Area Fundraising Manager Jobs in Farringdon, Greater London
About Resources for Autism (RfA)
We have been around since 1997, when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children. Since then, RfA has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.6m per year. Our mission is to support autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a value-driven organisation which employs value-driven people who want to make a difference. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work.
A new CEO with a strong fundraising background will join the organisation in April 2024 so you will be part of the next chapter in RfA’s story. We have strong relationships with trust funders and statutory partners, but we know we need to grow our income in other areas – can you help us to carve out that journey?
The main duties of the role will include:
Initially, you will be focusing mainly on helping to maintain our grant and trust fundraising income through bid-writing and supporting colleagues with reporting.
As the role develops, other elements of the fundraising mix will become increasingly important, in particular building up individual giving, corporate relationships and digital fundraising. You will come in at “ground level” on these initiatives, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of fundraising in an ambitious and growing charity.
This will be a multi-faceted role where you will have considerable freedom to develop fresh ways of working. You will be playing a key part in delivering our 2024-26 fundraising strategy, which is centred around building up new income streams for RfA alongside maintaining our strong profile of grant and trust funding income.
Benefits of the role
90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.
Not only will the work you do ensure making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include:
· flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way
· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and the additional office closure between Christmas and New Year
· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you
· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme
· enrolment on to our pension scheme
· a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people
Key Responsibilities:
As Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, you will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to:
· Maintain our pipeline of grant and trust funding prospects
· Write high quality funding bids in close collaboration with service delivery colleagues
· Manage relationships with key trust funders, including updates and report writing
· Define and develop our individual giving offer and build our community of donors
· Contribute to cases for support for new corporate supporters
· Build and maintain relationships with our supporter base as it grows through regular communication and stewardship
· Liaise with service colleagues to build up a bank of inspiring case studies and stories from our work with autistic people
· Push forward the development of our digital fundraising
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of autistic people – and who will be proud to see the real impact they’re able to make.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria for Selection
· At least 3 years’ experience in a fundraising, philanthropy or relationship management role
· A track record of success in securing at least five-figure donations from grant and trust funders
· Knowledge of digital fundraising approaches
· Outstanding writing and communication skills
· Ability to understand financial language and budgets
· Strong research and prospecting skills
· Capacity to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
· An understanding of the essential processes of donor stewardship
· Experience of measuring impact and contributing to evaluation reports
· A commitment to developing an understanding of autistic people’s needs, capabilities and experiences
· A commitment to co-production with autistic people in developing new initiatives
Desirable Criteria
· A track record of securing gifts from at least one of the following categories of giver:
o individual donors
o corporate supporters
· Membership of relevant professional organisation, e.g. Chartered Institute of Fundraising
· Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2
· Knowledge of fundraising database systems and experience of developing/populating them
Application process:
To apply, please send us a one-page covering letter and your CV
To discuss the role informally prior to application, please contact Nick Drew, Head of Fundraising through our Head Office.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and global majority candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community.
As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 25th March
Stage one interviews: week commencing Monday 8th April
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Across England and Wales, YMCA runs as a federation with 80+ local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities, collectively supporting more than 375,000 young people each year.
YMCA’s work spans Housing, Family & Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing, Support & Advice and Training & Education, and we are the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales, providing a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.
YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, supporting each local YMCA within our federation, enabling the development of national programmes and acting as a national voice with Government and decision makers.
We are looking for a corporate fundraising specialist to join the team at YMCA England & Wales at a very exciting time. In the last year alone, we have launched two new multi-year partnerships and tripled income in the Corporate Partnerships function.
The successful candidate will join a supportive, highly ambitious and growing team, and play a key role in implementing our new Corporate Partnerships strategy.
In the last year, we have launched two new multi-year partnerships and tripled income in the Corporate Partnerships function. In January 2024, we restructured the Fundraising team and committed to resourcing functions to best support continued growth.
As Fundraising Manager (Corporate Partnerships), you will:
- Account manage key, strategically important corporate partnerships and relationships, responsible for meeting associated income targets, providing excellent stewardship and delivering growth;
- Identify and develop potential new business relationships and funding opportunities for YMCA England & Wales; and
- Support the implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy, to build YMCA’s reputation as a charity partner and maximise value from existing and potential corporate supporters.
