experience and essential skills and want to be part of our team, please submit a completed application form which can be found below no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 31st March 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th April 2020.

Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Leeds Mencap are looking for two creative and experienced people to join our fundraising team.  We have a vacancy for a Trust fundraiser and a temporary vacancy for a Development Officer to cover maternity leave.

Leeds Mencap is a busy, friendly and ambitious local charity based in East Leeds but operating city wide.  Based at The Vinery Centre, we have a thriving community nursery and room hire enterprise running alongside our specialist services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.  We are an independent local charity and we need to raise all our own funds. 

For both roles we need people who are proactive and flexible in their approach and who will be able to hit the ground running.  We have ambitious fundraising plans and our priority is to raise our profile and encourage more people to support us. To support this ambition you’ll have excellent communication and writing skills and be able to craft stories that inspire and engage supporters. You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in.
In return you’ll work in a supportive team in a bright and airy building which is humming with a wide range of activities. The children in our on-site community nursery never fail to entertain.  We can offer flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement with company sick pay entitlement from the first day of employment. Even better, you’ll go home each day knowing you have made a difference to the lives of people who have a learning disability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious local charity and we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the post and to download an application form please visit our website.

Our new campaign expert will have a passion for climate change campaigning and the fantastic opportunity to lead a campaign with a national scope. They will support existing ACE groups, help to build new ones and shape over time a thriving climate campaigning community within the Green Party of England and Wales, with the aim to achieve real carbon reductions and ascertain the lead role of the Green Party as a driver of action on Climate Emergency. 

They will develop and deliver effective plans and materials to recruit, retain and deepen the engagement of our members and supporters who campaign on Climate Change in the community. With a focus on engaging and supporting local Parties around Climate Emergencies. 

The role will work closely with the Climate Action Officer and colleagues in Communications, Development and Membership to link activities across all the routes by which we speak to our members and supporters.

CIVIC is an organization that cares deeply about its work. By cultivating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of our team we are able to bring our best to the constituencies that we serve. While CIVIC is currently headquartered in Washington, DC, we are very much a global organization. With programs in more than ten active conflict areas, we believe in hiring locally to solicit talent best suited to meet the needs of the region we are working in. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful, national charity as our Fundraising Manager. The purpose of the job is to research and identify trust and foundation funding opportunities for Unlock and maximise immediate and long-term income.

The successful candidate will work with the co-directors to develop current and future project plans and write compelling proposals/applications to secure significant income from trusts and foundations. They will co-ordinate input from across relevant team members and collate internal data to write and deliver timely and accurate funder reports. They will help build and maintain strategic relationships with funders and lead on donor communications across various channels.

Our ideal candidate will have experience as a professional fundraiser with a proven success in securing funds through an application process. They will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, a strong track record of grant income generation and a commitment to Unlock’s mission. They will need to be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and committed to working as part of a small and friendly team based at our office in Maidstone.

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability (Richmond AID) is an organisation of disabled people, working to improve access, choice, quality of life and independence for disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated person to join our team.

About Richmond AID:

Richmond AID provide a range of services including our benefits advice, money advice and information navigation service, a range of peer network social activities, counselling service, Spade gardening service, job club and much more. We have over 60 volunteers and we currently provide services in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs. We support more than 2000 people each year and it continues to grow. The charity has an excellent reputation and enjoys strong support from the communities it serves.

The Fundraising Officer Role:

Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 24th March 2020

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. Flexible working hours  considered.

As an independent charity the Fundraising Officer role plays a vital role in securing the necessary funds to run all the services provided by Richmond AID. We now need a skilled and motivated Fundraiser to work with the Chief Executive, to assist in the expansion and development of income generation across existing and new fundraising areas.

This is a career development opportunity and you are likely to have been working for a small to medium sized charity with experience in a broad range of fundraising activities, including grants, individual giving and events and the ambition to expand your experience and take on greater responsibility. 

You will be pro-active with good marketing, writing and presentation skills.  As part of the role you will be expected to manage the volunteers who organise our fundraising events.

The expectation is that this post will be cost-neutral as a minimum within the first year, building to five times salary in new income in subsequent years. This is a new role for the charity.

Richmond AID offer 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays pro rata. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.

To apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge section points 1 to 9.

Richmond AID is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates.

Richmond AID has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark meaning any disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please tell us if have a disability or long term health condition that you want us to consider.

Regd charity No. 1074788. Company limited by guarantee, Regd in England No. 3612476.

The role

This role will be responsible for managing key relationships with existing and potential corporate members, across various financial services. You will liaise with senior professionals keen to engage with CFG and our charity members, with firms including Natwest, Bates Wells, and Goldman Sachs. You will ensure that members receive exceptional customer service, maximise income generation from a variety of activities, and support the creation of a viable pipeline for new income streams.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including flexible working and a generous pension contribution.

Deadline for applications

We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

Purpose of Post

FACT’s mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. You will be joining our team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development! The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO/Director, who joined the organisation in May 2019, and the new leadership team to identify, develop and implement opportunities for income generation in line with FACT’s Business Plan.

This role will be particularly focused on diversifying and growing income to help strengthen FACT’s business model, coordinating our upcoming Band 3 Arts Council England National Portfolio application, and leading on our capital fundraising campaign. The role will also be key in managing stakeholders including: local government, public funding distributors, trusts and foundations, EU funding, corporates and other strategic relationships.

The Head of Development will lead the Senior Management Team in the coordination and management of all bid writing and fundraising across the organisation, and take a lead role in the development, implementation and management of initiatives to maximise both contributed and earned income.

How to Apply

Please download the full job description and equal opportunities form. To apply, please send a detailed letter outlining why you are interested in the post and how your experience fits our requirements, plus a CV and a completed equal opportunities form.

Deadline

Sunday 29 March at midnight

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Monday 6 or Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Reports to: CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Fundraising Manager will be a member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will focus on growing our income, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO and other relevant staff .
• Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
• Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
• Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
• Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.  
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
• Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
• Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
• Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
• Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
• Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
• Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 -5 years experience of successful fundraising in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
5. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy
6. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
7. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
8. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
9. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
10. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
11. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
12. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
13. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
14. Supportive of a small but fast paced team  
15. Supportive of non London locations

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

• Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK
• As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only.