The successful candidate will have excellent commercial awareness, strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrable track record in achieving income targets through corporate fundraising.
To apply for this role, please submit your up to date CV. A cover letter is a great supporting tool for your application.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
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Do you want to help shape a better future for carers across the UK? Are you ambitious and ready to secure high value and impactful partnerships with grant-making organisations?
Carers Trust is recruiting for a passionate and talented Fundraising Manager to support colleagues from all parts of our organisation and network to produce high impact propositions, co-create transformational partnerships with prospective funders and provide best-in-class supporter stewardship.
This role would suit someone looking for an opportunity to build upon their experience of bid writing and donor engagement, and to develop their stakeholder management skills across a multi-disciplinary and fastmoving organisation. You will be creative and ambitious, while able to take a methodical approach and juggle multiple workstreams.
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OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success
OUR MISSION: To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success.
OUR VALUES: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Fundraising Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Income and Partnerships Development team. This person will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships and will coordinate all fundraising activities and volunteers from our alumni, sponsor firms and SEO London supporters. This will be a hands-on role that includes project management, teamwork, reporting and a proactive approach to fundraising initiatives. Additionally, responsibilities include the preparation of cases for support for funding applications and providing guidance for proposal drafting. Furthermore, the role involves maintaining and reporting on funding requirements, encompassing impact reports, milestones, and renewals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Further Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies: Work closely with the Head of Partnerships to further develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies. Execute fundraising plans to achieve income targets and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, government organisations and other donor oganisations. Prepare grant expressions of interest, proposals and applications that effectively communicate the need for our work and SEO London’s mission, programmes, and impact.
- Fundraising Events Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including F1 challenges, Royal Parks Half Marathon and any other fundraising activities. Oversee all aspects of event logistics, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer coordination.
- Fundraising Volunteers Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of volunteer interactions and contributions using excel and other tools. Volunteers to include sponsor firm reps, alumni, our students and other SEO London supporters. Generate reports and analytics to track fundraising progress and campaign effectiveness.
- Reporting: Maintain meticulous records of all funder reporting obligations and milestones, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions of reports. Accurately recording and tracking donor contributions, pledges, and grants received.
- Marketing and communication: Work closely with the marketing and communication team to raise awareness of fundraising activities through campaigns on social media and other marketing campaigns.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work collaboratively with programmes leads, finance team, marketing and alumni team, to engage firm volunteers, alumni, students and SEO London staff to have a big splash as to our fundraising activity.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, business administration, or a related field.
Candidates without a degree will be considered if they have at least 2 years relevant and relatable work experience in a similar role.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for applicants who have at least 2 years demonstrable experience in some of the following areas and will be willing to learn and develop others:
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing or related roles within the nonprofit sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including accurate and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software tools such as Salesforce.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices, processes, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Passion for the SEO London’s mission and commitment to advancing change in the communities we serve.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Salary: £31.5k - £35k
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Flexible working - 2 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and more…
Closing date for applications
11:00 am, Friday 5th of April 2024
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Equal opportunities Statement
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Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
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Reporting to the Data & Insights Manager, you will be responsible for working with the data and fundraising teams to deliver excellent administrative processes across all areas of income generation at Cure Parkinson’s.
You should be forward thinking, pro-active and be able to manage a busy workload of conflicting priorities. You will have experience of using Microsoft Office as well as excellent experience in handling queries via telephone, email and letter. You’ll also need an understanding of data protection and GDPR. You’ll be confident and enthusiastic and committed to high standards of work at all times.
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This is an exciting time to join Stoll in this new role in the Fundraising and Communications Team.
The role is full time and offered as hybrid working. It will support community fundraising activities including challenge and sponsored events, organising volunteer fundraising activities and working with local communities to raise funds for Stoll. The role also supports our communications functions at the organisation.
As part of the role you will;
- Be responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets and the activity needed to achieve them.
- Be responsible for the cultivation and effective stewardship of both existing and new individual supporters, clubs and organisations.
- Work closely with the fundraising and communications on marketing collateral and using diverse forms of media to promote existing and new fundraising activity to maximise participation in community fundraising events.
- Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with brand standards
- Identify, research and develop new income generating opportunities within the community.
- Support and increase our partnerships with local businesses and organisations to involve them with all Community and Events fundraising opportunities and activities.
- Update the database with all income and other information.
This is a great opportunity for someone to learn more about working in a busy and exciting team. If you have knowledge of fundraising and communications and interested in supporting veterans with housing and support services, we want to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 29th March 2024
Interviews: W/C 08/04/2024
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Read moreWimbledon and Putney Commons currently has a full-time vacancy for a Fundraising Manager to join the team as maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who loves making new connections, managing projects, working closely with a friendly team and for someone who would like to make a difference for nature and people.
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated fundraiser to join our small team to manage income and relationships from a range of funders.
You will support the charity that manages the Commons by increasing income from a range of philanthropic sources by building relationships with supporters, developing grant funded projects and delivering fundraising campaigns and events. Through public appeals, major gifts, grants and sponsorship, you will raise funds to enable the charity to deliver nature and people engagement projects, helping the Commons team to improve accessibility and manage conservation.
We would expect the post holder to at least work the majority of their time in the charity’s office on the Commons to quickly build an understanding of the charity’s work and build relationships with the staff team and stakeholders.
This is fixed term contract, initially for six months but likely to extend for up to one year (ending early May 2025).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
Responsibilities
Trust and Foundations Fundraising
- Work with the Head of Fundraising, Finance Lead and wider team to curate specifically tailored funding proposals based on the interests, history and funding capacity of individual Trusts and Foundations, and based on Settle’s ever-changing financial needs and funding priorities
- Write and submit high quality funding applications and reports for trusts and foundations (expected to be in the region of £10,000 - £500,000 but opportunities may vary)
- Collaborate with our Head of Business Development, Programme Managers and Settle Coaches to gather accurate data and compelling case studies to support applications and reports
- Work with the Finance Lead to produce individually tailored budgets, forecasts and other financial documents in line with the requirements of individual funders
- Work with colleagues to monitor the progress of grant-funded projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled within the terms of the grant wherever possible and informing funders in a timely fashion of any significant deviations from projections Thoughtfully steward funders, ensuring that they are thanked, and that they are kept informed of progress, key milestones and future opportunities to support the charity, in order to maximise retention, and increase levels of support over time
- Proactively seek out feedback from funders where appropriate, share insights with the team and use this to adapt your practice
Planning and Administration
- Manage our funder pipeline, identifying new funding opportunities through research and networking and working systematically to meet submission deadlines
- Meticulously record and manage all fundraising data, keeping up-to-date records of all applications submitted, approaches in progress, opportunities secured and other funder correspondence
- Develop and maintain administrative systems, including logging key documents, such as agreements and contracts, on Settle’s shared area
- Support the efficiency of our fundraising systems and processes, applying a solutions-focused approach and thinking creatively to continually strive for best practice
Additional Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy
- Support the coordination and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events
- Meet with and present to potential and existing funders with passion, enthusiasm and professionalism
- Attend donor, trust and corporate events on behalf of Settle
- Work with the Communications Manager to produce fundraising materials and promotional resources for relevant stakeholders, maintaining Settle’s strong reputation of high-quality work, ethos and friendly tone
- Research and apply for awards that build Settle’s reputation and highlight our impact
- Ensure you are always fully appraised as to Settle’s delivery, impact and financial need and representing Settle accurately and positively
- Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice
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Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working within a mission driven organisation transforming lives through STEM education? Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player? STEM Learning is looking for an experienced Fundraising Lead to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding. If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a highly purpose driven business, then this could be the job for you.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we believe that every young person deserves access to quality STEM education, regardless of their background. Our vision? To empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Here’s how we do it:
- Professional Development: We provide subject-specific training for teachers and educators in Science and Computer Science.
- Resources: Our quality-assured materials enhance teaching and learning.
- Destination STEM: A world of student-facing experiences awaits!
- STEM Ambassadors: Imagine 30,000 volunteers from 7,500 employers inspiring the next generation. That’s us!
The Role
You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships. With experience of applying to corporates, trusts, and foundations to secure 6+ figure donations over multiple years, you will be comfortable developing a strong pipeline of new business to meet income targets. This role will identify and cultivate new business and relationships to advance the mission and goals of STEM Learning.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Fundraising Lead:
- You will have an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning.
- Adaptable and agile, you may already have an existing range of investor contacts and will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals.
- Confident and communicative, you possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills – feeling at ease in presenting to a range of audiences made up of C-level executives, decision makers and High Net Worth Individuals. You must be comfortable ‘making the ask’.
- You will have strong networking skills at events and conferences - gaining insights into market trends and opportunities, helping you to develop a full understanding of the investment landscape and constantly seek out ways to grow our business.
- You will be able manage multiple priorities and influence others and demonstrate your knowledge of the business and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
- You will be comfortable delivering at pace with the ability to manage your work in a fast-moving environment whilst prioritising your tasks effectively to maintain momentum.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric car scheme, health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
Closing date for applications: 17:00, Friday 5 April 2024
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
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The post-holder will have ongoing responsibility for developing and co-ordinating an ambitious individual giving programme accross all channels. The role will lead on the implementation of fundraising products to engage new audiences and appeal to existing supporters. Helping to drive and deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy to transform the lives of millions of people living with neurological and neuromuscular conditions, the Individual Giving Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering the end-to-end experience of new and existing supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the post holder will work closely with colleagues accross the team to create, test, monitor and evaluate campaigns and to ensure that supporters have a positive experience of the charity. The post-holder will plan and develop ongoing acquisition and stewardship campaigns as well as playing an important role in a major capital appeal. This is an opportunity to join a fast growing organisation at an exciting time. The individual giving programme is full of potential and we are ready to take it to the next level.
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Fundraising Manager (Grants and Trusts)
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Fundraising Manager will help secure and sustain existing and new grant income streams from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory bodies, and other local or national funders. The Fundraising Manager will work with others to research and identify prospective new funding opportunities, write and submit grant applications, and build strong relationships with donors. They will have strong confidence in presenting AFRUCA to prospective donors and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with them.
We are looking for a strong candidate able to develop compelling AFRUCA funding proposals tailored to the requirement of each funder. They must have a strong knowledge and understanding of the UK charity sector fundraising landscape. They must possess excellent written communication and organising skills. They must possess sound interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders. They must be assertive, able to demonstrate personal resourcefulness in the generation of new revenue and funding streams for AFRUCA.
The Fundraising Manager post is a newly created role within AFRUCA, therefore an exciting opportunity for someone to make it their own and implement ideas and strategies to support the organisation’s growth.
The successful candidate will have at least three years’ fundraising experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of meeting income targets in grant fundraising disciplines, and growing and managing a donor base
Applicants will be sent a application form on receipt of successful CV and cover letter
Interviews will be held in person at either our London or Manchester offices
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Liberty works to defend civil liberties and human rights in the UK and is now in its 90th year. The organisation focuses on a range of issues, from privacy and state surveillance, to protest, discriminatory policing, the criminalisation of poverty, and trans-rights.
Through a combination of policy advocacy, litigation, legal education, campaigning, and journalism, Liberty promotes and protects human rights and civil liberties. They work to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and justly by the government and other institutions, challenging laws and policies that may infringe on fundamental rights.
We are delighted to be partnering with Liberty in their search for a Major Donor Manager who will play a pivotal role in securing vital funds for Liberty’s impactful work. This is a reworked position for the organisation, leading on major donor income and reporting to the Head of Philanthropy.
As Major Donor Manager, you will build relationships and develop existing relationships with high-value donors, inspiring them to support Liberty’s fight for a fairer, more equal society. You will be responsible for the line management of a team of three Philanthropy Officers, supporting them to achieve objectives and targets whilst their income responsibilities sit with the Head of Philanthropy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced major donor manager who wants to expand their income stream knowledge and experience whilst making their own mark on a major donor programme with untapped potential.
As Major Donor Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for the development of the major donor programme, with the goal of moving the programme from a reactive programme to proactive. (Current income of c.£170k, with target of £200k)
- Coach, develop and mentor a team of three Philanthropy Officers
- Work with the individual giving team on the development of a mid-value programme with a view of creating a new pool of major donors
- Work with the SLT, coordinating and supporting the efforts to making major donor asks to their networks
- Create and deliver bespoke major donor events to connect with donors and showcase Liberty’s work, maximising on relationships with the senior legacy community
- Develop and implement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with donors
- Track major donor fundraising progress, providing reporting and analysis as required
Ideal skills and experience:
- An experienced major donor manager with the ability to work with autonomy to develop the major donor portfolio, working with ambition and creativity to drive major donor fundraising forward
- Experience of successfully developing 5-figure asks with proven ability to manage an existing portfolio, prospecting for new donors, and stewardship of the existing base
- Strong team management experience and enjoys developing their teams
- Experience of working at other human rights organisations is of interest, candidates will need to be able to understand the complex work Liberty does and convey messages to the major donor audience informing of the tangible impact their donation will have
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast paced but highly supportive environment
- A passion for human rights and Liberty’s mission of defending civil liberties
- A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
Employee benefits include:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and new year
- Option to carry forward 6 days annual leave per year
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced family leave pay
- For those meeting the eligibility requirements for SMP, 3 months full maternity/adoption at full pay plus three months half-pay (with opportunity for the second 3 months to be topped up to 90% full pay – please discuss)
- 4-weeks paternity/secondary adopter leave at full pay
- 5% employer contribution pension
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Read moreThis is an incredible opportunity for a talented fundraising professional with excellent relationship building skills and fundraising experience to join our organisation.
In this rewarding role, you'll be instrumental in expanding our reach and furthering our mission to champion female empowerment and equality for women in London.
If you want to make a positive difference working alongside our passionate team, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As the Head of Fundraising, you will oversee the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy.
You’ll lead on securing new funding opportunities, including expanding our corporate and individual donors, and will deliver fundraising initiatives and events , while building positive relationships with existing and potential community supporters to maximise our income.
Managing fundraising campaigns and donor contacts, you’ll oversee budgets and financial targets and undertake competitor analysis and research, raising funds from a range of income streams.
You will:
- Maintain a database of Grant Funded projects and fundraising activity
- Contribute to statutory funding bids
- Co-ordinate fundraising events
- Support PR and communications opportunities
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience in a fundraising role
- Expertise and experience in the application process for grants from Trusts, Foundations, The National Lottery and statutory sources
- Experience of building relationships with and stewarding key funders
- Experience of staff management
- An understanding of the principles of Trusts and Statutory fundraising
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector, including funding issues and opportunities
- Knowledge of grant giving bodies
- Strong relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women’s EPIC values.
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Read moreGood Faith Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations)
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: Up to £37,100 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: Full time, permanent. We are open to this role being full-time or part-time (at least 0.6 FTE). If part-time, the role would likely be more exclusively focused on the Warm Welcome campaign.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th April 2024, 11:59pm
First interviews: w/c 22nd April 2024 or w/c 29th April 2024. Successful candidates will be informed of their interview date and time.
Start Date: ASAP
About the Good Faith Partnership
At Good Faith Partnership (GFP), we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
We are relational, ambitious, curious and solution-focused. At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
We were founded in 2016 and are at a critical juncture as we expand and grow.
Who we want on our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
We are looking for people who are:
● Exceptional with people and committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
● Relational, ambitious, curious and solution-focused, aligning with our core values
● Self-starters with high levels of drive, energy and determination to build a vision from scratch
● Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
● Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
● Skilled at working in a complex environment with cross cultural, interfaith and political partners
● Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
● Organised with strong time management skills.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to work within a small, friendly and dynamic team. If you like a varied role and are looking for the potential to continue to grow your Trust and Foundations experience to support work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to work predominantly on the Warm Welcome Campaign, whilst also supporting wider fundraising efforts within the Good Faith Partnership. The role will work primarily on Trusts and Foundations, supporting other areas of work within the fundraising function, as necessary.
Joining during an exciting period of growth, you will be inheriting a pipeline of passionate funders who have supported the establishment and rapid growth of the Warm Welcome Campaign since 2022. At the same time, there remains a wealth of funders yet to be approached and relationships to be developed.
You will be responsible for securing significant income for the Warm Welcome Campaign from a variety of sources, mainly from Grant-making bodies. This will involve identifying new opportunities, managing donor relationships and producing compelling communications to promote the work of the Warm Welcome Campaign and the Good Faith Partnership. Reporting to the Development Director, you will work closely with them and other Senior Directors to maximise income potential.
We are also interested in expanding our fundraising with a focus on individual giving, community and corporate fundraising and would value your expertise in these areas.
We have a CRM which will support your activity in:
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Developing and maintaining fundraising systems to ensure excellent donor relationships, maintenance and development
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Identifying trust and foundation opportunities and overseeing the process of grant applications to prospects and funders as well as reporting and communicating with funders.
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Supporting colleagues in identifying and cultivating relationships with current and potential donors.
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Overseeing other Warm Welcome fundraising efforts as appropriate
This role will also be responsible for supporting wider efforts at the Good Faith Partnership in relation to fundraising, including:
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Supporting colleagues on other GFP projects in fundraising efforts, and scoping funding opportunities for potential new GFP projects.
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Supporting the Good Faith Foundation (the linked charity of the Partnership) in relation to relevant fundraising efforts
Person specification
Essential experience
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Successful experience of Trust and Foundation fundraising
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Experience of donor management and building/overseeing fundraising systems
Desirable experience
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Experience of successful income generation from areas outside of Trusts and Foundations
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Experience of fundraising from both faith-based and secular funders
Abilities and Understanding
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Understanding of funder needs, criteria and the ability to apply this understanding when preparing quality applications and funding reports.
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Ability to communicate across a range of mediums, to a range of audiences.
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Ability to develop and maintain relationships with trustees as well as trust and foundation staff.
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Ability to apply the use of thorough research in prospect and funder communications.
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Understanding the value of accurate record keeping and the ability to create high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use.
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Highly organised with accurate record keeping and ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised
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A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working.
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All candidates will need to be competent with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
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Able to use a CRM for pipelines, relationship development, reporting and evaluation
Further Details
● Members of the Good Faith team are predominantly based near London, Reading and Bristol. Applicants must be able to travel to London once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting, and to London, Reading or Bristol once a month for coworking.
● This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
● To apply, please send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) outlining why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Wednesday 10th April 2024, 11:59pm. Please use ‘Application for Fundraising Manager’ in the email subject line.
● We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Fundraising Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
● If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please do so in your covering letter.
● All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
● For more information, please visit our website
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City Harvest – Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location: Acton, London W3. Three days in the office.
Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum depending on experience.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. Open to four days a week for the right candidate.
City Harvest, the charity rescuing food to feed people and protect the planet, is seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to secure new income from trusts and foundations, and manage a range of existing donors.
Since 2014, City Harvest has been working to solve food poverty and food waste across London. Every week, the charity rescues over 100 tonnes of surplus food from the food industry. Staff and volunteers sort and package this food, and our vans deliver it, free of charge, six days per week to over 375 community partners across 30 London boroughs. The organisation provides over 1.1 million meals monthly, with 43% of their deliveries made up of fresh fruit and vegetables.
The role of Trusts and Foundations Manager will work with the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to deliver City Harvest’s ambitious targets for trust and foundations income in 2024/25 and beyond. The post-holder will be responsible for proactively researching and exploring new avenues for funding and building a strong pipeline of new donors who have the potential to support the charity.
Key to the post, will be building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at trusts and foundations and preparing and delivering targeted funding applications to those organisations. Working with the Trusts and Foundations Manager, the post will also involve developing an compelling organisational case for support and a range of highly fundable initiatives for City Harvest.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in this area for at least two different causes, alongside a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets. You will have demonstratable experience in proposal writing and in building relationships with donors and senior stakeholders. You will also have a background in report writing demonstrating grant impact. Excellent written communication, administration and problem-solving skills will be combined with the ability to collaborate with multiple teams. Finally you will have a commitment to the core values and ethos of City Harvest.
CLOSING DATE: 9am, Wednesday 3rd April 2024
PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.